Contemplation and Castanets: Carmelite Spirituality

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 9 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryI hope this podcast helps you grow in your faith and given you a deeper appreciation for Divine Intimacy. It’s a wonderful book that you can keep using daily to stay close to God.Thank you so much for listening, praying, and being part of this journey. I’d love to hear from you—what you enjoyed, what you’d like to hear in the future, or just your thoughts. Your feedback means so much.May God bless us and guide us as we continue our journey to holiness. Take care, and until next time!Resources: Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠  ⁠⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/m/alittlepilgrim⁠⁠

7. The Mount of Perfection - Divine Intimacy Meditations - Saturday of the First Week of AdventAs we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠[⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠](https://www.baronius.com)⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠[⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠⁠](https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/)---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance?⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 6 – Sanctity and my Daily Duties (Repost)As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠[⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠](https://www.baronius.com)⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠[⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠⁠](https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/)---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance?⁠Under Thy Protection⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 5 – Sanctity and God’s Will (Repost)As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠[⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠](https://www.baronius.com)⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠[⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠⁠](https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/)---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance?Under Thy Protection ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠⁠⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

3. Sanctity and the Plenitude of Grace (Part 2of 2) - Divine Intimacy Meditations - Tuesday of the First Week of AdventAs we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠⁠⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

3. Sanctity and the Plenitude of Grace (Part 1 of 2) - Divine Intimacy Meditations - Tuesday of the First Week of Advent (Repost)As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 2 – An Invitation to Sanctity (Part 2 of 2) (Repost)As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 2 – An Invitation to Sanctity (Part 1 of 2) (Repost)As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming,Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠⁠https://www.carmelitaniscalzi.com/en/⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim⁠⁠.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 3 of 3) - Repost In this first episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using Divine Intimacy Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, inspired by themes from today’s liturgy and Scripture.This meditation introduces us to the triple coming of Christ: in love at Bethlehem, in grace to our souls, and in justice at the end of time. Through this reflection, we are invited to embrace His grace, “put on the armor of light,” and foster a vigilant, trusting expectation.Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠carmelitaniscalzi.com⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 2 of 3) - Repost In this first episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using Divine Intimacy Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, inspired by themes from today’s liturgy and Scripture.This meditation introduces us to the triple coming of Christ: in love at Bethlehem, in grace to our souls, and in justice at the end of time. Through this reflection, we are invited to embrace His grace, “put on the armor of light,” and foster a vigilant, trusting expectation.Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠carmelitaniscalzi.com⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 1 of 3) - Repost In this first episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using Divine Intimacy Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, inspired by themes from today’s liturgy and Scripture.This meditation introduces us to the triple coming of Christ: in love at Bethlehem, in grace to our souls, and in justice at the end of time. Through this reflection, we are invited to embrace His grace, “put on the armor of light,” and foster a vigilant, trusting expectation.Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠carmelitaniscalzi.com⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠https://alittlepilgrim.org/podcasts

Vuestra soy, para Vos nací,¿qué mandáis hacer de mí?Dadme muerte, dadme vida,dad salud o enfermedad,honra o deshonra me dad,dadme guerra o paz cumplida,flaqueza o fuerza a mi vida,que a todo diré que sí:¿qué mandáis hacer de mí?Dadme riqueza o pobreza,dad consuelo o desconsuelo,dadme alegría o tristeza,dadme infierno o dadme cielo,vida dulce, sol sin velo,pues del todo me rendí:¿qué mandáis hacer de mí?Si queréis dadme oración,si no, dadme sequedad,si abundancia y devoción,y si no esterilidad.Soberana Majestad,sólo hallo paz aquí:¿qué mandáis hacer de mí?Dadme, pues, sabiduría,o por amor, ignorancia;dadme años de abundancia,o de hambre y carestía.Dad tiniebla o claro día,revolvedme aquí o allí:¿qué mandáis hacer de mí?Si queréis que esté holgando,quiero por amor holgar;si me mandáis trabajar,morir quiero trabajando.Decid, ¿dónde, cómo y cuándo?Decid, dulce Amor, decid:¿qué mandáis hacer de mí?--- * This podcast is created and published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠ * To explore more podcast platforms and listen to my other podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance please visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alittlepilgrim.org⁠⁠/podcasts⁠⁠ or find it on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.

Saint Teresa's PoemI am Yours and born for You,What do You want of me?Majestic Sovereign,Unending wisdom,Kindness pleasing to my soul;God sublime, one Being Good,Yours, You made me,Yours, You saved me,Yours, You endured me,Yours, You called me,Yours, You awaited me,Yours, I did not stray.What do You want of me?In Your handI place my heart,Body, mind, and soul,Deep feeling and affections mine,Spouse—Redeemer sweet,Myself offered now to You,What do You want of me?Give me, if You will, prayer;Or let me know dryness,An abundance of devotion,Or if not, then barrenness.In You alone, Sovereign Majesty,I find my peace,What do You want of me?Yours I am, for You I was born:What do You want of me?--- * This podcast is created and published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠ * To explore more podcast platforms and listen to my other podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance please visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alittlepilgrim.org⁠⁠/podcasts⁠ or find it on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.

In this episode of Edith Stein's Essays on Women, we explore the concept of "vocation" not just as a job, but as a divine calling. We'll look into the separate and shared vocations of men and women as described through different historical and spiritual orders: the original order of creation, the order after the Fall, and the order of redemption.Join us as we examine biblical passages from Genesis to understand the original relationship between man and woman—a partnership of love where they were jointly tasked to be the image of God, masters of the earth, and to bring forth posterity. We'll then discuss how the Fall transformed this partnership into one of sovereignty and subordination, assigning man the struggle for existence and woman the hardship of childbirth.The discussion will also touch on how redemption through Christ aims to restore the original, harmonious order. We'll analyze how the nature of both men and women reflects these different orders, exploring man's primary vocation as a ruler and woman's as a mother, and how these roles are meant to be complementary. Finally, we'll consider the practical implications for modern life, including professional work outside the home and the idea that all work, when understood as God-given, becomes a service to God. * This podcast is created and published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠ * To explore more podcast platforms and listen to my other podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance please visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alittlepilgrim.org⁠⁠/podcasts or find it on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our series, where we embark on a profound exploration of Edith Stein's seminal work, "Essays on Woman". In this foundational episode, we delve into Chapter 1, "The Ethos of Women's Professions," offering a comprehensive overview of its rich and insightful themes.Join us as we first define "ethos" as an intrinsic spiritual attitude or "habitus" that shapes our actions from within. We then unpack "professional ethos," understanding it as the abiding spiritual attitude that transforms a career into an "authentic vocation," rather than merely a source of income or pastime. Every profession, from the helpful nurse to the circumspect undertaker, is shown to possess a unique ethos.This episode then transitions into the core of Stein's argument: Woman's Natural Vocation and its Corresponding Ethos. We explore the assertion that woman, in soul and body, is inherently "destined to be wife and mother", endowed with distinct feminine characteristics like a natural inclination to cherish what is "living, personal, and whole," an aversion to abstraction, and a powerful companionate gift of empathetic interest. We also confront the "perversions of feminine nature" stemming from original sin and contrast them with the ideal of the Virgin Mary, presented as the prototype of the purely developed spouse and mother. The discussion also touches upon the role of "solid objective work" as a natural remedy for these defects.Moving beyond the natural vocation, we examine "Other Natural Feminine Vocations." Discover how women's "individual gifts and tendencies" lead them to diverse fields, and what constitutes "authentically feminine professions" rooted in "sympathetic rapport," such as nursing and education. Intriguingly, we'll explore how even traditionally "masculine" professions can be practiced in an "authentically feminine way" by focusing on humanizing influence and a "view of the whole". The Virgin Mary again emerges as a model, demonstrating quiet, observant service in professional life.Finally, we consider "The Supernatural Vocation of Woman," delving into religious life as a "total surrender to God" that uniquely fulfills woman's deepest longing to give herself lovingly. We acknowledge the "sad image of the average woman" in contemporary life, burdened or unfulfilled, and reveal that "grace and a Eucharistic and liturgical life" are the ultimate sources of strength, leading to inner peace and the true "formative principle of woman's soul".Tune in to gain a foundational understanding of Edith Stein's vision for women's ethos and professions. This is just the beginning of our journey into Chapter 1, and we invite you to join us for future episodes as we unpack these profound insights in greater detail! * This podcast is created and published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠ * To explore more podcast platforms and listen to my other podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Under Thy Protection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance please visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alittlepilgrim.org⁠ or find it on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.

Reflections on Divine Intimacy: Meditation 1 – The Lord Comes from Afar (Part 3 of 3)In this final episode of a three-part series, we reflect on the First Sunday of Advent using Divine Intimacy Meditation No. 1, “The Lord Cometh From Afar,” by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. As we begin the holy season of Advent, we focus on awakening from spiritual sleep and preparing our hearts for Christ’s coming, inspired by themes from today’s liturgy and Scripture.This meditation introduces us to the triple coming of Christ: in love at Bethlehem, in grace to our souls, and in justice at the end of time. Through this reflection, we are invited to embrace His grace, “put on the armor of light,” and foster a vigilant, trusting expectation.Join us as we journey through Advent, seeking to grow in holiness and intimacy with God, while preparing to celebrate the Mystery of the Incarnation.Resources:Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by Baronius Press: ⁠https://www.baronius.com⁠For more information about the Discalced Carmelite Order, visit: ⁠carmelitaniscalzi.com⁠---Looking for traditional Catholic prayers and prayers for inner healing and deliverance? Visit my other podcast, Under Thy Protection, where prayers, formerly hosted on Contemplation and Castanets, have been moved.⁠⁠Under Thy Protection  ⁠⁠is your dedicated space for spiritual renewal through powerful prayers and devotions.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.– A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠https://bit.ly/m/alittlepilgrim⁠⁠

✨ Season 2 of Divine Intimacy Meditations concludes on Easter Sunday ✨Thank you for walking this Lenten journey with me! These meditations will remain here for you anytime you need to return to the desert, the Garden, or the tomb…But this is not goodbye. Just a little silence. 🌿🕊️ Continue the journey with me on my sister podcast: Under Thy ProtectionWhere prayer and quiet devotion live — day by day.🎧 Listen & follow here: • 🍎 Apple Podcasts • 🎵 Spotify • 📺 YouTube • 🛒 Amazon Music🌹 May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.

We continue our journey through the liturgical year by entering into the most sacred week of all: Holy Week.In this episode, we will reflect on the profound significance of these pivotal days, as presented in Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year. We'll journey with Christ from His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, recalling the joyous procession and the foreshadowing of His Passion We will then contemplate the intimate scene of the Supper at Bethany and the poignant moments leading to the Paschal Mystery.As the week unfolds, we will prayerfully enter into the Agony in the Garden, the profound suffering of Good Friday and the Crucifixion, and finally, the expectant silence of Holy Saturday.Through these meditations, we aim to deepen our understanding of Christ's immense love and sacrifice acknowledging the twofold nature of Holy Week: both the triumph of our King and the necessity of sharing in His Passion for our spiritual growth. Join us as we enter into this sacred time with reverence and reflection, embracing both the somber reality of Christ's suffering and the hopeful anticipation of His ultimate victory.May God grant us a blessed Holy Week and keep us close to His Heart.

We are continuing our journey through the Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen, O.C.D . Today, we enter Passion Week, also known as Passiontide, the important week that leads us into Holy Week. This is a time traditionally observed with a special focus on the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this episode, we will reflect on the profound mysteries of this week, exploring themes such as the value of suffering, patience, embracing our daily crosses, abandonment to God's will, the sorrows of Mary, and the love of the Cross. Join us as we seek to deepen our understanding of Christ's Passion and how we are called to respond to suffering in our own lives. We pray this reflection will be a source of grace and deeper intimacy with our Lord during this sacred time.May God bless us and keep us close to His Heart.---Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, OCD. Published by ⁠⁠⁠Baronius Press⁠⁠⁠. ⁠ This podcast is created and published by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Little Pilgrim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.