Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGod Made Flesh for the Salvation of the World – A Christmas message from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast
In this Christmas Day reflection, Msgr. John Esseff contemplates the mystery of the Incarnation as the defining act of God’s love for the entire human family. Drawing from Isaiah, the Letter to the …
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The First Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: A Partridge in a Pear Tree ….”
The partridge symbolizes Jesus, the Christ. He is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns in…
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Day 26 – Christ Dwelling Within – An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart:
Prepare your heart for Christ through Scripture, the saints, and the gentle practice of daily listening.
Part Four: Welcoming Christ with a Heart Fully Awa…
Published on 1 day, 1 hour ago
Day 25: Christ Born in Us Today – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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Day 25: Christ Born in Us Today
The crib showing the nativity, in all the cities and villages and Catholic homes of the world, is not…
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Christmas Day – A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
Christmas Day – A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of …
Published on 1 day, 2 hours ago
A Christmas Novena Day 9 – Mp3 audio and Text – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Day 9 – Life Eternal
O Lord, infant Jesus, bring us to live eternal with You! Jesus, your nativity was not without purpose. Your purpose was to bring us to You. We pray that you will bring us to L…
Published on 2 days ago
Day 24: A Gentle Love Born in Our Hearts – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
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Day 24: A Gentle Love Born in Our Hearts
How small and gentle his coming was. He came as an infant. The night in which He came was no…
Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago
A Christmas Novena – Day 9 – Discerning Hearts Podcast
A Christmas Novena – Day 9 – Life Eternal
O Lord, infant Jesus, bring us to live eternal with You! Jesus, your nativity was not without purpose. Your purpose was to bring us to You. We pray that y…
Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago
Day 25 – Adoration – An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
An Advent Journey for the Discerning Heart:
Prepare your heart for Christ through Scripture, the saints, and the gentle practice of daily listening.
Part Four: Welcoming Christ with a Heart Fully Awa…
Published on 2 days, 2 hours ago
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent – An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent – An Advent Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares…
Published on 2 days, 2 hours ago