He Leadeth Me

In this episode, Fr. Daniel Cardo joins Jessica to talk about the connection between the liturgy and evangelization. Fr. Cardo and Jessica discuss:St. John Paul II's statement that if efforts to promote the liturgy and promote evangelization don't go hand in hand, both will falterHow the power for evangelization comes from offering our difficulties and joys to the Father in the Sacrifice of the MassFr. Daniel's advice for people who know the beautiful theology of the Mass but their experience attending Mass falls short of what they hopeFr. Daniel Cardo is the pastor of Holy Name Parish in Denver and the Benedict XVI Chair for Liturgical Studies at St. John Vianney Seminary. He is a visiting professor at the Augustine Institute and the author of several books, including "The Cross and the Eucharist in Early Christianity: A Theological and Liturgical Investigation."

In our last episode in the "Discerning God's Will" series, Fr. Kevin Dyer and Jess discuss the final stages of discernment. Fr. Kevin and Jess discuss:How do you know if your discernment is complete?The dangers of rushing a decision and delaying a decision and becoming a "perpetual discerner"What if I'm wrong in my discernment?The way signs can confirm God's willThe importance of following through with the decision you have discernedFr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., is a priest in the Society of Jesus and serves FOCUS as Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer completed studies at St. Louis University and Boston College and was ordained in 2010. In 2019, he became a part-time FOCUS National Chaplain, and in 2022 he stepped into the role of Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer resides in Denver, Colorado.

In this episode, Fr. Kevin Dyer is back to explain the 3 Modes of Discerning God's Will according to St. Ignatius of Loyola. Fr. Kevin and Jess discuss:The first mode of discernment, when God makes His will perfectly clear beyond all doubtThe second mode, when God attracts a person's heart to His will by means of consolation and desolationThe third mode, when a person uses his or her reasoning faculties to make a decision.Fr. Kevin also sharesThe mode of discernment that he thinks is the rarestHis advice to people who want to make a step away from their current situation but don't yet feel God's call to something elseHis advice on how to pray through the different modes of discernmentFr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., is a priest in the Society of Jesus and serves FOCUS as Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer completed studies at St. Louis University and Boston College and was ordained in 2010. In 2019, he became a part-time FOCUS National Chaplain, and in 2022 he stepped into the role of Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer resides in Denver, Colorado.

In this episode, Fr. Kevin Dyer joins Jessica to talk about the first steps in discerning God will. Fr. Kevin and Jess discuss:The importance of keeping the purpose of your life in mind as you begin to discern God's will for a specific choiceHow God speaks through consolation and desolationMindsets that should be avoided in the discernment processThis episode is the first in a 3 part series on discerning God's will.Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., is a priest in the Society of Jesus and serves FOCUS as Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer completed studies at St. Louis University and Boston College and was ordained in 2010. In 2019, he became a part-time FOCUS National Chaplain, and in 2022 he stepped into the role of Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer resides in Denver, Colorado.

In this episode, Jess sits down with FOCUS Senior National Chaplain Fr. Kevin Dyer to talk about Ignatian retreats and their power to transform a person's spiritual life. Jess and Fr. Kevin discuss:What is an Ignatian retreat and how is it different than other retreats?Why St. Ignatius of Loyola named his retreat the Spiritual ExercisesThe role of silence on Ignatian retreatsHow to prepare before making an Ignatian retreatFr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., is a priest in the Society of Jesus and serves FOCUS as Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer completed studies at Saint Louis University and Boston College and was ordained in 2010. In 2019, he became a part-time FOCUS National Chaplain, and in 2022 he stepped into the role of Senior National Chaplain. Fr. Dyer resides in Denver, Colorado.

St. Jose Maria Escriva once said, "The rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you will be amazed at the results." In this episode, Jess and Fr. James Brent talk about the power of the holy rosary as a weapon in spiritual warfare.Fr. James recommends praying the rosary for anyone who believes they are experiencing spiritual warfare. He also recommends the practice of praying all the mysteries of the rosary daily. You can find a YouTube video about this practice here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfyk53nrDzc&t=509sFr. James Brent, O.P., is a priest in the St. Joseph Province Dominican Friars. He is a professor at the Dominican House of Studies and a popular retreat master and preacher.You can listen to Fr. Brent's homilies on his soundcloud site at: https://soundcloud.com/james-dominic-brent-o-p

In this episode, Jess sits down with Fr. Mark McCormick to hear his riveting testimony. Fr. Mark started out as a devout young priest, but after years in ministry he gradually stopped praying and reached a low point in his relationship with the Lord. Listen to the inspiring story of how the Blessed Mother intervened in Fr. Mark's life to renew his relationship with Jesus and save his priesthood!Fr. Mark McCormick serves the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota, as Director of Vocations and Chaplain at the Newman Center of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and St. Thomas More Middle and High School. Fr. Mark participates in several prayer groups, fostering to live a life of generous hospitality, a lively faith and a dedicated discipleship, modeling the "yes" of the Blessed Mother Mary and seeking to respond to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Each year on June 13th and December 12th, FOCUS renews its Consecration to Mary. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Curtis Martin, Founder and CEO of FOCUS, to talk about the transforming power of Marian Consecration.Jessica and Curtis discuss:The history of the Marian Consecration in FOCUSWhy FOCUS renews its consecration on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima on June 13th and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12thThe life-changing power of making a Marian ConsecrationCurtis is the Founder and CEO of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. He is the author of the best-selling book "Made for More" and co-author of "The Real Story: Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible" with Dr. Edward Sri. Curtis and his wife, Michaelann, were awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope St. John Paul II for their outstanding service to the Church. Curtis and Michaelann live in Colorado. They are blessed with nine children and six grandchildren.

How can we be better disposed to receive Holy Communion?Fr. James Brent returns to talk about the dispositions we need to have to receive Holy Communion more fruitfully. These dispositions include:Being free from grave sinFasting before receiving Holy CommunionFaithHumilityConfidenceLove and desireFr. James also gives advice for those who receive Holy Communion frequently and struggle with the Sacrament feeling routine.Fr. James Brent, O.P. is a priest in the St. Joseph Province Dominican Friars. He is a professor at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington D.C. and a popular retreat master and preacher. You can listen to Fr. Brent's homilies on his soundcloud site: https://soundcloud.com/james-dominic-brent-o-p

What does Christ do in your soul when you receive Holy Communion? In this episode, Fr. James Brent explains the powerful effects of Holy Communion by walking line by line through St. Basil the Great's Prayer After Receiving Holy Communion. Fr. James notes that the effects of Holy Communion include:HealingPurificationEnlightenmentProtectionSanctificationExpulsion of evilAnd more!Fr. James Brent, O.P., is a priest in the St. Joseph Province Dominican Friars. He is a professor at the Dominican House of Studies and a popular retreat master and preacher.You can listen to Fr. Brent’s homilies at his soundcloud site: https://soundcloud.com/james-dominic-brent-o-p