Special episode by Br. Max for those who may be joining him for World Youth Day in Lisbon! Guess how many patron saints have been chosen for the pilgrimage? Stay tuned to find out.

Listen to your heart!

May 1st, 2023 6m 13s

An Intro to Catechesis #2 by Br. Felipe. More on this Catechesis soon...

Bonus

So God Made a Priest

Apr 6th, 2023 3m 12s

Inspired by Paul Harvey's speech about farmers, we've made one of our own to show appreciation for our priests and future priests. "Oh, how great is a priest! The priest will not understand the greatness of his office till he is in Heaven. If

Discernment Catechesis Series: #1.2

Mar 23rd, 2023 21m 37s

We continue our reflections from the last episode, ending with the observation that discernment is indeed quite human, made necessary by our freedom and grounded in our relationship to God.

Discernment Catechesis Series: #1

Mar 12th, 2023 23m 43s

And... WE'RE BACK!!! Starting back up with a new approach as we attempt to connect from different continents this time. And discernment is still as relevant as ever.

Trailer

(Re-) Introducing Ask Seek Knock

Jan 26th, 2023 2m 14s

Introducing a podcast about discernment. What is it all about anyway?

Don't Quench the Spirit

Jan 23rd, 2022 27m

We share some personal reflections we had on types of charisms, a word which has been used in many contexts and which we attempt to clarify. Perhaps it sheds some light for those discerning clerical, religious, and lay callings in the Church--u

The Humility to be Yourself

Nov 3rd, 2021 26m 32s

We bring on our first guest speaker, Br. Pablo, to discuss the foundational importance of humility for our discernment and not placing too much weight on what others say about us.

Letting God work

Aug 24th, 2021 27m 5s

"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10This time we took a deeper look at the attitude underlying our discernment. Is it often one of anxiety or fear? Or do our decisions come from a spirit of peace and trust in the Lord, a spirit of pr

How to stop saying no to God

May 16th, 2021 23m 34s

At times when we are faced with something God wants us to do, we find it difficult to say yes. In this episode, we talk about how the idea we have of God can make a big difference in our decisions, and we used a big word without defining it: im

Walking with Mary

Mar 31st, 2021 19m 24s

True Marian devotion is rooted in imitation of her virtues. We wanted to dedicate this Holy Week episode to remembering that we need Mary as a guiding star in our discernment. She shows us how to listen to God, take decisions, and act on them e

Distractions are different from mosquitoes

Mar 5th, 2021 10m 2s

In this episode we ask if it could be possible for God to speak through our distractions... Skeptical of our theory? Hear us out! This could be a game changer for the way you pray. We think that distractions can actually play a role in our disc

Does God care how I feel?

Feb 25th, 2021 16m 19s

Do our desires and feelings matter to God? In this episode we talk about role of our feelings, and how they are important to pay attention to in our discernment and decision-making. We also reflect on how the management of our feelings can help

When God sends a sign

Dec 30th, 2020 17m 17s

Can God really send us signs? In this episode we discuss the ways that God can act through the events of our lives, if we see them in light of his Providence. Listen to this episode if you want to hear about our discussion of the dynamics of "n

What's your beef with silence?

Nov 23rd, 2020 16m 59s

Silence can be a privileged moment for God to speak to us. Does it have a place in your day? We're finally back on "Ask Seek Knock" after summer and the beginning of the academic year here in Rome. In this episode we wanted to highlight how im

Praying with Scripture

Jul 4th, 2020 10m 2s

God can speak to us when we pray with his Word. In this episode, we comment on how to approach this way of hearing God's voice, and propose a five-step process for praying with scripture.

Some more tips on spiritual spotting

May 31st, 2020 11m 15s

Wondering what to look for in a spiritual guide? Or what to discuss when it comes to spiritual direction? Here's some more of our thoughts on this topic, as well as a Hallelujah bonus to celebrate the last day of Easter.

Got a spiritual spotter?

May 25th, 2020 9m 52s

One of the temptations on our spiritual journey is to do it on your own. We're here to remind you that discernment is never DIY, but needs a spiritual coach, someone who helps us see things more like God sees them.

Woody's words of wisdom

May 18th, 2020 8m 45s

We discuss the voice of conscience as one of the ways that God speaks to us, not just as a regret or rebuke, but as something that God uses to show us his plan.

Heart Problems?

May 11th, 2020 9m 5s

We mention some of the ways God speaks to us, but more importantly, the attitude we need to have in our heart to hear him when he speaks.

Is my prayer unheard or is God unheard?

May 3rd, 2020 6m 15s

I’ve never heard God speak. How can I know God’s will for my decisions if He never speaks? Even if you’ve been Catholic your whole life, perhaps this question has come to mind on more than one occasion.

Introduction: Knock, Knock

Apr 27th, 2020 9m 15s

We introduce the podcast (and ourselves) from our seminary in Rome, and describe in general terms what we aim to do in the following episodes. This is best summed up as the title of the podcast, taken from the gospel of Matthew 7:7-- Ask Seek K

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