Claim OwnershipDiscerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts
Subscribed: 1,661Played: 161,241
Subscribe
Discerning Hearts © 2010-2025 All Rights Reserved.
Description
Trusted Catholic spirituality podcasts offering spiritual formation, prayer, and guidance for the interior life.
3535 Episodes
Reverse
DAY SEVEN
O faithful and prudent Saint Joseph,
watch over our weakness
and our inexperience;
obtain for us that prudence which reminds us of our end,
which directs our paths and which protects us from every danger.
Pray for us, then, O great Saint,
and by your love for Jesus and Mary,
and by their love for you,
obtain for us the favor we ask in this novena...
(State your request here...)
Amen.
Saint Joseph, pray for us!
The post St. Joseph Novena – Day 7 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.
4th Monday of Lent - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.
Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart...
The post 4th Monday of Lent – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
The Cross of Christ Illumines. . .Lag Time
The-CrossSteps to Take as You Follow Christ
Ask—Do I trust that God answers all prayer?
Seek—Believe in God even when all appearances suggest that God is not listening to you. Think of Jesus on the cross and his resurrection on the third day.
Knock—Meditate on Hebrews 11:1.
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Are there prayers that you stop praying because it seems that God is not answering them?
Transform Your Life——Live your life in the assurance of God’s love, believing strongly that God desires your salvation. See with eyes of faith all that happens to you in any given day. Learn what it means when the Scriptures proclaim, “Believe and be saved!”
The post PoC-27 4th Monday of Lent: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
Msgr John Esseff reflects on the Gospel of the man born blind and how Christ opens the eyes of the heart during the Lenten journey.
The post The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Spiritual Blindness – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
St. Benedict teaches that humility appears in gentle and measured speech where truth is spoken clearly without harshness or display.
The post BW26 – The Eleventh Degree of Humility – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
DAY SIX
O glorious Saint Joseph,
appointed by the Eternal Father
as the guardian and protector of the life of Jesus Christ,
the comfort and support of His Holy Mother,
and the instrument in His great design
for the redemption of mankind;
you who had the happiness of living with Jesus and Mary,
and of dying in their arms,
be moved with confidence we place in you,
and procure for us from the Almighty,
the particular favor which
we humbly ask through your intercession...
(State your request here...)
Amen.
Saint Joseph, pray for us!
The post St. Joseph Novena – Day 6 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.
14th Sunday of Lent - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.
Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart...
The post 4th Sunday of Lent – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
The Cross of Christ Illumines. . .Blindness
The-CrossSteps to Take as You Follow Christ
Ask—What would it be like to see everything in God’s light?
Seek—Observe the world, expecting to see God at work in it. Put skepticism aside and ask God to enlighten your vision!
Knock—Meditate on John 9:39–41.
Jesus said, “For Judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard this, and they said to him, “Are we also blind?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains.”
Has your belief in God been tainted by your nationality, your politics, your upbringing? What blinders might God remove from you to help you to see more clearly his will for you?
blinders might God remove from you to help you to see more clearly his will for you?
Transform Your Life—Be open to the healing of Christ. Never presume that what Jesus has to offer is only for someone else. Allow the cross of Christ to enlighten the path you walk daily, transforming all of your experiences in God’s light.
The post PoC-26 4th Sunday of Lent: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
St. Benedict teaches that humility appears in steady conduct and balanced joy that does not lose its measure.
The post BW25 – The Tenth Degree of Humility – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
DAY FIVE
O holy St. Joseph,
what a lesson your life is for us,
ever so eager to appear
so anxious to display before the eyes of men
the graces that we owe entirely to the liberality of God.
In addition to the special favor for which we plead in this novena...
(State your request here...)
grant that we may attribute to God the glory of all things,
that we may love the humble and hidden life,
that we may not desire any other position
than the one given us by Providence
and that we may always be a docile instrument in the hands of God.
Amen.
Saint Joseph, pray for us!
The post St. Joseph Novena – Day 5 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.
3rd Saturday of Lent - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.
Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”
Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart...
The post 3rd Saturday of Lent – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
The Cross of Christ Transforms. . .How We See Ourselves
Steps to Take as You Follow Christ
Ask—From what do I need Jesus to save me?
Seek—God’s forgiveness for your sins. Ask God to transform you into the image of his Son, so that you may be an instrument of God’s grace to others.
Knock—Meditate on 1 Corinthians 6:9–11.
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor sexual perverts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor robbers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
Is there a particular sin that you struggle with in the list? How is your life different in Christ?
Transform Your Life—Make a good examination of conscience and plan to go to confession on a regular occasion, perhaps once a month. Try to make your confession sincere, letting go of your attempts to control your own life, and a real surrender to the grace of Jesus Christ. Vow to Christ to trust in his mercy to truly transform your life.
The post PoC-25 3rd Saturday of Lent: The Power of the Cross Lenten Meditation appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
St. Benedict teaches that humility grows when speech is governed by prudence, charity and the discipline of silence.
The post BW24 – The Ninth Degree of Humility – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
Joseph Pearce explores Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, revealing its powerful satire on pride, politics, scientism, and modern culture.
The post GWWL4 – Jonathan Swift & Gulliver’s Travels – Great Works in Western Literature with Joseph Pearce – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
DAY FOUR
Saint Joseph, pride of Heaven,
unfailing hope for our lives,
and support of those on earth,
graciously accept our prayer of praise.
You were appointed spouse of the chaste Virgin
by the Creator of the world.
He willed that you be called "father" of the Word
and serve as agent of our salvation.
May the triune God who bestowed upon you heavenly honors,
be praised forever.
And may He grant us through your merits
the joy of a blessed life
and a favorable answer to our petition.
(State your request here...)
Amen.
Saint Joseph, pray for us!
The post St. Joseph Novena – Day 4 appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
Fr. Mauritius Wilde explores how singing the Psalms opens the heart to prayer and draws the soul into deeper communion with God.
The post HR 3 – In place of the disability to express ourselves, to sing – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
Reflecting and deeply meditating on the Passion of the Christ, Deacon Keating guides us through the 9th station (Jesus fall a 3rd time), the 10th station (Jesus is stripped of His garments), and the 11th station (Jesus is nailed to the Cross) along the Way of the Cross.
The post SC-4 – The 9th, 10th, and 11th Stations – Stations of the Cross with Deacon James Keating appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States
I am a discerning teen, and this greatly helps me focus on my prayer and gives me insight on what my vocation is