Msgr. John Esseff - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

Msgr. John Esseff - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts episodes:

• 04.14.2024

  Called to be Witnesses! – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Monsignor Esseff reflects on the scripture readings of the Third Sunday of Easter. Through our sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist, who do we become? We discover the potential of Peter and the early Christian community, transformed by their Pentecost...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Who are you? Your Catholic Identity on Divine Mercy Sunday with Msgr. John Esseff

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter and it's meanings for our lives. He discusses the identity of the Christian, and in particular, what it means to be a "Catholic".

  
• 03.31.2024

  Happy Easter!!!! Have You Encountered Jesus? – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff

  Happy Easter!!!! Have You Encountered Jesus? – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he reflects on the mystery of Easter and our relationship with the Risen Christ. Gospel JN 20:1-9 “On the first day of the...

  
• 03.29.2024

  A Special Good Friday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

  A Special Good Friday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Building a Kingdom of Love – Discerning Hearts Podcast In a poignant episode of the Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast, Msgr. John Esseff and Kris McGregor engage in a deep reflection on...

  
• 03.26.2024

  A Special Holy Thursday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Building a Kingdom of Love – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

  A Special Holy Thursday Reflection with Msgr. John Esseff – Building a Kingdom of Love Msgr. Esseff reflects on the meanings within the Holy Thursday liturgy of the Church.  He discusses the action of Jesus when He washes the feet of...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Conference 2: Holy Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – That All May Be One: A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. John Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan

  Conference 2: Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – That All May Be One:  A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan – Discerning Hearts Online Retreat Retreat Directors: Monsignor John A. Esseff and Sister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan,...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Conference 1: Palm Sunday – That All May Be One: A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. John Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan

  Conference 1: Palm Sunday – That All May Be One:  A Holy Week Retreat /w Msgr. Esseff & Sr. Cor Immaculatum Heffernan – Discerning Hearts Online Retreat Retreat Directors: Monsignor John A. Esseff and Sister Cor Immaculatum Heffernan, IHM Theme:  KINGSHIP OF...

  
• 03.03.2024

  The Third Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

  The Third Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff For the third Sunday of Lent, Msgr. Esseff discusses the importance of scrutinies in the Catholic Church, emphasizing self-examination and deliverance from sin and Satan, especially...

  
• 02.25.2024

  The Second Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

  The Second Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff For the first Sunday of Lent, Msgr. Esseff delves into the significance of Jesus’ Transfiguration, linking his divine glory with his impending sacrifice. He talks about...

  
• 02.18.2024

  The First Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

  The First Sunday of Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff For the first Sunday of Lent, Msgr. Esseff reflects on Jesus’ desert retreat, relating it to Lent’s call for repentance, prayer, and fasting. He shares his...

  
• 02.18.2024

  “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  How are you tempted?  What is your weakness? What is the remedy? Reading 1     JAS 1:12-18 Blessed is he who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proven he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Preparing for Lent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff teaches the importance of fasting, almsgiving and the Liturgy of the Hours during the season of Lent.  He shares his experience of fasting in a desert found in Peru. From this he learned the importance of FASTING and PRAYER.  Msgr. Esseff...

  
• 02.11.2024

  The Sacrament of Healing – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the Anointing of the Sick, known as one of the Sacraments of Healing.  He speaks of his personal experience with the sacrament and the importance of having it readily available for the faithful.  Msgr. Esseff also...

  
• 02.04.2024

  Sloth Can Separate Us from God – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

  Sloth Can Separate Us from God – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. Esseff Msgr. Esseff and Kris McGregor discuss the impact of sloth (self-reliance) on one’s relationship with God, drawing parallels with King David’s disobedience. Msgr. Esseff particularly critiques...

  
• 01.21.2024

  The Urgency of Jesus’ Message to the World – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

  The Urgency of Jesus’ Message to the World In this podcast episode, Monsignor John Esseff emphasizes the urgency of Jesus’ message to the world. Monsignor Esseff, reflects on the importance of responding immediately to Jesus’ call for deeper commitment and repentance....

  
• 01.07.2024

  How Can You Be the Light of Christ? -The Epiphany – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the meaning of the "Epiphany" and how we can manifest the light of Christ to the world.

  
• 12.31.2023

  Holy Family Sunday – Honoring Mother and Father – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff Podcast

  Holy Family Sunday – Honoring Mother and Father Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the need for healing mother and father wounds, a topic that resonates with many. Monsignor Esseff, with his deep spiritual insight and experience, provided profound reflections on the...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Do you truly know how to pray? A prayer primer with Msgr. John Esseff Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Do you truly know how to pray? A prayer primer with Msgr. John Esseff Discerning Hearts Podcast In a profound episode of Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts, Msgr. John Esseff and Kris McGregor delve into the essence of prayer and its central...

  
• 12.24.2023

  Christmas Eve – The Immense Love of the Father in Heaven – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  On Christmas Eve, the grand sweeping journey of salvation history comes to an important epoch with the “yes” of a virgin named Mary.  From that point, the world is transformed forever.  Msgr. Esseff challenges all of us to identify the...

  
• 12.23.2023

  What is the relationship with your Dad? – The 3rd Saturday of Advent w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  What is the relationship with your Dad? – The 3rd Saturday of Advent w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast The episode begins with a reading from the book of the prophet Malachi, emphasizing the coming of a messenger to...

  
• 12.22.2023

  How Does Your Soul Magnify the Lord? – An Advent Reflection from Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  How Does Your Soul Magnify the Lord? – An Advent Reflection from Msgr. John Esseff Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the significance of the Magnificat and the theme of gratitude. He draws parallels between Mary’s experience of divine love and faith...

  
• 12.17.2023

  Embracing Humility and Simplicity – Third Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Embracing Humility and Simplicity – Third Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast In this podcast, Msgr. John Esseff offers insightful reflections on Christian spirituality, focusing on humility, simplicity, and the...

  
• 12.12.2023

  BKL-OLG – Our Lady of Guadalupe with Msgr. John Esseff Discerning Hearts Podcast

  First Reading RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on...

  
• 12.10.2023

  He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit! – 2nd Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

  He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit! – 2nd Sunday of Advent Msgr. Esseff asks are you crying out, “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!” Do you believe that you have been transformed by your baptism? Gospel MK 1:...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Are you prepared for the Lord’s coming? – First Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts

  Msgr. Esseff asks the question, “Are you prepared for the Lord’s coming?”  He challenges us to take a good look at our prayer lives and to prepare for the coming of Jesus in your life today. Gospel MK 13:33-37 Jesus said to...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

  Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – Building a Kingdom of Love – Discerning Hearts Podcast Msgr. Esseff asks if you are ready for the accounting when you meet Jesus Christ?  What have you done?  How do you love? Gospel...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Thanksgiving – Cultivating a Spirit of Gratitude – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the Sacred Scriptures chosen for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.  The greatest gift we have is the relationship with Jesus Christ. Reading 1 SIR 50:22-24 And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Are you the lazy servant? – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

  Monsignor John Esseff discusses the importance of love and the dangers of self-obsession. He uses the parable of the talents from the Gospel of Matthew to illustrate his point, explaining that the talents represent love and the servants represent different...

  
• 10.29.2023

  How can we possibly love as God expects? – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Building a Kingdom of Love – How can we possibly love as God expects?  Only “through Him, with Him, in Him!” Gospel MT 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of...

  
• 10.08.2023

  “FEAR NOT!” The Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the scriptures and the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  He speaks of the power of the name of Jesus, the message of Our Lady of Fatima, and the many aspects which are contained in...

  
• 10.01.2023

  BKL496 – St. Therese, the Little Flower – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the life and prayer of St. Therese, the Little Flower.  He speaks of her simplicity of heart and great humility in her “little way”.  He shares his experience of his own mother’s prayer and that of...

  
• 09.23.2023

  St. Padre Pio and the Healing of the Church – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff podcast

  St. Padre Pio and the Healing of the Church – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Msgr. Esseff reflects on the life and teachings of St. Padre Pio.  He shares personal stories from his relationship with St. Pio. St....

  
• 09.05.2023

  Special Encore – The Canonization of St. Teresa of Calcutta – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff

  SPECIAL ENCORE Join Msgr. John Esseff as he reflects on his experiences with Mother Teresa on the eve of her canonization!  Several of the stories he has not shared on any of his previous programs. Rather than be “admirers” of Mother Teresa,...

  
• 08.13.2023

  Discerning the Father’s Will for Our Lives – Building a Kingdom of Love w/Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

  Msgr. Esseff discusses Discernment: * Why is it such an important aspect of our spiritual lives? * What is the role of the Spiritual Director in someone’s life? * What are the signs of a good spiritual director? * How do we find a...

  
• 08.06.2023

  Why do those who trust in God suffer? – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on why those who trust in God suffer and why it appears those who shun God prosper. The key to understanding is trust, even when it is difficult. Hab 1:12-2:4 Are you not from eternity, O LORD, my holy God,...

  
• 07.30.2023

  Why Do You Worry? – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  Msgr. Esseff asks “Why do you worry? Are you a servant of God or mammon?” Gospel MT 6:24-34 Jesus said to his disciples: “No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the...

  
• 07.24.2023

  St. Charbel Makhlouf and the Importance of Becoming a Saint with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff shares stories of his time in Lebanon and his experience surrounding the great St. Charbel Makhlouf. He also reflects on today's reading and the importance of depending on God.

  
• 07.23.2023

  To Listen to God – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Are you frustrated, angry, or overwhelmed?  Have you been trying to do “good things” but find yourself hitting a wall in your family, workplace, or ministry?  Msgr. Esseff counsels us when to say “yes” or to say “no,”  when to...

  
• 07.11.2023

  SH7 – The Sacred Heart and Abandonment – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  The Sacred Heart and Abandonment – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. In this episode, he discusses the importance of the Sacred...

  
• 07.09.2023

  BKL490 – Encountering Our True Selves in Christ – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff

  Encountering Our True Selves in Christ – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff “He shall proclaim peace to the nations!”  Peace begins inside the hearts of each baptized Christian.  Do you know who you are?  Have you truly...

  
• 07.09.2023

  Encountering Our True Selves in Christ – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff

  BKL 305 ” Building a Kingdom of Love” – “He shall proclaim peace to the nations!”  Peace begins inside the hearts of each baptized Christian.  Do you know who you are?  Have you truly encountered Jesus? Gospel MT 11:25-30 At that time Jesus...

  
• 07.05.2023

  SH6 – The Sacred Heart and the Elderly – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  The Sacred Heart and the Elderly – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. In this episode, he discusses the importance of the...

  
• 06.27.2023

  SH5 – The Sacred Heart and Work – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  The Sacred Heart and Work – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. In this episode, he discusses the importance of the Sacred...

  
• 06.20.2023

  SH4 – The Sacred Heart and Schools – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  The Sacred Heart and Schools – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. In this episode, he discusses the importance of the Sacred...

  
• 06.16.2023

  BKL-Special “Living in the Sacred Heart of Jesus” with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  In 2011, Paray le Monial, France, I had the chance to speak with Msgr. John Esseff at the First Sacred Heart World Congress.  Msgr. Esseff is one of the founders of the Sacred Heart Apostolate, sponsor of this event which...

  
• 06.13.2023

  SH3 – The Gifts of the Sacred Heart – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  The Gifts of the Sacred Heart – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. In this episode, he discusses the first two gifts...

  
• 06.11.2023

  Corpus Christi Sunday with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

  Msgr. Esseff reflects on the teaching of Jesus found in John Chapter 6 for the great feast of Corpus Christi. He discusses the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The tragedy becomes when we look upon the...

  
• 06.07.2023

  SH2 – Introduction to the Sacred Heart – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

   Introduction to the Sacred Heart – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart and of its incredible importance in our lives.   Msgr. John A....

  
• 06.04.2023

  The Holy Trinity and Our Relationship with God – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Podcast

  The Holy Trinity and Our Relationship with God – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Podcast We begin a conversation with Msgr. Esseff about the darkness of our present age.  Then he discusses the remedy…our relationship with Holy...

  
• 06.01.2023

  SH1 – Introduction to the Enthronement – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

  Introduction to the Enthronement – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Join Msgr. John Esseff as he introduces us to the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart and of its incredible importance in our lives.   Msgr. John A. Esseff is...