It’s all about relationship. What to do now? 1. Go to Mass, if possible, daily Mass 2. The sacrament of confession 3. Daily Prayer 4. Talk to a priest 5. Read the Gospels 6. Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God 7. Eucharistic adoration 8. Live a life of virtue 9. Spiritual reading 10. Hang around good people Based on “Is Jesus Cal…

The Eighth Spiritual Lesson: The will of the spirit against Christ is revealed in fear. “This spirit against Christ drives a man by a fear of something false. While the Spirit of Christ draws a man by a peaceful presence to something that is true.” Questions: Does your fear come when you are desiring to do God’s will and the thought of you choosing…

Jesus Calls Without Fear – Is Jesus Calling You with Fr. Paul Hoesing Fr. Paul Hoesing and Kris McGregor reflect on how God calls everyone to good things and never through fear, confusion, or pressure, which are tactics of the spirit against Christ. They discuss how Jesus brings peace, not fear, as shown in biblical events like Jesus calming the di…

Journeying with Jesus – Is Jesus Calling You with Fr. Paul Hoesing Fr. Paul Hoesing and Kris McGregor discuss the guide for discernment, which is not just for those considering priesthood but for all seeking to discern God’s will in their lives. They explore lessons based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, emphasizing the importance of enc…

Navigating Vocation Discernment – Is Jesus Calling You with Fr. Paul Hoesing Fr. Paul Hoesing and Kris McGregor discuss discerning a vocation to the Catholic priesthood, drawing lessons from the teachings of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors. They discuss the importance of encountering Christ personally, desiring what God desir…

Trusting in God’s Goodness – Is Jesus Calling You with Fr. Paul Hoesing Fr. Paul Hoesing and Kris McGregor discuss the importance of prayer, sacraments, and living a virtuous life in discerning one’s vocation; going into the idea of desiring what God desires for us, highlighting the need to overcome fear and trust in God’s goodness. Drawing from bi…

Hearing God’s Voice – Is Jesus Calling You with Fr. Paul Hoesing Fr. Paul Hoesing and Kris McGregor discuss the process of discernment, particularly in the context of vocational calling, with a focus on priesthood but applicable to all vocations, using the booklet “Is Jesus Calling You to Be a Catholic Priest?” authored by Father Tom Richter. Disce…

This is talk 1 of a 2-part presentation on “Spousal Prayer – A Way to Marital Happiness” based on the book by Deacon James Keating Ph.D. as offered by the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Fr. Paul Hoesing offers the first reflection on this subject. He discusses the value of silence and receptivity in our prayer. Then he moves on to …