Podcast Episodes

The Second Day of Christmas – A Prayerful Meditation on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Discerning Hearts Podcast



“On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Two Turtle Doves …” which represent the Old and New Testaments, which bear witness to God’s relationship with all mankind. God’s relation…

Published on 11 hours ago

The Feast of St. Stephen the Martyr – A Christmas Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart

The Feast of St. Stephen the Martyr – 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 car…

Published on 12 hours ago

God 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 …

Published on 23 hours ago

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…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

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 A…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours 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…

Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago

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, 12 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, 9 hours 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, 11 hours 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, 11 hours ago