{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S17 E1 - The Mysteries of Our Lives (Part 1)","description":"Welcome to season 17! In this episode, we continue our tradition of reflecting on the mysteries of our lives based on the mysteries of the Rosary. In every season of our lives, we\u2019re given opportunities to grow in charity and to receive God\u2019s grace. Periodically, it is important to pause and reflect on how God has been working in and through our lives. In our conversation, we model what this looks like and discuss how the virtues of each mystery of the Rosary align with the mysteries of our lives and the fruits God is cultivating. Join us today as we share the Joyful and Luminous mysteries of our lives.    Heather\u2019s One Thing - The beauty of being an empty nester! Sister Miriam\u2019s One Thing - Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses by Bishop Erik Varden  Michelle\u2019s One Thing - Summer camps Michelle\u2019s Other One Thing - College football is back!   \ud83c\udf1f Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays): The Annunciation \u2013 Humility The Visitation \u2013 Love of Neighbor \/ Charity The Nativity \u2013 Poverty of Spirit \/ Detachment from the World The Presentation \u2013 Obedience \/ Purity The Finding in the Temple \u2013 Joy in Finding Jesus \/ Zeal for God \u2728 Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays): The Baptism of Jesus \u2013 Openness to the Holy Spirit \/ Living one\u2019s baptism The Wedding at Cana \u2013 To Jesus through Mary \/ Faith in God's Will The Proclamation of the Kingdom \u2013 Repentance and Trust in God The Transfiguration \u2013 Desire for Holiness \/ Spiritual Courage The Institution of the Eucharist \u2013 Adoration \/ Love of the Eucharist   Other Resources Mentioned:  Joy and Pain by Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock   Journal Questions: How am I tempted to be so serious that I miss out on having fun? How is the Lord inviting me into detachment and poverty of spirit? What are the paradoxes in my life? What are the prayers and requests of my heart right now?   Discussion Questions: When did you tangibly experience the presence of God during this summer? Who can I invite into deeper intercession in this season? How have you experienced the Joyful Mysteries in this season? How have you experienced the Luminous Mysteries in this season?   Quote to Ponder: \u201c...We must be able to pause in silence, in meditation, in calm, prolonged reflection; we must know how to stop and think. In this way our mind can find healing from the inevitable wounds of daily life, it can penetrate the events that occur in our life and in the world and can attain that wisdom which makes it possible to see things with new eyes.\u201d (Pope Benedict)   Scripture for Lectio: \u201cFor my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,\u201d declares the Lord. \u201cAs the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.\u201d (Isaiah 55:8-9)   Sponsor - CORDA: CORDA translates the stories of the saints into scents, and helps you create a place of prayer and peace in your home with their Catholic candles. Each candle is handcrafted with great ingredients and a beautiful modern design, and lasts for 45 hours! Now through November 15, use code ABIDING15 to save 15% when you order! And check out the free Rewards program on CORDA\u2019s website, too - it\u2019s an awesome way to earn points you can redeem for free products, gift cards, and free shipping. Explore all of CORDA\u2019s gorgeous Catholic candles (and 3500+ five-star reviews) at cordacandles.com\/abiding   Timestamps: 00:00 CORDA 01:43 Intro 02:22 Welcome 07:43 Quote to Ponder and Scripture Verse 11:18 The Nativity - Poverty of Spirit  15:40 Finding Jesus in the Temple - Zeal for God 19:22 The Nativity - Detachment from the World 22:50 The Baptism of Jesus - Openness to the Holy Spirit 27:48 The Wedding at Cana - Faith in God\u2019s Will 30:58 The Institution of the Eucharist - Adoration 33:57 One Things  ","author_name":"Abiding Together","author_url":"https:\/\/www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com\/","html":"