Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

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  Day 6 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 12.11.2026 1m

  St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 6 – For the Grace of Holy Recollection St. Gertrude cherished the scene of the shepherds in quiet awe as they discovered the Infant Jesus, cradled in the humble stable by Mary and Joseph. This tender image served as her daily reminder to remain conscious of God’s intimate ... Read more The post Day 6 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 12.11.2026 10m

  Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time - 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 Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 5 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 11.11.2026 1m

  St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 5 – For the Grace of Compassion, especially for the Holy Souls in Purgatory St. Gertrude was given a vision by Jesus of a golden table adorned with luminous pearls, each representing a prayer for the Souls in Purgatory. Let us join our prayers to this offering, trusting ... Read more The post Day 5 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Wednesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 11.11.2026 8m

  Wednesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time - 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 Wednesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  St. Leo the Great – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 10.11.2026 31m

  Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. Leo the Great. Born: Tuscany, Italy Died: November 10, 461 AD, Rome, Italy The post St. Leo the Great – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  SBN2 – What is Death? – Salvation Begins Now: Last Things First with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast 10.11.2026 31m

  Episode 2 Salvation Begins Now: Last Things First - What is Death? Why do we fail to contemplate its truth? Why do we fear it? What is Purgatory? Why is there a need for final purgation? The post SBN2 – What is Death? – Salvation Begins Now: Last Things First with Deacon James Keating – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 4 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 10.11.2026 1m

  St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 4 – For the Grace of Right Intention St. Gertrude asked Jesus for fewer distractions in her days to have more time for prayer. The Lord answered her, “If I took pleasure only in spiritual exercises, I would have reformed human nature after Adam’s fall so that it ... Read more The post Day 4 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Tuesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 10.11.2026 8m

  Tuesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time - 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 Tuesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  More from Rule 5 – The Second Week Rules for the Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast 09.11.2026 33m

  Episode 9 – More from Rule 5 – The Second Week Rules for the Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., continues his exploration of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Fifth Rule, focusing on how to distinguish the movements of the good spirit from the subtle deceptions of the enemy. St. Ignatius ... Read more The post More from Rule 5 – The Second Week Rules for the Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 3 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 09.11.2026 1m

  St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 3 – For the Grace of Holy Counsel St. Gertrude, at only 30 years old, became the leader of her monastery. For more than 40 years, she guided her community with love and wisdom. May she inspire us to listen deeply to God’s voice and discern His will ... Read more The post Day 3 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 09.11.2026 11m

  Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - 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 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  The Oil in Your Lamp: Are You Ready to Meet Christ?- Msgr. John Esseff | Discerning Hearts Podcast 08.11.2026 28m

  Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the parable of the ten virgins and why preparing to meet Christ requires a living relationship with Him, attentive prayer, and obedience to God's will. The post The Oil in Your Lamp: Are You Ready to Meet Christ?- Msgr. John Esseff | Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Sunday – Praying daily for the Poor Souls – Discerning Hearts Podcast 08.11.2026 2m

  O Lord God almighty, I beseech Thee, by the precious blood which Thy Divine Son Jesus shed in the garden, deliver the souls in purgatory, and especially that one that is the most forsaken of all; and bring it to Thy glory, there to praise and bless Thee forever. Amen. The post Sunday – Praying daily for the Poor Souls – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 2 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 08.11.2026 1m

  St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 2 – For the Grace of Holy Zeal St. Gertrude the Great is held in the highest regard for her unwavering love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and her profound compassion for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Esteemed by many of her fellow saints, including St. Teresa ... Read more The post Day 2 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Sunday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 08.11.2026 11m

  Sunday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time - 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 Sunday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Saturday – Praying Daily for the Poor Souls – Discerning Hearts Podcast 07.11.2026 2m

  O Lord God almighty, I beseech Thee, by the precious blood which gushed forth from the sacred side of Thy Divine Son Jesus in the presence of and and to the great sorrow of His most holy Mother deliver the souls in purgatory, and among them all especially that soul which has been most devout to this noble Lady; that it may come quickly into Thy glory, there to praise Thee in her, and her in Thee, through all the ages. The post Saturday – Praying Daily for the Poor Souls – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 9 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast 07.11.2026 9m

  Day Nine:  For the grace to become the praise of the glory of the Holy Trinity The post Day 9 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 1 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 07.11.2026 2m

  St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Day 1 – For the Grace of Self-Knowledge and Holy Understanding As we begin our novena on this day, we reflect upon the providential beginnings of St. Gertrude, born on the Feast of the Epiphany in 1256. At the tender age of five, she was entrusted to the care ... Read more The post Day 1 – St. Gertrude the Great Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Saturday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 07.11.2026 11m

  Saturday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time - 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 Saturday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 8 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast 06.11.2026 8m

  Day Eight:  For the grace of possessing heaven already in this life by faith. The post Day 8 – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.