How do I make godly decisions when my needs or preferences clash with someone else's, especially someone who is important to me, such as my spouse or parents? Using the principle of edification over gratification from 1 Corinthians 8, we learn when to put others’ spiritual growth (e.g., avoiding scandal with meat offered to idols) above self-interest, and when to LEAN IN to self-interest (e.g., doom scrolling).

Sonja shares her contraception dilemma, balancing freedom and legalism when faced with her husband’s salvation, guided by prayer and the Catechism’s call to dignity (1738). Discover how to set boundaries (e.g., skipping family Christmas) and use Ignatius’ discernment rules for mature Christian liberty. 

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In what situation has the Holy Spirit spoken to you through this episode about choosing between edification and gratification? What do you want to say to Him about that?

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Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, with the Holy Spirit your Beloved Spouse, lend me your wisdom and illumine my heart and mind so I may become free to glorify God by reaching my full potential.  Amen +

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Spirit vs flesh; others over self 

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – social media scrolling?; meat on Fridays?

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – when your boundaries offend; parents; contraception  

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – Catholics and non-Catholics in decision making; evaluating Christian witness 

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What’s okay to eat and drink? Can I EVER eat cake if I’m diabetic, or drink alcohol if I struggle with temperance? Should I veil or not? Charismatic or traditional? TLM or Novus Ordo? How does a Christian make godly decisions in specific situations when the Bible and the church are unclear, or such "rules" are imposed by others? 

If you’re stuck in your own or someone else’s spiritual minutiae of “you should or you have to or you must do this or that” to be a REAL Christian or a GOOD Catholic, it’s likely because you’re following imposed rules rather than living in the Christian freedom Jesus died to give you.

Living in freedom is Christian maturity. It’s an art of love.

The good news is…There is a right answer.

Paul said “For freedom Christ has set you free! Do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.”

Learn biblical principles for Christian freedom, and you will know when to keep the rules and when to break them.

Today we’re talking about the purpose of Christian freedom.

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What's that "castle" of idealism you've built in your mind? How does it enslave you to arbitrary and unrealistic expectations and rules that God has not imposed? What are the demands such ideas make on your personality and temperament that are unnatural for you?  

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Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)

Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, with the Holy Spirit your Beloved Spouse, lend me your wisdom and illumine my heart and mind so I may become free to glorify God by reaching my full potential.  Amen +

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Moses and the Exodus from Egyptian slavery; whacking the rock 

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – the glory of God; a painful tyrannical childhood 

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Eden's trees; irrational expectations 

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – the purpose of freedom in Christ 

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There’s a word for that Jesus-confusion you’re feeling that's keeping you stuck: it’s called spiritual bypassing. It's pretty rare to see or hear about spiritual bypassing in Catholic clerical or professional circles. It’s often completely unheard of and/or misunderstood by those of us with faith who are trying to heal, and this is part of why we get stuck and confused in trying to make sense of what is love and what is not, when to erect a boundary and when to just "offer it up."

It's also sometimes called over-spiritualizing. Spiritual bypassing is a very real issue that prevents change when we refuse to work through natural causes that we can actually do something about.

“Offer it up!” can be a major spiritual bypass: used this way, it dismisses your own and others feelings and experiences. The whole idea of redemptive suffering can be, and is often, twisted to mean God wants you to suffer because it’s good for you! or the Kingdom, or someone else. 

So what is spiritual bypassing, why does it happen, and how we can navigate it using insights from Scripture, Psychology, and Catholic teaching?

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What are you not facing? Where is the area of your life that you have begged God to fix without also looking for what He might want you to do or stop doing? How is this spiritual bypassing? What does He want you to do next?

V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)

Dearest Jesus, illumine my eye, speak to my ear, that I may see and hear Your word, and be healed. Amen +

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – new series; what is spiritual bypassing? 

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – why do we spiritually bypass 

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – consequences of spiritual bypassing 

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – examples of spiritual bypassing; steps to detect and avoid spiritual bypassing 

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These stages of prayer and faith can save your sanity throughout your spiritual life.

When you feel lost in darkness and dryness and like God has suddenly "left the building" after an extended time of fruitful prayer; when you don't understand your neighbor's rude rigid faith and she is criticizing your Christian freedom; when you wonder how the road looks up ahead, the Stages of Prayer and Stages of Faith will help you find secure footing and understand others better throughout the rest of your spiritual life.

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Can you discern which stage of prayer and which stage of faith you might be in? Does having a general road map for the spiritual path give you a little more peace? 

V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

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Dearest Jesus, illumine my eye, speak to my ear, that I may see and hear Your word, and be healed. Amen +

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Parable of the Talents

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – Purgative Way, Night of the Senses, Illuminative Way

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Dark Night of the Soul, Unitive Way; Primal, Intuitive-Projective, Mythic-Literal, and Synthetic-Conventional Stages 

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – Individual-Reflective, Conjunctive, and Universalizing Stages

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Benedict XVI said healing is the entire content of redemption. John Paul the Great told us, "In treating the human person as a psychological and physical 'whole', the Old Testament often links 'moral' sufferings with the pain of specific parts of the body: the bones, kidneys, liver, viscera, heart. In fact one cannot deny that moral sufferings have a 'physical' or somatic element, and that they are often reflected in the state of the entire organism" (Redemptive Suffering, II.6).

In order to love God with all our strength, we learn to love ourselves and our neighbor in an ordered way. Learning to accept ourselves and our bodies as intrinsically good helps heal "moral sufferings" - dark emotions and disordered thoughts (stress); outdated coping mechanisms; and subconscious projections and conflicts that affect and accumulate in our bodies.

Thoughts and emotions are energy - signals that trigger cascading effects across bodily systems. Managing them consciously heals heart, soul, mind, and body!

Prayer, thanksgiving, practicing the present moment (as St. Francis DeSales taught), and daily LOVE the Word can regulate emotions and reframe thoughts, reducing negative physical effects.

Physical activity, healthy diet, and adequate sleep support emotional resilience and bodily health.

Social connections and expressive outlets (music, journaling, art) help process emotions, preventing somatic buildup.

But if dark thoughts and emotions are not processed and able to flow freely through us, they accumulate. And where they accumulate in the body is the message in our pain.

Here are some specific illnesses and parts of the body and how they can express pain.

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Choose one physical symptom and place your attention on that part of your body. Without judgment, notice how it feels. If it could speak, what would the symptom say? What is it trying to communicate to you about your thoughts and emotions?

V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)

Dearest Jesus, illumine my eye, speak to my ear, that I may see and hear Your word, and be healed. Amen +

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – redemptive suffering; inherent goodness; "the body will be full of light"

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – the lamp of the body is the eye; fully alive, fully authentic

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – top to bottom: head and face problems

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – issues from the neck to the toes

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Notice the word "think" in the title? 

Your mind is the battlefield, and if you don't fight the lies you came to believe about yourself in your suffering - if they reign unchallenged - God will let you keep them. Yes, He is that respectful of your free will.

Your mind is the battlefield, and if you don't fight, the lies win. You will never have peace. Your body cannot heal in a mental soup of distorted thinking, in a disease-ridden cockroach nest of lies.

If you think God has abandoned you, He is not Lord of your mind; the enemy is. The truth is: Jesus bore all your abandonment on the Cross and says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Why are we so deaf to the truth of God's love for us?

Because we do not know and believe (live from) God’s Word.

In commenting on the deaf man's healing, the Church Fathers say that listening to and speaking evil makes one deaf and mute; a deaf person cannot hear the words of God nor open his mouth to speak them. 

But let us not assume “evil” is merely some form of malice or occult practice, although they’re certainly evil. Rather, Jesus told the Pharisees in John 8 that their root evil was lies, and that the “father of lies” had captured their minds. Throughout the Old and New Testaments we learn that “evil” is ultimately a “heart of unbelief.” As long as we cannot or will not, whether out of ignorance or laziness, hear or speak God’s word of truth into our lives and live from it in faith, we remain tyrannized by lies and a lack of belief in God’s love.

The lies we come to believe about ourselves often take root early in our development. “The purification of our hearts has to do with paternal and maternal images,” (CCC 2779). It is these accusations that we probe with the Holy Spirit in the “mind” part of our pop quizzes: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind…” Satan is called the accuser of the brethren who accuses them day and night (Rev 12:10). Accusations and lies are the enemy’s primary tool against us. When we listen to his accusations and lies, we live in agreement with him. God forbid!

Rewiring the brain out of distorted thought patterns (lies) takes time, but here's the most effective, scientifically proven cognitive technique for anxiety and fear, depression, insomnia, anorexia, PTSD, OCD, perfectionism - a whole nest of cockroaches that scavenges and breeds from lies in the mind.

This is how to love the Lord your God with all your mind.

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With the Holy Spirit and in His presence, ask Him, "What is the earliest lie I came to believe about myself in my suffering?" 

V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)

Dearest Jesus, illumine my eye, speak to my ear, that I may see and hear You word, and be healed. Amen +

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In Love Heals I state, "You don't need to be fixed; you just need to be healed." What's the difference? Freedom. Gentleness. Patience. Peace. Love.

Don't you need that?

It seems too obvious to state, but machines and organisms differ fundamentally. We don’t “heal” machines, we “fix” them. Living things heal according to their nature; “healing” is organic. Take a look at some of these differences, and notice how inherently mechanical, forced, rushed, and harsh our modern ideas and methods for healing are.

1. Nature of Healing

Organisms: Healing in living things is a biological process, involving inter-related systems. In humans, healing involves spiritual and emotional processes and systems as well as biology.

Machines: Machines don’t heal; they are “fixed” or repaired. Repair is an external process requiring outside intervention, such as replacing parts. A broken gear in a machine doesn’t "grow back" but must be manually fixed or replaced.

2. Autonomy

Organisms: Healing is autonomous and intrinsic. The body detects damage and initiates repair without external instructions, using systems such as the immune system or stem cells. For instance, living things are designed to maintain homeostasis, a dynamic process that enables living organisms to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. 

Machines: Repair is not autonomous. It relies on outside intervention, not organic self-regulation such as homeostasis.

3. Energy and Resources

Organisms: Healing uses living internal resources (e.g., nutrients, energy from metabolism) to rebuild living tissues. For example, a plant may redirect sap to damaged areas; a human body uses proteins to repair muscles.

Machines: Repair requires external resources, like spare parts, fuel, or electricity. A car with a flat tire needs a new tire or patch kit applied by a mechanic, not its own "energy reserves."

4. Complexity and Adaptability

Organisms: Healing is adaptive and context-dependent. The body can adjust its response based on the injury’s severity or environment (e.g., scarring vs. full regeneration in some animals like starfish). Organisms can also adapt to prevent future damage, like callus formation on skin.

Machines: Repair is typically rigid and predetermined. A machine lacks the flexibility to adapt beyond its programming. Damage outside a machine’s design parameters often requires entirely new external solutions.

5. Time and Process

Organisms: Healing is often gradual, involving complex biological stages (e.g., inflammation, proliferation, remodeling in wound healing). It can take days to months, depending on the organism and injury.

Machines: Repair time depends on the availability of parts and expertise. Simple fixes (e.g., rebooting a computer) can be instant, while complex repairs (e.g., rebuilding an engine) may take longer than organic healing. Unlike organisms, machines don’t have a phased, self-regulating process.

6. Outcome

Organisms: Healing often aims to restore function, sometimes with imperfections (e.g., scars). In some cases, organisms can fully regenerate (e.g., a lizard regrowing a tail).

Machines: Repairs aim to restore original function, but the outcome depends on the quality of both the old and new parts and the skill of the mechanic. Unlike organisms, machines don’t form "scars" or adaptively regenerate; they either return to original specs or remain compromised.

Healing is not mechanical. You do not need to be fixed like a machine; you need to be healed. And healing involves the autonomous, adaptive complexity of innumerable inter-related systems within both you and your neighbor.

The "fixing" mentality is degrading: disrespectful of life, individuality, and personhood itself. You're not a machine, and neither is your neighbor. You are a living, organic group of inter-related processes, and so is your neighbor.

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If 80-90% of all physical issues have emotional and spiritual roots as research indicates, then it's imperative to address those in healing the whole person. Besides unforgiveness, judgments are - in my opinion - the biggest block to healing, because they blind us to inherent contradictory truths in ourselves and others that need acceptance and illumination. They lead to hypocrisy and can make us forfeit heaven altogether, as the Pharisees illustrate.

Projections block healing by distorting reality and preventing us from addressing our true emotions, thoughts, or experiences. Psychologically, projection is a defense mechanism where someone attributes their own unwanted feelings, traits, or impulses to another person or external situation, often unconsciously. Every human being projects, but judgments hinder healing in several ways:

Avoiding Self-Awareness: By projecting negative emotions (like anger, shame, or fear) onto others, we avoid confronting these feelings within ourselves. Healing requires self-reflection and acknowledgment of one's inner contradictions, but projection shifts the focus outward, delaying or preventing this process.

Distorting Relationships: Projections strain relationships by creating misunderstandings or misplaced blame. For example, someone who feels unworthy might project this onto others, perceiving rejection where none exists. This can lead to isolation or conflict, which obstructs the supportive connections often vital for healing.

Reinforcing Negative Patterns: Projection keeps individuals stuck in cycles of denial or avoidance. For instance, blaming external circumstances for personal dissatisfaction prevents addressing root causes like unresolved trauma or unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Blocking Emotional Processing: Healing involves processing painful emotions, but projection externalizes these feelings, preventing the individual from fully experiencing and working through them. This can prolong emotional wounds or exacerbate issues like anxiety or depression.

Blocking Spiritual Processing: Projection is outward-directed rather than inward integration. Outward focus blocks growth by keeping individuals disconnected from their authentic selves and God. 

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What was the last instance in which you felt judgmental toward another person? Perhaps you'd like to ask the Holy Spirit to help you probe the condemnation and accusation as a projection of something within yourself.   

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Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

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Ever wonder what your purgatory and heaven will be like, assuming you'll get there? Where we end here limits and determines our "there..." (Eccl 11:3).

Bracing against and ignoring pain does not protect you from it.

It simply delays and compounds the inevitable confrontation and makes the struggle more difficult. In the meantime, we stay trapped in hurt and fear, missing most everything Christ suffered and died to give us and limiting our heaven.

Healing isn’t an abstract application—it’s about living lighter, loving and being loved deeply, and experiencing true joy and freedom. 

A listener asked why anyone would want to undertake more healing if it only involves more suffering?

It's such an excellent question I'm dedicating an episode to inspiring you to "take up the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord" so that your purgatory is as painless as possible and your heaven is maximized.

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What was the most surprising thing you heard in today's episode? Is it comforting, or daunting, to know "healing" is inevitable? 

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Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Book club in the Community; just more punches and knocks; "healing is the entire content of redemption" (BXVI); attachments; sin and woundedness

Minutes 12:01-24:00 –  fear vs. fear of the Lord; holiness as transparency; "you will pay the last penny"; what "residue of sin" looks like 

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – now or later?; purgatory and sanctification; the love artery

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – Eccl 11:3 and the finality of our choices; purification is individual, generational, timeless, and collective

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We're talking about emotions, especially for those of us who tend to push them down or ignore them. As Catholics, we know that God gave us our hearts and our emotions for a reason. But what do we do when those dark, negative feelings bubble up, especially in a pop quiz when they're super strong?.Eruptions? Vomit? Pretending? How do we really feel our emotions and process them in healthy ways so they don't accumulate in our bodies and make us sick over time, or explode all over other people?.We're exploring the six main emotions, how to spot them in our bodies, and how to process them well through a Catholic lens so they don't wear us down over time.

 

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What was the most surprising thing you learned about your emotions and emotional state in this episode? Do you feel comfortable with the full range of human emotion? Why or why not?

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Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.

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Dearest Jesus, illumine my eye, speak to my ear, that I may see and hear You word, and be healed. Amen +

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – why we suppress emotions; the importance of processing in healthy ways; six core emotions

Minutes 12:01-24:00 –  emotions are neutral; Thomas Aquinas and passions

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – learning to discern emotion in the body; the barometer of relationships; observe, befriend, discern, and process

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – name it; don't run; move; what's the message?

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