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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Anyone who who has suffered seeks a solution to pain and misery and may wonder at God's role in suffering. But Jesus at Calvary is an example of one who accepted even the tortuous death of the cross with an understanding that the Father's will would work through the suffering.Fr. John Hampsch, C.F.R. explains how through growth in understanding our own suffering we can grow to understands Christ's suffering on the cross and through Him grow in our faith.Fr. Hampsch is the founder of Claretian Teaching Ministry based in Southern California.If you enjoy this episode, please consider visiting SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks from Fr. Hampsch and many others.
According to St. Pope John Paul II, "culture" is everything that molds a person and his community. In this episode, Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R. discusses the great transformative power of the Holy Eucharist and how to allow the Eucharist into our lives and culture around us.Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R. is a music artist and one of the original members of the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in New York.You can find more talks by Fr. Stan and others at SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
The Devotion of the Seven Sorrows promotes union with the sufferings of Christ through the sufferings that his mother endured throughout her life. Kay Murdy explains that by meditating on the Seven Sorrows, we find healing for our own wounds and compassion for those who sorrow.Kay Murdy is a teacher, author, and speaker based in Southern California.You can find more talks by Kay Murdy and others at SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
"What we FEAR is HERE", we are told. But there is no fear when we put on St. Paul's Armor of God. Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR explores what this means for our daily lives.You can find more talks by Fr. Bill Adams, CSsR and others at SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
To be in the presence of God is to be in the presence of Peace. In this episode, Ursula "Babsie" Bleasdell explores what it means to us as Christians that Jesus left with us the gift of Peace and what we are to do with it.Babsie Bleasdell was a world renowned teacher and renewal leader based in Trinidad and Tobago.You can view more talk from Babsie online at SCRC.org/OnlineStore where you can choose from thousands of talks available for download.
In this episode, Fr. Robert DeGrandis SSJ discusses how the forgiveness and love we are called to share as Christian heals afflictions of all kinds.If you enjoy this episode, please consider visiting SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks from Fr. DeGrandis and many others.
The heartfelt prayer, "Lord, give me strength," is repeated daily in a myriad of languages throughout the world by people of every nationality and culture. In this talk, Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, O.C.D. inspires us to turn Our Blessed Mother with confidence, asking her to be with us in our struggles and to teach us how to stand firm in our faith.If you enjoyed this talk, consider visiting at SCRC.org/OnlineStore where you can choose from thousands of talks available for download.
In this episode, Bishop Alex Aclan explains how hope flourishes in this midst of unplanned changes to our lives. Often at moments not of our choosing, even personal breaking points, God brings about his most potent blessings.Bishop Alex Aclan is currently an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.If you enjoyed this episode, you can view SCRC's entire library of talks at SCRC.org/OnlineStore where thousands of talks are available for purchase and download.
When suffering comes into your life in one of its many forms, what do you do?In this episode, Patti Mansfield helps you to learn how to unite yourself to Jesus, your best friend, and to "come up higher" in His grace and in holiness. "These are the trials through which we triumph by the power of Him who loved us." (Rm 8:37)Patti Mansfield is a Pioneer in Catholic Renewal from its earliest days in the United States.Check the Spiritual Fortitude podcast website at SCRC.org/podcast or check out SCRC.org/OnlineStore for our collection of thousands of talks available for download.
In this episode, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. explains how the call to conversion is an ongoing process throughout our lives. He explores the many distractions and obstacles we often encounter that can hinder our growth in the faith.Fr. Groeschel was a psychologist, spiritual director, and member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. This episode was originally recorded at the SCRC Renewal Convention.Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Fr. Groeschel.
In this episode, Charles Whitehead discuses prayer -- the most talked about and least practiced part of our spiritual life. But prayer is not his idea--it is God's. Prayer touches God in a way nothing else does, so how can we improve our prayer life? (Jer. 33:3)Visit SCRC.org/podcast for more episodes or SCRC.org/OnlineStore for more talks by Charles Whitehead.
"I Will Hope In Him" By Barbara Shlemon.In this episode, Barbara discusses the value and power of faith and hope in God in the face of adversity.Barbara Shlemon was an author, evangelist, and one the founding members of the Association of Christian Therapists.You can find more talks by Barbara Shlemon and others at SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
"Why the Cross?" By Dominic Berardino. In this episode, Dominic Berardino, president of SCRC, explores the purpose and value of the suffering of Jesus' cross in our lives. You can find more talks by Dominic Berardino and others at SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
In this episode, Sr. Antonia Brenner, who ministered to and cared for inmates at a maximum security prison in Mexico, discusses how living a life through God is a life free of fear and full of peace and forgiveness.You can find more talks by Sr. Antonia Brenner and others on SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
In this episode, Fr. John Hampsch, C.M.F discusses how to deal with the problems we all face, both external and internal, and how the love of God can help us all through the anxiety and trouble that we face.Fr. Hampsch is the founder of Claretian Teaching Ministry based in Southern California.You can find more talks by Fr. John Hampsch and others at SCRC's Online Store at SCRC.org/OnlineStore .
