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St. Padre Pio and the Healing of the Church –...

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2025/09/23

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the life and teachings of St. Padre Pio. He shares personal stories from his relationship with St. Pio.Gospel LK 8:16-18 Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has,

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28:32

HP2 – Creating Space for Prayer – The Heart of Prayer...

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2025/04/16

Fr. Éamonn Bourke and Kris McGregor discuss the why, how, and what of "prayer". In this episode, they explore a creating space for prayer. They also reflect on the witness of Servant of God Dorothy Day.The post HP2 – Creating Space for Prayer – The Heart of Prayer with Fr. Éamonn Bourke – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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29:26

DPD1 – Living the Examen Prayer – The Daily Prayer of...

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2025/03/10

Episode 1 The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Ignatian Wisdom of the Examen Prayer– Serves as an introduction to the coming series and the Examen Prayer. Can we live with our spiritual eyes open to catch the action of God? The Examen Prayer is the one prayer St. Ignatius could not imagine doing without. You can't standstill in the spiritual life if you are praying the Examen Prayer. Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., was ordained in 1979 as a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, a

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29:39

BTP-LR3 – Day 3 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth...

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2025/02/18

Day 3 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity- Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor explore St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s retreat, The Last Retreat, focusing on the transformative power of prayer. Elizabeth’s mission is to guide souls into mystical contemplation, where deep prayer fosters ... Read moreThe post BTP-LR3 – Day 3 – The Last Retreat by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity- Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles –

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27:53

MC7 – Practical Steps for Prayer – Meditation and...

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2025/02/17

Episode 7 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC7 – Practical Steps for Prayer – Meditation and Contemplation with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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28:32

The Beatitudes – Building a Kingdom Love with Msgr....

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2025/02/16

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the importance of the family in our lives. He shares two very personal stories to offer insight on the role of fathers in the heart of each family.The post The Beatitudes – Building a Kingdom Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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20:28

St. Agnes, A Lamb for Christ – In Conversation With...

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2025/01/21

Mike Aquilina shares with us the story of St. Agnes.A young girl who would help to break open the hearts of many so that grace could pour in. She was "a lamb for Christ". - A prayer to St. Agnes Let us gain courage for our own battle by honoring the martyrdom of the glorious virgin Agnes. St. Agnes, vessel of honor, flower of unfading fragrance,beloved of the choirs of Angels,you are an example to the worth of virtue and chastity. O you who wear a Martyr’s palm and a virgin’s wreath, pray for us

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28:25

MC3 – Walking with Christ in Prayer – Meditation and...

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2025/01/20

Episode 3 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC3 – Walking with Christ in Prayer – Meditation and Contemplation with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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32:27

TM10 – A Heart Set on Holiness – St. Therese and...

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2024/12/31

Fr. Timothy Gallagher and Kris McGregor examine the profound and often overlooked suffering of St. Thérèse of Lisieux during the final months of her life in 1897. The narrative begins with the context of her perpetual profession as a Carmelite and the subsequent public ceremony where she received the black veil, marking her definitive commitment.The post TM10 – A Heart Set on Holiness – St. Therese and Marie: The Story of Two Cousins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts

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27:41

Holy Family Sunday: Honoring Mother and Father –...

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2024/12/29

The Feast of the Holy Family - Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Msgr. Esseff discusses honoring our parents - The reality of our society and the challenge - The wounds and the need for healing The post Holy Family Sunday: Honoring Mother and Father – Building a Kingdom of Love /w Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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37:27

The Eucharist and the Hope of Conversion with Deacon...

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2024/08/18

Communal worship speaks to this need. We usually imagine worship as a break in our secular lives, or sometimes even an obstacle to achieving other goals. With this attitude, worship is sometimes simply seen as “time out” from what is really important. Without denying the importance of secular realities for the laity, could we look at worship in another way? Worship is not an obstacle to daily living; it is not time off from more vital realities. Worship is, in fact, the great doorway into all that

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39:19

BTP-L8 – Letter 184 – The Letters of St. Elizabeth of...

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2024/07/03

BTP-L8 - Letter 184 - The Letters of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity - Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles - Discerning Hearts PodcastThe post BTP-L8 – Letter 184 – The Letters of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – Beginning to Pray with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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34:48

PSM1 – The River of Liturgy – Pathway to Sacred...

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2024/06/11

Episode 1 - The River of the Liturgy - Pathway to Sacred Mysteries with Dr. David Fagerberg Ph.D.Dr. David Fagerberg and Kris McGregor begin this 16 episode series that explores various aspects of Liturgical Theology. Here are some of the topics explored in this episode: What is "liturgy"? What is "mysticism"? The significance of baptism. Understanding "teleology". What's the telos of a human being? Understanding the connection between the interior heart personal liturgy and the exterior

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28:54

Remain In My Love – Building a Kingdom of Love with...

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2024/05/05

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings from the 6th Sunday of EasterThe post Remain In My Love – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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IP#503 Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes – Spiritual...

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2024/04/17

IP#503 Spiritual Masters: Living and Praying in the Catholic Tradition by Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor - Discerning Hearts PodcastThe post IP#503 Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes – Spiritual Masters on Inside the Pages w/ Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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