S10 E12: Advent Part 1: Hope in His Love - St. Catherine of Siena
About This Episode
In this episode, we begin our four part Advent series revisiting the women doctors of the church with a discussion on hope through the life of St. Catherine of Siena. We discuss the virtue of hope, receiving and sharing Christ’s light in the darkness, and tips for making room for Christ this Advent season. We pray that you would receive the deep love of God as we begin this time of preparation for the birth of our Savior.
For further listening, check out Restore the Beauty, a five part series on the women doctors of the church from Season 4.
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Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Be Restored: Healing Our Sexual Wounds through Jesus’ Merciful Love - Dr. Bob Schuchts
Michelle’s one thing - Seeing Christmas - Karen Stacy
Heather’s one thing - Advent Playlist on Spotify
Other Books Mentioned -
Discussion questions:
What stood out to you from today’s episode?
Does your life, your marriage, your family, your church, or your small group proclaim good news to the world? And if not, why? What needs to be redeemed or restored?
Are you living a life rooted in hope? Where can you be light in the darkness for others?
How can you make room for Christ this Advent season?
Journal Questions:
How do you need “the Madman” to love you madly in the season of Advent this year?
Are there any particular fasts the Lord may be calling you to this Advent to create room for him in your heart?
What does the Holy Spirit want to birth or make new in you during this season of Advent?
Quote to Ponder
Scripture for Lectio Divina
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