Everyday Life Spirituality

ST. LUCY, Bearer of Light in the Darkness

Even though St. Lucy lived so long ago that there is little known about her, it is extraordinary that she has remained a beloved and venerated figure in Christianity for over 1700 years. In this episode, I share my personal story of how St. Lucy saved me from blindness, and explore what we know about this third-century virgin and martyr, and how she is celebrated around the world today. Music: "Italian Meditation - Santa Lucia," Nourished by Music on Pixabay Music. Used with permission.

Catherine Laboure: Saint of the Miraculous Medal - Part 2

Although most Catholics, and some non-Catholics, are familiar with the Miraculous Medal and its origin, few know much about St. Catherine Laboure, the woman to whom the medal was first revealed by the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this two-part series, we'll explore the fascinating character and life of this 19th-century visionary. I have always had a particular interest in and devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, having attended church and school as a child in the parish of that name (nicknamed "OLMM") in Ridgewood, NY. I now live near Philadelphia, where the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal has its home in Germantown. It seems that Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is never far from me! Although I had learned the story of the Miraculous Medal as a child from the nuns who taught at OLMM school, I didn't know much beyond the basic facts about St. Catherine Laboure, to whom the medal was first manifested. Always fascinated by saints, mystics, and visionaries, I wanted to find out more about her, and that's how I came to create this series. I hope you find it interesting! Music: Chopin---Nocturne--Op.-9--No.-3_ AdobeStock_501349719

Catherine Laboure: Saint of the Miraculous Medal - Part 1

Although most Catholics, and some non-Catholics, are familiar with the Miraculous Medal and its origin, few know much about St. Catherine Laboure, the woman to whom the medal was first revealed by the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this two-part series, we'll explore the fascinating character and life of this 19th-century visionary. I have always had a particular interest in and devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, having attended church and school as a child in the parish of that name (nicknamed "OLMM") in Ridgewood, NY. I now live near Philadelphia, where the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal has its home in Germantown. It seems that Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is never far from me! Although I had learned the story of the Miraculous Medal as a child from the nuns who taught at OLMM school, I didn't know much beyond the basic facts about St. Catherine Laboure, to whom the medal was first manifested. Always fascinated by saints, mystics, and visionaries, I wanted to find out more about her, and that's how I came to create this series. I hope you find it interesting!

PERSEVERANCE: TURNING SETBACKS INTO SUCCESS

At one time or another, we all face obstacles, setbacks, and failures. Whenever we make changes in our life or embark on a new venture, we meet resistance from outside sources and from within ourselves. When our plans go awry, the human tendency is to react with fear, despair, or anger. We are angry with ourselves for our perceived failure, with other people for getting in our way, or with God for letting us down. This episode will give you another perspective on your setbacks and suggest positive action to help you push through them. The music for this episode is “Hymn Triumphant” by Lydia Ferrell. Find and purchase Lydia's music at the link in the list below. Please subscribe and follow this channel and share it with people you think might enjoy or benefit from it. LINKS: My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edlspirituality1017 [https://www.youtube.com/@edlspirituality1017] Written version of this episode on my blog: everydaylifespirituality.com [https://everydaylifespirituality.com/] Email: edlspirituality@gmail.com [https://edlspirituality@gmail.com/] Lydia’s music: lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com [https://lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com/]

UNCOVERING YOUR HEART'S TRUE INTENTIONS with St. Teresa of Calcutta

Why are some people able to accomplish so much good and elevate their souls to great heights, while others become bitter and disillusioned? The difference is in their motivation. To God, only the heart’s true intention is important. In this episode, we'll explore how to do a deep dive into our own motivations so we can become better channels of God's Light and love, without being driven by selfish and ulterior intentions. The music for this episode is "Starfield" by Lydia Ferrell. You can find and purchase Lydia's music at lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com. [//lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com]  The written version of this podcast can be found on my blog: ⁠everydaylifespirituality.com⁠ [//everydaylifespirituality.com] . You can email me at ⁠edlspirituality@gmail.com⁠ [//edlspirituality@gmail.com] MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@edlspirituality1017 [https://youtube.com/@edlspirituality1017]