We conclude our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by considering what is the essence of that silence we need in order to hear Him speak.

Episode 30: Hearing God Speak, 5: God's Communication

14 days ago 15m 26s

We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by focusing on the desire God has to communicate Himself to us really and truly in the Scriptures and prayer.

Episode 29: Hearing God Speak, 4: Eyewitness

21 days ago 19m 7s

We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by encountering the Scriptures as eyewitness accounts, and not in a merely imaginative way.

Episode 28: Hearing God Speak, 3: Docility

28 days ago 17m 26s

We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by considering that receptivity to what God is wanting to communicate to me is a crucial element of real exegesis.

Episode 27: Hearing God Speak, 2: A Good Bite

May 30th, 2024 19m 49s

We continue our multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, by talking about how to take a reasonable bite of Scripture, and chew, taste and savor it.

Episode 26: Hearing God Speak, 1: Daily Scripture

May 23rd, 2024 19m 38s

This begins a multi-part series on hearing the voice of God in daily life, with an intro to regular reading of the Sacred Scriptures.

Episode 25: Missionary Prayer

May 16th, 2024 17m 14s

Discusses how action and contemplation cooperate in the missionary efforts of the Church, as seen in the lives of St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Francis Xavier.

Episode 24: Offering Sacrifice

May 9th, 2024 15m 43s

In this episode we explore the idea of "sacrifice" in connection with the mystery of our Lord's Ascension, and our participation in that offering through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Episode 23: St. Joseph

May 2nd, 2024 19m 9s

Delving into the reality of "mutual belonging" as seen in the life of St. Joseph, and its implications for family life and for our daily work.

Episode 22: Harmony of Wills

Apr 25th, 2024 16m 52s

Getting out from between "the rock and the hard place" of two prevalent misunderstandings regarding of the relation between our freedom and God's loving Will.

Episode 21: "...But Have Everlasting Life."

Apr 18th, 2024 18m 50s

Part 5 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: How to understand the incredible promise of everlasting life!

Episode 20: "...Would Not Perish..."

Apr 11th, 2024 19m 48s

Part 4 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: That God desires that the sinner would not die, but turn to Him and live...

Episode 19: "...That Whosoever Believes in Him..."

Apr 4th, 2024 16m 15s

Part 3 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: What it is to believe...

Episode 18: "...That He Gave His Only Begotten Son..."

Mar 28th, 2024 19m 47s

Part 2 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: The mystery of the Father's sacrificial love.

Episode 17: "God So Loved the World..."

Mar 21st, 2024 19m 9s

Part 1 of a five-part exploration into the Mysteries of our Salvation through the lens of John 3:16: The mystery of God's gratuitous love and mercy.

Episode 16: Laetare ("Rejoice!") Sunday

Mar 14th, 2024 16m 47s

Discusses how to reset our focus on our Lenten penances, in consideration of the victory to be achieved in union with Christ.

Episode 15: The Sacrament of Mercy

Mar 7th, 2024 19m 22s

Discusses the Sacrament of Confession from the perspective of a priest, and the God who loves the contrite of heart.

Episode 14: Aiming More Accurately

Feb 29th, 2024 19m 28s

How our daily cooperation with God's grace can improve through the pursuit of a higher degree of the Virtue of Prudence...

Episode 13: Knowing Myself

Feb 22nd, 2024 15m 38s

Here we consider the subtle pride which inhibits a true spirit of repentance, by blinding us to our true need for God.

Episode 12: This Holy Campaign

Feb 15th, 2024 18m 29s

Discusses the spiritual battle which Christ waged against the devil in the wilderness, and the need we have to unite ourselves to Him in the 40 days leading to His glorious victory.

Episode 11: Jumpstarting Your Lent

Feb 8th, 2024 19m 43s

With Lent beginning next week, this episode delves into the meaning of putting ashes on our heads, and the Church's understanding of Fasting.

Episode 10: Governing the Chariot

Feb 1st, 2024 19m 51s

Continues last week's discussion of "the chariot," to better understand the goal of the charioteer, which is not just to produce virtuous acts, but rather acts of virtue.

Episode 9: Training Horses

Jan 25th, 2024 19m 59s

Explores the ancient Greek metaphor of the Chariot as a means of beginning to understand the task of growing in virtue.

Episode 8: Perfection as the Goal

Jan 18th, 2024 19m 50s

Continues our discussion of virtue, with the help of St. Anthony of the Desert, by considering the goal of the spiritual life in perfect union with Christ.

Episode 7: Introduction to Virtue

Jan 11th, 2024 18m 50s

Introduces the idea of virtue, and continues last week's discussion of "resolutions" by considering how prayer can begin to move us forward toward the attainment of real holiness of life.