In this week's episode, we conclude our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and discuss the theme of “focus”. We chat about our natural temptation to focus on our woundedness, why we should take action and invite Jesus into these places, and how our wounds can be transformed into signs of the resurrection power of Christ. We also talk about the crosses we bear and the importance of recognizing the little resurrections in our life. Friends, thank you for journeying with us this Lenten season. We look forward to seeing you again after Easter!
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Sister Miriam’s On Thing - Springtime!
Michelle’s One Thing - These Easter themed charcuterie boards! Option 1 Here. Option 2 Here.
Announcement(s):
We will be taking a two week break for Easter beginning on 4/1/24! Season 14 will continue on 4/15/24!
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Quotes to Ponder:
“How are wounds made glorious? By our deciding what we will do with them. Our Jesus turned his wounds into beauty, and there is not one of us who would say, “Oh, this should not be in eternity.” Our poor hearts thrill to the verity that he is always showing his wounds to the Father on our behalf. They are transformed now in glory. Likewise, there is a transformation that we too can make of our own little everyday wounds which sometimes seem so deep and so big and so insufferable to us. How do we transform them into glory? By looking at Jesus, by remembering his suffering which was turned into glory.” (Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. A Time of Renewal. Kindle Edition. Page 207)
““This is Holy Week.” This is the sacred week. But Holy Week does not work, as it were, “ex opere operato”. The Church does not say that this is Holy Week, and therefore we automatically become holy in it. No, the Church says this is the great week of opportunity for growing in holiness; this is the week of tremendous graces. But how holy a week it will be for us is ours to decide.” (Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. A Time of Renewal. Kindle Edition. Page 213)
Scripture for Lectio:
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” (John 12:24)
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S11 E13 Bride Part 1: Freely in Love
S11 E12 Lent Part 6: Sacrifice and Holy Week
S11 E11 - Lent Part 5: The Journey of Forgiveness
Bonus: Forgiveness Mediation
S11 E10 - Lent Part 4: The Healing Balm of Almsgiving
S11 E09 - Lent Part 3: The Roots of Sin
S11 E08 - Lent Part 2: Freedom of Heart
S11 E07 Lent Part 1: The Desert
S11 E06 Mother Part 4: Communion in Motherhood
S11 E05 Mother Part 3: The Healing & Repair of Motherhood
S11 E04 Mother Part 2: The Wounds of Motherhood
S11 E03 Mother Part 1: The Power of Motherhood
S11 E02 A Year of God's Favor Part 2
S11 E01 Word of the Year - A Year of God's Favor Part 1
S10 E15 Advent Part 4: The Prince of Peace Reigns - St. Teresa of Avila
S10 E14 Advent Part 3: Miraculous Joy - St. Therese of Lisieux
S10 E13 Advent Part 2: Faith in our Praise - St. Hildegard of Bingen Faith in our Praise - St. Hildegard of Bingen
S10 E12 Advent Part 1: Hope in His Love - St. Catherine of Siena
S10 Bonus Episode: An Interview with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow of Mary’s Meals
S10 E11 Sister Part 4: The Redemption of Sisterhood
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