Midnight Carmelite
Midnight Carmelite is a podcast that explores the spiritual concept of the Dark Night of the Soul, drawing on the philosophy and mystical theology of St. John of the Cross. Hosted by Andrew Gniadek, it offers guidance for those experiencing a sense of divine silence or spiritual desolation. The podcast aims to provide a map for navigating this difficult inner journey without resorting to platitudes or simplistic advice.
Episodes
The Craftsmen of Your Holiness: Embracing Silence
In this episode, we unpack a profound quote from St. John of the Cross: "When something distasteful or unpleasant comes your way, remember Christ crucified and be silent." We explore how the natural human reaction is to defend ourselves against perceived injustices, but the spiritual path calls us to a radical silence. By viewing our adversaries not as enemies but as God's chosen craftsmen, we can
The Shadow of Our Own Greatness
The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the biweekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter. https://midnightcarmelite.com/compassThe rejection of God's illuminating grace is rarely a passive error
Detachment and the Mode of the Receiver
The theological maxim that "whatever is received is received according to the mode of the receiver" dictates the teleology of the beginner's approach to Mental Prayer. Before a soul can endure the profound Silence of God, the lower faculties—specifically the imagination and the sensory appetites—must be habituated to spiritual realities. Discursive reflection serves as the material cause for this
Spiritual Pride and the Trap of Personal Peace
The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the bi-weekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter: https://midnightcarmelite.com/compassThe desire for the extirpation of personal flaws often masks a dee
Finding the Right Measure in the Spiritual Life
Authentic contemplation requires the purification of the three faculties: memory, intellect, and will. By analyzing the "riverbanks" of the soul, we distinguish between mere emotional impulse and the deliberate act of the will ordered toward Christ as its final cause.Understanding why St. John of the Cross prioritizes the triad of memory, intellect, and will as the principal seats of spiritual ope
The Divine Guest: Saying 'Yes' To Christ's Humanity
Prayer frequently devolves into an abstract exercise or a compartmentalized hosting of the Divine. However, when the soul becomes ensnared by the lower faculties of memory and imagination in replaying temporal grievances or chasing sensible consolations. Drawing upon the Carmelite tradition and St. Teresa of Avila, we examine how the humanity of Christ serves as the necessary mediator. True mental
God’s Unique Paths: Avoiding Spiritual Tyranny
We often mistake uniformity for unity, attempting to force our spiritual progress into a standardized "method of procedure." St. John of the Cross warns that this is a form of spiritual tyranny. Whether it comes from an overbearing director, a rigid community, or our own prideful ego, the attempt to "hew the wood" of the soul without respecting God’s unique artistry leads to a "restriction of the
The Habit of Imitating Christ
The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the bi-weekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter. https://midnightcarmelite.com/compassNew Here? If the silence is deafening and you need immediate triag
The Poison of Spiritual Envy vs. the Beauty of Holy Envy
Stuck in the Silence? The old maps—standard devotionals and "trying harder"—won't work here. You need new coordinates. I wrote a comprehensive guide on the metaphysics of the Dark Night and how to navigate it without losing your mind.Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/In this episode of Midnight Carmelite, we perform a metaphysical surgery on a subtle, insidio
Stripping the Intellect and the Illusion of Understanding
The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the bi-weekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter: midnightcarmelite.com/compassNew Here? If the silence is deafening and you need immediate triage, start
The Colloquy, Session 2: Dr. Larry Chapp On The Law of Proportionate Polarization (S11, EP07)
Stuck in the Silence? The old maps—standard devotionals and "trying harder"—won't work here. You need new coordinates. I wrote a comprehensive guide on the metaphysics of the Dark Night and how to navigate it without losing your mind.Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/In this episode, Dr. Larry Chapp and Andrew analyze the "Law of Proportionate Polarization" a
The Myth of Trying Harder (S11, EP06)
Stuck in the Silence?The old maps—standard devotionals and "trying harder"—won't work here. You need new coordinates.I wrote a comprehensive guide on the metaphysics of the Dark Night and how to navigate it without losing your mind.Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/We often mistake spiritual activity for spiritual progress. When the sensible consolations of p
Detachment, Obedience, and Your State of Life (S11, EP05)
When God feels silent, you aren't doing it wrong.You are hitting the limit of your intellect. The old maps—standard devotionals and "trying harder"—won't work here. You don't need to do more; you need a new coordinate.Download the free 5-Minute Reset: A field guide designed to help you find God in the silence (even with your eyes open).👉 [Get the Map Here]: https://midnightcarmelite.com/resetAre y
The Light of What Is to Come: Why This Hard Work Is Worth It (S11, EP04)
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Why is the spiritual life such a struggle?
When we are asked to detach from the things we love and "walk by starlight," it can feel like an endless battle in
Walking by the Starlight of Faith: From Consolation to Union (S11, EP03)
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The decorations are coming down, the carols are ending, and the emotional "high" of Christmas is beginning to wane. But what happens when the angels stop sing
The Christmas Test: Spiritual Poverty and Difficult People (S11, EP02)
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Do you feel pressure to create the perfect "Hallmark Christmas," only to be met with stress, difficult relatives, and a feeling of emptiness? We often think that a perfect holiday means abundance,
The Silent Stable: Preparing the Soul for the Incarnation (S11, EP01)
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Is silence just empty space, or is it something more?
In our modern world, we often view silence as a vacuum—an absence of noise. But true spiritual silence is actually a form of active receptivi
The Colloquy, Session 1: Dr. Larry Chapp
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Why does death seem so random? Why do innocent children suffer while tyrants live to old age? In this episode, Andrew Gniadek sits down with returning guest Dr. Larry Chapp to tackle the "scandal of evil." They move beyond
Navigating Spiritual Dryness in Prayer (S10,EP10)
Do you ever feel like your prayer is pointless? You show up, but you feel nothing, "know" nothing, and it seems like you're just talking to the void. This experience of spiritual dryness is one of the most common and difficult challenges in the spiritual life, and it's the number one reason many people stop praying altogether.
In this episode, we explore the practical and profound antidote to thi
A Disciplined Life Supports Disciplined Prayer (S10, EP09)
Do you ever sit down to pray, only to find your mind is restless, anxious, or pulled in a dozen different directions? In a world that offers instant gratification, it’s harder than ever to build the spiritual focus needed for deep prayer. We're told to "seek God," but our attachments often seek "consolations" instead.
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Uprooting the Attachment to Spiritual Consolations in Prayer (S10, EP08)
Is your prayer life more about seeking good feelings from God than seeking God Himself? Many of us fall into the subtle trap of spiritual gluttony, where our focus shifts from a loving conversation with our Creator to a self-centered quest for spiritual consolations. This attachment to feelings, rather than to God, can leave us feeling restless, frustrated, and ultimately stunt our spiritual growt
The Only Metric That Matters: Is Your Prayer Changing How You Love? (S10, EP07)
Do you ever wonder if you're actually growing spiritually, or just going through the motions? It's easy to rely on good feelings in prayer as a sign of progress, but what happens when those feelings disappear? How can you be certain you're making real progress in your relationship with God when your interior life feels dry?
In this episode, we tackle one of the most crucial questions in the spiri
Your Prayer 'Brick Wall' Isn't What You Think It Is (S10, EP06)
Have you hit a wall in your prayer life? If you feel spiritually dry or stuck, you might assume you're experiencing the famous "dark night of the senses." But what if that prayer brick wall is actually an alarm bell pointing to something much more fundamental?
In this episode, we challenge the popular misdiagnosis of spiritual dryness. We explore how a "prayer brick wall" is often not a sign of s
Purity of Heart: Aligning with Your Vocation (S10, E05)
How do you know if what you're chasing is your own ambition or God's actual call for your life? We all struggle with discerning our true purpose amidst the noise of the world and the desires of our own hearts. If you've ever felt restless or unsure about your path, this episode is for you.
After a period of personal reflection on the future of this podcast, this episode dives deep into the true n
Season 10 Ep. 4: Purity of Heart and Presence
#4: In this episode, we reflect on our own spiritual journey and identify any secondary activities or distractions that may be hindering our focus on purity of heart in relation to God's presence.
Season 10 Episode 3: Absence in Faith
#3: In this episode, we discuss how absence relates to faith and our prayer life.
Season 10, Ep. 2: Good Actions in Christ versus in the abstract
#2: In this episode, we discuss how the person of Christ acts from Christ, not from prestige or perception.
Season 10 Premiere: Being the same reality of those who believe
#1: In this episode, we discuss being of the same reality of those who claim to believe in Christ.
Season 9 Finale: Interview with Dr. Larry Chapp from Gaudium et spes 22
#9: Dr. Larry Chapp joins Midnight Carmelite as we discuss a range of issues, including technology and its proper use. We also talk about GS22 being the official podcast of Communio, the concept of razing the bastions, empathetic thinking, Christ on the cross, and the acceptance of being wrong.
The Cross of Christ Pt. 5: the Transfiguration and the Cross
#5: In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the Transfiguration and the Cross of Christ
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The Cross of Christ Pt. 4: Gaining life with Christ
#4: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss gaining our life by losing it with Christ.
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The Cross of Christ Pt. 3: Take up your Cross
#3: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss how to take up your cross.
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The Cross of Christ Pt. 2: Truth as a virtue and denying ourselves
#2: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss how truth is a virtue and how it relates to denying ourselves.
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Season 9 Premiere: The Cross of Christ Pt. 1
#1: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss Christ as the way and the way as the Cross.
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Season 8 Finale: Philippians 4 and perseverance in the spiritual life according to Saint John of the Cross
#3: In this episode, we will discuss Philippians 4 about the God of peace and thinking on good things and its relation to perseverance in prayer according to St. John of the Cross.
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Season 8 Episode 2: Metaphysics of the Trinity according to St. Thomas Aquinas with Dr. Robert Delfino
#2: In this episode, we will discuss the metaphysics of the Trinity according to St. Thomas Aquinas with Dr. Robert Delfino.
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Season 8 Premiere: Interview with Dr. Larry Chapp on deep theology and the lost sheep
#1: In the season 8 premiere, Dr. Larry Chapp of gaudiumetspes22.com discuss deep theology and the lost sheep.
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Season 7 Finale: Divine Providence and Justice
#5: In the season finale, we discuss how justice relates to Divine Providence.
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Divine Providence in the Spiritual Life Pt. 4: Temptation
#4: In this episode, we will discuss a major temptation in our relationship with God and His Divine Providence.
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Divine Providence in the Spiritual Life Pt. 3: Spiritual Consolations
#3: In this episode, we will discuss how divine providence relates to consolations given to beginners in the spiritual life.
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Divine Providence in the Spiritual Life Pt. 2: How Divine Providence relates to the Problem of Evil
#2: In this episode of season 7, we will discuss the relationship between the problem of evil and divine providence.
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Season 7 Premiere: Divine Providence in the Spiritual Life Pt. 1
#1: Welcome to Season 7 of Midnight Carmelite! This season we begin with a discussion of the philosophical implications of divine providence.
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Mary, the Model of Fruitful Silence (S6,EP5)
What if the key to a deeper relationship with God wasn't in doing more, but in being more silent? In this season finale, we explore how the Blessed Virgin Mary's profound silence allowed her to hear the voice of an angel and how her example can teach us to hear God in our own lives, especially during seasons like Lent.
This episode delves into the life of Mary as the perfect model of Christian vi
A Meditation on Silence Pt. 4: Good Trees and Good Fruit
#4: In this episode, we discuss the passage about good trees and good fruits and how it applies to our spiritual lives.
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A Meditation on Silence Pt. 3: Measures and Personal Blindness
#3: In this episode, we continue our Luke 6 exegesis and discuss how your measure of others will be the measure for yourself and Jesus's warning about the beam in your own eye.
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A Meditation on Silence Pt. 2: Be Sons of the Most High
#2: In this episode, we discuss silence in term of loving your enemies and being as Jesus called us to be "sons of the most High."
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Season 6 Premiere: A Meditation on Silence Pt. 1
#1: In this episode, we begin this season's discussion of silence and some general housekeeping about the podcast.
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Season 5 Finale: Understanding the Meaning of the Church
#5: In this episode, we discuss what precisely the Church means as well as the Marian and Petrine dimensions in relation to holiness.
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Barriers to Holiness: Lack of Faith
#4: In this episode, we discuss lack of faith and how misconceptions of what faith is becomes a barrier to holiness.
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Barriers to Holiness: Lack of Patience
#3: In this episode, we discuss lack of patience, like the Israelites coming out of Egypt in the desert in Exodus, and how that can be a barrier to holiness.
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Barriers to Holiness: Misunderstanding Truth
#2: In this episode, we discuss the distinction between knowing *about* something and knowing something and how that can be a barrier to holiness.
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Season 5 Premiere: Interview with Dr. Larry Chapp of Gaudium et Spes 22 on the Universal Call to Holiness, Vocation, Evangelization and the Spiritual Life
An interview on the universal call to holiness, vocation, evangelization, in the light of Carmelite spirituality, the Catholic Worker movement, and saints such as St. Therese, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
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Season 4 Finale: Atheism of Attachment
#5: In the Season 4 finale, we discuss atheism of attachment.
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St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 4
#4: In this episode, we will continue our discussion of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment.
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St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 3
#3: In this episode, we will continue our discussion of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment.
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St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 2
#2: In this episode, we will continue our discussion of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment.
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Season 4 Premiere: St. John of the Cross and Detachment Pt. 1
#1: In the Season 4 premiere, we will discuss the background of St. John of the Cross's notion of detachment.
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Season 3 Finale: Freedom and Friendship
#8: In this episode, we conclude Season 3 with a discussion of freedom and friendship.
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Nature of Happiness Pt. 3
#7: In this episode, we conclude our discussion with Dr. Curtis Hancock about the nature of happiness.
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Nature of Happiness Pt. 2
#6: In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Curtis Hancock about the nature of happiness by discussing St. Thomas Aquinas's view in contrast to Aristotle's.
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Nature of Happiness Pt. 1
#5: What is the nature of happiness? In this first episode of this season's encore, Dr. Curtis Hancock focuses on Aristotle's understanding of happiness.
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Christ's Revelation and the Problem of Evil
#4: In this episode, I comment on some themes discussed in episodes 1-3 of this season from our interview with Dr. Curtis Hancock on the Problem of Evil.
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Theodicy (The Problem of Evil) Pt. 3
#3: In this episode, Dr. Curtis Hancock and I conclude our discussion of theodicy.
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Theodicy (The Problem of Evil) Pt. 2
#2: In this episode, Dr. Curtis Hancock and I discuss personhood, faith, and other aspects of theodicy.
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Season 3 Premiere: Theodicy (The Problem of Evil) Pt. 1
#1: What is the problem of evil? This episode introduces Midnight Carmelite listeners to theodicy, or what is also called "the problem of evil." This episode's guest, Professor Emeritus Curtis Hancock of Rockhurst University, will enlighten us on this subject.
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Season 2 Finale
#7: The Season 2 Finale! We will discuss Scripture passages as well as what is coming up in Season 3 of Midnight Carmelite. If you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here!
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Meditation on the Heart
#6: What are some things we need to consider about the human heart? In this episode in season 2 of Midnight Carmelite, we will discuss the human heart, what it means to love, and hypocrisy. If you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend. If you want to support Midnight Carmelite, leave a tip here!
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Freedom Pt. 2: Ethical Freedom
#5: What is freedom? In this second part of a two part series on freedom in season 2 of Midnight Carmelite, we will discuss what freedom is for the human person in an ethical sense.
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Freedom Pt. 1: Metaphysical Freedom
#4: What is freedom? In this first part of a two part series on freedom in season 2 of Midnight Carmelite, we will discuss what freedom is for the human person in a metaphysical sense.
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Appetites and Quietism
#3: What does St. John of the Cross mean by appetites? This episode discusses appetites and shows how St. John of the Cross is not advocating quietism.
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Ignorance in the Spiritual Life
#2: What is ignorance in the spiritual life? This episode discusses how we are ignorant in our own spiritual lives, provides examples of this ignorance, and shows how identifying where we are ignorant allows us to grow closer to God.
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Season 2 Premiere: Inconstancy in Love
#1: Are we inconstant in our love of God? This episode talks about our inconstancy in love in relation to God's constant love for us. Our inconstancy in love is a huge barrier to growing in union of love with God.
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Season 1 Finale
#22: The Season 1 Finale of Midnight Carmelite! This episode highlights the fruit of Season 1 and what you can do as a Midnight Carmelite listener before Season 2 starts. If you want to leave a tip, head over to the tip jar (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/)
The First Step Towards Detachment
# 21: What is the first step towards detachment? This episode discusses how we can identify attachments that holds us back from making progress on the path to union with God. If you want to leave a tip, please check out the tip jar. (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/).
Rest: An Aid for the Dark Night
#20: How can rest help a person persevere through the Dark Night mentioned by St. John of the Cross? This episode talks about rest in relation to the human person. Rest is important for the journey up Mt. Carmel. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to leave a tip, please check out the tip jar. (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/)
Why the "Dark Night" in St. John of the Cross?
Stuck in the Silence? The old maps—standard devotionals and "trying harder"—won't work here. You need new coordinates.I wrote a comprehensive guide on the metaphysics of the Dark Night and how to navigate it without losing your mind.Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/#19: What are the reasons St. John of the Cross gives for calling the ascent of Mt. Carmel to
St. John of the Cross: Introduction to the Dark Night
Stuck in the Silence? The old maps—standard devotionals and "trying harder"—won't work here. You need new coordinates. I wrote a comprehensive guide on the metaphysics of the Dark Night and how to navigate it without losing your mind. Start Here: Read the Field Guide https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight/What is the meaning of the term "dark night" in St. John of the Cross? In this episode, we
Nobility, Faith, and Reason
#17: How does faith illumine a person's view of reality? In this episode, we will examine the notion of nobility and its relation to God, our faith, and reason. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to leave a tip, please check out the tip jar. (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/).
Wonder, Fear, and Sacrifice
#16: How do people react when they encounter something that arrests their attention? In this episode, we will examine wonder as a species of fear and consider how in both knowledge begotten by abstraction and knowledge begotten by love we need to overcome and resolve this fear in order to love how we ought. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to leave a tip,
Seeing Jesus's Sacred Heart through the Cross
#15: What evidence do we have that Christ loved us? In this episode, we will engage a key Scripture passage that tells us about Jesus's Sacred Heart being pierced after his death on the cross. This meditation can help you see Christ's love for us and how his Sacred Heart burns for all of us. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others. If you want to leave a tip, please check ou
