January 2008 Podcast Episode Archives
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Arinze - Podcasting with a Vatican Official (Podcast Info)
We would like to invite you to our latest edition of the Cardinal Arinze Webcast. He responds to a question about natural family planning and one about potential overlapping of rosaries. Find out more on www.arinzewebcast.com. The next episode is scheduled for January 30.
Date: January 23, 2008
Bible In A Year (Podcast Info)
Catholic Exchange Rock Solid with Mark Shea (Podcast Info)
Catholic Music Express (Podcast Info)
January 27, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Catholic MusicTags:Catholic,Catholic music,catholic podcasting,CCM,Christian,Christian musicDownload : MP3 AudioJanuary 27, 2008
Artists - Song Title * AlbumJosh Blakesley - Falling For You - WaitingElizabeth Schmeidler - Trust In The Lord - Walk OnSean Clive - The EverlastingVeronica Morrissey - Litany of the Saints - Songs of PrayerSally Bolderson - Sing His Praise - Humble BeginningsTom Kendzia - Shine Down - Endless Is Your LoveJohn Michael Talbot - The New Earth * The new Earth
Date: January 30, 2008January 20, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Catholic MusicTags:Catholic,Catholic music,catholic podcasting,CCM,Christian,Christian musicDownload : MP3 AudioJanuary 20, 2008
Artists - Song Title * Album Popple - Oh the AnticipationRich Berretta with John Grassadonia - Jammin For The Lord - In The SilenceAubrey Quintero - To Know Jesus - RedeemedRise - What Would the Man Say - Stand the LineManuel3 - Love the SinnerValerie Von Fange - O Sanctissima--Beautiful Savior - Steadfast LoveRobert Galea - More Of You - CloserLast Day - A Simple Cry - Happy Medium
Date: January 20, 2008January 13, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Catholic MusicTags:Catholic,Catholic music,catholic podcasting,CCM,Christian,Christian musicDownload : MP3 AudioJanuary 13, 2008
Artists - Song Title * Album Jenny Pixler - The Call - InvitationNick Cardilino - Do Whatever He Tells You - Discover the WayCeili Rain - Say Yes To You - Whatever Makes You Dance.Kristin Fisher - Follow In My Footsteps - Follow In My FootstepsAnnie Karto - You Are A Priest ForeverPat Balder - When You Call For Me - TurnDan Schutte - Come With Me Into the Fields - Gods Holy GiftsJerry Aull - Take These Hands - Take These Hands
Date: January 13, 2008January 6, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Catholic MusicTags:Catholic,Catholic music,catholic podcasting,CCM,Christian,Christian musicDownload : MP3 AudioJanuary 6, 2008
Artists - Song Title * Album Michael Howard - Blessing Cup - Build The HouseVallimar And Frank Jansen - Ezekiel Saw the Wheel - AnointingMichael Zabrocki - Simons Song - Journey to ForgivenessJenny Pixler - Be With Us Mary - InvitationGerard Faucheux - The MountainsAnnie Karto - Into the Air - Catholic Music 2008Steve Angrisano - Great Is Your Love - Live--Songs From The RoadKara Klein - Holy God - A Touch of Your GraceLori Malvey - Heaven Rising - LoveJohn Angotti - Open Wide the Doors - Common GroundChris Padgett - Jesus I Need You Now - ImpactSharmane - Faintly - Sharmane
Date: January 06, 2008
Catholic Rockers (Podcast Info)
It's time to get our Catholic groove on! We spin some tunes with a smooth vibe. Don't forget to call our new hotline - 206-333-1302 Songs this week Manuel3 - KingdomNick Tancraitor - So I PrayValimar and Frank Jansen - Ezekiel Saw the WheelLee Roessler Band - You ArePopple - Forever YoursSarah Bauer - Cause to Laugh Podcasts mentioned: Catholic Moments Today's showSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes
Date: January 18, 2008It's a new year, and like many, I want to get in better shape. Here's some music to help keep the blood flowing and the heart pumping. Music to work out by. Songs this week Friday Mourning -CirclingNick Cardilino - Discover the WayJohn Angotti - Jesus is Just Alright with MeCeili Rain - Barely Stay Inside of My Own SkinBob Rice - Just Live ItSteve Angrisano - Go Make A DifferencePodcasts mentioned: PhedipidationsFitness RocksHealthy Catholic Today's showSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes
Date: January 09, 2008
Catholic Spotlight (Podcast Info)
The other day, I was talking with a friend and mentioned that we were planning on doing a show on how to buy a first communion gift. I was expecting a ho-hum response from them, but was a bit overwhelmed by her enthusiam for the topic. As she put it, first communion gift selection is something that everyone [...]
Date: January 27, 2008If you have ever heard the phrase “Lovable gun toting grandma” and thought how is that possible, then you have never met Catholic Author Ann Ball. Ann manages a security company in Houston and writes some of the most well researched books in the Catholic world. Whether she is writing about modern day saints, Catholic [...]
Date: January 19, 2008If you ever want to get excited about being catholic and learn a lot in the process, then you want to listen to Tim Staples, one of the top apologists at Catholic Answers. Tim has an incredible conversion story about how he went from Southern Baptist to Catholic, and he is an absolute fireball of [...]
Date: January 13, 2008Ever wonder what religous orders were located in Iowa, or how many priests are in Guam? These are some fo the quesitons you can find answers to in the Catholic Almanac by Our Sunday Visitor. The Catholic Alamanac is a wealth of information on all sorts of things you might never think of, but might [...]
Date: January 06, 2008
Catholic:Under The Hood (Podcast Info)
Travel through the Benedictine monastery of Melk in Austria to learn more about Benedictine history, spirituality, and the Church in Austria - including the interesting reusable coffins.
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Photos of Melk and other Austrian photos
Send e-mail questions and comments to catholicunderthehood@gmail.com or leave voicemail at 1 740 936 4354
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Date: January 23, 2008
We round up the Christmas and post-Christmas season with humor and song as we look at an interesting French medieval tradition known as the Festum Asinorum and learn not only what it had to do with the Christmas message but also why your not likely to see it celebrated today! Plus, there appears to [...]
Date: January 13, 2008
A return to the history of the papacy with a talk about the first antipopes Natalius and Hippolytus as well as some of the antipopes of today. Evelyn Nicholson provides more information about Boy Bishops and other British traditions of the Christmas season. All this plus cold Austrian churches and striving for [...]
Date: January 06, 2008
catholicunderground.com (Podcast Info)
Our last podcast of 2007! We chat about the new Catholic former Prime Minister of England, we speak about how to charitably welcome your friend into the world of electronics, we explain a little further the idea of affiliating with SQPN, and we listen to an audio backchat. Happy New Year!
Date: January 01, 2008
Challenge & Change Podcast (Podcast Info)
Chant Cast (Podcast Info)
We cover a lot of feedback and than we talk about the Church’s Liturgy of Christian Burial.
- “To Heaven” - Michelle Gold
- K of C Catholic Information Service Podcasts
- St. Paul Outside the Wall in Rome
- Facebook Group Pauline Year 2008-2009
- What Does The Prayer Really Say? blog by Fr. John Zulsdorf
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Date: January 28, 2008In today’s show we talk about the unforgivable sin, a lot of feedback, more postcards in and a recent article in the RI Catholic.
- Never Ending Love - Matthew Casteel.
- Confessions of a Runner Podcast - Jodi Davis.
- The SaintCast - Dr. Paul Camarata.
- A Priestly Podcast - The Rhode Island Catholic.
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Date: January 13, 2008Epiphany, feedback, the trials of a priest, How can a pc user listen without iTunes? and new website coming real soon.
- New Years Resolution - Bill deRome
- We Three Kings (Instrumental) - Derek K. Miller
- I Saw Three Ships (Instrumental) - Doug Boldt
- The Northern Rhode Island Schola Cantorum Sanctae Cecilae
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Date: January 06, 2008
ChristLife: We Have Been Sent (Podcast Info)
Listen in to this lively podcast! The main content is an interview with Fr. Francis Martin of the Mother of God Community. He speaks with great wisdom on the basic truth of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord! Also, this podcast includes some exciting news about a FOCUS conference for college students in Texas, happenings at UMBC, and a free giveaway for filling out our podcast survey!
Date: January 16, 2008Listen in to this lively podcast! The main content is an interview with Fr. Francis Martin of the Mother of God Community. He speaks with great wisdom on the basic truth of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord! Also, this podcast includes some exciting news about a FOCUS conference for college students in Texas, happenings at UMBC, and a free giveaway for filling out our podcast survey!
Date: January 16, 2008Happy New Year! In this podcast, Ryan O'Hara, executive director of Youth Arise, shares what's happening in the world of Catholic young adult outreach and gives some awesome insight into living an authentically apostolic life! Also, there's some great news about ChristLife's upcoming events, and Pete and Christy's answer, "off the cuff," to a question sent to us about the faith.
Date: January 04, 2008Happy New Year! In this podcast, Ryan O'Hara, executive director of Youth Arise, shares what's happening in the world of Catholic young adult outreach and gives some awesome insight into living an authentically apostolic life! Also, there's some great news about ChristLife's upcoming events, and Pete and Christy's answer, "off the cuff," to a question sent to us about the faith.
Date: January 04, 2008
Christus Vincit ANYWHERE! (Podcast Info)
Today we continue our white list of selected material from GIA's Gather Comprehensive - Second Edition, going through more of the topical sections of the hymnal.Also, a friendly reminder of our latest challenge. Don't be left out!(Full Show Notes)Listen (27.1 MB / 29:39) / Vote / DiggMessage Board / Subscribe
Date: January 28, 2008Continuing to white list the material from Gather Comprehensive - Second Edition by GIA. Sections include the remainder of the seasonal sections, plus the sections marked "Word", "Praise", and "Thanksgiving".We also issue a new challenge. Listen carefully.BTW, you'll hear our Ay Yi Yi Yi Trio, consisting of yours truly, my son, Brian Robert Page, and his buddy, Kenny "Special Man" Sousa.(Full Show Notes)Listen (42.3 MB / 46:18) / Vote / Digg / Message Board / Subscribe
Date: January 21, 2008Today we further explore and "white list" material from Gather Comprehensive - Second Edition by GIA Publications, now entering the seasonal parts of the hymn section from Advent through Passiontide inclusive.(Full Show Notes)Listen (30.0 MB / 32:46) / Vote / Digg / Message Board / Subscribe
Date: January 14, 2008Today we continue our "White List" as we cover the musical settings for the Ordinary of the Mass that appear in Gather Comprehensive - Second Edition by GIA Publications.Church pictured here: Blessed Sacrament, Providence, RI(Full show notes)Listen (39.5 MB / 43:13) / Vote / Digg / Message Board / Subscribe
Date: January 07, 2008
Classical Cafe For Christ (Podcast Info)
January 27, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Classical MusicTags:classical music,sacred classicalDownload : MP3 AudioThe Week of January 20, 2008
Music:
Alexander Fiseisky - BRAHMS O Gott du frommer Gott (O God, Pious God)
Ludmila Gollub - Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I Call To You, Jesus Christ)
Theo Flury OSB - Gregorianische Gesang mit Improvisationen
Polyphonic Choir of Pontifical Instittute of Sacred Music - Oblatis Domine
Philharmonia Baroque - Psalm 109 Dixit Dominus - Scarlatti--Cecilian Vespers
Taize Community - Les Beatitudes - God of All Mercy
Taize Community - Jesus Our Rejoicing - God of All Mercy
Apollonia Symphony Orchestra - MOZART: Halleluiah from "Exultate Jubilate" - The Very Best of Classical Composers
Choir Brentwood Cathedral - I Will Sing Forever of Your Love - Hymns and Anthems
Amaryllis - Lullabye - Lullabies
USSR Ministry of Culture Chamber Choir - Praise the Lord O My Soul - Sacred Treasures II
Interior Castle - Laudate Mariam - Amen
Date: January 30, 2008January 20, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Classical MusicTags:classical music,sacred classicalDownload : MP3 AudioThe Week of January 20, 2008
Music:
Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra - Abram in Egypt
EHS Womens Choir - Cantemus Hymnum
The Choir Of The Cathedral And Abbey Church Of St.Alban - Magnificat
Canto Armonico - Howells - Requiem Movement 4
Frank Patterson - Faith of Our Fathers - Faith of Our Fathers 2
Regina Nathan - Sweet Sacrament Divine - Faith of Our Fathers 2
Eden Symphony Orchestra - Amazing Grace - 50 Orchestral Hymns
Vladimir Ivanoff and Metamorphoses - Miserere Mei - Sacred Treasures II
Warren Kramer - All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Chamber Orchestra de la Ribera with the Jocre Chamber Choir, D.Magrané, conductor - Kyrie - from Hayden's Mass in D (Lord Nelson Mass).
Date: January 20, 2008January 13, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Classical MusicTags:classical music,sacred classicalDownload : MP3 AudioThe Week of January 13, 2008
Music:
Credo Chamber Choir - Holy God - Sacred Treasures V
Efrem Podgaits and Vesna Childrens Choir - Sanctus - Missa Veris
Symphony Orchestra of Prague - God The Father-Creation - The Trilogy
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chorus - St Matthews Passion - Bachs Passion
Baroque Chamber Orchestra - Canon in D - The Only Classical CD Youll Ever Need
City of London Sinfonia - Litanies a la Vierge noire - Poulenc
Daniel Rodriguez - Pie Jesu - In the Presence
W R Schaaf - St Francis of Assisi Preaching To the Birds
Date: January 13, 2008January 6, 2008ByJim O'MearaGenre:Classical MusicTags:classical music,sacred classicalDownload : MP3 AudioThe Week of January 6, 2008
Music:
American Bach Soloists - Benedictus - Haydn Masses
Polyphony - O Magnum Mysterium - Lux Aeterna
Tokyo Oratorio Society - Mass in C Op 86 - Inspired Beethoven
Craig Duncan - Trumpet Voluntary - Classical Wedding
Irish Tenors - Ill Walk With God - Sacred
Choir of Brentwood Cathedral - Glorous Mysteries of the Rosary - Hymns and Anthems of the Church Year
Amarylis - Lullabye - Lullabies
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra - Adagio in G Minor - For Your Soul
Canto Armonico - Bring Us O Lord God (Harris)
Ann Callens-Janssens - Laudate Dominum - Mozart
Date: January 06, 2008
Conversations with Father Bob (Podcast Info)
Marie Barbre is a Parent Partner in the Catholic Community Services of Western Washington Family Preservation Program. This program is a wrap around program for families in crisis in the great Seattle area. Listen in to hear how the program helped Marie and her family in their time of need and how she is now able to provide empathy and support for families in need.
Date: January 28, 2008Kelly Carroll is the founder and executive director of R Place of Refuge. This non profit organization assists the poor, the abused, the homeless and those affected by natural disaster. Join guest host Sr. Miriam James Heidland to hear how God is working through Kelly and her ministry to help the flood victims in Washington State.
Date: January 21, 2008Fr. Kevin Duggan and Helen Osterle join guest host Sr. Miriam James Heidland to talk about Christifideles, a lay ecclesial formation program of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The classes for this program are held at Seattle University and the students are given additional retreats and support outside the classroom.
Date: January 21, 2008Monica is the author of the book "A Catholic Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parent". This book includes simple prayers as well as practical information about aging and a helpful resource section. This is a must read for anyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver. Monica and Bill Dodds are also the founders of Friends of St. John the Caregiver, the first and only national Catholic organization addressing the growing needs of family caregivers.
Date: January 14, 2008Roger and Kitty Schiltz are spending their retirement years as Maryknoll Missionaries in Tanzania, East Africa. They just returned from nearly four years of living and working with the wonderful people of Tanzania. The especially enjoy spending time with the children as they lend them books and teach them to read.
Date: January 07, 2008Glen Butterworth, SJ is studying to become a Jesuit priest. He currently serves as the Assistant to the Dean of Students at Seattle University. Glen is happy to be working with the energetic and group oriented "Millennium Generation". This group of young people loves to live in community and is enthusiastic about working together for social justice. Glen works with the students to identify and resolve conflict.
Date: January 07, 2008
Daily Walk Heavenwards (Podcast Info)
DoxaPod Audio (Podcast Info)
Fr. Geek's Video Podcast (Podcast Info)
Franciscan Voice (Podcast Info)
Franciscan University of Steubenville's Spring 2008 semester began with an all-campus Mass on Monday, January 14. The Homily was given by Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, Chancellor of Franciscan University, challenging students, faculty and staff alike to understand their call to discipleship, and the challenges it brings. This podcast is Fr. Scanlan's homily. (10:08, 7.1 MB)
Franciscan University Website:www.franciscan.edu
Date: January 14, 2008
GrapeVine News Minute (Podcast Info)
The GrapeVine News Minute forJanuary 27, 2008Episode #75This podcast begins a 2-part series on the story of Danielle Rose. Danielle, after several years as a music missionary, is giving up her ministry to enter the convent. I had a chance to interview Dr. Dan Skorich (Danielle's father) and Nicole Shirilla (her best friend) on their thoughts and feelings regarding Danielle's discernment. I also spoke with Mary Prete, general manager of World Library Publications, the distributor of Danielle's CDs and that interview will be featured next week (episode #76).We also feature music from Danielle's latest CD, I Thirst.
Also, your feedback regarding Michael Howard, my appearance onCatholic TV, and the review of Noelle Garcia's latest CD in on the Christianity Today website.
Nicole Shirilla's blog
Music:
I Thirst, You Did It to Me, Your Bride, Danielle Rose(provided courtesy of World Library Publications)
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Date: January 27, 2008The GrapeVine News Minute forJanuary 20, 2008Episode #74This week we interview Michael Howard, whose CD, Build the House, is raising money and restoring hope to the poor in Hondorus.Music:
I'm Changing, Build the House, Farmer's Prayer, Michael Howard
GrapeVine's Editor, Susan Bailey, will be featured on Boston Catholic TV's live talk show program, "This Is the Day" on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at 10:30 am EST. You can watch the program live on CatholicTV.org or watch it later in the week as their programs are archived.
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Date: January 19, 2008The GrapeVine News Minute forJanuary 13, 2008Episode #73We're back! And with a jam-packed episode to welcome 2008!An interesting report from The Catholic News Service(via www.the-tidings.com) about congregational singing (source:The National Assocation of Pastoral Musicians)The top ten best selling Catholic albums on the Catholic Music NetworkAn on-site report from Merry Christmas NYC (see episode #69) from Jim O'Meara of the Catholic Music Express podcastA sampling of new CDs for 2008Music:
Holy Breath of God, Dan SchutteYou Did It to Me, Danielle RoseSweet Redeemer, Steve AngrisanoSpending Time Adoring You, Margo B. SmithI'm Changing, Michael HowardWade in the Water, ValLimar and Frank Jansen
We love your feedback!Call the hot line at 206-600-6940
Date: January 13, 2008
iPadre Catholic Podcast (Podcast Info)
iPadre Podcast #97 - Liturgy of Christian Burial
We cover a lot of feedback and than we talk about the Church's Liturgy of Christian Burial.
100th Show Giveaway
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Tiverton, RI 02878 USA
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- "To Heaven" - Michelle Gold
- iPadreCast on FaceBook
- K of C Catholic Information Service Podcasts
- St. Paul Outside the Wall in Rome
- Facebook Group Pauline Year 2008-2009
- What Does The Prayer Really Say? blog by Fr. John Zulsdorfw
Date: January 28, 2008Pope Benedict said Mass "with his back toward the people" we'll talk about that, feedback, an interview with ABC 6 News.
100th Show Giveaway
311 Hooper St.
Tiverton, RI 02878 US
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- Bree Noble with "Become One"
- iPadreCast on FaceBook
- The Spirit of the Liturgy
- Turning Towards the Lord
Date: January 20, 2008In today's show we talk about the unforgivable sin, a lot of feedback, more postcards in and a recent article in the RI Catholic.
100th Show Giveaway
311 Hooper St.
Tiverton, RI 02878 US
Leave a review at the iTunes Store .
Your feedback is always welcome and invited cast [ at ] iPadre . net or (206) 202-1231
SQPN .
- Never Ending Love - Matthew Casteel.
- Confessions of a Runner Podcast - Jodi Davis.
- The SaintCast - Dr. Paul Camarata.
- A Priestly Podcast - The Rhode Island Catholic.
Date: January 13, 2008Podcast #94 - Visitors From Afar / January 6, 2008
Epiphany, feedback, the trials of a priest, How can a pc user listen without iTunes? and new website coming real soon.
100th Show Giveaway
311 Hooper St.
Tiverton, RI 02878 US
Leave a review at the iTunes Store .
Your feedback is always welcome and invited cast [ at ] iPadre . net or (206) 202-1231
SQPN .
New Years Resolution - Bill deRome.
We Three Kings (Instrumental) - Derek K. Miller .
I Saw Three Ships (Instrumental) - Doug Boldt .
The Northern Rhode Island Schola Cantorum Sanctae Cecilae .
Date: January 06, 2008
Maureen and Bill Hayes Podcast (Podcast Info)
Join Maureen and Bill as they present Morning Prayer, of prayers, psalms and spritual songs, including Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (arr. Hayes), The Canticle of Zachariah (Hayes) and The Our Father (Hayes). Also included along with Morning Prayer are additional bonus recordings of Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring (Bach), My Heart Ever Faithful (Bach) and The Time Has Come (Hayes). (running time: 30:00)
Date: January 27, 2008Hear Maureen & Bill present a tribute to St. Joseph with regard to his integrity, compassion and spritual direction. Fr. Tom Konopka presents a homily reflecting on St. Joseph and Bill sings "O Blessed St. Joseph' (Public Domain) while Maureen sings "The Lord Is My Shepherd" (B.Hayes) and "For All The Saints" (Public Domain; running time: 30:00)
Date: January 11, 2008
Meditations from Carmel (Podcast Info)
PRAYER TO OBTAIN HUMILITYWritten for a Novice“And yet, dear Lord, Thou knowest my weakness. Each morning I
resolve to be humble, and in the evening I recognize that I have
often been guilty of pride. The sight of these faults tempts me to
discouragement; yet I know that discouragement is itself but a
form of pride. I wish, therefore, O my God, to build all my trust
upon Thee. As Thou canst do all things, deign to implant in my
soul this virtue which I desire, and to obtain it from Thy
Infinite Mercy, I will often say to Thee: "Jesus, Meek and Humble
of Heart, make my heart like unto Thine."
TIME: 2:30
St. Therese of Lisieux, Story of a Soul.
Date: January 29, 2008St. Therese of Liseiux - interior lights
"I unconsciously received many interior lights on the best means of pleasing God, and practicing virtue. I have often observed that Our Lord will not give me any store of provisions, but nourishes me each moment with food that is ever new; I find it within me without knowing how it has come there. I simply believe that it is Jesus Himself hidden in my poor heart, who is secretly at work, inspiring me with what He wishes me to do as each occasion arises."Saint Therese of Lisieux, Story of A Soul CHAPTER VIII PROFESSION OF SOEUR THERESETime 2:00
Date: January 21, 2008Saint Teresa of Avila - Spiritual Testimonies #59
(written in Seville, 1576)
The degrees of infused prayer
Part 2 (13, 14, 15.16)
An impulse is what I call a desire that sometimes come upon the soul, and even very habitually, without any preceding prayer. But suddenly there comes to it a remembrance of its separation from God, or of some word it hears that refers to this separation. This remembrance is so powerful and has such force sometimes that in an instant the soul seems to be beside itself. It's as though you were suddenly given some unknown and very painful news, or like a great and sudden shock that takes away the mind's discursive power to console itself; the mind remains as if absorbed. So it is here, except that the pain serves such a purpose that the soul comes to know that the purpose is worth dying for.
The fact is that it seems everything the soul understands then adds to its pain, and that the Lord doesn't want it to profit in its entire being from anything else. Nor does its will appear to be alive, but it seems to be in so great a solitude and so forsaken by all that this abandonment cannot be described in writing. For the whole world and its affairs give it pain, an no created thing provides it with company, nor does it want any company but only the Creator; and it sees that having such company is impossible unless it dies. Since it must not kill itself, it so dies with the longing to die that there is true danger of death; an it finds itself at though hanging between heaven and earth. It doesn't know what to do with itself. And from time to time God gives it a knowledge of Himself in a strange and indescribable way so that it might see what it is missing. There is no knowledge on earth, at least of what I have received, equal to this divine knowledge. In the half hour this prayer lasts, there is sufficient time to leave the body so disjoined and the arms so straight that the hands can't even write; and the pains are most severe.
Nothing of this is felt until that impulse passes. The soul has enough to do in experiencing what is happening interiorly. Nor do I believe it would feel heavy bodily torments. Yet it is in possession of its senses, and it can speak an even see " but no walk because the forceful blow of love prostrates it. But unless God gives this impulse nothing is gained even were one to die for it. It leaves the greatest effect and improvement in the soul. Some learned men explain it one way, others another way; none of them condemns it. The soul understands clearly that this impulse is a great favor of the Lord. Were it very frequent one's life would no last long.
In the ordinary impulse there comes this extremely tender desire to serve God, along with tearful wishes to leave this exile. But since there is freedom for the soul to consider that it is the Lord's will that it go on living, it is consoled by this though and offers Him its own life, begging Him that it be fore no purpose other than His glory.
The Collected Works of Teresa of Avila Volume I. Spiritual Testimonies Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh O.C.D. and Otilio Rodriguez O.C.D. ICS Publications Institute of Carmelite Studies, Washington, D.C. 1980 ISBN 0-9600876-6-4 (v. 1)
Date: January 13, 2008
Saint Teresa of Avila
#59 (Seville, 1576)
The degrees of infused prayer (part I 1,2,3,4,5,6)These inner spiritual experiences are difficult to speak about, and still more so when one wants to speak of them intelligible.
From the beginning I will start with supernatural experiences, for there is already understanding of the devotion, tenderness, tears and meditations we can ourselves, with the help of the Lord, procure here below.
The first prayer I experienced that in my opinion was supernatural (a term I use for what cannot be acquired by effort or diligence, however much one tries, although one can dispose oneself for it which would help a great deal) is an interior recollection felt in the soul. For it appears that just as the soul has exterior senses it also has other interior senses through which it seems to want to withdraw within, away from the outside noise. So, sometimes this recollection draws these exterior senses after itself, for it give the soul the desire to close its eyes and not hear or see or understand anything other than that in which it is then occupied, which is communion with God in solitude. In this state none of the senses or faculties are lost, for all are left intact. But they are left that way so that the soul may be occupied in God. And this explanation will be easy to understand for anyone to whom the Lord has granted this prayer; and for those to whom He has not, there will be need at least for many words and comparisons.
A very pleasing interior quiet and peace sometimes flow from this recollection, so that it doesn't seem to the soul it is lacking in anything. Even speaking tires it, I mean reciting vocal prayer and meditating. All it wants is to love. This quiet lasts a short while, and even a longer while.
From this prayer there usually proceeds what is called a sleep of the faculties, for they are neither absorbed nor so suspended that the prayer can be called a rapture. Although this prayer is not complete union, the soul sometimes, and even often, understands that the will alone is united, and this is known very clearly; I mean it is clear in the soul's opinion. The will is completely occupied in God, and it sees it lacks the power to be engaged in any other work. The other two faculties are free for business and works of service of God. In sum, Martha and Mary walk together.
When there is union of all the faculties, things are very different because none of them is able to function. The intellect is as though in awe; the will loves more than it understands, but it doesn't understand in a describable way whether it loves or what it does; there is no memory at all, in my opinion, nor thought; nor even during that time are the sense awake, but they are as though lost, that the soul might be more occupied in what it enjoys. This union passes quickly. But the wealth of humility and other virtues and desires left in the soul, one discerns the great good that comes to one through that favor. But what the union is cannot be described, for even though the soul is given understanding, it doesn't know how it understands or how to describe it. In my opinion, if this experience is authentic, it is the greatest favor our Lord grants along this spiritual path, at least among the greatest.
The Collected Works of Teresa of Avila Volume I. Spiritual Testimonies Translated by Kieran Kavanaugh O.C.D. and Otilio Rodriguez O.C.D. ICS Publications Institute of Carmelite Studies, Washington, D.C. 1980 ISBN 0-9600876-6-
Date: January 06, 2008
Monster Cookies (Podcast Info)
In this week's frozen batch of cookies we talk about our new Tim Horton's setup, find an old college friend, and get cracked.
LinksConfessions of a Shopaholic - by Sophie KinsellaLifespring: Hymn ReviewCat Jahnke - Forever For NowPodsafe Music NetworkThe eyes in which Mary sees the worldAmber wants to know:
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Date: January 29, 2008In this week's episode, we join a new podcast network, someone's a star, review a book, a podcast, and Amber is a miracle worker.Linksgspn.tv Weekly Lost PodcastBaby Laughs by Jenny McCarthyCalgary Moms Talk RadioAmber STILL wants to know:How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions?Subscribe and review on iTunesComment on the blog at www.monstercookies.caCheck out the Official Facebook GroupCall the voicemail line 206-888-2665 courtesy of K7.netEmail us at show@monstercookies.ca
Date: January 21, 2008In the first podcast of the year we catch up on what we've been doing since Christmas, review a long-awaited movie and announce three contests. Amber wants to know:How are you doing on your New Years resolutions?LinksVeggie Fan ClubVeggie PiratesGuess about CoconutPregnancy JournalMonster Cookies on iTunesMoviesThe Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingRVStepford WivesHappy FeetSubscribe and review on iTunes
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Date: January 14, 2008
Mysteries of the Mass (Podcast Info)
Rosary Army Catholic Podcast (Podcast Info)
Clemency from Old eMails, Productivity Templates, Opening Our Lives, Zero Inbox, Building the Foundation for 2008, Early Ash Wednesday, and What to Do During Lent. 206-984-1899 to leave feedback! Visit www.RosaryArmy.com for more from Rosary Army! Sponsored by Epiphany Funds at http://www.InvestCatholic.com
Date: January 28, 2008The third edition of Rosary Army Radio where we play the full versions of podsafe music we've played on the show over the past few months. 206-984-1899 to leave feedback! Visit www.RosaryArmy.com for more from Rosary Army! Sponsored by Epiphany Funds at http://www.InvestCatholic.com
Date: January 24, 2008Spiderman and Secular Annulments, Greg the Animal Man, Rosaries at Weddings, Website Woes and Evolution, Using TCS in RCIA, and a call for testimonies, photos, and other RA Soldier stuff. 206-984-1899 to leave feedback! Visit www.RosaryArmy.com for more from Rosary Army! Sponsored by Epiphany Funds at http://www.InvestCatholic.com
Date: January 21, 2008The second edition of Rosary Army Radio where we play the full versions of podsafe music we've played on the show over the past few months. 206-984-1899 to leave feedback! Visit www.RosaryArmy.com for more from Rosary Army! Sponsored by Epiphany Funds at http://www.InvestCatholic.com
Date: January 17, 2008Getting Organized in 2008, Getting Things Done, Email Catch-up, Website Makeover, Greg's Perfect Project Page, CMG Booking, Epiphany is Over, Ordinary Prayer Life. 206-984-1899 to leave feedback! Visit www.RosaryArmy.com for more from Rosary Army! Sponsored by Epiphany Funds at http://www.InvestCatholic.com
Date: January 14, 2008
St. Anthony's Podcast (Podcast Info)
Episode #142
In this Episode: Homily-"Come After Me"; Coaching Moments; Pilgrimage to Holy Land
Web sites mentioned in this podcast:
Fr. Bill's Web Site
E-Mail for Josh Foster: josh[at]helpyougrowcoaching.com (please note the brackets in the address. These are added in order to reduce people from spamming Josh.
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Date: January 28, 2008Episode #141
In this Episode: Morality of Romance Novels; Homily: "Pray for Christian Unity"
Web sites mentioned in this podcast:
Fr. Bill's Web Site
Fr. Geek's Video Podcast
Mysteries of the Mass Podcast
Pontifical Council for Promoting Unity
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Skype Name: frbill66
Date: January 23, 2008Episode #140
In this Episode - Political Responsibility; Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching; MacWorld Expo Keynote Reflection
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Fr. Bill's Web Site
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Skype Name: frbill66
Date: January 15, 2008Episode #139
In this episode: Audio feedback; Generations of Faith; Michael John Poirier; Homily-"The Light Will Overcome the Darkness"
Web sites related to this episode:
Fr. Bill's Web Site
Fr. Geek's Video Podcast
Mysteries of the Mass Podcast
DaVinci Cast
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Generations of Faith Online
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Date: January 07, 2008
St. Michaels Pod (Podcast Info)
Technopriest (Podcast Info)
The Catholic Family Podcast (Podcast Info)