Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee

The journey of the Sorrowful Mysteries continues with the Carrying of the Cross.  This Fourth Station is Jesus carrying His Cross.  We are told by Jesus, "...whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me" (Matthew 10:38).  OUCH, but, Janet and Bridgett will share how we can use our crosses for God's honor and glory.  

Baby Step:  READ from Everyone’s Way of the Cross by Clarence Enzler (Ave Mari...

Janet and Bridgett share the ironies associated with Jesus' being hailed as a king by the Roman soldiers.  The Crown of Thorns that most of us recognize may not have been what was actually placed on Jesus' head.  Jesus is confident in these moments because He knows who He is.  Can we draw strength from this when others may mock us or someone we love?  This type of behavior is in no way justified.  As beloved sons and daug...

This was a challenging episode to research and record.  The world has, in many ways, desensitized itself to violence.  We watch movies, play video games, take a momentary pause when we hear about another mass shooting, and, when we think about the Passion and death of our Savior Jesus Christ.  Janet and Bridgett discuss some of this, as well as finding ways for each of us to draw strength from Jesus willingly enduring this customar...

Janet and Bridgett begin the journey through the Sorrowful Mysteries with the realization that, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus truly had a choice.  We sometimes lose sight of His humanity and the real struggle and anguish He experienced, and how that can strengthen us when we too face the challenges in our own lives. 

Baby Step:  Pray with the Agony in the Garden. Surrender our own trials and need for self-reliance so we, like J...

Bridgett and Janet introduce the 2026 Lenten series Living our Sorrowful Mysteries.  As our Lenten journey has prayer, almsgiving, and fasting as a traditional part of the Catholic/Christian experience, the Sorrowful Mysteries become more and more a part of our daily lives.  Janet and Bridgett lay the groundwork for how we can learn from the Sorrowful Mysteries to strengthen our own lives.

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This week, Bridgett and Janet share their reactions and insights to letters 5-10 of The Practice of the Presence of God.   The relationships in our lives deepen and become more lasting when we choose to spend time together and truly learn to listen and share thoughts, struggles, joys, and sorrows.  Why do we think our loving Father desires anything less from us, His beloved sons and daughters?  

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Janet and Bridgett begin exploring the first four of the fourteen letters included in The Practice of the Presence of God.  Brother Lawrence's life, like ours many times, was not easy.  For him, journeying with the Lord at all times was not an overnight process.  It had to become a habit, just like it can for us.  Let's discover what we can learn from Brother Lawrence so that we too can Practice the Presence of God.

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The Practice of the Presence of God is a short but powerful book that tells of how Brother Lawrence (c. 1614 - 1691) lived a life in the presence of God.  Janet and Bridgett begin to unpack what this really meant for Brother Lawrence, but, more importantly, what it can mean for us today.  Brother Lawrence has found a way to live out 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstance...

Life changes, and so does how we need to look at it.  This week, Bridgett and Janet explore how the changes in their lives have allowed them to reexamine what it means to Slow Down to the Speed of Joy.  Using Matthew Kelly's book, Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy, they share how their experiences in the past six months have caused them to change how they try to live the lessons shared in the book.  

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As a Christmas bonus, Janet and Bridgett explore which of the Nativity "characters" they each relate to the most.  It's a fun practice Janet started in her journey with those seeking initiation into the Catholic Church.  Enjoy listening to who they each selected and why; then try it with your own family and friends.  Janet and Bridgett thank you for being a gift that they receive every day of the year!!!  MERRY CHRIS...

Janet and Bridgett explore the Catechism of the Catholic Church's explanation of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.  Knowing why Jesus came into the world helps all of us understand what Christmas is all about.  God's love for us is the gift we each receive through the Incarnation.  What a beautiful gift!!!

Baby Step:  Read and Pray with one or all of the four reasons for the Incarnation.

CCC References:  457 - 460

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Have you ever really taken the time to think about what our world would be like if Jesus had never been born?  Janet and Bridgett take some time this week to ponder that very thought and then ask you to do the same as the Baby Step for this week.  Try to imagine a world where Jesus was never born....

Baby Step: Ponder and pray about where your life would be if Jesus was never born?

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Janet and Bridgett start this Advent season by discussing how we may or may not be keeping Christ in Christmas.  With all the secular attractions and busyness of the season, we can lose sight of the real reason for the season.  Join them as they explore this reality and how to slow down and recognize Christ in this season of preparation.

Baby Step:  The Litany of Letting Go by Father Josh Johnson

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Janet and Bridgett finish their discussion on the Beatitudes by talking about the 'Woes' mentioned in Luke and Matthew's Gospels.  The Beatitudes have shown us that we are called to do more than live by the letter of the law.  We are called into a relationship with the Lord.  Jesus wanted to tell us that there are certain 'woes' for us to avoid when living in union with Him.  Bridgett and Janet explore thos...

Jesus saved a very challenging one for last.  Janet and Bridgett explore how Jesus demonstrated for us how we can fully live our faith, which may lead to persecution.  We may have some tough choices to make as believers in God.  We are given the grace to face those challenges.  We must each ask ourselves, "What are we willing to do to live out our belief in God?" We will face challenges!  Let's prepare to face them w...

Bridgett and Janet discuss what it means to be a peacemaker in our world today.  Jesus, as with all the Beautitudes, is the ultimate example of what a peacemaker is.  They share how synodality is a way to approach being a peacemaker by speaking without fear, listening without judgment, and then asking the Holy Spirit what he is trying to tell you.  We are given the grace of peace at our Baptism but we must ask to receive that peace...