Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

Catholic podcasts dedicated to those on the spiritual journey! Offering the best teachings from the rich Catholic Spiritual/Discernment tradition.

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July 3, 2026 10 mins

Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart

A 30-Day Journey with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas

Episode 13: A Dignity That Cannot Be Earned

In this episode of Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart, we reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s teaching that human dignity cannot be earned, purchased, produced, or ju...

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Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict – Day 3

In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said:

Brothers, the Holy Scripture crys to us saying: “Every one that exalts himself shall be humbled; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted” (Lk 14:11; 18:14). Since, therefore, it says this, it shows us that every exaltation is a kind of pride…

Hence, brethren, if we wish to reach the greatest heig...

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 Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena

Day 2 – Family Life

« Let the children come to Me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. » Mark 10:14

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The Martin household knew all the joys and tribulations of normal family life. With their nine children, four of whom died at a young age, Sts. Louis and Zélie had the difficult task of helping each daughte...

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Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”

Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to ...

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Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart

A 30-Day Journey with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas

Episode 12: Created for Communion

In this episode of Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart, we enter Chapter Two of Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas and reflect on the human person created in the image...

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Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict – Day 2

In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said:

What, dearest brothers, can be sweeter to us than this voice of the Lord inviting us? See, in His loving kindness, the Lord shows us the way of life. Therefore, having our loins girt with faith and the performance of good works, let us walk His ways under the guidance of the Gospel, that we may be found worthy of seeing...

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 Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin Novena

Day 1 – Prayer

 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray. » Luke 11:1

Meditation

Prayer had an important place in the lives of Sts. Louis and Zélie; personal or as a family, it profoundly marked their children.
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus testified that whe...

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Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”

Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within...

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Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart

A 30-Day Journey with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas

Episode 11: Interpreting History in the Light of Faith

In this episode of Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart, we reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s teaching that the Church’s Social Doctrine developed th...

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Holy Rule Novena to St. Benedict – Day 1

In the Holy Rule, St. Benedict you have said:

Listen, O my son, to the precepts of the master, and incline the ear of your heart, and cheerfully receive and faithfully execute the admonitions of your loving Father, that by the toil of obedience you may return to Him from whom by the sloth of disobedience you have gone away.

To You, therefore, my speech is now direc...

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Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”

Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to ...

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Stephen J. Binz on  “Saint Junipero Serra’s Camino: A Pilgrimage Guide to the California Missions”

Join Kris McGregor as she discusses the book “Saint Junipero Serra’s Camino” with Stephen J. Binz.

You can find the book here.

From the book description:

“Travel Saint Junipero Serra’s Camino to the twenty-one California missions, stretching from San Diego to S...

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Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart

A 30-Day Journey with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas

Episode 10: Truth Shared, Not Possessed

In this episode of Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart, we reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s teaching that truth is “a gift to be shared, not a possession to be mo...

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Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”

Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to...

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Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart

A 30-Day Journey with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas

Episode 9: Listening to the Voices of Our Time

In this episode of Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart, we enter Chapter One of Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas. The Holy Father reminds us that the Ch...

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Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”

Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to b...

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Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart

A 30-Day Journey with Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas

Episode 8: The Church Walks with Humanity

In this episode of Magnificent Humanity for the Discerning Heart, we enter Chapter One of Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas. The Holy Father reminds us that the Church ...

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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord.

Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over”

Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be h...

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The 14 Rules for the Discernment of Spirits – The First Week Rules as formulated by St. Ignatius of Loyola, Fr. Timothy Gallagher with Read more

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The Sacred Heart and Abandonment- Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff

Msgr. John Esseff discusses the profound devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, particularly for priests. He shares the story of a devoted priest who promoted this devotion and received the grace to touch the most hardened hearts. Despite his dedication, the priest ended up abandoned and forgotten in a refugee camp, experiencing profound su...

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