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In this episode, we explore the gift of tears and the importance of allowing ourselves to cry. We reflect on our experiences with crying and talk about how tears, especially in painful moments, can be a powerful expression of surrender, lament, and hope when offered to God. With the help of the Holy Spirit, our sensitivity and capacity to cry reflect the way we were beautifully created to respond to what breaks God's heart. We discuss the vulnerability of crying, the pain of resisting it, and how Jesus crying out on the cross reveals the value of our own cries. Whether you're too tired to cry, afraid to show need, or already feel safe expressing emotion, we invite you to see crying as an act of worship and intercession. In our sorrow, God meets us with love, truth, and the hope that He can actually do something with our pain. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/3uPCdMhnn9Xs6Yh8T4xbnr?si=e609fcad903448d6"> Spirit Breathe</a> by Sarah Kroger and Echo Harbor Worship Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/beloved-son/">Beloved Son</a> by Carrie Daunt Michelle's One Thing - Her new back porch! Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/audiences/2025/documents/20250910-udienza-generale.html"> Pope Leo XIV's General Audience of September 10, 2025</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090"> The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry</a> by John Mark Comer</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When was the last time I cried?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What would it look like for me to cry well?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where has my heart been repressed?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do I need to cry out?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How did Pope Leo's words change your perspective on crying?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you tempted to give in to cynicism?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways are you self-reliant in this season of life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you be an empathetic witness to someone crying out in their life?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Finally, she asks God to give her a gift of tears to draw his mercy down upon the world, and especially upon his church. In one of her visions, Catherine records having been told by God: "If you open your mind's eye you will see that the Holy Spirit weeps in the person of every one of my servants who offers me the fragrance of holy desire and constant humble prayer." (<a href= "https://learning.siena.org/product/the-dialogue-of-catherine-of-siena/">St. Catherine of Sienna, The Dialogue Study Edition</a>) "We are accustomed to thinking of crying out as something disorderly, to be repressed. The Gospel confers an immense value to our cry, reminding us that it can be an invocation, a protest, a desire, a surrender. It can even be the extreme form of prayer, when there are no words left. In that cry, Jesus gave all that he had left: all his love, all his hope." (<a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/audiences/2025/documents/20250910-udienza-generale.html">General Audience</a>, September 10, 2025, Pope Leo XIV) Scripture for Lectio: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Psalm 22:1) Sponsor - Beata Home: This episode is sponsored by Beata Home, a boutique-style print shop founded by Katie, a wife and mom of four. The word Beata is derived from the Latin word for "blessed," and that is her hope, that each piece will be a blessing to homes and families. Born out of the conviction that beauty has the power to evangelize, Beata Home makes it easy for Catholic families to surround themselves with art that reflects their faith and lifts hearts and minds to God. Beata Home offers something for every family and every budget: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Digital downloads for instant access and affordable printing</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Fine art prints in sizes from 8x10 up to 30x40 inches</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ready-to-hang framed artwork in seven different frame styles</li> </ul> Artwork is printed on museum-quality paper with archival inks, ensuring beauty that lasts for generations. Whether it's a small image for a prayer corner or a statement piece for your living room, Beata Home makes it simple to bring beauty and faith into your everyday spaces. The heart of Beata Home is sacred art, but the collection also includes carefully chosen vintage artwork because all beauty points to the Creator. Visit <a href= "https://beatahome.com/">beatahome.com</a> to explore the growing collection, and as a gift for Abiding Together listeners, use the code ABIDING10 for 10% off your first purchase. Support a Catholic family business and bring beauty into your domestic church with Beata Home! Chapters: 00:00 Beata Home 01:14 Intro 02:04 Welcome 03:58 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:11 The Pain of Resisting Tears 06:58 Crying Out is Vulnerable 08:50 Tears are a Gift 11:45 A Remedy for Self Reliance 13:23 What Happens When We Stop Crying Out 15:25 Crying with Others 17:53 Being Needy vs Having Needs 20:41 Sometimes All We Can Do is Cry 22:54 God Speaks to You Though Tears 24:30 Slowing Down 26:37 Crying as an Intercession 28:46 One Things

S17 E4 - Hope in Humanity

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://myhighcalling.com/">High Calling</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

The High Calling Program

Episode 209 - Made for Freedom, Series on "The Father" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Part 4) What does it mean to be made for freedom? We are all called to live in freedom as sons and daughters of God. The reality is we are seen, loved, and chosen by God the Father and there's freedom when we experience that. In this episode, we're going through the mechanics of freedom and learn more about how the experience of home and trust can help us understand that a little bit deeper. Here's the link to the graph that we referenced in the video: https://bit.ly/pocofreedomgraph The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com! You can get your copy of The Father (by Fr Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) at https://ascensionpress.com/thefather

Made for Freedom

Fr. John and Fr. Mike continue the Camino theme by discussing pilgrimages and ways to incorporate small pilgrimages into your daily routine.

Everyday Pilgrims

Join Fr. John &amp; Fr. Sean as they discuss the true essence of chastity and the denial needed to achieve it.

Chastity, Reconsidered

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