The Cyndi Peterson Show - Inspiring Your Catholic Faith

#172 - Fr. Jason Lewis - Medjugorje 2026

While leading a pilgrimage in Medjugorje, our group had the privilege of hearing a beautiful and thought-provoking talk by Fr. Jason Lewis, MIC, the Chaplain for English-speaking pilgrims in Medjugorje. Fr. Jason is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, a religious community known throughout the world for its promotion of the message of Divine Mercy and deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Those two pillars of Catholic spirituality make him uniquely suited to minister to the thousands of English-speaking pilgrims who come to Medjugorje seeking a deeper encounter with Christ through the guidance of Our Lady. In this episode, I share Fr. Jason's inspiring message exactly as our pilgrimage group heard it. His reflections offer practical wisdom, a deeper understanding of God's mercy, and a renewed appreciation for Our Lady's role in leading us ever closer to her Son.

#171 - Could Your Answered Prayer Cost You Your Soul?

On the final day of a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Cyndi reflects on a simple question asked by a young boy on Apparition Hill: Why are there so many rocks here? The answer leads to a profound lesson about the spiritual life, the condition of our hearts, and the trust God asks of each of us. Drawing on a beloved story shared by Father Jozo, the words of the prophet Ezekiel, and the striking image of tiny flowers growing among the rocks of Apparition Hill, Cyndi explores one of the most difficult questions of faith: What if God does not answer our prayers the way we want because He sees something we cannot? We often come to God asking for healing, solutions, and relief from our burdens. Yet God's greatest desire is not simply to solve our problems—it is to save our souls and bring us safely home to Him. This episode is a reflection on surrender, trust, unanswered prayers, and learning to become like little children in the hands of a loving Father. If you are carrying a burden, waiting for an answer, or struggling to understand God's plan, this message is for you. Ezekiel 36:26 — "I Will Remove Your Heart of Stone" Matthew 18:3 — Becoming Like Little Children For information on pilgrimages to Medjugorje or Poland with Cyndi visit: www.trinitypilgrimage.com [https://www.trinitypilgrimage.com] Cyndi's Website: www.cyndipeterson.com [https://www.cyndipeterson.com/]

#170 - His Heart Grew Three Sizes: The Story of St. Philip Neri

What if the most remarkable thing about St. Philip Neri's enlarged heart wasn't that it became physically larger—but that it became more capable of love? In this episode, we explore one of the most extraordinary events in the lives of the saints. While praying in the Catacombs of Rome on the vigil of Pentecost, St. Philip Neri experienced what he described as a globe of fire entering his chest, filling him with such overwhelming joy and love of God that it transformed the rest of his life. After his death, examinations reportedly revealed that his heart had enlarged and two ribs had arched outward to accommodate it. But the real miracle was not the physical phenomenon. The real miracle was divine charity. Together, we'll explore the connection between St. Philip's experience and Pentecost, the biblical meaning of the heart, and how the Holy Spirit continues to pour the love of God into human souls today. We'll discover why the Holy Spirit does not simply comfort or inspire us, but enlarges our capacity to love God and our neighbor with a love that goes beyond our natural abilities. In a world where hearts can easily become small, fearful, wounded, and turned inward, St. Philip Neri reminds us that the Holy Spirit desires to transform us from the inside out. The same Spirit who descended upon the Apostles. The same Spirit who filled St. Philip Neri with divine charity. The same Spirit who desires to enlarge our hearts today. Join me as we reflect on joy, divine love, Pentecost, and the beautiful invitation to pray: "Holy Spirit, enlarge my heart."

#169 - What Really Happens in Medjugorje: Reflections from my May Pilgrimage.

What is it about Medjugorje that changes people forever? In this episode, Cyndi shares the miracles, conversions, and moments of grace she witnessed on her latest pilgrimage. Hear inspiring stories of conversion, healing, renewed marriages, the gift of tears in prayer, and one woman's return to Confession and the Eucharist after more than ten years away from the Church. Cyndi also shares the surprising story of how an unplanned testimony in Medjugorje has reached more than 100,000 people around the world and the messages she has received from those whose lives were touched by it. Click Here to Listen to View Cyndi's Testimony on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ted3YKXCd6M&t=33s] To Learn More About Cyndi's Next Pilgirmage to Medjugorje, November 30 - December 9, 2026: Click Here to be brought to Trinity Pilgrimage [https://trinitypilgrimage.com/]s. Cyndi's Testimony in 2025 on Mary TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUxNzjKLxMg&t=243s] Cyndi's Website - CyndiPeterson.com [https://www.cyndipeterson.com/]

#168 - Do You Really Want Heaven… or Just Your Version of It?

We all say we want heaven. But what if we've quietly redefined it? In this episode, inspired by The Hell There Is, we look at a striking moment that reveals something uncomfortable: we don't always want the real heaven—only a version of it that fits us. What if heaven isn't built around our preferences… but around truth, transformation, and complete union with God? This episode explores why clarity about heaven—and hell—matters more than ever, why our choices carry eternal weight, and why we need to be formed by Christ, the Church, and the sacraments… not just our own ideas. This isn't about fear. It's about waking up to what's real—and choosing it. Tan Books The Hell There Is - Author Interview: Msgr. Charles Pope [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbpSGvrtwX8] Amazon Link for purchase -The Hell There Is by Msgr Charles Pope [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+hell+there+is+monsignor+pope&crid=1M9CLRXYSNP3G&sprefix=The+hell+there%2Caps%2C197&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_3_14]