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Episode #2: Blusters, Brouhahas, and Breakthroughs

The Pray, Hope, and Keep Climbing! Podcast

In today's episode "Blusters, Brouhahas, and Breakthroughs," we will take a closer look at the art of discernment.  Is this really just about making decisions?  Have you stopped to consider some the of the usual roadblocks we face in this lifelong process? Join us as our guest Sister Anne Catherine shares more on the topic of discernment, its Christian roots and how our pilgrimage of faith can bring us to some breakthroughs that we thought may not otherwise be possible! Guest for Today:  Sister Anne Catherine, Vicaress General for the Nashville Dominicans of St. Cecelia, Nashville, TN Website for Nashville Dominicans:  https://nashvilledominican.org/ Information on Book, The Dialogue  Translation and Introduction by Suzanne Noffke, O.P., preface by Giuliana Cavallini (note pages 40-42 will reference our discussion on the episode related to St. Catherine of Siena's imagery of the tree). Link for Online Access: file:///C:/Users/Sarah%20Hankes/Downloads/pdfcoffee.com-dialogue-the-catherine-of-siena-amp-suzanne-noffkepdf.pdf   Today's Scriptures:  Philippians 4:8 - Examine everything and hold on to what is good. Sirach 17:6 - He made them for discretion, with a tongue and eyes and ears; he gave them a mind for thinking and filled them with the discipline of discernment. Matthew 14:22-33  - Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.  After dismissing the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.  By evening, he was alone there, while the boat, battered by the waves, was far from land because the wind was against them.  Early in the morning, Jesus came walking toward them on the sea.  When the disciples saw him, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” and cried out in fear.  At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”  Peter said to him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”  He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.  But when he saw the strong wind, he became frightened; and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”  Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, saying, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”  After they got into the boat, the wind died down.  Those in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God” Prayer for Discernment: Lord of my soul, quiet the noise within me, that I may hear the whisper of Your will. Free me from the pull of fleeting desires, and anchor my heart in Your eternal love. Give me courage to walk where You lead, even when the road is hidden in shadow. Let my choices reflect Your truth, and my life be a dwelling place for Your peace. In the name of Jesus, Amen. QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Charity, it is true, has many offshoots, like a tree with many branches. But what gives life to both the tree and its branches is its root, so long as that root is planted in the soil of humility." Connect With Me: You can find us on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! Please like, share, and subscribe! Web - https://prayhopekeepclimbing.riverside.com (subscribe today) Email - prayhopekeepclimbing@gmail.com (send questions, comments)