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 Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.Abiding Together Podcast 2019 711442 Christentum Spiritualität
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  • S18 E9 - The Way of Trust and Love: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness

    S18 E9 - The Way of Trust and Love: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on Chapter 3: Being Reconciled to Our Weakness. We talk about how our struggles with ourselves often spill over into our relationships with others and how learning to accept our own weakness can soften our hearts towards the weakness we see in those around us. We also reflect on the tension between accepting our littleness and desiring real conversion, how we become more aware of our imperfections as we draw closer to the Lord, and the gift of community in helping us clearly see our lives. This week, we invite you to receive God's love, extend that love to yourself, and then offer it freely to others.

    Heather's One Thing - Attending the funeral of Francis Bergsma

    Sister Miriam's One Thing - Stations of the Cross with Our Sister St. Thérèse from Little Way Books

    Michelle's One Thing - The funness of our listeners!

    Journal Questions:

    • Where am I experiencing a lack of harmony in myself and in my relationships with others?
    • Do I truly desire conversion? What parts of me are resistant to conversion?
    • Where am I looking at the weaknesses of others instead of examining myself?
    • When do I speak to myself with words of self-condemnation?

    Discussion Questions:

    • What weaknesses or defects are you wrestling with right now? How is God inviting you into deeper communion with Him in this weakness?
    • How is the Lord inviting you to embrace littleness this Lent?
    • Where is the Lord calling you to forgo constant management of your life and to embrace the mystery & trust of a life with Christ?
    • How have you slowed down this Lent? How has this slower pace impacted your spiritual life?

    Quotes to Ponder:

    "If we accept ourselves as we are, we also accept God's love for us. But if we reject ourselves, if we despise ourselves, we shut ourselves off from the love God has for us, we deny that love. If we accept ourselves in our weakness, our limitations, it will also be easier for us to accept other people. Often, quite simply, we can't get along with other people because we can't get along with ourselves." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 48-49)

    "I am no longer surprised by anything, I am not sorry to see that I am weakness itself. On the contrary, I glory in it, and I expect to discover new imperfections in myself every day. (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6)

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Morning Star Studio

    00:56 Intro

    01:42 Welcome

    03:58 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote

    04:45 Embracing Our Weaknesses First

    9:00 Having a Real Desire for Conversion

    13:55 Fearing Our Weakness

    15:54 Desiring to be a Saint

    18:55 Familial Living vs Transactional Living

    22:21 One Things

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    28 Min.
  • S18 E8 - The Way of Trust and Love: An Elevator for Small Children

    S18 E8 - The Way of Trust and Love: An Elevator for Small Children
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on Chapter 2: An Elevator for Small Children. We talk about the quiet places of discouragement, and self-reliance that keep us striving instead of surrendering. We also reflect about how radical dependence on God is not laziness, the subtle ways we resist being little before a loving Father, and how our poverty is a doorway into deeper trust. This week, we invite you to fall into the Father's arms, allow Him to pick you up, and rest in the One who delights in you. Heather's One Thing - The Prince of Egypt Movie Sister Miriam's One Thing - Bishop Erik Varden's Lenten Reflections to Pope Leo (I especially recommend the reflections entitled: Bernard the Idealist, God's Help, Becoming Free, and Splendour of Truth) Michelle's One Thing - Art Lectio Instagram Account Journal Questions: Where are you feeling discouraged?Where do I experience self-reliance, codependency, or hypervigilance in my life?When in the past have I made agreements that I have to rely on myself and fix everything? Where am I living out a pattern of childhood wounds and identities? Discussion Questions: How have you experienced failure this Lent?When do I grasp, kick, and flail like a child in my spiritual life?When did God last remind you that you are not God? How did your heart respond to it?Where is God inviting you to embrace your littleness rather than run from it? Quote to Ponder: "Being little means not attributing to ourselves the virtues we practice, or believing ourselves capable of anything, but recognizing that God places this treasure in the hands of His little child so that she can use it when she needs it; but the treasure is still God's." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux) Scripture for Lectio: "All you who labor, who are bent under the weight of your burden, who find the demands of the Law too heavy, come to me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:28) Sponsor - The JPII Healing Center: Jesus longs to heal every hidden hurt in your heart—Do you want to be healed? For the past 20 years, the John Paul II Healing Center, founded by Dr. Bob Schuchts, has offered healing retreats, trainings, and workshops to help people experience deeper intimacy and communion with the Blessed Trinity. And now, you can experience our transformational teaching, Healing the Whole Person, right at home. This 8-part video series expands on the teaching offered by Dr. Bob Schuchts and Sr. Miriam James Heidland at our Healing the Whole Person weekend retreats. For the past two years, this series has blessed thousands of groups and individuals across the world by drawing the brokenhearted close to the abiding love of the Blessed Trinity. Through in-depth teachings, prayerful meditations, reflective journaling, and pre-recorded Q&A sessions, you are gently guided through your sorrowful mysteries into joyful restoration. The Abiding Together Community can use code Abiding25 to receive 25% off individual and group leader subscriptions. This offer ends April 13th. To learn more and begin your journey, visit www.jpiihealingcenter.org Healing The Whole Person Series Link: https://virtual.jpiihealingcenter.org/start Timestamps: 00:00 The JPII Healing Center 01:31 Intro 02:18 Guiding Quote 04:39 Discouragement is the Downfall of Souls 08:27 Subtle Agreements We Make Throughout Our Days 10:50 Surrender is Not Laziness 13:26 Illumination is Spiritual Progress 15:55 Being Curious About Our Own Heart 18:34 Becoming Little is Maturation 20:47 Suffering in Communion with the Father 23:53 The Father Cannot Resist His Children's Trust 27:14 Am I Still Lovable if I am Little and have Needs? 29:44 One Things
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    35 Min.
  • S18 E7 - The Way of Trust and Love: A Completely New Way

    S18 E7 - The Way of Trust and Love: A Completely New Way
    Mar 2 2026
    In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on Chapter 1: A Completely New Way. We reflect on the "little way" of St. Thérèse, the invitation to become spiritual children before the Father, and how weakness becomes the very place where Christ comes to meet us. We also talk about the difference between being childish and childlike, why true maturity in faith begins with admitting our own poverty, and how small acts of courage open the door to deep healing. This week, we invite you to name the desires stirring in your heart and let the Holy Spirit awaken a new song within you. Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Campus-wide "Behold" Retreat Sister Miriam's One Thing - Healing Wounds by Bishop Erik Varden Michelle's One Thing - The O' Grady's Beach House Michelle's Other One Thing - Emily Lex Watercolor Workbooks Journal Questions: How often do I accept the letter of God's adoption of me, and not the spirit of God's adoption?Where in my life do I need Mother Mary to smile upon me?How have I turned to self-reliance this Lent?Where is God inviting me to become more adult and free?What is the new song the Lord wants to put in my heart? Discussion Questions: When do you notice orphanhood in your heart?What are you learning from St. Therese this Lent?When have you experienced the healing delight of a mother?Is it difficult for you to name your desires? What is one desire God has placed on your heart this Lent?What is the "yes" God is asking you to make today? Quotes to Ponder: "You know, Mother, that I have always desired to be a saint, but alas, I have always realized, when I compared myself to the saints, that there is between them and me the same difference as exists between a mountain whose summit is lost in the skies, and the obscure grain of sand trodden underfoot by passers-by. Instead of getting discouraged, I said to myself: "God could not" "inspire us with desires that were unrealizable, so despite my littleness I can aspire to holiness. It is impossible for me to grow up, I must put up with myself as I am, with all my imperfections; but I want to find how to get to Heaven by a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux) "Each of us has an absolute need for an inner transformation that makes us "as little as a child." What that means and how to put it into practice are exactly what Thérèse teaches in a simple, luminous way. That is why she was proclaimed a Doctor—that is, a teacher—of the Church." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 6) "The heart of Christian life is to receive and welcome God's tenderness and goodness, the revelation of his merciful love, and to let oneself be transformed interiorly by that love." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 7) Scripture for Lectio: "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9) Sponsor - Healed and Restored: Healed and Restored is a non-profit organization located in the Charlotte, NC area that was created in 2020 to fill a void and respond to a need that has been long overlooked in our society. A program that is 100% dedicated to helping women heal in the aftermath of abuse, assault, and other traumatic experiences. According to the United Nations, one in three girls and women around the world has been subjected to sexual and/or physical abuse at least once in their lives. Studies show that women who have been through abuse (of all types) have higher levels of fear, are more isolated, and face greater mental health problems. In the aftermath of any of these traumatic events, women will sometimes resort to hurting themselves through cutting, eating disorders, and addictions. Without proper care and healing, these dark cycles can persist for years. We help women and girls realize that God desires to heal every single one of His beloved children. We teach them that the enemy is a master manipulator. As soon as a person gets hurt, the devil begins to plant all kinds of lies in our hurting souls. Some of these lies are: God doesn't love you, everything that happened is your fault, you should be forever ashamed, and you will never find healing and peace. The Mission The Healed and Restored mission is to help women and girls who are survivors of abuse, assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and all other forms of trauma find healing and restoration. Grounded in Catholic teachings and through a combination of counseling, life coaching, intimate workshops, practical tools, spiritual mentoring, and community support we help women and girls transform pain into purpose— empowering them to not only survive, but thrive. Since 2020, Healed and Restored has helped over 500 women and girls on their journey to process ...
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    37 Min.
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