Gospel: John 20:19–31
Theme: Divine Mercy | Trust | Doubt | Redemption

This episode dives into the powerful grace of Divine Mercy Sunday and the surprising faith of the apostle Thomas—often called “Doubting Thomas.”
We explore the stunning promise Jesus gave through St. Faustina:

“The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.” (Diary, 699)

That’s not just forgiveness—it’s a total spiritual reset.
No purgatory. No punishment. Just healing and mercy.

We also ask:
Did Thomas really doubt Jesus… or did he trust Him more deeply than anyone else?
Could your doubts be a sign of a deeper longing for truth and intimacy with Christ?

You’ll hear:

• What “temporal punishment” really means
• Why Divine Mercy Sunday is like a second baptism
• How Thomas' so-called "doubt" might actually be the deepest form of devotion
• A personal story of wrestling with faith after people-pleasing led to spiritual compromise

🕊️ Whether you’re full of faith or full of questions, this episode is an invitation to trust the One who shows up—even through locked doors.

💭 Journal Questions

1. Where have I experienced God's mercy in a way that felt undeserved?
2. What doubts or questions have pushed me deeper into seeking the truth?
3. How do I need Jesus to “pass through the locked doors” of my heart this week?

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📖 John 13:1–15 | Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Before the Cross, Jesus kneels.

In this Holy Thursday reflection, we enter the Upper Room and watch the Son of God wash His disciples’ feet — not just as a ritual, but as an act of love that embraces their full story, dirt and all.

Drawing from personal stories, Jewish tradition, and the raw vulnerability of being known and loved, this episode is a call to let Jesus hold your story… and to go and do the same for others.

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⛪ In this episode:

• Why Jesus washes feet before dying
• The deep meaning behind foot washing
• Letting Christ touch what you hide
• Loving like the Master loves

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📝 Journal Prompts:

1. What parts of your story feel “too dirty” for God?
2. How does it feel to picture Jesus washing your feet?
3. Who in your life is God calling you to love in this way?

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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (Luke 19:28–40)

This Palm Sunday, Jesus shows us the power of humility—riding into Jerusalem not on a war horse, but on a colt. In this episode, we explore how God often chooses to meet us in the small, ordinary moments of our lives.

I share a powerful story from Kenya about a Marian visionary and how it challenged my discernment journey. We talk about how spiritual detachment and interior freedom are key to hearing God’s voice clearly. I’ll also walk you through a simple but profound method of discernment using what I call a “spiritual scatter plot.”

We close with a prayerful meditation letter from Jesus to carry you through Holy Week.

🎧 Topics Covered:

• How to discern God’s will without needing supernatural signs
• The beauty of Jesus’ humility on Palm Sunday
• A method to reflect on patterns in your spiritual life
• Why God prefers to speak through the ordinary

📝 Journal Questions:

1. Where might God be speaking through the ordinary in my life?
2. Have I overly relied on a past spiritual experience?
3. What trends or patterns is God revealing through time and prayer?

📖 Scripture: Luke 19:28–40
📍 Theme: Inner Wisdom | Ordinary Discernment | Holy Week

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5th Sunday of Lent | John 8:1-11

True discernment requires holy indifference—the freedom to choose what is most aligned with God’s will. Without this interior freedom, our decisions are swayed by attachments, fears, and personal desires rather than love and truth.

In this episode, we explore:

• Ignatian Indifference: Not apathy, but the ability to choose freely without personal bias.

• The Sailboat Analogy: Adjusting our sails to follow God’s wind rather than resisting it.

• The Gospel Reflection: The Pharisees, bound by their judgments, lacked the freedom to truly discern; Jesus, full of love, shows the way.

• Personal Story: A boundary set in a friendship to regain the freedom to discern life’s next steps.

• Love and Sacrifice: True love is marked by holy indifference, seeking the greater good over personal preference.

  Journal Questions:

1. Where in my life am I struggling to be truly free in my discernment?

2. How do my attachments, fears, or desires influence my decisions?

3. What would it look like to adjust my sails and trust God’s wind more fully?

Listen in for insights on how to cultivate the interior freedom necessary for authentic discernment and deeper love.

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4th Sunday of Lent | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most moving stories—one that speaks directly to our identity, purpose, and the loving embrace of the Father. In this episode, we continue our Lenten discernment series, Inner Wisdom, by exploring two essential questions that shape every decision:

✅ Who am I?✅ Why was I created?

Through the lens of discernment, we unpack how forgetting our identity leads us astray and how remembering it brings us home. Just as a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago must know both the starting point and the destination, we too must recognize where we are and where we’re going in order to discern well.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:🔹 How forgetting our identity leads to spiritual wandering🔹 The two foundational truths for discernment🔹 Why prayer is essential for knowing God’s voice🔹 The simple yet profound answer to why we were created
🛐 Take time to reflect with these three journal prompts:

1️⃣ When have I felt most deeply aware of my identity as a beloved child of God?2️⃣ Where in my life am I running away from the Father instead of running toward Him?3️⃣ What does "created for love" mean to me at the day-to-day level?

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Are you stuck in endless discernment, afraid to make a decision? This episode of Taste and See explores Jesus’ call to bear fruit through decisive action. We break down the meaning of discernment, why God desires our choices, and how to recognize His voice.

🔹 What discernment really is—and what it’s not
🔹 Separating wheat from chaff: hearing God vs. the enemy
🔹 The danger of becoming a “perpetual discerner”
🔹 How to know if your decision is from God—by its fruits
🔹 Jesus’ parable of the fig tree and why it matters for your choices

God isn’t calling you to stay in indecision—He’s cultivating the soil around you, giving you the grace to act. Trust Him. Savor Him. Act with Him.

Journaling Questions:

• Where in my life am I hesitating to make a decision? What is holding me back, and how might God be inviting me to trust Him in this choice?

• What fruits have I seen from past decisions I’ve made? How did those choices draw me closer to or further from God?

• How do I recognize the voice of God versus the voice of fear or confusion? What patterns do I notice in how He speaks to me?

🎧 Listen now and step into the freedom of choosing with God!

Questions to Ask if There Are Good Fruits:

• What has happened to me and those around me because of the decision I made?

• Have I increased in faith, hope and love?

• Do I feel energized as I follow through on my decision?

• Is what I decided working, or would it be considered a failure?

• Have others increased in faith, hope and love?

• Are they affirming me in what I am doing, or is it causing frustration and division?

• Do I sense a supernatural fruitfulness in what I’m doing - beyond what I can do myself?

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How do you recognize God’s voice? How can you be sure it’s Him? In this episode, we reflect on the Transfiguration and explore the signs of God speaking in your life. I share a personal story from my discernment journey—where I wrestled with anxiety over making the “right” choice—until God revealed that discernment is more about receiving His gift than achieving perfection.

You’ll learn:
✅ How God speaks in ways that bring clarity and peace
✅ Why recognizing false images of God is essential to true faith
✅ Practical steps to trust, savor, and act on His voice

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Who is God? Love, mystery, self-giving.
🔹 How does He speak? His voice is beyond us, surprises us, and awakens our souls.
🔹 How do we respond? Trust Him, remain with Him, and act in love.

Journaling Questions:

1️⃣ When have you experienced God’s voice bringing deep peace and certainty?
2️⃣ Are there false images of God shaping your faith? How can you let them go?
3️⃣ How is God calling you to trust, savor, or act in love this week?

📌 Don’t miss this episode! Be more aware of God’s voice in your daily life.

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In this episode, we launch our Lenten series: "Inner Wisdom"—a seven-week journey exploring the principles of discernment for a happy and holy life. This week, we reflect on the temptation of Jesus in the desert (Luke 4:1-13) and learn to recognize the voice of the devil, resist his lies, and stay grounded in our true identity as God’s beloved.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The Battle Within: Temptation often comes in moments of hunger, anger, loneliness, or fatigue (HALT - Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired).
• The Devil’s Tactics: He twists the truth, offers false reasoning, and gives counterfeit peace to lead us astray.
• Spiritual Warfare: Recognizing the devil is the first step to defeating him—Jesus shows us how through scripture, firm resistance, and trust in the Father.

🔥 Personal Story: I share a time when I felt unworthy and ashamed at a high school reunion—believing the devil’s lies about my success. But God had a different plan.

📖 Scripture Weapons Against Temptation:

• “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
• “All things work for good for those who love God.” (Romans 8:28)
• “Even if a mother could forget her child, I will never forget you.” (Isaiah 49:15)

✍️ Journal Questions for Reflection:

1. Where do I notice false reasoning or false peace in my life?
2. What are my most common moments of temptation (HALT - Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)? How can I invite God into those moments?
3. How does knowing my identity as God’s beloved child give me strength to resist temptation?

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In this episode of Taste and See, we reflect on Jesus’ words in Luke 6:39-45 and the truth that we are created out of the abundance of God's love. Too often, we struggle to receive words of affirmation, brushing them aside instead of letting them penetrate our hearts. But what if these words are meant to remind us of our infinite dignity and our irreplaceable role in God’s creation?

I share a powerful conversation with a friend that helped me see myself through God's eyes—not as an accident, but as an outpouring of His abundant love. Just as God spoke creation into being, we are invited to co-create with Him through the love we pour out into the world.

Tune in as we explore:
🔹 Why words of affirmation can be difficult to receive
🔹 How God's love overflows into creation—and into our lives
🔹 What it means to find love in all things and recognize our dignity as subjects of love

💡 Reflection & Journal Questions:

1. When was the last time someone affirmed you? How did you receive it?
2. Where have you seen God’s creative love at work in your life this past month?
3. How is God inviting you to overflow with love in your relationships and daily life?

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📖 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38

Why does Jesus tell us to “love our enemies, lend expecting nothing back, and offer the other cheek?” At first, these words may seem counterintuitive or even weak, but they reveal a profound truth about friendship, happiness, and intimacy with God. In this episode, we explore how true friendship forms through shared actions, how loving as God loves brings us closer to Him, and why mercy is the key to our own happiness.

Through the moving story of Aaron, a man trapped in the wounds of his past, we witness the transformative power of forgiveness and the freedom that comes when we embrace God’s mercy.

🔹 The connection between friendship and doing the same thing together
🔹 How God calls us to love our enemies as He does
🔹 Mercy as the pathway to true happiness and intimacy with God
🔹 The life-changing impact of forgiveness

1️⃣ How does loving your enemies draw you closer to God?
2️⃣ What past wounds or grudges might God be inviting you to surrender in mercy?
3️⃣ How does the story of Aaron challenge or inspire your understanding of forgiveness?

🎧 Listen now and reflect on how God's mercy invites us into deeper friendship with Him!

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