S15 E8 - The Sacred Heart - Dilexit Nos (Part 2)
About This Episode
In this week's episode, we continue our three part series on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Dilexit Nos. We reflect on our ache to be loved, how Jesus heals in close proximity to us, and the “science of the caress”. We also talk about how Jesus is a man who comes and finds us wherever we are and longs to open up a new place for us in relationship with Him. Will we allow our hearts to beat again with love?
Be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts!
Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week:
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Abuses in the Religious Life and the Path to Healing by Dom Dysmas de Lassus
Michelle’s one thing - Fr. Mark Mary’s new podcast: Rosary in a Year
Michelle’s other one thing - Big Spoon Roasters - Vanilla Caramel Nut Butter
Heather’s one thing - Thai Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
Discussion Questions:
How have you experienced the ache to be cherished?
How can you bring communion where there is polarity and discord?
What happens in you when you consider the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
When have you blindly trusted in Jesus and His Love and Providence for you? How did He prove Himself trustworthy?
Journal Questions:
Do I perceive Jesus’ presence in my life as being up close to me, or at a distance?
How have I encountered Jesus as the Lover?
How do I project my scars onto Jesus?
Who in my community or in the Church is hardest for me to love right now? How can I love them better?
Where do I have a belief that Jesus is indifferent to me?
Quotes to Ponder:
“The heart of Christ, as the symbol of the deepest and most personal source of his love for us, is the very core of the initial preaching of the Gospel. It stands at the origin of our faith, as the wellspring that refreshes and enlivens our Christian beliefs.”
Scripture for Lectio Divina
“Take heart, daughter!”
This episode is sponsored by:
Florecita Design
Florecita Design wants to help you build your domestic church. The Florecita Design Activity Bundle is a set of 12-15 printable activities for young children, delivered each month and based on the Catholic liturgical calendar.
Every month, Florecita Design will help you incorporate math, science, and pre-literacy skills with your little kids all within the context of the Catholic Church. This Activity Bundle is a digital subscription created by a speech-language pathologist to provide parents with the tools and language to incorporate the faith easily into every day play for their 2 to 7 year-olds. All parents have to do is print the activities and follow along the instructional booklet for enriching, screen free ways to entertain their kids.
Florecita Design just released the Advent and Christmas Activity Bundle, which is a holiday special with TWENTY activities, including puzzles, an Advent prayer banner, St. Nicholas activities, and so much more. To learn more, visit florecitadesign.com.
You can use the code ABIDE10 for 10% off your first three months of the Activity Bundle! You can also follow along on Instagram @florecitadesign for speech-language tips, sales and liturgical living ideas for little kids.
Let’s teach our kids the Catholic faith in ways that are simple, tangible and beautiful!