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Sep 22
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S17 E2 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Par...

Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger, Sr Miriam James Heidland
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In this episode, we conclude our series by reflecting on the sorrowful and glorious mysteries of our lives. In the midst of our own sorrows, we talk about the mortification of authentic love, what it means to carry our cross, and how to be patient when a particular suffering seems endless. We also share the glorious ways God is working in our lives. From the beauty of color to raising our expectations in faith, we ponder how Jesus' presence in the sufferings of our lives often restores us more deeply than if He simply just healed our pain. 

 

Heather's One Thing - First Reconciliation and Beyond by Katie Prejean McGrady

Heather's Other One Thing - Show Me Your Glory by Brandon Lake

Sister Miriam's One Thing - Discerning Hearts Podcast with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, Discernment of Spirits Series

Michelle's One Thing - Soulcore

 

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays):

  1. The Agony in the Garden – Contrition / Sorrow for Sin
  2. The Scourging at the Pillar – Purity / Mortification
  3. The Crowning with Thorns – Moral Courage / Humility
  4. The Carrying of the Cross – Patience in Suffering
  5. The Crucifixion – Perseverance / Salvation / Forgiveness

 

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays & Sundays):

  1. The Resurrection – Faith
  2. The Ascension – Hope / Desire for Heaven
  3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom / Love of God / Zeal
  4. The Assumption – Grace of a Happy Death / Devotion to Mary
  5. The Coronation of Mary – Eternal Happiness / Trust in Mary's Intercession

  

Journal Questions:

  • How did you experience delight this summer?
  • When have I felt hypervigilant in this season?
  • Who in my life am I called to entrust to the Divine Caretaker?
  • How has my faith been expanded this summer?

 

Discussion Questions:

  • Where in your life do you sense Christ walking closely with you?
  • How have you experienced the mortification of authentic love?
  • What breakthroughs have you experienced in this season?
  • How have you experienced the Sorrowful Mysteries in this season?
  • How have you experienced the Glorious Mysteries in this season?

 

Quote to Ponder:

"To contemplate the face of Christ, and to contemplate it with Mary, is the 'program' which I have set before the Church at the dawn of the third millennium… To recite the Rosary is nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ. In this school of Mary, we learn to 'read' Christ, to discover his secrets, to understand his message." (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, St. Pope John Paul II)

 

Scripture for Lectio:

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8-9)

 

Sponsor - Triumph of the Heart:

Triumph of the Heart is an award-winning film that tells one of the most astounding stories of world war II - when a Polish priest, imprisoned in Auschwitz, volunteered to take the place of a condemned man.  When faced with a truly apocalyptic war, St. Maximilian Kolbe showed us that Christian love can conquer the deepest horrors of the human condition. In the face of unimaginable suffering, Kolbe didn't retreat—he stepped forward, offering his life to save another. This film, about the passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe, is the most compelling look ever into both the horror and heroism that was to be found in a Nazi death camp. Audiences have already been deeply moved by the light of hope shining forth from the darkest place on earth. Triumph of the Heart is now showing in select theaters throughout the United States. Go to KolbeMovie.com to find out how you can get tickets to a masterpiece destined to become an enduring film classic. Made with a shoe string budget, many miracles from the Lord, and film quality that rivals any studio backed project, Triumph of the Heart will not disappoint. Distributed in partnership with the Augustine Institute, EWTN Studios, Relevant Radio, and more, you too can join the New Renaissance of Catholic Art at KolbeMovie.com.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Triumph of the Heart

01:26 Intro

02:15 Contemplating the Face of Christ

05:24 The Carrying of the Cross - Patience in Suffering

09:22 The Scourging at the Pillar - Purity/ Mortification

13:44 The Suffering We Experience as Parents Age

19:32 The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom/ Love of God/ Zeal

26:36 The Resurrection - Faith

31:33 One Things

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