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In this episode, we begin our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part one and discuss the sections on Emptiness, Fiat, Advent, and Pastoral. We reflect on the gift of virginity, how our own life experiences can alter how we view this gift, and how Our Lady perfectly models the truth about the fruitfulness of giving our full selves in love. We also chat about the beauty of accepting our littleness and how only through the act of emptying ourselves can God truly give us what He desires.
We encourage you to go at your own pace so that the Lord can fill your heart with what you need to hear this Advent season.
Heather's One Thing - Advent Worship playlist and the song Hungry by UPPERROOM
Sister Miriam's One Thing - Christmas Peaceful Piano playlist
Michelle's One Thing - The painting A Mother and Child looking at the Virgin and Child by Reginald Bottomley and steps to practice Visio Divina with the image.
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Quotes to Ponder:
"Advent is the season of the secret, the secret of the growth of Christ, of Divine Love growing in silence." (Houselander, Caryll. The Reed of God (p. 38). Copycat. Kindle Edition.)
"It is always a love story, a culmination of love between the Spirit of Light and the Bride of the Spirit." (Houselander, Caryll. The Reed of God (p. 19). Copycat. Kindle Edition.)
Scripture for Lectio:
"Be it done to me according to thy word." (Luke 1:38)
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In this episode, for the first time ever, we answer questions submitted by our listeners! We answer questions like: How have we healed in our identity as mother, daughter, sister, and bride? How to handle the pressure of people relying on you for spiritual improvement? How to cultivate a life that reflects beauty? How to heal from childhood sexual trauma? How has our faith evolved over the different seasons in our lives? The difference between being too nice and choosing mercy? And more!
Heather's One Thing - Her daughter's art and the beauty of Catholic artists building each other up and rejoicing in the talent of others.
Heather's Other One thing - Tammy Peterson's Rosary Testimony
Sister Miriam's One Thing - Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup
Michelle's One Thing - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and the new Netflix series based on the book
Other Resources Mentioned:
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In this episode, we discuss the second half of the Varanasi Letter written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We reflect on how Jesus is calling us to encounter Him daily and what we can do to open our hearts to deeper communion. We also chat about how our Blessed Mother is a perfect example of how to comfort the Sacred Heart of Jesus in love and how to remain open and vulnerable even with a heart pierced with sorrow.
Heather's One Thing - Panel with Divine Renovation and Alpha Catholic
(Click here to listen to the discussion on Tuesday November 21st)
Sister Miriam's One Thing - Warm and Hearty Meatloaf Recipe
Michelle's One Thing - Holy Water Spritzer from West Coast Catholic
Michelle's Other One Thing - I Thirst, 40 days with Mother Teresa by Joseph Langford, MC
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Quotes to Ponder:
Our Lady will help all of us in this, since she was the first person to hear Jesus's cry, "I Thirst" with St. John, and I am sure Mary Magdalene. Because she was there on Calvary, she knows how real, how deep His longing for you and for the poor. Do we know? Do we feel as She? Ask her to teach you Before it was Our Lady pleading with Mother, now it is Mother in her name pleading with you — "Listen to Jesus's thirst." (Varanasi Letter, St. Teresa of Calcutta)
Scripture for Lectio:
"But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19)
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In this episode, we discuss the first half of the Varanasi Letter written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We talk about how Jesus thirsts for our souls and what we can do to care for His Heart. We reflect on what it means to let Jesus gaze upon our souls and receive Him in the areas we have been wounded and experience pain. It can be challenging to allow Jesus to see these broken places in our lives, but through this communion and vulnerability, He can reveal the truth about our belovedness. Jesus is a real living person with whom we can build an intimate relationship and we end the episode by sharing ways we can grow closer to Our Lord.
Heather's One Thing - Her playlist called Battle Cry (particularly the song Sound Mind)
Sister Miriam's One Thing - On Love: Selected Writings of Pope Benedict XVI
Michelle's One Thing - The Legatus Enclave Retreat and their visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
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Quote to Ponder:
"I worry some of you still have not really met Jesus — one to one — you and Jesus alone. We may spend time in chapel —but have you seen with the eyes of your soul how He looks at you with love? Do you really know the living Jesus — not from books but from being with Him in your heart? Have you heard the loving words He speaks to you?" (Varanasi Letter, St. Teresa of Calcutta)
Scripture for Lectio:
"I thirst." (John 19:28)
Sponsor - Leanne Bowen:
Today's sponsor is Leanne Bowen Fine Art. Leanne is a Catholic Artist and a stay at home mom. She just released a beautiful collection of Fall and Christmas candle tins that are the perfect size for stockings and hostess gifts! Her Cypress and Bayberry candle is indescribable. It smells exactly like a Christmas tree. If you have a fake tree in your home, your guests won't believe you! She also has a Wassail candle designed off the traditional Christmas cocktail served while caroling. It is a delicious spiced cider, orange, cranberry, and currant. Her candle scents are unique and the artwork featured on the label makes them incredibly intentional gifts. Her most popular candle in November is the Cranberry Orange Spice with a Holy Family label. You'll want one in every room. Her most popular candle is a Chrism Sacred Heart candle, and smells JUST like Chrism! She is offering 15% off to all our listeners with the code ABIDE15 at www.LeanneBowen.com.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of cultivating silence and solitude in a world full of distractions. Our Lord speaks to us in the still small voice of our hearts and we talk about how the goal of silence is ultimately communion with God. We also chat about the difference between solitude versus isolation, reasons why we may be afraid of silence, and provide practical ways to cultivate silence in our daily lives. Jesus is the rest our souls yearn for and it is in the quiet where we meet Him most deeply.
Heather's One Thing - International Justice Mission - IJM's mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.
Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived by Dr. Peter Kreeft
Michelle's One Thing - Poco a Poco Podcast
Announcement:
We are so excited to announce our Advent book study will be:
The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
You can find it on Amazon, Ave Maria Press, and Kindle (for just $1.99!). Your local Catholic bookstore may also carry the book!
Click here to subscribe to the study on our website and be the first to receive updates!
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Quote to Ponder:
"Without solitude, it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life.... We do not take the spiritual life seriously if we do not set aside some time to be with God and listen to him." (Henri Nouwen)
Scripture for Lectio:
He said, "Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by." Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. (1 KIings 19:11-13)
Sponsor - Saintly Heart and Brother Francis
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In this episode, we conclude our two part series on Pope Francis' recent Apostolic Exhortation about St. Thérèse of Lisieux entitled "C'est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God". We discuss how we are all called to a bridal relationship with Jesus and how our desire to love and be loved is a call to Heaven. We also chat about our vocation to love and the importance of growing in this discipline of love even when it is not reciprocated.
Heather's One Thing - The song Hell or High Water by Amanda Cook
Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Way of Trust and Love by Fr. Jacques Philippe
Michelle's One Thing - Story of a Soul - study edition
Michelle's Other One Thing - The song Thank God I Do by Lauren Daigle
Other Resources Mentioned:
Reading Recommendations about St. Therese:
Announcement:
We are so excited to announce our Advent book study will be:
The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
You can find it on Amazon, Ave Maria Press, and Kindle (for just $1.99!). Your local Catholic bookstore may also carry the book!
Click here to subscribe to the study on our website and be the first to receive updates!
Journal Questions:
Discussion Questions:
Quote to Ponder:
"I think that the Heart of my Spouse is mine alone, just as mine is his alone, and I speak to him then in the solitude of this delightful heart to heart, while waiting to contemplate him one day face to face." (St. Therese)
Scripture for Lectio:
"My beloved is mine, and I am his; he browses among the lilies." (Song of Songs 2:16)
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In this episode, we begin a two part series on Pope Francis' recent Apostolic Exhortation about St. Therese of Lisieux entitled "C'est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God". We reflect on what it looks like to abandon ourselves with total confidence in God's love and how to overcome places in our lives where we feel orphaned or forgotten by God. We also chat about how a praying church is a powerful church and what it means to be childlike instead of childish. St. Therese's "little way" can guide us in learning to pray, trust, and love.
Heather's One Thing - Renewal Ministries (Check out this video as well)
Heather's Other One Thing - St Therese's poem "My Wishes Before the Tabernacle"
Sister Miriam's One Thing - Sarah Kroger's cover of the song What a Wonderful World
Michelle's One Thing - One of our future sponsors: Bell Road Beef
Other Resources Mentioned:
S1 E11: Striving vs Abiding
Our Searching for and Maintaining Peace Book Study
Journal Questions:
Discussion Questions
Quotes to Ponder:
"It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love." (St. Therese)
Scripture for Lectio:
"God is love" (1 Jn 4:8-16)
Sponsor - The National Eucharistic Congress:
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The 10th National Eucharistic Congress will be a pivotal moment in both American history and the legacy of the Catholic Church. The bishops of the United States are calling on each community—from rural Alaska to urban New York—to come be set ablaze, bringing the holy fire back to their home parishes and neighborhoods. Jesus Christ will be there. Sr. Miriam will be there. Will you?
When: July 17-21, 2024
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Speakers: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/speakers
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In this episode, we chat about the importance of living in the present moment and recognizing the beauty of ordinary life. In today's modern world, we are constantly surrounded by distractions and can be tempted to focus on the past or the future and can lose sight of the gifts and graces right in this present moment. We share practical ways we live in the moment, we discuss the struggle of being in the culture, yet living differently from it, and ponder the power of prioritizing people over productivity. We invite you to take the present moment and see how the Lord is working in your life through the people and world around you.
Heather's One Thing - Healing pilgrimage to France with Jake and Heather and Fr. Nathan Malavolti, TOR
Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Twitter Feed of @DanWuori
Michelle's One Thing - The book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Michelle's Other One Thing - Two recipes: Chili Lime Roasted Cauliflower and Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Announcement:
Happy birthday to our dearest Sr. Miriam! We love you!
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Quote to Ponder:
"If we have abandoned ourselves to God, there is only one rule for us: the duty of the present moment." (Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Abandonment to Divine Providence)
Scripture for Lectio:
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his ]righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today. (Matthew 6: 33- 34)
Sponsor - Sacred Woodworks:
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In this episode we welcome back Fr Boniface Hicks, OSB, a Benedictine monk and spiritual director at Saint Vincent Archabbey, to talk about the discernment of spirits. We chat about the reality of spiritual warfare, why we need not be afraid, and how to practically discern God's voice versus our own thoughts. Fr. Boniface also defines the difference between spiritual desolation and psychological depression as well as clarity on whether we should seek spiritual direction or counseling.
Heather's One Thing - Why Not Become Totally Fire Shirts
Sister Miriam's One Thing - The song Godhead Here in Hiding - Luke Spehar
Michelle's One Thing - Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
Fr. Boniface's One Thing - His St. Bernard Honeybee Story
Other Resources Mentioned:
Fr. Timothy Gallagher's Podcast, Books, and Resources
Journal Questions:
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Quotes to Ponder:
"Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God's deepening life in me."- St. Ignatius Loyola
"Lay all of your cares about the future trustingly in God's hands, and let yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child" - St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Scripture for Lectio:
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans 12:2
Sponsor - The Ember Collective
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In this episode we welcome Fr Boniface Hicks, OSB, a Benedictine monk and spiritual director at Saint Vincent Archabbey, to talk about prayer and hearing the voice of God. We discuss the beauty of learning to recognize God's voice and various practical steps we can take to listen to and understand what God is saying in our lives. Fr. Boniface also shares examples of common stumbling blocks and how our woundedness can affect how we pray.
Heather's One Thing - The song Heart of God by Hillsong
Sister Miriam's One Thing - The travel aeropress and travel hot water kettle from Fr. Boniface
Michelle's One Thing - Fr. Boniface's books on Personal Prayer and St. Joseph
Michelle's Other One Thing - College Football
Fr. Boniface's One Thing - Being a part of the Abiding Together Podcast
Other Resources Mentioned:
The Fruit of Her Womb: 33-Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary by Fr. Boniface Hicks
Discussion Questions:
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Quotes to Ponder:
"For by doing what God demands of us with total surrender of our innermost being, we cause the divine life to become our own inner life. Entering into ourselves, we find God in our own selves." (St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross/ Edith Stein)
"May my life be a continual prayer, a long act of love." (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity)
Scripture for Lectio:
" Lord, teach us to pray." (Luke 11:1)
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