“A Strong City Have We…” – The 1st Thursday of Advent …The Retreat Continues w/ Msgr. Esseff

“A Strong City Have We…” – The 1st Thursday of Advent …The Retreat Continues

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’
will enter the Kingdom of heaven,
but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.

“On That Mountain” – The 1st Wednesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues w/Msgr. Esseff

“On That Mountain” – The 1st Wednesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues

On that day it will be said:
“Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!”
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.

To Receive Like A Child – The 1st Tuesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues with Msgr. Esseff

To Receive Like A Child – The 1st Tuesday of Advent …The Retreat Continues

Turning to the disciples in private he said,
“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.
For I say to you,
many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,
but did not see it,
and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”

What do I need to bring to Jesus? The 1st Monday of Advent – The Retreat Continues…. – Discerning Hearts

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him,
“Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith.
I say to you, many will come from the east and the west,
and will recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
at the banquet in the Kingdom of heaven.”

An Advent On-Line Retreat – The First Sunday of Advent with Msgr. John Esseff

This marks the beginning of a very special daily Advent retreat begin offered by Msgr. Esseff. He recommends to begin a journal and find a special time of the day to prayerfully reflect on the readings and reflections offered everyday.

The Importance of Your Lineage – The Third Tuesday of Advent….The Retreat Continues – Discerning Hearts

The Importance of Your Lineage – The Third Tuesday of Advent….The Retreat Continues

“To Have a Relationship of Love” – The 2nd Saturday of Advent…The Retreat Continues – Discerning Hearts

The Readings from the feast of St. John of the Cross: FIRST READING          1 Corinthians 2:1-10a When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him … Read more

The Fourth Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

The Fourth Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

Embracing Hope and Presence – Advent Reflections with Dr. Anthony Lilles – Discerning Hearts Podcasts

Embracing Hope and Presence – Advent Reflections with Dr. Anthony Lilles

Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings about waiting with hope, using the Christian understanding of time and history.

The Third Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast

The Third Sunday of Advent – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff Msgr. Esseff reflects on the Advent season as a time of joy, repentance, and renewal, urging listeners to recognize Christ’s presence not just in history or the future but in their lives today. Drawing from scripture, he describes baptized Christians … Read more