Spiritual Fortitude
Summary: Each episode is a unique talk recorded at one of SCRC's events throughout the years, presented by an expert and acclaimed speaker. Check for new episodes multiple times each week. This podcast is presented by Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC), a spiritual renewal ministry officially commissioned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Since 1972, SCRC has helped shepherd the modern-day renewal among the faithful. Our mission is to make known the transforming power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit to the Glory of God the Father.
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God's will is that you be blessed. In this episode, Deacon Steve Greco walks us through how we might receive God's blessings in optimal ways and share that blessing with others.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Deacon Steve Greco.
Prayer is powerful! In this episode, Deacon Alex Jones discusses prayer's ability to unite us with the Father, and through that union, help us to cope, to grow, and to pray for others. He shares how we can be the most Christ-like when we place the needs of others before our own and pour out our hearts on their behalf.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Deacon Alex Jones.
In this episode, Patricia Treece helps explain the vastness of God's Divine Mercy by telling stories from the lives of saints and ordinary people where Divine Mercy was manifest.Patricia Treece is an author specializing nineteenth- and twentieth-century saints.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Patricia Treece.
The healing power of Jesus is real. In this episode, Bro. Pancratius Boudreau, C.Ss.R. shares with us how Jesus as healer is present in our lives and how we can open ourselves up to God's healing.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Bro. Pancratius Boudreau, C.Ss.R.
Anger is a suffering for the angry person as well as others. In this episode Dr. Ronda Chervin, PhD walks us through spiritual steps and methods to control and lessen our anger.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Dr. Ronda Chervin.
How is God calling us to minister His light to our nation in this need? In this episode Fr. Bill Delaney S.J. invites us to reflect on our call.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. Bill Delaney, S.J.
Forgiveness is a power, and you have that power. In this episode, Fr. Raymond Roh, O.S.B. explains the healing power of forgiveness and guides us through forgiving others, forgiving ourselves, and accepting forgiveness from God.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. Raymond Roh, O.S.B.
In this episode, Fr. George Montague, S.M. explains how Jesus, through his death and resurrection, bought our freedom from death and sin. And it is through the Holy Spirit that we can claim this freedom fully.Fr. George Montague, S.M. is a Marianist priest, author, and teacher.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. George Montague, S.M.
Our experience should be that hearing from God is normal, and yet a common complaint is that people can't hear him at all. But God is speaking at all times; all we have to do is tune in to HimIn this episode, Fr. Bob Bedard, discusses how we can open ourselves up to the mind of the Lord so that we can hear what He says.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. Bob Bedard.
Jesus spoke of mercy in Matthew 9:1 as the result of an understanding between the Lord and ourselves. Mercy is mostly an anointing of the divine, but it ministers both to the giver and the receiver and leaves us thirsting for more.In this episode, Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC helps us seek out, find, and embrace the divine mercy that Jesus spoke about.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC.
Why do terrible things happen despite our prayers? We are called to trust in Jesus and salvation by the Father, yet in the face of tragedy it be difficult. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. takes on this dilemma as it relates to the accident that nearly cost him his life as well as the major natural disaster of that time.Fr. Groeschel was a psychologist, spiritual director, and member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. Groeschel.
Christ's resurrection is the ultimate victory over death, and it is a victory that God hopes to share with all of us. In this episode Bob Canton explains how by living a resurrection-style life, we can share in that victory. If you enjoy this episode, please consider visiting SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks from Bob Canton and many others.
Jesus spoke the words, "my peace I give to you," offering us a great gift that can only come from Him. Sr. Briege McKenna, O.S.C. discusses what it means to experience Jesus' peace, even in the midst of great suffering.Sr. Briege McKenna, O.S.C., originally from Ireland, is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare and renowned for her healing ministry and ministry to priests.If you enjoy this episode, please consider visiting SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks from Sr. Briege and many others.
In this episode, Fr. Jim Nisbet, a Biblical scholar, weaves together the Gospels surrounding Jesus' Resurrection in an enlightening and detailed explanation of the events of Easter Sunday. If you enjoy this episode, please consider visiting SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks from Fr. Jim Nisbet and many others.
Despite enduring 18 months of discomfort, pain, and hunger while carrying a 6 foot cross 4200 miles across the United States, Jim Murphy came to see and understand the cross as a symbol of victory -- despite its weight and burden.In this episode, Jim Murphy tells the many stories of miracles and conversions witnessed and shared as he walked from Florida to California on a Journey with a Cross.If you enjoy this episode, please consider visiting SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks from Jim Murphy and many others.
