Msgr. John Esseff - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

Msgr John Esseff reflects on the Gospel of the man born blind and how Christ opens the eyes of the heart during the Lenten journey. The post The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Spiritual Blindness – Buil...

A Third Sunday of Lent reflection on the scrutinies, inviting a deeper examination of the heart and renewal through Christ the living water. The post The Third Sunday of Lent: The First Scrutiny ̵...

A Second Sunday of Lent reflection on the Transfiguration, inviting deeper faith, interior listening, and trust in Christ beyond reason. The post The Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration and Lis...

A First Sunday of Lent reflection on Jesus tempted in the desert, inviting conversion of heart through prayer, fasting, repentance, and renewed trust in God. The post The First Sunday of Lent: Temptat...

Msgr. Esseff teaches the importance of fasting, almsgiving and the Liturgy of the Hours during the season of Lent.  He shares his experience of fasting in a desert found in Peru. From this he learned ...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the teaching of the Sacred Scriptures for the Feast of the Presentation in the Temple. The post The Presentation in the Temple – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. J...

The Beatitudes as the Path to Joy and True Happiness – Building a Kingdom Love with Msgr. John Esseff In this episode of Building a Kingdom of Love, Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the Beatitudes ...

The Urgent Call of Jesus – Building a Kingdom of Love w/Msgr. John Esseff In this powerful reflection, Msgr. John Esseff speaks about the urgency of Jesus’ call to every human heart. Drawing fro...

What happened to you at your baptism? Msgr. Esseff reflects on the significance of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist.  He asks us to reflect on how our baptism has impacted our lives and does i...

The Feast of the Holy Family - Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Msgr. Esseff discusses  honoring our parents - The reality of our society and the challenge - The wounds and the need for healing The post Holy F...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the eternal identity of Jesus Christ as the Word through whom all things were made, now dwelling among us in human flesh. He invites listeners to gaze upon the infant Jesus an...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on Mary as the faithful woman prepared from all ages to receive the Word made flesh. Through her obedience, God enters human history in a new and intimate way. The Incarnation is...

In this Third Sunday of Advent reflection, Msgr. John Esseff proclaims the joy of Christ’s coming and the deep mystery of Jesus dwelling within those who are baptized. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah ...

Msgr. John Esseff explores Our Lady of Guadalupe, her appearance to Juan Diego, the renewal of the Church in the Americas, and Mary’s tender motherhood leading us toward Christmas. The post Our Lady o...

A short reflection from Msgr. John Esseff on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, exploring humanity’s fall, God’s eternal plan in Christ, and Mary’s unique role in salvation history as we prepare ...

In this Advent reflection, Msgr. John Esseff turns to the figure of John the Baptist and the call to repentance that prepares the way for the Lord. He explains that John stands at the culmination of O...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the start of this new Advent season in the life of the Church.  He makes suggestions on how we can make our spiritual journey more fruitful, not only for ourselves but also fo...

Msgr. Esseff reflects on the teaching of the Sacred Scriptures and on how we pray: Gospel     LK 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despise...

Msgr. John Esseff reflects on Scripture readings that highlight the fleeting nature of earthly life and the danger of allowing greed to govern choices. The post Seeing Lazarus – Building a Kingd...

Msgr. John Esseff reflects on Scripture readings that highlight the fleeting nature of earthly life and the danger of allowing greed to govern choices. The post The Danger of Serving Mammon – Bu...