Mystery of Suffering Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the Anointing of the Sick, known as one of the Sacraments of Healing.  He speaks of his personal experience with the sacrament and the importance of having it readily available for the faithful.  Msgr. Esseff also addresses particular issues related to laying on of hands.  From the USSCB: Jesus came to ... Read more The post The Sacrament of Healing – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Why do those who trust in God suffer? Msgr. Esseff then addresses the issue of trust in the Lord as an expression in our faith...even when it's hard The post Why do those who trust in God suffer? – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Simply one of the finest works ever compiled on the mystery of suffering.  Fr. Robert Spitzer’s “The Light Shines On In The Darkness: Transforming Suffering through Faith (Happiness, Suffering, and Transcendence)” could be considered a “catechism of suffering,” but not one rooted in misery, but rather anchored in the experience of God’s great mercy and redemptive ... Read more The post IP#315 Fr. Robert Spitzer – The Light Shines On In The Darkness on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

During this podcast, Deacon Keating will offer his insights on “the mystery of this present moment.” Here a few of his comments: Deacon Keating: So, the wisdom of the Saints comes back to us again and again. Of course, in good times we never listened to the saints because we got this. And in bad ... Read more The post The Mystery of This Present Moment – a special conversation with Deacon James Keating Ph.D. and Kris McGregor Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

In this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher discusses the crucible of suffering that occurred in the young Bruno Lanteri's life. The tragedies became the stepping stones for newness in the spiritual journey. So are the opportunities that may arise in our lives when we are challenged with failure, suffering, and illness. Like Ven. Lanteri, will we "begin again" and allow faith to support and guide us through the storms of life? The post BA3 – The Crucible of Suffering and the Gift of Faith – Begin Again: The Spiritual Legacy of Ven. Bruno Lanteri with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 14 – “Fixing Our Eyes on the Crucified Christ” – Begin Again: The Spiritual Legacy of Ven. Bruno Lanteri with Fr. Timothy Gallagher In this episode, “Suffering” … no spiritual direction can be truly complete unless it offers effective counsel with regard to suffering. Ven. Lanteri guides those he directs to look toward the only ... Read more The post BA14 – “Fixing Our Eyes on the Crucified Christ” – Begin Again: The Spiritual Legacy of Ven. Bruno Lanteri with Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

What a delight to be joined once again by Fr. Donald Haggerty!  He has become one of our favorite spiritual writers of our present-day!  In this episode, we discuss "Contemplative Engimas:  Insights and Aid on the Path to Deeper Prayer."  We cannot more highly recommend this beautiful work. If all you do is read a couple of pages a day that would more then enough for you to feel like you’ve been sitting at the feet of a spiritual master for an entire day!  Every page is a gem! The post IP#358 Fr. Donald Haggerty – Contemplative Engimas on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Dr. Regis Martin, as Dr. Scott Hahn has said, is "a sage for our times". By presenting the truths of our faith with such beauty, he evangelizes directly the heart. Dr. Martin is a joy to read. I didn't want "Still Point: Loss, Longing and Our Search for God" to end. That is the mark of a great book for me...it is one I desire to return to over and over again. He offers the rich insights of the saints, poets, and philosophers, to direct us to the "still point" where "one encounters the mingling of past and future, grit and grace, man and God." Wonderful, enchanting, poignant and compelling...don't miss. The post IP#183 Dr. Regis Martin – Still Point: Loss, Longing and Our Search for God on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.