S12 E06: Who Do You Love?
About This Episode
In this episode, we discuss how easy it is to settle for less than what God offers by clinging to earthly idols and loving other things more than Him. We share about some of our own idols and how turning to God instead has transformed our hearts. We admit how easy it is to accept less than the fullness of life in Jesus and turn to something or someone else in our sorrows. The truth is that Jesus is the only One who can truly satisfy us and bring real comfort in the broken places.
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Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Surrender Novena (can also be found on the Hallow app)
Heather’s one thing - As the Deer
Heather’s other one thing - “Return” by Fr. John Burns
Michelle’s one thing - Amy Heyes Art
Michelle’s other one thing - Comforter, Amanda Cook
Michelle’s other other one thing - Revival, Judah and the Lion
Michelle’s other other other one thing - Blessed is She "Burn” Virtual Retreat
Discussion questions:
When you are in pain, who or what do you reach for first?
What good things in your life is the Lord calling you to reorder?
How might the Lord be inviting you to give up your idols in Lent?
What healing have I experienced in the past from loving Christ the most?
Journal Questions:
Who/what do I love the most?
What am I placing my salvation in rather than God?
What idols is the Lord inviting me to give up?
What fears do I have about intimacy with the Lord?
Quote to Ponder
“It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”
“Our boat - your talents, your hopes, your achievements - is worth nothing whatsoever unless you leave it in Christ’s hands, allowing him the freedom to come aboard. Make sure you don’t turn it into an idol. In your boat by yourself, if you try to do without the Master, you are - supernaturally speaking - making straight for shipwreck. Only if you allow and seek his presence and captaincy will you be safe from the storms and setbacks of life. Place everything in God’s hands. Let your thoughts, the brave adventures you have imagined, your lofty human ambitions, your noble loves, pass through the heart of Christ. Otherwise, sooner or later, they will sink to the bottom together with your selfishness.”
“Let yourself be vulnerable. Let your walls down, your carefully constructed fortresses breached, your fiercely guarded heart laid bare. Let your wounds be touched, your fears revealed, your deepest desires, damaged dreams, and most daring hopes unveiled before the Bridegroom, who has the power to redeem, restore, and resurrect them. Drop your independence and the idea—which you clutch so tightly—that you can do anything to protect and save yourself. And LET HIM LOVE YOU.”
Scripture for Lectio Divina
“For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.”
Announcements:
We are excited to announce our Lenten Book study!! This year, we will be reading Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. Through the guide of this book, we will discuss how the Sacraments can heal and transform your relationship with Jesus Christ. Supplies are limited so we recommend you order your copy of the book as soon as possible. Ave Maria Press is in the process of ordering more and by purchasing early, you can help them estimate how many are needed.
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This episode is sponsored by
Be Love Revolution
Ten years ago, Be Love Revolution began with the intention of helping young women know the personal and transformative love of Jesus, and empowering them to be God’s love in the world today. Be Love Revolution (BLR), a dynamic Catholic ministry, desires to personally accompany young women on their journey of faith through one-on-one mentoring and discipleship. Be Love Revolution operates in cooperation with Renewal Ministries, a Catholic ministry of evangelization and renewal throughout the world.
Be Love Revolution’s mission is three-fold:
BE HIS: To help young women meet Jesus and grow in a life-long, personal relationship with Him.
BE FREE: To help young women live freely and confidently in their identity as beloved
daughters of God.
BE LOVE: To equip and empower young women to be God’s love in the world today.
Based in Ann Arbor Michigan, BLR leads weekly bible studies, Adoration Nights, small groups, retreats, service and mission opportunities, and collaborates with two high schools and four middle schools for ongoing evangelization and discipleship. Every August, Be Love Revolution hosts Pine Hills Girls Camp, where more than 200 middle schoolers and a staff of 100 young women from Michigan and beyond gather for a life-changing and unforgettable week. The Revolution of Love is on the move and there are BLR Chapters located in Traverse City, Michigan, London, Ontario, Lansing, Michigan, Leonardtown, Maryland, and Jacksonville, Florida.
Learn more about the Be Love Revolution here
Connect with Be Love Revolution on Instagram here or email us - info@beloverevolution.com
Learn more about Pine Hills Camp here
Connect with Pine Hills Girls Camp on Instagram here