Finding Joy in Suffering

Today we discuss the meaning of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ in our Catholic Faith. 

What is the meaning of the word "joy"?  How do we find it in suffering? What is the difference between happiness and joy?  Kathy and Charlene discuss all of this and more in this episode of Close to His Heart podcast. 

John and Kathy discuss intercessory prayer and the power of it. 

Today we discuss Saint Therese and the suffering she was able to hide behind the veil of her smiling face!

We interviewed Father Justin Steeg. Tune in to hear his amazing journey to the Catholic Faith and to the priesthood! Thank you, Father Justin, for sharing your story with us! 

In this video we discuss the Scripture passage from Matthew 19:24, It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. What did Jesus really mean? Join us for this great discussion of our faith! 

Has someone hurt you?  John and Kathy discuss this topic and what St. Faustina had to say about this in her diary. 

John and Kathy discuss the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and also charisms.  What is the difference?  What gifts do I have?  Listen and find out.

Have you ever felt like you were with Jesus in the Agony in the Garden?  Have you ever felt abandoned by God and by others?  John and Kathy discuss ways to seek God's peace in the midst of trials and sufferings.   Like St. Faustina — during these difficult times, we believe God is in our midst.

John and Kathy discuss Ezekiel 37:1-14, The Valley of Dry Bones, and how we can incorporate this passage into our own lives.