S14 E6 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 1: True Self-Denial)
Release Date: 02/19/2024
S15 E9 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 3)
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we conclude our three part series on the heart and Pope Francis’ recent encyclical . We reflect on Scripture as a personal love story, how it speaks to our areas of weakness, and the awesome reality of Jesus desiring to love and heal us there. The Lord meets us where we are and He is always seeking to bring our hearts closer to His. He speaks directly to each one of us with an invitation to be loved and to love. This invitation of love requires a response not only in big moments but in the ordinary moments of each day. Heather’s One Thing - Her friends Laura...
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S15 E8 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 2)
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we continue our three part series on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical . We reflect on our ache to be loved, how Jesus heals in close proximity to us, and the “science of the caress”. We also talk about how Jesus is a man who comes and finds us wherever we are and longs to open up a new place for us in relationship with Him. Will we allow our hearts to beat again with love? Heather’s One Thing - Sister Miriam’s One Thing - by Dom Dysmas de Lassus Michelle’s One Thing(s) - Fr. Mark Mary’s podcast: and Other Resources Mentioned: ...
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S15 E7 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 1)
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we begin a three part series on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical (on the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ). We discuss how God, as the Divine initiator, loved us first and continuously calls us deeper into His most Sacred Heart. We also reflect on the meaning of our hearts, being captivated by Jesus’ love, and the beauty of allowing Him to set our hearts aflame. Heather’s One Thing - Man and Woman and the Order of Creation Conference at Franciscan University () Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Michelle’s One Thing - The book by Fr....
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S15 E6 - Practical Aspects of Living Out Community
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we continue our discussion on communion and focus on the practical aspects of living out in community. We reflect on the four main pillars of building a community: intentionality, vulnerability, proximity, and organically. We also talk about community as a journey and that we learn to love others by experiencing the love of God ourselves. This experience brings communion within us, which bears fruit, and then we are then able to give that love away to others. Heather’s One Thing - Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Quiz Michelle’s One Thing - ...
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S15 E5 - Theology of Communion
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we talk about the theology of communion. Our desire for communion with others is very good and comes from God Himself. In fact, our ache for community is an ache for eternity. God desires to bring us into an eternal communion with Him and the community here on earth points towards this in a small way. We discuss what happens when we experience a broken community, the challenges faced in building community, and how community changes throughout the seasons of life. Heather’s One Thing - My art on the (add photos to website) Sister Miriam’s One Thing -...
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S15 E4 - Lectio Divina
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we model what it looks like to pray Lectio Divina, which is a divine reading of Sacred Scripture. We begin by sharing the different ways we spend time in Sacred Scripture, how it has impacted our lives, and model how to pray Lectio Divina. We invite you to follow along and join us as we spend time reading and reflecting on John 15:5-8. Sacred Scripture is the voice of God and what He has said is alive forever and relevant to our lives in all situations. We encourage you to journey with us as we deepen our relationship with God through His word. Heather’s One Thing -...
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S15 E3 - Suffering & Love
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we reflect on suffering and love. We all have deep and tender places in our hearts where we suffer. Sometimes we feel alone in these sorrows and because of this, turn inwards into our pain. But the reality is, we are never alone in our suffering; God is always with us. We also reflect on fear in suffering, suffering in isolation vs suffering in communion, and how to allow God’s light to shine into these sorrowful places. Heather’s One Thing - The subscription and . (especially this candle) Sister Miriam’s One Thing - (particularly a recent excerpt...
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S15 E2 - Living the Mysteries (Part 2)
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we look back and remember both the glorious and luminous moments in our lives. We share how allowing the Holy Spirit to overshadow us has brought forth an overflowing of grace and restoration in our lives. We also reflect on how God desires to restore our voices in places where we are afraid and have become silent. Today, join us in reflecting on your recent faith journey to discover the beautiful ways God has been shaping your soul through your own glorious and luminous mysteries. Glorious - something you see the Lord redeeming and restoring (it can be in...
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S15 E1 - Living the Mysteries (Part 1)
Abiding Together
In this week's episode, we look back over the past year and remember both the joyful and sorrowful moments in our lives. We discuss the importance of regularly bringing our attention to what God is doing in our lives and reflecting on the opportunities we have to deepen our surrender to God’s provision. Today, join us in reflecting on your recent faith journey to discover the beautiful ways God has been shaping your soul through your own joyful and sorrowful mysteries. Joyful - an area of delight or gratitude where you have felt the tangible presence of the Lord Sorrowful - a hurt or an...
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Bonus: Abiding in Hope
Abiding Together
In this bonus episode, Heather is joined by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR live at the National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) for a special Abiding Together and They that Hope podcast mashup. They reflect on their experiences at the NEC and share how they hope God will transform the lives of not only those in attendance, but also those at home. Heather and Fr. Dave also discuss finding Jesus in our daily lives and the importance of feasting on God instead of earthly things. This episode is a production of and . Special thanks to for recording and hosting the live podcast stage. Heather’s...
info_outlineIn this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book “A Time of Renewal” and focus on the theme of true self-denial. We reflect on the importance of recognizing our need for God’s love and allowing ourselves to be transformed by His grace. We also share personal experiences and insights on repentance, amendment, and trusting in God’s plan especially when the desires of our heart are not being fulfilled. We end by discussing the joys that can come from Lent when approached with a tender, sensitive, and alert heart.
Heather’s One Thing - Lenten Playlist
Heather’s Other One Thing - The talk Joy, Hope, and the Way Around by Monsignor Shea
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The Pints with Aquinas episode on Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies w/ Fr. Michael Baggot (Watch on YouTube here)
Michelle’s One Thing - The book A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest by Fr. Burke Masters
Journal Questions:
- Have I ever approached Lent with a sense of wonder?
- How have I approached Lent with self hatred in the past?
- What parts of myself are the stranger I need to welcome home and allow the Father to love?
- How can I be more open to God as the Divine Interruptor?
Discussion Questions:
- Where are you hungry? Where are others in your life hungry?
- Who in your life is the stranger you need to welcome?
- Do you believe something wonderful can happen this Lent?
- Where have you become resigned and hard of heart instead of tender and sensitive?
Quotes to Ponder:
We are called to a glorious festival of love—to be spiritually dizzied with the fact that this is how much God has loved us. Surely we shall all look at the crucifix with a new vision, a deepened understanding that he really.
(Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. A Time of Renewal. Kindle Edition. Page 37)
Scripture for Lectio:
“After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”” (Mark 1:14-15)
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