Fr. Thomas McDermott OP - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

In this introductory episode, Fr. McDermott discusses the person of Blessed Raymond of Capua, O.P., (ca. 1330 – 5 October 1399), who was a leading member of the Dominican Order, served as its Master G...

In this episode, Fr. McDermott discusses the difference between solitude and isolation by means of moments in St. Catherine's life. What is a "Third Order" and why did St. Catherine choose this means...

In this episode, Fr. McDermott discusses the experience of St. Catherine's "Mystical Espousal" and it's spiritual relevance. The virtues are discussed as central to St. Catherine's teachings and the ...

In this episode, Fr. McDermott discusses the experience of St. Catherine's intervention in the events in Avignon, France and her influence with the Pope. Fr. McDermott speaks of her time in Rome and t...

The Supreme Truth and other topics - St. Catherine of Siena with Fr. Thomas McDermott O.P. In this enlightening episode, Father Thomas McDermott O.P. delves into St. Catherine of Siena's spiritual leg...

In this episode, Fr. McDermott aids in our understanding of St. Catherine's teachings on the "Blood of Christ" and it's context from Sacred Scripture and Medieval sensibilities.  He discusses "The Chr...

In this episode, Fr. McDermott aids in our understanding of St. Catherine's teachings on the "stages" of our spiritual life. What is the proper understanding of grace and sharing in the Divine Life. ...

In this final episode, Fr. McDermott discuss the final step of the spiritual life which is actually comprised of two stages: "perfect love" and "perfect union". On the "Christ-Bridge" we find ourselv...