Lenten Journey Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 20:1–9 It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the ... Read more The post Day 47: Easter Sunday – “He Is Risen” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 46: The Great Silence Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Luke 23:55–56, 24:1 The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and ... Read more The post Day 46: The Great Silence – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 19:25–30  Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.Seeing his mother and the ... Read more The post Day 45: The Cross Stands While the World Turns – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 44: Love Poured Out Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 13:1–15  It was before the festival of the Passover, and Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to pass from this world to the Father. He had always ... Read more The post Day 44: Love Poured Out – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 43: The Price of Betrayal Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Matthew 26:14–25  One of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you prepared to give me if I hand him over ... Read more The post Day 43: The Price of Betrayal – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 42: A Table Prepared Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 13:21–33, 36–38 Having said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and declared, “I tell you most solemnly, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, wondering ... Read more The post Day 42: A Table Prepared – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 41: The Fragrance of Love Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 12:1–11 Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited ... Read more The post Day 41: The Fragrance of Love – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 40:  “The Road of the Cross, The Way of Love” Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) Mark 11:1–10  When they were approaching Jerusalem, in sight of Bethphage and Bethany, close by the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples ... Read more The post Day 40: The Road of the Cross, The Way of Love – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 39: Hope in the Midst of Opposition Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 11:45–56  Many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary and had seen what he did believed in him, but some of them went to tell ... Read more The post Day 39: Hope in the Midst of Opposition – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 38: In the Father’s Hands Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 10:31–42 The Jews fetched stones to stone Him, so Jesus said to them, “I have done many good works for you to see, works from My Father; for which ... Read more The post Day 38: In the Father’s Hands – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 37: Before Abraham Was, I Am Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 8:51–59  Jesus said to the Jews: “I tell you solemnly, if anyone keeps My word he will never see death.” The Jews said, “Now we know that You ... Read more The post Day 37: Before Abraham Was, I Am – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 36: The Truth Will Set You Free Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 8:31–42  To the Jews who believed in Him, Jesus said: “If you make My word your home you will indeed be My disciples, you will learn the ... Read more The post Day 36: The Truth Will Set You Free – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 35: Look Upon the One They Have Pierced Scripture Reading: (Jerusalem Bible) John 8:21–30 Again Jesus said to them: “I am going away; you will look for Me and you will die in your sin. Where I am going, ... Read more The post Day 35: Look Upon the One They Have Pierced – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 34: Mercy Meets Us in Our Sin Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): John 8:1–11 (Jerusalem Bible) Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At daybreak, He appeared in the Temple again; and as all the people came to Him, He ... Read more The post Day 34: Mercy Meets Us in Our Sin – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 33: Trusting the One Who Calls Us to Life Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): John 11: 11:3-7,​17,​20-27,​33-45 Mary and Martha sent this message to Jesus, ‘Lord, the man you love is ill.’ On receiving the message, Jesus said, ‘This sickness ... Read more The post Day 33: Trusting the One Who Calls Us to Life – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 32: The Hidden Work of God Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Jeremiah 11:18–20The Lord revealed it to me; I was warned.O Lord, that was when You opened my eyes to their scheming.I for my part was like a trustful lamb ... Read more The post Day 32: The Hidden Work of God – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 31: Walking with Christ: The Path of Love and Sacrifice Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Wisdom 2:1a, 12–22 The godless say to themselves, with their misguided reasoning: “Let us lie in wait for the virtuous man, since he annoys us ... Read more The post Day 31: Walking with Christ: The Path of Love and Sacrifice – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 30: Hearts Open to the Word Scripture Reading: John 5:31–47 (Jerusalem Bible) Jesus said: “Were I to testify on my own behalf, my testimony would not be valid; but there is another witness who can speak on my behalf, ... Read more The post Day 30: Hearts Open to the Word – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 29: Written on His Heart Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:8–15 Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I answer you, on the day of salvation I help you; and I have kept you and given you as a ... Read more The post Day 29: Written on His Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 28: The Father’s Work of Mercy Scripture Reading: John 5:17–30 Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, and I also am working.” For this reason the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He was ... Read more The post Day 28: The Father’s Work of Mercy – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 27: “Do You Want to Be Made Whole?” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Isaiah 65:17-21“Thus says the Lord: I am about to create new heavens and a new earth… Be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating… No ... Read more The post Day 27: “Do You Want to Be Made Whole?” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 26: From Darkness to Sight: Mercy that Heals Reader: Scripture Reading: John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-38 As Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that ... Read more The post Day 26: From Darkness to Sight: Mercy that Heals – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 25: “The Greatest Commandment” Reader: Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28–34 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” ... Read more The post Day 25: “The Greatest Commandment” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 24: “Shelter in the Heart of God” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My ... Read more The post Day 24: “Shelter in the Heart of God” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 23: “The Battle Within” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible):Luke 11:14–23Jesus was casting out a devil and it was dumb; but when the devil had gone out the dumb man spoke, and the people were amazed. But some of them said, ... Read more The post Day 23: “The Battle Within” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 22: “The Law of Love” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 22:37-40“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest ... Read more The post Day 22: “The Law of Love” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 21: “Faithfulness in the Little Things” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 16:10 “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is dishonest in very little is also dishonest in much.” Reflection: Faithfulness in the ... Read more The post Day 21: “Faithfulness in the Little Things” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 20: “Persevering in Prayer and Trusting in God’s Mercy” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 18:21-22 “Then Peter came and said to Him, ‘Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ ... Read more The post Day 20: “Persevering in Prayer and Trusting in God’s Mercy” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

 A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 19: “Thirsting for God: The Call to Prayer and Renewal” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): John 4:13-14 “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will ... Read more The post Day 19: “Thirsting for God: The Call to Prayer and Renewal” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 18: “The Prodigal Father’s Love” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 15:20-24 “So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and ... Read more The post Day 18: “The Prodigal Father’s Love” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 17: “God’s Steadfast Love and Forgiveness” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Micah 7:18-19 “Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of your possession? He does not retain his anger forever because ... Read more The post Day 17: “God’s Steadfast Love and Forgiveness” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

 A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 16: “Blessed Are Those Who Trust in the Lord” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending ... Read more The post Day 16: “Blessed Are Those Who Trust in the Lord” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 15: “Whoever Wishes to Be Great Must Be a Servant” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 20:26-28 “Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; ... Read more The post Day 15: “Whoever Wishes to Be Great Must Be a Servant” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 14: “The Path of Humility and True Greatness” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Reflection: Jesus turns our ... Read more The post Day 14: “The Path of Humility and True Greatness” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 13: “Be Merciful as Your Father is Merciful” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 6:36-38 “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be ... Read more The post Day 13: “Be Merciful as Your Father is Merciful” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 12: “The Call to Deeper Prayer and Surrender” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Psalm 27:8-9 “My heart says of You, ‘Seek His face!’ Your face, Lord, I will seek. Do not hide Your face from me, do not turn Your ... Read more The post Day 12: “The Call to Deeper Prayer and Surrender” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 11: “Love Your Enemies” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 5:43-48 “You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those ... Read more The post Day 11: “Love Your Enemies” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Day 10 reflects on Matthew 5:23-24, inviting forgiveness and reconciliation through mercy, prayer, and the healing gift of Confession. The post Day 10: “Reconciliation and Forgiveness” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 9: “Ask, Seek, Knock” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 7:7-12 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one ... Read more The post Day 9: “Ask, Seek, Knock” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 8: “Repentance and Mercy” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 11:29-32 “When the crowds were increasing, Jesus began to speak: ‘This is a wicked generation; it is asking for a sign. The only sign it will be given is the ... Read more The post Day 8: “Repentance and Mercy” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 7: The Call of the Disciples – “Leaving Everything to Follow Him” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 5:1-11 “Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on Him to hear the ... Read more The post Day 7: The Call of the Disciples – “Leaving Everything to Follow Him” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 6: The Transfiguration – “Beholding the Glory of Christ” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Matthew 17:1-9 “Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And ... Read more The post Day 6: The Transfiguration – “Beholding the Glory of Christ” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 5: Into the Wilderness – “Temptation and Proclamation” Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Mark 1:12-15 “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and He remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild ... Read more The post Day 5: Into the Wilderness – “Temptation and Proclamation” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 4: “Follow Me“ Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Luke 5:27-32 “When Jesus went out, He noticed a tax collector called Levi sitting by the customs house, and He said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything, he got up and ... Read more The post Day 4: “Follow Me” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

 A Lenten Spiritual Journey with Discerning Hearts: From Ashes to Glory – Discerning Hearts Podcast Day 3: “The Fast That God Desires” – Discerning Hearts Podcast Scripture Reading (Jerusalem Bible): Isaiah 58:6-9 “Is not this the sort of fast that pleases me—it is the Lord who speaks—to break unjust fetters and undo the thongs ... Read more The post Day 3: “The Fast That God Desires” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Today’s scripture reminds us of Jesus’ central message as He begins His public ministry: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." Repentance is not just about feeling sorry for our sins. It is about turning—turning away from darkness and sin and toward the light of God’s grace. It is a reorientation of our hearts, minds, and lives toward God. The post Day 2: The Call to Conversion – “Turning Toward the Light” – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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