Oct 2023
25m 28s
In this episode, we conclude our two part series on Pope Francis' recent Apostolic Exhortation about St. Thérèse of Lisieux entitled "C'est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God". We discuss how we are all called to a bridal relationship with Jesus and how our desire to love and be loved is a call to Heaven. We also chat about our vocation to love and the importance of growing in this discipline of love even when it is not reciprocated.
Heather's One Thing - The song Hell or High Water by Amanda Cook
Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Way of Trust and Love by Fr. Jacques Philippe
Michelle's One Thing - Story of a Soul - study edition
Michelle's Other One Thing - The song Thank God I Do by Lauren Daigle
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Reading Recommendations about St. Therese:
Announcement:
We are so excited to announce our Advent book study will be:
The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
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Discussion Questions:
Quote to Ponder:
"I think that the Heart of my Spouse is mine alone, just as mine is his alone, and I speak to him then in the solitude of this delightful heart to heart, while waiting to contemplate him one day face to face." (St. Therese)
Scripture for Lectio:
"My beloved is mine, and I am his; he browses among the lilies." (Song of Songs 2:16)
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