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Journeying With The Saints
Journeying with the Saints is a podcast that picks a Saint for a year to walk with through their writings. Each week, there will be a short reading and then a reflection. This podcast helps to move through the writings of the Saints and understand how their wisdom applies to our lives today. Each Saint has a unique insight into living out the Catholic Faith well and a deep understanding of how to draw closer to Christ. This podcast offers a great opportunity to learn from them.
Episodes
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 24
Hello, Catholic Pilgrims, welcome back. Today is our last reading in the First Part which is a pretty big deal. After today, we will have read through 24…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 23
It's a beautiful day and a perfect time for our reading from "Introduction to the Devout Life." In ten years of posting online for my Catholic Pilgrim page…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 22
Welcome back, Catholic Pilgrims. We have a more indepth reading lined up for today. It's going to be on venial sins. Growing up Protestant, I was taught that…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 21
Hello, Catholic Pilgrims. Good to have you here. So, today is going to be very light. I know the last couple of readings have been light and we haven't really…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 20
Hello, Catholic Pilgrims. I hope all of you are well today. Last time, in our readings, St. Francis mentioned that he wanted us to make a protestation as a…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 19
Welcome back, Catholic Pilgrims, to the first reading after our meditations. Our topic today is going to be on General Confession. So, if you aren't familiar…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 18
Welcome, Catholic Pilgrims, to the Tenth Meditation. Today, we conclude the meditations we've been going through to help rid us of our affection to sin and I…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 17
Hey, there, fellow Pilgrims. Welcome back. Today, we are reading the ninth Meditation, which means we only have one more meditation after this. The topic today…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 16
Hello, Catholic Pilgrims. Welcome back for the Eighth Meditation. Like I promised you, today, the topic is more uplifting. It's on Paradise. This is our end…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 15
Hello, out there in the world, welcome back. Our meditation today will be very short. The topic is on Hell. Now you may be thinking, "All these heavy topics…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 14
Fellow Pilgrims, welcome. Today we are going to be doing the Sixth Meditation of the First Part. This one is thinking on our future judgment. And last like…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 13
Hello, Catholic Pilgrims. Thank you for joining me today. Our topic for today's meditation is one that you may feel a bit nervous about exploring. The topic is…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 12
It's that time, Catholic Pilgrims, to enrich our lives with a reading from St. Francis' book "Introduction to the Devout Life." We are still on the meditations…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 11
Welcome to the Third Mediation where we will be focusing on the mercies of God. Everyone can find examples of where God has been merciful to them. Even when…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 10
Welcome to the Second Mediation, Catholic Pilgrims. Today, we will be thinking about the end to which we were created. I'd definitely challenge you to think…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 9
Welcome to the First Mediation, Catholic Pilgrims. Today, I will offer no reflection after the readings. I encourage you to listen to the meditation and feel…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 8
Hello, fellow Pilgrims, welcome to another reading from St. Francis de Sales. The point of reading these deep spiritual books is to allow them to transform our…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 7
You would be hard pressed to find a Christian that says that they have an affection for the sin that they engage in, but, the hard truth is: There are some…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 6
Thank you for pressing play, I'm very glad you've come to listen to St. Francis today. Our topic today will be on confessing our sins, primarily our mortal…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 5
Welcome back, Catholic Pilgrims. As most of us know, on this pilgrimage through life we will spend the entire time perfecting our will so that it matches God's…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 4
Here we are at Episode five, Catholic Pilgrims. Today, in our reading, we will get a shout out to Season Four's Saint, St. Teresa of Avila. St. Francis is…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 3
Hello, Catholic Pilgrims! Welcome back for another reading from "Introduction to the Devout Life." Today, we are reading Chapter Three of the First Part…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 2
Today, we are reading Chapter Two of the First Part, titled "Fitness and Excellence in Devotion." "Even so, Philothea, does the world calumniate holy devotion…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to the Devout Life: First Part--Chapter 1
Today, we are reading about True Devotion from Chapter One of the First Part. Are you doing the things you are doing–praying the rosary, signing yourself…
Journeying With The SaintsIntroduction to St. Francis de Sales' book "Introduction to the Devout Life"
Season Four! We have arrived! Today, I'm explaining the book we are reading, giving a little background on St. Francis de Sales, and laying out how this year…
Journeying With The SaintsBonus Episode: "The Hint of an Explanation" by Graham Greene
This bonus episode is the reading of a short story, "The Hint of an Explanation" by British author, Graham Greene published in 1948. This story is on the Real…
Journeying With The SaintsBonus Episode: The Bishop's Beggar by Stephen Vincent Benet
Bonus episode! This is a reading of a short story called "The Bishop's Beggar" by Stephen Vincent Benet. This story was first published in the Saturday Evening…
Journeying With The SaintsCongratulations! The Conclusion
Congratulations on finishing the book! Please join me as we read the Conclusion written by St. Teresa and end Season Three with a prayer of thanks.
Journeying With The SaintsEnd of the Readings: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Four, 17-24
Today, we will be reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Four, numbers 17-14. Topics include: 17. Both Martha and Mary must serve Our Lord. 18. Christ's…
Journeying With The SaintsNever Be At a Standstill: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Four, 9-16
Today, we will be reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Four, numbers 9-16. Topics are: 9. Fruits of these favors. 10. Why the spiritual marriage takes…
Journeying With The SaintsThe Last Chapter: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Four, 1-8
Here we are at the last chapter of the book. We will be reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Four, numbers 1-8. Topics are: 1. Vicissitudes of the Seventh…
Journeying With The SaintsHow to Cultivate Peace: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Three, 11-14
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 11-14. Topics are: 11. Probable reasons for this. 12. Allusions in Holy Scripture to…
Journeying With The SaintsWhat a Spiritually Mature Soul Looks Like: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Three, 7-10
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 7-10. Topics are: 7. And recalls it to fervor if negligent. 8. God's constant care of…
Journeying With The SaintsLive Your Life for Others: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Three, 1-6
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Three, numbers 1-6. Topics are: 1. Effects of the graces last received. 2. The soul only cares for…
Journeying With The SaintsSacrifice Is Love: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Two, 12-15
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 12-15. Topics are: 12. Unalterable peace of the soul in the seventh Mansion. 13. Unless if…
Journeying With The SaintsMake Yourself Fit: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Two, 8-11
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 8-11. Topics are: 8. Its conviction of God's indwelling. 9. Its peace. 10. Christ's prayer…
Journeying With The SaintsSpiritual Marriage with God: Seventh Mansion, Chapter Two, 1-7
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter Two, numbers 1-7. Topics are: 1. The spiritual nuptials introduced by an imaginary vision. 2. Spiritual…
Journeying With The SaintsOpen to Receiving God's Graces: Seventh Mansion, Chapter One, 11-16
Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 11-16. Topics are: 11. The effects. 12. This presence is not always equally realized. 13…
Journeying With The SaintsGod, What Do You Want From Me?: Seventh Mansion, Chapter One, 7-10
Today, we have a special treat. Not only will I do I reading, but I will also read a poem from St. Teresa called "In the Hands of God." Our readings for today…
Journeying With The SaintsSouls in Mortal Sin: Seventh Mansion, Chapter One, 1-6
Welcome to the Seventh Mansion! Today, we are reading from the Seventh Mansion, Chapter One, numbers 1-6. Topics are: 1. Sublime mysteries of these mansions…
Journeying With The SaintsWhich Suffering Will You Endure: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eleven, 6-12
Milestone Day! We finish the Sixth Mansion! Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eleven, numbers 6-12. Topics are: 6. These sufferings are a…
Journeying With The SaintsDeep Spiritual Territory: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eleven, 1-5
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eleven, numbers 1-5. Topics are: 1. Favors increase the soul's desire for God. 2. The dart of love. 3…
Journeying With The SaintsLoving Your Enemies: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Ten, 4-7
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Ten, numbers 4-7. Topics are: 4. Forgive as we are forgiven. 5. The vision shows God to be Truth itself…
Journeying With The SaintsStrive to Not Offend God: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Ten, 1-3
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Ten, numbers 1-3. Topics are: 1. Reasons for speaking of these supernatural favors. 2. An intellectual…
Journeying With The SaintsDon't Desire Things You Don't Deserve: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, 13-21
Today, we have two milestones! We've finished another 10 episodes and we are finishing up the ninth chapter. Our readings will be from the Sixth Mansion…
Journeying With The SaintsRevere Images of Our Lord: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, 11-12
Today, I am announcing who I will be reading for Season Four! We will be reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, numbers 11-12. Topics are: 11. How to…
Journeying With The SaintsDon't Be Silly, Gullible Catholics: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, 4-10
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, numbers 4-10. Topics are: 4. Awe produced by this vision. 5. False and genuine visions. 6. Illusive…
Journeying With The SaintsImaginary Visions are for Real: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, 1-3
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Nine, numbers 1-3. Topics are: 1. The jewel in the locket. 2. The smilie explained. 3. The apparition…
Journeying With The SaintsNot Everyone Gets the Same Thing: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eight, 7-12
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eight, numbers 7-12. Topics are: 7. Consciousness of the presence of the Saints. 8. Obligations resulting…
Journeying With The SaintsA Deep, Lasting, Fortified Faith: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eight, 1-6
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Eight, numbers 1-6. Topics are: 1. Our Lord's presence accompanying the soul. 2. St. Teresa's experience…
Journeying With The SaintsDon't Forget Christ's Humanity: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, 16-19
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, numbers 16-19. We will be finishing the seven chapter! Topics are: 16. Need of the example of…
Journeying With The SaintsIt Means Nothing to Believe in God if You Aren't Obedient: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, 12-15
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, numbers 12-15. Topics are: 12. Reasoning and mental prayer. 13. A form of meditation on Our Lord's…
Journeying With The SaintsDust Off Those Bibles: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, 6-11
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, numbers 6-11. Topics are: 6. Meditation on Our Lord's Humanity. 7. Warning against discontinuing…
Journeying With The SaintsSorrow for Our Sins: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Seven, 1-5
This is a big day for me! It's my podcast's 500th episode! Thank you for to all who have joined along with me. Today, we will be reading from the Sixth…
Journeying With The SaintsBe Someone Others Can Imitate: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Six, 11-15
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Sixth Chapter, numbers 11-15. Topics are: 11. The jubilee of the soul. 12. Impossibility of concealing this joy…
Journeying With The SaintsDon't Force Tears: Sixth Mansion, Chapter 6, 6-10
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Six, numbers 6-10. Topics are: 6. They endanger health. 7. Tears often come from physical causes. 8. St…
Journeying With The SaintsWhen Much Seems Pointless: Sixth Mansion, Sixth Chapter, 1-5
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, the Sixth Chapter, numbers 1-5. Topics are: 1. The soul longs for death. 2. The soul cannot help desiring these…
Journeying With The SaintsHeaven is for Real: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Five, 8-14
Today, we finish another chapter! Our readings will be from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Five, numbers 8-14. Topics are: 8. Mysteries learnt during the flight of…
Journeying With The SaintsCourage Through the Mansions: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Five, 1-7
Welcome to chapter five of the sixth mansion! Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Five, numbers 1-7. It's a little longer, but hang with me…
Journeying With The SaintsWhat We Learned About Rapture: Sixth Mansion, Chapter Four, 17-22
Today, we are reading from the Sixth Mansion, Chapter Four, numbers 17-22. Topics are: 17. Faculties lost during ecstasy. 18. Spiritual inebriation. 19. Fervor…