Heart to Heart: Faith Seasons Podcast

Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:16-20 is by Deacon Ron Yurcus.

Deacon Ron, ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Joliet, follows in the footsteps of St. Stephen and Francis of Assisi. In addition to ministering at St. Petronille Church, Ron was employed as hospice chaplain, volunteer state police chaplain and occasionally served as a parish mission and retreat director. 

from John 16:16-20
Jesus said to his disciples:
“A little while and you will no longer see me,
and again a little while later and you will see me.”
So some of his disciples said to one another,
“What does this mean that he is saying to us,
‘A little while and you will not see me,
and again a little while and you will see me,’
and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?”
So they said, “What is this ‘little while’ of which he speaks?
We do not know what he means.”

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 16:12-15 is by Sr. Mary Ann Barnhorn, SND.

Sr. Mary Ann most recently served as Director of Development for the Ohio Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Prior to that, she was provincial leader and coordinated her Congregation's International Policy making meeting. She was Program Director at the National Pastoral Life Center in New York and Executive Director of the National Association of Church Personnel Directors. She holds a Masters in Pastoral Theology from Loyola University in Chicago.

from John 16:12-15
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.
But when he comes, the Spirit of truth,
he will guide you to all truth...

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052522.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on Acts 16:22-34 is by Sister Marcelline Koch, OP.

Sister Marcelline, a Dominican Sister of Springfield, IL, directs her congregation’s Office of Justice. Her ministry includes education and advocacy around antiracism, immigration, socially responsible investing, and many other justice issues. She believes in networking with others and grounding the work in prayer and contemplation.

from Acts 16:22-34
About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying
and singing hymns to God as the prisoners listened,
there was suddenly such a severe earthquake
that the foundations of the jail shook;
all the doors flew open, and the chains of all were pulled loose.
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open,
he drew his sword and was about to kill himself,
thinking that the prisoners had escaped...

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052422.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on Acts 16:11-15 is by ValLimar Jansen.

ValLimar was a university professor, who by popular demand became a national speaker, a composer, and recording artist. For over 25 years, she has served as a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, catechist, and evangelizer. ValLimar developed a signature blend of dramatic art, music, Scripture proclamation, prayer and inspirational exhortation.

from Acts 16:11-15
On the sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river
where we thought there would be a place of prayer.
We sat and spoke with the women who had gathered there.
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth,
from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened,
and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention
to what Paul was saying.

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/monday-sixth-week-easter

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Today's reflection is by Lauren Hackman-Brooks

Lauren is an educator and lay minister who has dedicated her career in service of Catholic secondary and higher education. A trained spiritual director and retreat guide, Lauren lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family where she spends as much time outside as possible. 

From Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
When Peter entered, Cornelius met him
and, falling at his feet, paid him homage.
Peter, however, raised him up, saying,
"Get up. I myself am also a human being."
Then Peter proceeded to speak and said,
"In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.
Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly
is acceptable to him."

Read the full scripture passage: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:18-21 is by Eric T. Styles.

Since 2016, Eric has served as the Rector of Carroll Hall at the University of Notre Dame. He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Loyola University Chicago, and has worked at Saint Benedict the African Catholic Church, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, as well as the Theatre School of DePaul University. Eric collaborates with the music art ensemble, Afro House, and writes about theology, liturgy, and contemporary culture.

from John 15 verses 18-21
Jesus said to his disciples:
“If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own;
but because you do not belong to the world,
and I have chosen you out of the world,
the world hates you.

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052122.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy Reflection on 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 is by Fr. Bob Sherry.

Father Bob, a Rockford Diocese Priest, serving for 57 years, asks God to tell him whose feet he should wash these days. In retirement he leads pilgrimages for Dynamic Catholic, raises funds for the poor with Cross Catholic Outreach and helps in parishes and Cursillo retreats.

from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
I am reminding you, brothers and sisters,
of the Gospel I preached to you,
which you indeed received and in which you also stand.
Through it you are also being saved,
if you hold fast to the word I preached to you,
unless you believed in vain.
For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received:
that Christ died for our sins
in accordance with the Scriptures;
that he was buried;
that he was raised on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures; ...

Read the full scripture passage: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050323.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:9-11 & Acts 15:7-21 is by Laurie Roche.

A retired journalist and public relations executive, Laurie now devotes herself to environmental conservation and education, community gardening, and habitat restoration. She chairs the Healthy Earth Team at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Cincinnati and is active in its community gardening initiatives in a neighboring lower-income community. Laurie is a wife of 43 years, a mother, and grandmother. 

from John 15:9-11
Jesus said to his disciples:
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
Remain in my love.
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love...

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051922.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 15:1-8 is by Geralyn Hoxsey Sparough.

Geralyn is the Director and curator of classes at The Hive: Center for Contemplation, Art, and Action in Cincinnati. She is also a fabric artist and creator of the Social Fabric DNA Experience. Geralyn and her husband, proud parents and grandparents, offer marriage enrichment retreats across the country.

from John 15:1-8
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,
and everyone that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.
You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.
Remain in me, as I remain in you.

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051822.cfm

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Today's Season of Joy reflection on John 14 verses 27-31a is by Deacon Mark Duffey.

Deacon Mark is a husband, father, and grandfather who has served in ministry for 40 years in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and now Chicago; the past 23 years as a Deacon. He serves in a variety of parish ministries, his retreat ministry Deacon Speakin’, and as a Global Fellow for Catholic Relief Services.

from John 14 verses 27-31a
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give it to you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

To read the full scripture passage, please visit: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051722.cfm

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