The World Is Noisy – God Whispers®

“Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 2 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Michael Willig joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Teresa of Calcutta, patron of JRM’s Outreach and Stewardship. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

“Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this episode to listen to SESSION 1 in a six-part series of talks given in Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series. In this session, Fr. Sean Wilson joins author and host Julia Monnin as he talks about St. Joseph, patron of JRM’s Retreats and Days of Recollection. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

“Ah! what a surprise we shall have at the end of the world when we shall read the story of souls!” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux - - - Journeys Revealed Ministries: Glorify the Lord by your life. Founded in 2019, the mission of JRM is "to spread the Love of Jesus by Sharing the Stories of our Souls, One Intimate Moment at a Time". Tune in to this INTRO episode to learn more about a series of talks given during Lent of 2024 at JRM's "An Intimate Sharing Between Friends" series that will be released on this podcast throughout the Easter season. In this episode, author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners two never-before-shared reflections from her journal that shed light on the conception of JRM. --- Learn more at: theworldisnoisy.com journeysrevealed.com

"And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna. . . . So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." - Matthew 5:30, 48 --- “Mom, why do you wear black clothes all of the time,” my 6-year-old son asked me inquisitively as we were in the kitchen getting a snack." . . . Well, listeners, you're about to find out! Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin "shares all" (or at least some) of the reasons behind why she has been wearing black clothes all of the time in recent years. By the end, you'll probably not be surprised at how "unsurprising" this all really is! --- Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 83: "He was in the world, / and the world came to be through him, / but the world did not know him. / He came to what was his own, / but his own people did not accept him." - John 1:10–11 Tune in to this special "replay" episode as author and host Julia Monnin* shares with listeners Season 4, Episode 14 of the Darting Through The Faith** podcast. In this episode, Julia and Fr. Sean Wilson talk about "The Vulnerability of Christ" and how this vulnerability beckons us to receive His love as we strive to imitate Him all the more. --- *Learn more about Julia at theworldisnoisy.com **Learn more about the Darting Through The Faith podcast at petersburgparishes.org/podcast --- "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers"® podcast is a production of Journeys Revealed Ministries. You can learn more about this Catholic, nonprofit apostolate at journeysrevealed.com

Episode 82: "Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, / for they have been from of old. / Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; / according to your steadfast love remember me, / for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!" - Psalm 25:6–7 Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin invites listeners to join her at the 4th annual "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers"® Retreat titled "The Abyss of Christ's Merciful Love." In this episode, Julia shares Reflection #352, "Removed and Set Free from the Past" found in her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" as she reminds us that this freedom from our sins is a gift of God's mercy that we have all been given, we just have to continuously choose to receive it. /// "For years, Lord, I carried around the guilt of my past. For years, I refused to look back because I simply couldn’t; doing so brought with it a pain I simply couldn’t endure while, at the same time, moving on from my past and being charitable with myself. And yet now, by your grace, I can look back on it with gratitude and even joy. And not because my mistakes weren’t many and great (because they really were), but because of how far removed from them the ocean of your mercy has made me. And so, thank you for completing the healing work of your mercy in me! May you continue to do so, whether I am an active participant in this healing or not. I love you! I thank you! I praise you!" - Julia's closing prayer from Reflection #352, "Removed and Set Free from the Past" --- Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com Retreat info --> journeysrevealed.com/retreat-registration

Episode 81: "Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you" (1 Kings 19:7). Christmas is coming! In this episode, author and host Julia Monnin encourages listeners to pay particularly close attention to the invitations the Lord sends this Advent to REST IN HIM as we prepare our hearts to welcome our newborn King. Julia opens this show by reflecting on some words from St. Teresa of Avila (below) and closes it by reading Reflection #232, "A Moment to Rest" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." /// “If our nature or health doesn’t allow us to think always about the Passion, since to do so would be arduous, who will prevent us from being with Him in His risen state? We have Him so near in the Blessed Sacrament, where He is already glorified and where we don’t have to gaze upon Him as being so tired and worn out, bleeding, wearied by His journeys, persecuted by those for whom He did so much good . . . Certainly there is no one who can endure thinking all the time about the many trials He suffered. Behold Him here without suffering, full of glory . . . our companion in the most Blessed Sacrament.” – St. Teresa of Avila, The Book of Her Life (Chapter 22, 6) --- Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 80: "Slow Down and Pay Attention: Those who are longing to live a recollected life should begin by getting in the habit of doing (at the very least) these two things. Slow Down and Pay Attention." - from Julia's book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: The Second Daily Devotional" AVAILABLE NOW at journeysrevealed.com/shop Join author and host Julia Monnin in this episode as she shares with listeners a talk she gave to a group of women in the fall of 2023. In this "Catholic Girl Talk" presentation, Julia shares with those gathered some thoughts on the beauty of authentic femininity while talking about five of her favorite female saints. - - - Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 79: "[St. Thérèse] has reminded me that it's OK to be small. In a world that tells you you have to be big, it's OK to be small." - Missy Bennett - - - Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with "His little shopkeeper" Missy Bennett (owner of Silver Cross Catholic Store) for a conversation about St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "The Little Flower," and their shared devotion to her. Also, be sure to join Missy and Julia for their joint celebration of "2's" at Silver Cross on November 1, 2023. The two are coming together to celebrate both the 2nd Anniversary of the Bennetts owning the store as well as the release of Julia's newest book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: The SECOND Daily Devotional. (Julia will be in the store on 11/1 with her new book from 4-8:00pm.) Check out journeysrevealed.com/events for more details. RESOURCES: journeysrevealed.com theworldisnoisy.com silvercrosscatholic.com mariasteinshrine.org

Episode 78: "As the priest listened, I couldn’t help but think that this was the first time I had ever been to Confession with him. 'How unfortunate,' I thought, 'that he doesn’t know more about me so that he could offer me more helpful guidance.' Then, he spoke." - Julia Monnin - - - Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin reminds listeners of the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the priesthood as she shares Reflection #334 "In Persona Christi" and a prayer from Reflection #335 "A Longing to Pray for Priests" both from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." In this episode, Julia also makes some exciting announcements about the Journeys Revealed Ministries schedule of events (which includes a pilgrimage!) coming up this fall. Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 77: It can be difficult to "age gracefully" and grow in childlike simplicity as one develops into mature adulthood. But these years can be some of the most graced moments of our life as we prepare, not to die, but to be born into eternal life. Join author and host Julia Monnin in this episode as she shares with listeners a talk she gave at a senior living center in the summer of 2023. During the talk, Julia shares with those present some thoughts related to Reflection #209, "Life At All Stages" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." - - - Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 76: Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin shares with listeners a conversation she had earlier this year with Miriam Marston, host of the "Blazing the Trail"* podcast. In their conversation, Julia shares a little of her conversion story and talks about the mission of the apostolate Journeys Revealed Ministries. In this full episode, Julia also shares with listeners Reflection #309, "More to the Mission" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." This reflection sheds a little light on the "conception" of JRM back in 2016. /// “Discovering Christ, always again and always more fully, is the most wonderful adventure of our life.” – Pope Saint John Paul II *Blazing the Trail is a weekly show dedicated to the Church’s mission of evangelization. The conversation dives deeply into what it means and what it looks like to share the Gospel with courage and hope in today’s culture. Join host Miriam Marston and her special guests to discover how the Holy Spirit continues to set hearts on fire with the love of Christ and inspire people to bring the good news to a world that is aching to hear it. Miriam Marston is a singer-songwriter, author, and speaker based in Portland. She’s a fan of: Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, the ocean, Dr. Who, train travel, and Pad Thai.  Miriam serves as director of faith formation at St. Anthony Parish in Tigard, Oregon.  Discover more about Miriam at MiriamMarston.com. - - - Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 75: "Can there be an evil greater than that of being ill at ease in our own house? What hope can we have of finding rest outside ourselves if we cannot be at rest within? . . . [I]f we don't obtain and have peace in our own house we'll not find it outside. Let this war be ended. Through the blood He shed for us I ask those who have not begun to enter within themselves to do so; and those who have begun, not to let the war make them turn back. . . Let them trust in the mercy of God and not at all in themselves . . . And they shall enjoy many more blessings than one can desire—blessings even in this life, I mean." - St. Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (The Second Dwelling Places, Ch. 1, 9) Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with Fr. Jedidiah Tritle and Catholic therapist Alex Wallace for a conversation about Confession, Therapy, and Spiritual Direction. RESOURCES: Ruah Woods Psychological Services: rwpsych.org ph: 513-407-8878 Catholic Therapists: catholictherapists.com Catholic Physcotherapy Association: catholicpsychotherapy.org Alex Wallace: catholictherapists.com/alex-wallace-ma-lmhc-lpcc Julia Monnin: theworldisnoisy.com Journeys Revealed Ministries: journeysrevealed.com /// Fr. Jedidiah's Book Recommendations: "Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation" by Frs. Josh Johnson and Mike Schmitz "Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father's Love" by Frs. Thomas Acklin and Boniface Hicks "A Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help You Break Its Grip and Find Happiness Again" by Dr. Aaron Kheriaty and Fr. John Cihak Archived Episode: Listeners of this episode might also be interested in checking out Season 3, Episode 25 of this podcast titled, ⁠"Confession: A Priest's Perspective"⁠ with Fr. Sean Wilson released in March of 2020

Episode 74: "Take that risk. Be vulnerable. . . . Come out of hiding, folks!" — Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with Catholic therapist Alex Wallace for a conversation about the problem with loneliness, the beauty of authentic relationships, and the security (not to mention freedom) that can be found in being vulnerable. RESOURCES: Ruah Woods Psychological Services: rwpsych.org ph: 513-407-8878 Catholic Therapists: catholictherapists.com Catholic Physcotherapy Association: catholicpsychotherapy.org Alex Wallace: catholictherapists.com/alex-wallace-ma-lmhc-lpcc Julia Monnin: theworldisnoisy.com Journeys Revealed Ministries: journeysrevealed.com /// Archived Episode: Listeners of this episode might also be interested in checking out Season 4, Episode 48 of this podcast titled, "Freedom is in the Forgiveness: Part 2" with Catholic Therapist Alex Wallace released in October of 2021.

Episode 73: “‘You are uncommonly loved,’ loved by that love of preference that the Master had here below for some and which brought them so far. He does not say to you as to Peter: ‘Do you love Me more than these?’ [see John 21:15] . . . listen to what He tells you: ‘Let yourself be loved more than these! That is, without fearing that any obstacle will be a hindrance to it, for I am free to pour out My love on whom I wish! “Let yourself be loved more than these” is your vocation. . . . This love can rebuild what you have destroyed. Let yourself be loved more than these.’” – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, The Complete Works: Volume One (Major Spiritual Writings, Let Yourself Be Loved, 2) - - - Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin unpacks some wisdom from St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and shares with listeners more about what was really going on behind Reflection #270, "Learning to Love the Me that I Hate" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." In this episode, Julia also makes an exciting announcement . . . special guest, Catholic therapist Alex Wallace, is joining her again for a series of episodes that will be released in June! (Alex first joined Julia for podcast Episode #48, "Freedom is in The Forgiveness: Part 2" back in October of 2021.) Tune in to learn more about what Julia and Alex will be discussing and to find out who else will be joining them for one of their June episodes! Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com | journeysrevealed.com

Episode 72: "So, how would I describe Jesus to someone who knows nothing about Him? Well, I’d start by simply saying that Jesus is my brother. My brother who loved me so much that He couldn’t bear to see me get into trouble. My brother who loved me so much that He couldn’t live knowing that I would die." - - - "How would you describe Jesus to someone who knows nothing about Him?" Tune in to this month's episode to hear Julia's answer to this question! She'll answer this (and reveal a little inside scoop about some of her notes found in the Acknowledgments section), as she shares with listeners Reflection #238 called "Jesus, My Brother" found in her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations." - - - "For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation." - Romans 5:6–11 Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com

Episode 71: "I'm left asking myself one simple question: How will I ever survive without God's help? . . . Quite honestly, I won't." (from Reflection #231, "Worthy to Suffer" in the book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" by Julia Monnin) - - - Are you feeling the weight of your Lenten penances and disciplines? Have you found yourself even "failing" at them already? Well, rejoice! And do not be discouraged. Instead, "Remember, you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Yes, remember your radical need for salvation. - - - "Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you. But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer. But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God because of the name." - 1 Peter 4:12–16 Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com

Episode 70: "Days like today really get me thinking. Days like today reaffirm my faith by testing it. Days like today stretch me and, in so doing, make me grow. (from Reflection #206, "Days Like Today" in the book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" by Julia Monnin) - - - "Are you OK?" she asked me from across the room. "Are you overwhelmed?" she continued.   "Yes, I'm OK," I responded. "And, yes, I'm overwhelmed."  Is it possible to be overwhelmed and OK all at the same time? Tune in to this episode as author and host Julia Monnin answers this question for herself. - - - "Though an army encamp against me, / my heart shall not fear; / though war rise up against me, / yet I will be confident." - Psalm 27:3 Learn more at --> theworldisnoisy.com

Episode 69: "[Christ] assigns as a duty to every man the dignity of every woman; and simultaneously . . . he also assigns to every woman the dignity of every man." – Pope St. John Paul II (General Audience, November 24, 1982) - - - New Year, New Book, New Season! . . . Join author and host Julia Monnin on this first episode of Season 6 as she shares with listeners details about the release of her newest book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations" (released January 2, 2023—the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Thérèse of Lisieux). In this episode, Julia also talks about some of the inspiration behind this year's "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers" Retreat (which is being held January 20-21, 2023); a retreat called "Do you love Me? . . . Will you fight for Me?". Julia then ends this episode by reading Reflection #229 titled "Manly Men" from her new book, Volume II of her writings. Visit theworldisnoisy.com or journeysrevealed.com for more details about Julia's newest release and her upcoming retreat. St. Joseph, Man of Silence, Pray for Us! - - - “[F]emininity finds itself, in a sense, in the presence of masculinity, while masculinity is confirmed through femininity. . . . The presence of the feminine element, alongside the male element and together with it, signifies an enrichment for man in the whole perspective of his history, including the history of salvation. All this teaching on unity has already been expressed originally in Genesis 2:23.” – Pope St. John Paul II (General Audience, November 21, 1979)

Episode 68: "While they were expressing thanks to him with songs and palm branches [as he made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem], he was weeping because he knew that despite those exterior signs and decorations their hearts were far from him." – St. John of the Cross, The Ascent of Mount Carmel (Book 3, Chapter 38) Despite all the exterior signs of our preparedness for the birth of Christ (that is, the presents and decorations and cookies and cards, just to name a few), are our hearts far from the Lord's? This is the question author and host Julia Monnin ponders this episode as she shares some thoughts on what it truly means to "Enter into the Heart of Christmas." Using Luke 19:28–48 (Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem, Jesus Cleanses the Temple) as her inspiration, Julia offers some encouragement for those striving to prepare their hearts well to receive Him. She ends this episode by taking another look at Reflection #148 titled "Stuffed and Consumed" from her first book The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings. (Oh, yeah, and she makes an exciting announcement! . . . Julia's next book, The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume II, My Trials and Tribulations will be released January 2, 2023—the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of St. Thérèse of Lisieux.)  Visit theworldisnoisy.com or journeysrevealed.com for more details.