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Discerning Hearts

Summary: Join Kris McGregor with today's best authors/teachers/spiritual leaders discussing topics that effect our every day life. Shows range from "Inside the Pages" to "Spirit Mornings w/Bruce & Kris McGregor" From lives of the saints to the basics of Catholic Social teaching, from the Sacred Liturgy to prayer in everyday moments of our lives, we walk to together as we fulfill our call to "be saints in the making".

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 DWG9 – Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:31

In this episode, Fr. Gallagher we can continue our conservation on "The Second Mode" of discernment. He breaks open an experience in which St. Ignatius discerns the vow of poverty for the community. Fr. Gallagher gives an overview of the classic discernment of spirits which includes an understanding of "spiritual consolation" and "spiritual desolation", and how that plays out in vocational discernment.

 St. Thomas Aquinas, “the poet laureate of heaven” with Mike Aquilina | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:46

St. Thomas Aquinas, the Italian saint was a priest and is widely recognized as being one of the most influential figures in the study of theology. Here we have more on St. Thomas Aquinas from Mike Aquilina who he refers to as the "poet laureate of heaven".

 CA-1 Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno episode 1 Introduction – St. Thomas Aquinas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:10

Episode 1 - What is Christian Apologetics? Who was St. Thomas Aquinas, his life, his times, and his contribution. What is "theology"? What is the "Summa"?

 IP#189 Dr. Rodney Stark – America’s Blessings on Inside the Pages | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:59

"America's Blessings: How Religion Benefits Everyone, Including Atheists" is outstanding; it's the book most anti-religion pundits don't want you to read. Once again, it was a delight to speak with Dr. Rodney Stark about this subject. He is one of the leading authorities on the sociology of religion. The Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences and co-director of the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, Dr. Stark has broken open for us a wealth of studies, polls, and data that indicate the tremendous benefits organized religion has had on the United States of America. He also presents, in his uniquely authentic style, the dangers of taking this blessing for granted.

 RN30 – Regnum Novum – “The Dignity of Work” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 6 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:00

CHAPTER SIX HUMAN WORK I. BIBLICAL ASPECTS a. The duty to cultivate and care for the earth b. Jesus, a man of work c. The duty to work II. THE PROPHETIC VALUE OF “RERUM NOVARUM” III. THE DIGNITY OF WORK a. The subjective and objective dimensions of work b. The relationship between labour and capital c. Work, the right to participate d. The relationship between labour and private property e. Rest from work

 Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales audio mp3 edition – Chapter 14 The Sixth Meditation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:28

On Judgment. Preparation. 1. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. 2. Intreat Him to inspire you. Considerations. 1. When the time comes which God has appointed for the end of this world, and after many terrible signs and warnings, which will overwhelm men with fear,—the whole earth will be destroyed, and nothing then left. 2. Afterwards, all men, save those already risen, shall rise from the dead, and at the voice of the Archangel appear in the valley of Jehoshaphat. But alas, with what divers aspects! for some will be glorious and shining, others horrible and ghastly. 3. Consider the majesty with which the Sovereign Judge will appear surrounded by all His Saints and Angels; His Cross, the Sign of Grace to the good and of terror to the evil, shining brighter than the sun. 4. This Sovereign Judge will with His awful word, instantly fulfilled, separate the evil and the good, setting the one on His Right Hand, the other on His Left—an eternal separation, for they will never meet again. 5. This separation made, the books of conscience will be opened, and all men will behold the malice of the wicked, and how they have contemned God; as also the penitence of the good, and the results of the grace they received. Nothing will be hid. O my God, what confusion to the one, what rejoicing to the other! Consider the final sentence of the wicked. “Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.” Dwell upon these awful words. “Go,” He says—for ever discarding these wretched sinners, banishing them for ever from His Presence. He calls them “cursed:” O my soul, what a curse: a curse involving all other maledictions, all possible evil, an irrevocable curse, including all time and eternity; condemning them to everlasting fire. Think what that eternity of suffering implies. 6. Then consider the sentence of the good. “Come,” the Judge says—O blessed loving word with which God draws us to Himself and receives us in His Bosom. “Blessed of My Father”—O blessing above all blessings! “inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.” O my God, and that Kingdom will know no end!

 DWG8 – Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:17

In this episode, Fr. Gallagher discusses the Three Modes, and in particular the we discuss "The Second Mode": The Attraction of the Heart. When clarity is recieved through the discernment of spirits of either spiritual consolation or desolation.

 WOM#15 – The Unitive Way – The Way of Mystery with Deacon James Keating episode 15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:30

The journey begins into the unitive way...the beginning of falling in love with God. Combined with the entry into the sacramental life, the living out the moral life becomes more than meeting a "goal", but becomes a "way" of life.

 USCCA30 – The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults with Archbishop George Lucas – Chap. 24 Life in Jesus | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:50

Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 24: An awareness of the social dimension of human life is an important principle in understanding Christian morality, especially in light of the great emphasis on individualism in our society. The social aspect of what it means to be human is revealed in the natural inclination we have to seek social interaction and establish community. This awareness serves as a moral foundation for an attitude of solidarity with each other and leads to a dedication to social justice for everyone. Our Gospel commitment to Christ’s Kingdom of love, justice, and mercy always includes advocating and supporting fairness for all. God calls us to form community and to correct both the symptoms and causes of injustice that rip apart the solidarity of a community.

 St. Agnes, a lamb for Christ with Mike Aquilina | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:38

  Mike Aquilina shares with us the story of St. Agnes.(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mikeaquilina-1.jpg) (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/St.-Agnes-300x289.jpg)A young girl who would help to break open the hearts of many, so that grace could pour in.  She was "a lamb for Christ".  Mike also discusses the challenges to life, including the "ancient" practice of abortion. wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_of_Rome)- According to tradition, Saint Agnes was a member of the Roman nobility born c. 291 and raised in a Christian family. She suffered martyrdom at the age of twelveor thirteen during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, on 21 January 304. The Prefect Sempronius wished Agnes to marry his son, and on Agnes' refusal he condemned her to death. As Roman law did not permit the execution of virgins, Sempronius had a naked Agnes dragged through the streets to a brothel. Various versions of the legend give different methods of escape from this predicament. In one, as she prayed, her hair grew and covered her body. It was also said that all of the men who attempted to rape her were immediately struck blind. In another the son of the prefect is struck dead, but revived after Agnes prayed for him, causing her release. There is then a trial from which Sempronius excuses himself, and another figure presides, sentencing her to death. When led out to die she was tied to a stake, but the bundle of wood would not burn, or the flames parted away from her, whereupon the officer in charge of the troops drew his swordbeheaded her, or, in some other texts, stabbed her in the throat. It is also said that the blood of Agnes poured to the stadium floor where other Christians soaked up the blood with cloths. and The daughter of Constantine I, Saint Constance, was also said to have been cured of leprosy after praying at Agnes' tomb. A prayer to St. Agnes Let us gain courage for our own battle by honoring the martyrdom of the glorious virgin Agnes. St. Agnes, vessel of honor, flower of unfading fragrance,beloved of the choirs of Angels,you are an example to the worth of virtue and chastity. O you who wear a Martyr's palm and a virgin's wreath, pray for us that, though unworthy of a special crown, we may have our names written in the list of Saints.  

 IP#188 Dr. Robert George – What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense on Inside the Pages | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:13

Dr. Robert George, Princeton professor of Philosophy, discusses why we must first answer the question of what marriage really is before we can begin to defend the institution of marriage. He, and his co-authors, contend that marriage is a comprehensive union of mind and body, a conjugal union, ordered to family life, which unites a man and a woman as husband and wife. They document the social value of applying this principle in law.

 BKL#27 – The Meaning of Baptism – Building a Kingdom of Love w/ Msgr. John Esseff | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:09

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the meaning of the "Baptism" and how it transforms us all. Gospel LK 3:15-16, 21-22 The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

 DWG7 – Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:31

In this Fr. Gallagher discusses the Three Modes, and in particular the we discuss "The First Mode": When there is a clarity without doubting. Sometimes the right decision is unmistakably clear. We know what the right choice is. This knowledge is a gift from God. All we need do is act on what we know to be the right direction. Often this takes some time. We put off acting on what we know we should do.

 RN29 – Regnum Novum – “Marriage, the foundation of the family” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 5 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:05

CHAPTER FIVE THE FAMILY, THE VITAL CELL OF SOCIETY II. MARRIAGE, THE FOUNDATION OF THE FAMILY a. The value of marriage b. The sacrament of marriage III. THE SOCIAL SUBJECTIVITY OF THE FAMILY a. Love and the formation of a community of persons b. The family is the sanctuary of life c. The task of educating d. The dignity and rights of children IV. THE FAMILY AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN SOCIAL LIFE a. Solidarity in the family b. The family, economic life and work V. SOCIETY AT THE SERVICE OF THE FAMILY

 WOM#14 – The Eucharist summons us like a beacon – The Way of Mystery with Deacon James Keating episode 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:25

Episode 14 -The Way of Mystery: The Eucharist and Moral Living– The Eucharist summons us like a beacon. Even in the face of scandal, the moral authority of the Church shines through the Eucharist and challenges us to follow Christ in moving forward and allowing our hearts to be transformed. Mortal sin, what is it and how does it effect our relationship with the Eucharist...with Christ? Being present at mass even if you shouldn't receive...not allowing yourself to be separated from worship

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