Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

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  Day 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 28.09.2026 3m

  Day 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 4: Love of Creation St. Francis, you praised God through all of His creation, seeing in every creature the hand of the Creator. In your “Canticle of the Creatures,” you praised the Lord for Brother Sun and Sister ... Read more The post Day 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Seven – Discerning Hearts Podcast 28.09.2026 1m

  St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Seven St. Therese you have said: “Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you - for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart… don’t listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love…” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Seven – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 9 – The Angels – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 28.09.2026 3m

  Day 9 - The Celestial Choir of Angels - St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena V/. O God, + come to my assistance R/. O Lord, make haste to help me. The post Day 9 – The Angels – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 3 – The Power of Suffering – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 28.09.2026 2m

  Day 3 – The Power of Suffering – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 57 – Faustina writes: “Suffering is a great grace; through suffering, the soul becomes like the Savior; in suffering, love becomes crystallized; the greater the suffering, the purer the love. This true, pure love gives ... Read more The post Day 3 – The Power of Suffering – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 28.09.2026 9m

  Monday of the Twenty-Sixth 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 Monday of the Twenty-Sixth 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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  Which Son Are You? The Call to Conversion – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast 27.09.2026 24m

  Which Son Are You? The Call to Conversion – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this episode of Building a Kingdom of Love, Msgr. John Esseff reflects on Jesus’ parable of the two sons and the uncomfortable truth that both sons can be found within each of us. One son refuses ... Read more The post Which Son Are You? The Call to Conversion – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 3 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 27.09.2026 3m

  Day 3 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 3: Humility St. Francis, you embraced the profound humility of Christ, who “emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant” (Philippians 2:7). You considered yourself the least of all and sought not your own glory, but the glory ... Read more The post Day 3 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Six – Discerning Hearts Podcast 27.09.2026 1m

  “My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Six – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 8 – The Archangels – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 27.09.2026 3m

  Day 8 St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen V/. O God, + come to my assistance R/. O Lord, make haste to help me. The post Day 8 – The Archangels – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 2 – Mercy for All Sinners – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 27.09.2026 3m

  Day 2 – Mercy for All Sinners – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 699 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is greater than your sins and those of the entire ... Read more The post Day 2 – Mercy for All Sinners – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Sunday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 27.09.2026 9m

  Sunday of the Twenty-Sixth 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 Twenty-Sixth 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 2 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 26.09.2026 2m

  Day 2 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 2: Peace St. Francis, you were a true instrument of peace, not only in your actions but in your entire way of life. You lived out the peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), reconciling enemies, ... Read more The post Day 2 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Five – Discerning Hearts Podcast 26.09.2026 1m

  St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Five St. Therese you have said: “I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbors' defects--not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Five – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 7 – The Principalities – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 26.09.2026 3m

  Day 7 - The Celestial Choir of Principalities - St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena- St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena V/. O God, + come to my assistance R/. O Lord, make haste to help me. The post Day 7 – The Principalities – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 1 – Trust in Divine Mercy – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 26.09.2026 3m

  Day 1 – Trust in Divine Mercy – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart From the Diary of St. Faustina, 1578 – Jesus speaks to Faustina: “The graces of My mercy are drawn by one vessel only, and that is trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive. Souls that trust ... Read more The post Day 1 – Trust in Divine Mercy – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 26.09.2026 8m

  Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth 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 Twenty-Fifth 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 1 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts 25.09.2026 2m

  Day 1 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff Day 1: Simplicity St. Francis, you gave up everything to follow Our Lord more perfectly. In embracing holy poverty, you lived the Gospel in its most radical form, imitating the poverty of Christ Himself. You found in simplicity the ... Read more The post Day 1 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Four – Discerning Hearts Podcast 25.09.2026 1m

  Day 4 St. Therese you have said: “I am convinced that one should tell one's spiritual director if one has a great desire for communion, for our Lord does not come from heaven every day to stay in a golden ciborium; He comes to find another heaven, the heaven of our soul in which He loves to dwell.” The post A Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux – Day Four – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Day 6 – The Powers – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts 25.09.2026 3m

  Day 6 - The Celestial Choir of Powers - St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena V/. O God, + come to my assistance R/. O Lord, make haste to help me. The post Day 6 – The Powers – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
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  Friday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast 25.09.2026 9m

  Friday of the Twenty-Fifth 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 Friday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.