In this episode, we discuss the first half of the Varanasi Letter written by St. Teresa of Calcutta to her MC Community. We talk about how Jesus thirsts for our souls and what we can do to care for His Heart. We reflect on what it means to let Jesus gaze upon our souls and receive Him in the areas we have been wounded and experience pain. It can be challenging to allow Jesus to see these broken places in our lives, but through this communion and vulnerability, He can reveal the truth about our belovedness. Jesus is a real living person with whom we can build an intimate relationship and we end the episode by sharing ways we can grow closer to Our Lord.
Heather’s One Thing - Her playlist called Battle Cry (particularly the song Sound Mind)
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - On Love: Selected Writings of Pope Benedict XVI
Michelle’s One Thing - The Legatus Enclave Retreat and their visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion
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Discussion Questions:
Quote to Ponder:
“I worry some of you still have not really met Jesus — one to one — you and Jesus alone. We may spend time in chapel —but have you seen with the eyes of your soul how He looks at you with love? Do you really know the living Jesus — not from books but from being with Him in your heart? Have you heard the loving words He speaks to you?” (Varanasi Letter, St. Teresa of Calcutta)
Scripture for Lectio:
“I thirst.” (John 19:28)
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S09 E11: This Present Paradise Part 4: The World Within
S09 E10: This Present Paradise Part 3: Redeeming and Declaring
S09 E09: This Present Paradise Part 2: Abiding in Family
S09 E08: This Present Paradise Part 1: Dwelling in the Spirit
S09 E07: An Invitation to God’s Mercy Part 2: An Interview with Fr. Josh Johnson
S09 E06: An Invitation to God’s Mercy Part 1: An Interview with Fr. Josh Johnson
S09 E05: St. Joseph: With A Father’s Heart
S09 E04: HerStory Part 2 - Deborah
S09 E03: HerStory Part 1 - Hannah
S09 E02 The Year of the Word: An Interview with Father Mike Schmitz
S09 E01: The Word of the Year
S08 E15: Advent Part 4: Mary’s Mantle
S08 E14: Advent Part 3: Warrior Mother
S08 E13: Advent Part 2: Garden of Her Womb
S08 E12: Advent Part 1: Fiat
S08 E11: Holey, Wholly, Holy: Living an Integrated Life
S08 E10: Scripture Series Pt 3: Waymaker- Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
S08 E09: Scripture Series Pt 2: New Wine - Jesus, The Vine
S08 E08: Scripture Series Pt 1: Follow the Leader - Jesus, The Good Shepherd
S08 Episode 07: Encountering Jesus & The Church in Scripture
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