Bridgett and Janet explore the bond between mercy and forgiveness. Mercy is so interwoven with forgiveness that one cannot really have one without the other. Jesus Christ is mercy, and He seeks us out to offer us mercy and forgiveness, while filling us with grace! The mercy we receive from God is an expression of His love and humility! BABY STEP: Look in the mirror and see that you are forgiven, so you can then forgive others! Send us a text Thanks for jo...
In today's world, so many of us don't really know what it means to hunger or thirst in the physical sense, yet too many of us don't know what it is like to hunger or thirst for righteousness. Jesus, our model for all the Beatitudes, He thirsts for a relationship with us and longs for us to hunger and thirst to know God better. Join Janet and Bridgett as they explore this often overlooked Beatitude. Baby Step: Pray Psalm 63 Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed...
Meek is NOT weak! Janet and Bridgett try to break down the Biblical meaning of the word 'meek' and how Jesus exemplified what being meek really looks like. The truth is, meekness requires more strength than simply allowing your reactions to go unchecked. Learn how you can find your inner meekness! Baby Step: Spend time in prayer to ask God to show you how to live a life of meekness. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Bridgett and Janet share some of the discoveries they made about what this Beatitude really means. We often think it is mourning for those we have lost, which is true, but it is so much more than that. The Beatitudes really do reveal how we should live and follow in Christ's example. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
This Beatitude is the foundation upon which all the others are built. Janet and Bridgett begin with this first Beatitude and share how Jesus is the ultimate example of how to live our lives through the lens of the Beatitudes. Being poor in Spirit goes beyond what we normally think. Join them as they dig deeper into the first of eight Beatitudes. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Before beginning the deep dive into the eight Beatitudes from Matthew's Gospel, Janet and Bridgett lay the foundation for the series. They discuss the terms, their initial thoughts, and, surprise, go on a slight tangent. You don't want to miss it!! Baby Step: Read Matthew 6: 1-12 Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Janet and Bridgett share time catching up, laughing, and just in amazement of the fact that they are starting Season 3 of Hearing with the Heart, Conversations Over Coffee! They also introduce the first topic for this season, The Beatitudes. BABY STEP: Reflect on your relationship with the Beatitudes (Matthew 6: 1-12) Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
In this episode Janet and Bridgett finish the final Book of Psalms, Book 5. These psalms provide us with a happy ending, almost. They share the psalms that foreshadow Jesus, as well as, the praise that this final book provide. Like these psalms show us, we should always praise God! Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Janet and Bridgett explore Psalms 90 - 106. These Psalms explore the time when the Israelites were in exile, realized it really wasn't God's fault, and found ways to praise Him. We can find ourselves in situations where we are blaming God for things we did, decisions we made. Reading some of the Psalms from this section could help guide us to ways of praising God, despite our circumstances. Baby Step: Pray with Psalm 90, 91, 95, 100, and/or 104 Send us a text Thanks for join...
We are encountering the Psalms that are moving away from joy and descending into grief. Bridgett and Janet explore Psalms 73, 81, 84, 88, and 89, sharing insights into how they relate to Christ's Passion, the journey of the Apostles, and other connections to the New Testament and our lives today. Baby Step: Pray Psalm 88 and even look up the "Where was Jesus held prisoner at Caiaphas's house on Holy Thursday?" Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
We forgot to mention there is no episode this week. We look forward to sharing Summer with the pSalms next week!!! PEACE! Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Today's episode focuses on Psalms 42-72 and introduces two new authors. Bridgett and Janet spend time talking about how our lives can be centered on thanking God for all He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. We have so much to be grateful for, and these Psalms give us examples of how that can be done. Baby Step: Pray Psalm(s) 50 and/or 51 Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Janet and Bridgett begin discussing the first section of the Psalms 1-41. They begin by sharing the five ways David handled the hardships in his life. The focus in on three Psalms but with a new twist to Psalm 23 that neither of them noticed before! Baby Step: Pray Psalm 23 Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
This week, Bridgett and Janet continue the introduction of the Psalms, exploring how the various covenants from the Old Testament lead us to the final covenant made with Jesus through His life, death, and Resurrection. They dive into Psalms 1 and 2 to set the tone for future episodes. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Summer with the pSalms begins this week. Janet and Bridgett share some introductory information and some stories about the types of Psalms. This is just the beginning of a summer filled with praising, laments, wisdom, and so much more! Psalm Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma Baby Step: Read the shortest Psalm 131 or Janet's favorite 139. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Janet and Bridgett break open a poem by Marianne Williamson that speaks about how we tend to fear how powerful we are. We are beloved children of God, which makes us pretty amazing, yet we sometimes fear being who God sees us as, because we place more emphasis on who others see us as. Baby Step: Pray with Marianne Williamson's Poem Back with you on June 5th!!! Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Bridgett and Janet let the Holy Spirit inspire their conversation today about how much God loves us! Inspired by a conversation, a video by Father Mark Toups, and their life journeys, they share how God wants to lavish us with His love, not for what we do for Him but simply because He loves us unconditionally! Baby Step: The Litany of Trust Pray the Litany of Trust and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Stop if something resonates with you and pray for wisdom and ...
Janet is back! Janet and Bridgett explore what the Easter season is about and how we can celebrate it! There is a joy to the Easter season that sometimes gets missed. Baby Step: Ask the Holy Spirit to point out how to live with the hope and joy that comes from knowing death is not the end, but a transition to new life! Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!
Bridgett is again joined by Paul Flanagan for a continuing discussion of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, they explore how encountering the Holy Spirit and trusting the Holy Spirit's presence in your own life can be transforming. Paul shares his personal understanding of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and how the Holy Spirit has transformed his life. Baby Steps: Continue to pray for God to open your heart to the Holy Spirit, and then seek people out who can guid...
Bridgett is joined by guest Paul Flanagan for Part 1 of a discussion about the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Paul guides us through both the Old and New Testaments and explains how the Holy Spirit has been instrumental in the life of the Church. The Holy Spirit is an integral part of our faith journey, and our Scripture provides a beautiful look into how the Spirit has been part of our world since the beginning. Baby Step: During your prayer time, ask God to open your heart to the Holy ...