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Seeking God's GraceEpisode 99 - What does it mean to bear a cross?On this first Sunday of Lent, I wanted to share with you my reflection on the meaning of bearing the cross in our life. I hope that you will find it somehow helpful or at least feel encouraged to share your own reflection.
Happy First week of Lent, everyone :)
2024-02-1820 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 98 - Finding fulfilment in priesthood/ with Fr Tadeusz Zadorozny.In this Episode 98, I am having a Zoom chat with an old friend of mine with whom I used to work back in Poland almost 25 years ago, at the beginning of his ordained life. I talk to Fr Tadeusz Zadorozny https://holyapostles.edu/faculty/fr-tadeusz-zadorozny/
about his life as priest https://stjosephct.org/fr-tad and what keeps him going. We talk about his sacramental ministry, finding motivation and fulfilment in life.
We also talk about Ash Wednesday and Lent and our attitude to approaching it the best we can.
2024-02-1029 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 97 - Is consecrated life still valid today?On 2nd of February of each year we celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life. Today, I am sharing with you some insights about that form of living and encouraging you to think about the gifts of your own, unique vocation in life.
2024-02-0431 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 96 - How do we start the day - Daily Offering.Many people remember to pray before they go to bed, but mornings... are more difficult. How to start the day with a simple prayer, ritual or symbol of our offering of the gift of life to God? This is what this episode 96 is all about.
Below are three prayers I mentioned in this episode:
St. Thérèse’s Daily Offering
Oh my God! I offer You all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify ever...
2024-01-2822 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 95 - When it's time to sleep- Daily Examen.In this Episode I reflect on the Daily Examen- a practice many people include in their daily routine just before they go to sleep.
My reflection is based on years of practising it myself and sometimes forgetting, too :)
This is a version of the five-step Daily Examen that St. Ignatius practiced.
1. Become aware of God’s presence.2. Review the day with gratitude.3. Pay attention to your emotions.4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.5. Look toward tomorrow.
Here are some links: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ign...
2024-01-2123 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 94 - Stress and trust.In this Episode we pray together and reflect on Psalm 33.
Get your Bible ready or open it online and start reading. I wonder if your prayer and reflection will be similar or different than mine?
2024-01-1427 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 93 - How to hear God's voice?In this Episode we talk about the power of words, value of silence and tips to listen most effectively to God's voice.
2024-01-0628 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 92 - Today is my favourite day: an attitude for the New Year.Happy New Year everyone!
In this episode I reflect with you on the New Year challenges and opportunities given us by the fact that we are alive. How do we make the most of each TODAY? How do we use it the best we can and how do we make it our favourite day.
I pray with you and for you for all the blessings in 2024.
2023-12-3119 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 91 - My community prayer for your family.In this Christmas Episode I share with you the reflection on Jesus's coming to the world and I break open to words of the Prayer to the Holy Family which we pray in each community around the world:
O Jesus, Word made flesh, saviour of the world, your life is for us an example of total dedication to your Father and to the work he entrusted to you. Help us to live fully our religious consecration, to spend ourselves completely in your salvific mission to the people of God.
Mary, Mother of God, obtain for...
2023-12-2324 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 90 - Why bother?In the midst of busyness before Christmas and at the end of the calendar year, we reflect on our life in many ways. Today's reflection is my way prompting you and me to reflect on God's love to all of us and possibly helping us to find the motivation to keep going no matter what.
2023-12-1615 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 89 - Welcoming: prayerful practice for life.In this second Sunday of Advent I would like to share with you the little method of prayer called: The Method of Welcoming. It is adapted from the Contemplative Outreach Website. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/welcoming-prayer-method/
The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.”
I hope that it will help you and me not only...
2023-12-0919 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 88 - Advent: notifications and reminders from heaven.In this Episode I talk about the main idea behind the season of Advent. What are the Biblical roots of the season? Who are the main heros of the Advent journey? What is the second coming of Saviour? And where we can find reference in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Happy Advent, Everyone!
Listen also: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iy4xWTMdDcv2ABp0lVCmf?si=28c4719c9c4e4bc0
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NCiA6WF0TcWKVCCIbFo33?si=fa29d1b081ed4fa0
2023-12-0226 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 87 - About languages, images and Christ the King.In this Episode we continue talking about Blessed Frances Siedliska and her efforts in spreading the Kingdom of God among the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and people they serve.
We touch base on the roots of the liturgical celebration of Christ the King as well as reflect on images which could describe the best the reality of loving power of God in our hearts and the whole world.
2023-11-2628 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 86 - Blessed Frances Siedliska - A woman ahead of her time./with Sr Amata Nowaszewska csfn.In this episode I chat with Sr Amata Nowaszewska, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, who currently serves in the Office for Foreign Communication of the Polish Bishops' Conference.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-XcRIFo-009vTaJW4EGCTw
Sr Amata shares with me her passion and knowledge about our Mother Foundress, Blessed Frances Siedliska - Mary of Jesus the Good Shepherd and the impact her life has on her vocation. Together we discover less known facts from the life of Blessed Frances Siedliska and reasons why we should...
2023-11-2045 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 85 - A story of saying YES to God's calling: from Nazareth to Rome./ with Sr Speranza Grzebielec csfn.In this episode I have a joy of chatting with Sr Speranza Grzebielec, a member of the General Administration of our Congregation
https://www.nazarethfamily.org/?page_id=1058
https://www.nazarethfamily.org/?p=1738)
Sr Speranza taks about her experiences of serving in Nazareth for almost 15 years of her life and the presence of the Holy Family she found there in the ordinary life of this special place.
2023-11-1129 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 84 - How to find peace in God?In this Episode I reflect on the verse from Psalm 130: In you, O Lord, I have found my peace.
I talk about most common experiences of peace or lack of it. I share a few words about God's peace which help us in all experiences.
Finally, I leave you with some questions for this week:
What disturb your peace these days?
How do you create peace for yourself and those around you amid busyness and craziness of life?
Who did you farewell from earth? Who are you missing and pray for eternal peace for?
2023-11-0520 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 83 - From teaching to preaching./with Fr Robert Riedling.In this episode I talk with Fr Robert Riedling, the Dean and Administrator of the Parramatta Cathedral. We talked about his vocation journey from being a teacher, finding faith, being baptised to the Catholic Church and becoming a priest. https://catholicoutlook.org/meet-st-patricks-cathedrals-new-dean/
Enjoy the talk and hopefully find something inspirational for yourself.
2023-10-2838 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 82 - Theology, music and art. /with Maeve Louise Heaney VDMFDr. Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF https://webpublic.acu.edu.au/staffdirectory/?maevelouise-heaney= is a consecrated woman who in her life shares passion for theology and evangelisation. While lecturing at the Australian Catholic University, Maeve finds time and joy in composing and producing music and art. She shares with us her journey in discovering God.
Enjoy the chat and music, too. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ABRVOunTbKeeFEvdEZqgY?si=XI4Zv_EYQU2BIHh40ar8ng
2023-10-2240 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 81 - Faith, family and finances./with Joe Youssef.In this episode I had a conversation with Joe Youssef -Chief Investment Officer Areus Asset Management https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-youssef-5a322234/ ; https://vimeo.com/861890047
https://omny.fm/shows/hope-1032-interviews/the-car-accident-that-changed-everything-joe-youss#sharing
about his life and experiences as a person of faith, family and finances.
2023-10-1430 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 80 - Keeping the romance alive for 25 years and counting./with Minette and Christopher MendensIn this Episode 80 I chat with Minette and Christopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mendens-93799990/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/minette-mendens-b095961/
about their life journey from India to Australia in its professional and personal aspects.
We reflect on the values which keep them together for the past 25 years of marriage and the tips for a happy and healthy relationship.
2023-10-0849 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 79 - Why God loves you and me.Have you ever thought about what you would say if you were asked to give the homily in the Church on Sunday? Yes, you! What would be the one thing you would want people to hear as they come to the church on Sunday? What would you want to hear yourself every Sunday when you come? What would you want to experience when you pray?
I know that I would want people to feel loved by God and learn how and why God loves us.
2023-10-0122 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 78 - Conversation with my friend./ with Ineke and Grace.In this episode the roles have changed. Instead of me interviewing others - I am being interviewed. My friend, Ineke and I decided to have an unscripted conversation.
2023-09-231h 22
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 77 - Attitude of gratitude in service to those who are sick./ with Sr Rita Apura.In this Episode we are chatting with Sr Rita Apura, Provincial Secretaryhttp://csfn.org.au/leadership/provincial-secretary/ and the Chaplain at Blacktown Hospital. https://catholicoutlook.org/hospital-chaplaincy-is-a-profound-ministry/
Sr Rita shares with us her journey from the Philippines to Australia and many blessings she counts in her life in our congregation for almost 25 years.
2023-09-1731 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 76 - Let's talk about St Michael and dedicate our life to Christ./with Fr Dominik Karnas CSMAIn this Episode I chat with Sr Dominik Karnas, a parish priest of Our Lady of Victories, Horsley Park https://ourladyofvictories.org.au/parish-priest/.
We learn about the story of his vocation and the Congregation of St Michael the Archangel. https://stmichaelhurst.org.au/michaelites/michaelites-in-australia/
Fr Dominik shares with us insights about the role of angels and archangels in our life and explains a special role St Michael plays in his life.
Here is more info about archangels and angels: https://www.catholic.org/saints/angels/archangels.php
https://www...
2023-09-1028 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 75 - About secrets and mysteries.In this episode I share some thoughts about religious life as a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. We talk about some secrets and mysteries of God and the consecrated life. Enjoy!
2023-09-0224 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 75 - I will tell you a secret.In this Episode I share some details of my personal story as the member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. And I tell you a secret... or maybe not? Check it out :)
2023-09-0221 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 74 - Living the mission of God with positivity./with Bp Tim Norton SVDIn this episode I have a great privilege to chat with Bishop Tim Norton SVD, and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/articles/get-to-know-fr-tim-norton/
Bishop Tim explains what is his religious community https://www.divineword.com.au/ , talks about his background as physiotherapist and what it means to stay physically active, shares his joys in his current ministry as bishop and talks about the necessity of positivity in the mission of God.
Below is one of many conferences he delivered in the past while talking about the passion of his...
2023-08-2731 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 73 - We are all created by God to do good work with passion./with Sr Jean Wojcik.In this episode I chat with Sr Jean Wojcik http://csfn.org.au/sisters-stories/, member of our Holy Spirit Province in Australia.
We chat about the importance of career development for young people, having hobby, learning continuously and finally retiring FROM to retiring TO.
2023-08-2036 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 72 - Heartbreaking and heart-bursting experiences of motherhood. /with Sally Hood.In this Episode I chat with Sally Hood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-hood-24781797/)
Sally is an active Catholic who found her vocation in marriage. Mother of two beautiful boys, passionate about motherhood and ecology she offers a very honest and in depth reflection of her own experiences as a mother as well as birth and postpartum doula for other married couples.
https://instagram.com/the_mother_hood_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
2023-08-1340 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 71 - God doesn't waste anything in our life./with Sr Josephine Garrett.In this Episode I chat with a fellow sister of my congregation in Texas, Sr Josephine Garrett. She is known as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, serves in vocations ministry, and also serves as a speaker for youth and young adult retreats and conferences. She actively participates in the talks and events on https://hallow.com/
Together we discover her life adventure with God, talk about hope, joy and how God uses everything what happens in our life to let us live to the full.
See her full bio https://nazarethretreats.org/people/sister-josephine-garrett
2023-08-0530 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 70 - My experiences of World Youth Days and why are they so special.World Youth Days in Lisbon, Portugal (https://www.lisboa2023.org/en), are about to begin. Young Catholics from all over the world are gathering there to meet Pope Francis and one another. In this episode I share my experiences of World Youth Day and reflect on the reasons why they are attracting young people.
2023-07-2926 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 69 - I am because you are and together we belong/with Lana Turvey-Collins.In this episode I had a great pleasure to chat with Lana Turvey-Collins. Her experience as a facilitator for the Plenary Council in Australia (https://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/), did not stop her from starting the family and becoming the person she wants to be. In this grounded in ordinary life conversation we talk about challenges of being a mum, a Catholic and a person whose life and professional mission go hand in hand.
2023-07-2335 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 68 - What is a cure for LONELINESS?The time of travel for the last couple of weeks made me ponder about the topic of LONELINESS. In this sharing I am reflecting with all you on some possible ways of addressing the problem for ourselves and others.
2023-07-1622 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 67 - "10 minutes from the heart" - What and where is HOME?This is one of the shorter episodes - reflection from the heart in which I share with you my reflection about: What and where is HOME? I invite you to share your own thoughts and hope that some of the questions would provide some food for thought for you.
2023-07-0911 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 66 - What does it mean to be a pilgrim people.Being still overseas and travelling to different places made me ponder about our life as a pilgrimage. Who is a pilgrim and what is a pilgrimage. These are questions I am pausing for myself and others.
2023-07-0221 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 65 - God's love is Christ in my life/with Paula Jordao.In this Episode 65 I have a great pleasure to talk to Paula Jordao, a member of Verbum Dei Community http://uk.verbumdei.org/about-us/fraternity/
Paula led the recent meeting of Directors of Formation which I attended in Rome and shared a bit of her personal journey with God as well as the story of the community she belongs to for the past three decades.
2023-06-2529 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 64 - Rely on God even if the path of your life is not smooth/with Sr Angela Marie Mazzeo.It was a great pleasure and privilege to chat with the Superior General of congregation, Sr Angela Marie Mazzeo. https://www.nazarethfamily.org/?page_id=1058
We talked about her story, vocation, presence of God in our life and the reality of trusting God despite its challenges. Enjoy the talk :)
2023-06-1823 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 63 - Why Rome is important to me?This shorter reflection shared with you from Rome is to me an opportunity to ponder on the significance of Rome as a centre of our Catholic Faith? What is Rome to me - not only as geographical place but as a symbol of relationship with God? What is Rome to you?
2023-06-1116 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 62 - Be generous and kind in giving and living/with Peter Gates.In this Episode I chat with Peter Gates, Deputy National Director, Catholic Mission https://www.catholicmission.org.au/. We talk about our work and vocation in life. We reflect on the pressing question: is it necessary to love our work? We explore ways of encountering God in our life. We conclude with words of wisdom from Peter's mum, before she passed away saying: Let's go, Jesus.
2023-06-0432 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 61 - God is present in my life and its fullness/with Danielle Achikian.In this first Seeking God's Grace interview, I chat with Danielle Achikian (https://www.danielleachikian.com/) .
We talk about her life goals, ways of finding God and values which drive her life vocation as wife, mother and the person of faith. Join us in pondering about life values and intentionality in all we do.
2023-05-2823 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 60 - We are all superheroes of Christ!In this Episode#60 I talk in a very simple terms about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. What are they? How do they help us in life? What is the significance of the Pentecost. In what ways are we God's superheroes and how can we use the superpowers given us from God on the day of our Baptism .
2023-05-2224 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 59 - Short reflection about life in community.Last weekend I spent the time with the sisters from all communities around Australia who belong to my congregation. This prompted me to this short reflection about life in community: what it is and what is not. Enjoy!
2023-05-1424 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 58 - About doing what is right (Part 2): Blessed Mary.In this Episode we talk about Blessed Mary and what we can learn about her as an example of doing what is right.
2023-05-0823 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 57 - About doing what is right (Part 1): Saint Joseph.Doing what is right is something we all know we should do, but sometimes have different understanding of what it means in life. In this Episode (Part 1), I look at the general understanding of what the person who does the right thing is: a person of integrity and principles. I talk about St Joseph and how He manifested integrity and principles in his life choices.
2023-04-3026 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 56 - How to recognise God in our life?In this Episode I propose some Biblical reflection on the Gospel of Luke 24:13- 35. The story about the disciples going to Emaus is the story of our life. Let's reflect on the reasons why it's hard to recognise God at times and look at ways to learn to recognise Him where He truly is.
2023-04-2324 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 55 - Are our good intentions good enough for God?Today, on the Divine Mercy Sunday, I reflect on what God's Mercy is. A big question: are our good intentions good enough for God can be understood and answered in the context of God's love and mercy which is bigger than our sinfulness.
2023-04-1617 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 54 - A cuppa with Resurrected Jesus.Happy Easter everyone! Have you ever looked at what all four Gospels written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John say about the resurrection of Jesus? Here is a reflection about it. How would you imagine your own encounter with Jesus on the morning of His Resurrection? Let's imagine. Let's talk.
2023-04-0822 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 53 - Holy Week: Tips for busy people.In this Episode we reflect on each day of the Holy Week. This year I share with you some tips for the Holy Week helping you to focus in the midst of your business.
If you would like to experience a virtual tour of the Holy Land, go to: https://santosepulcro.co.il/tours/road_of_pain/via-eng/index.html
To listen to the Episode 4 of the podcast about the Holy Week in the Bible and Liturgy go to: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YRgxRoqYEyb.
2023-04-0228 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 52 - A year of learning: Seeking God's Grace is turning 1.One year ago I started this journey of seeking God together with you through this podcast. It was a year of learning about myself and others. In this episode I describe my experiences of the past year of journeying with you.
2023-03-2022 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 51 - Is the prayer in Lent different than any other times?This is the third episode describing the last Lenten practice: Prayer. Prayer, which flows naturally from Fasting and Almsgiving and helps us to be people concentrated on others instead of ourselves. Prayer, which is an awareness of God's presence in our hearts and a disposition to serve.
2023-03-1224 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 50 - Almsgiving is seeing God in others.We continue our journey this Lent reflecting on the second lenten practice - almsgiving. Is it only about giving donation to the poor? How do we seek, see and find God in others and ourselves when we give.
2023-03-0527 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 49 - Fasting is more than just not eating.I continue my sharing about Lent reflecting on the meaning of FAST. Is fast and dieting the same? What is the history of fast? What else can we abstain from this Lent?
2023-02-2624 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 48 - Why I like Lent and what it means for me.This Episode is a general introduction to the Lenten reflections. I share with you what Lent is and is not for me and how my understanding about it changed over the years. I invite you to ponder about what it means for you. In the upcoming Lenten episodes I hope to talk more about the difference between religious fasting and dieting; almsgiving and prayer and its significance at this time.
2023-02-1922 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 47 - About being loved by God.Did you know the story about St Valentine? We know very little about him, and it is more through the legend than facts that we celebrate his day of martyrdom on 14th of February. In this episode we talk about our relationship with God, what does it mean to be loved by Him and how to love others.
2023-02-1222 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 46 - About healing power of Jesus and our faith.Prompted by the Season 3 of The Chosen series, I reflect on Jesus's power as healer for our soul and bodies. I try to answer the question which we all ask ourselves about: why didn't Jesus heal everyone.
2023-02-0523 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 45 - I love you Jesus.This is the last Episode of the shorter and lighter Summer Series. I reflect on what does it mean to love God and how does it change our life. I share with you my reflection on the recent death of Pope Benedict and and few observation about The Chosen series (which you can download for free from he Angel App).
2023-01-2919 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 44 - About lazy Sunday and life priorities.On this rainy, lazy Sunday, I offer a short and light reflection in the second last episode of the "Summer Series". Enjoy!
2023-01-2210 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 43 - I need to breathe for my body and soul.In this Summer Series episode we reflect on a significance of human breath as a sign of life. We learn that Jesus, as human being, need time to breath in the presence of His Father and the Holy Spirit. We talk about the necessity to learn how to breathe in our life - for the body and soul and how it stretches our abilities.
PLEASE NOTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EFLRDNAx-Y this is the Rob Bell video called "Breath" which I referred to in this episode.
2023-01-1515 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 42 - About the joy of giving and gifting.In this Episode we chat about the meaning and significance of giving. We talk about what the genuine giving is and what it does to the giver and a receiver.
2023-01-0915 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 41 - About New Years resolutions, God's expectations and focusing.In this Episode we reflect on the idea of New Year's resolutions. What? How? and When? are most important questions before make any changes in our life.
2023-01-0218 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 40 - I need to talk about THE donkey and THE Holy Family too.In this Episode I talk about the Octave of Christmas, reasons why the Holy Family of Nazareth is special for me, what is the connection between the Holy Family and the donkey.
Please note: I mentioned the blog post from December 2019 - here it is for those who could consider reading it. https://www.seekinggodsgrace.com/it-is-ok-not-to-feel-jolly/
2022-12-2624 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 39 - Is Jesus’s surname Christ? Is He known by any other names?In this Episode we talk about the end of Advent - which is of course the birth of Christ! We reflect on different names of Jesus (and no, His surname is not Christ :) and the origin of the word "Christmas".
2022-12-1822 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 38 - What Mrs Jones said about rules of happiness?The third and fourth Sunday of Advent bring us the topic of Joy and Peace. In this episode I share yours and mine thoughts on what they mean in our life and how they connect to the simple rules for a happy life. We learn them from Mrs Jones, who has a lot of wisdom to share.
Please note: Attached link is a blog post which I referred to in this episode: https://www.seekinggodsgrace.com/what-a-load-of-rubbish/
2022-12-1029 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 37 - About feeling uncomfortable, frustration and John the Baptist.In this episode we continue our reflection on Advent, trying to learn a bit more about St John the Baptist, his collaboration with Jesus and learning from them that it is OK to feel frustrated on our life journey, especially when it takes us out of our comfort zone.
2022-12-0422 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 36 - About Advent, being distracted and trying to focus.In this Episode we talk about the meaning of Advent, our struggle of being distracted, trying to focus. It is never easy but God understands our struggle and is there for us.
2022-11-2726 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 35 - About the end of the year, feeling stressed and upcoming Advent.It's almost the end of the year and many of us feel stressed and overwhelmed. How to make these last few weeks of the year meaningful? What is the Church year and how the two are connected? In this episode I talk about some possible ways of making this time more meaningful for us.
2022-11-2032 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 34 - HOPE and HOPELESSNESS.What is your understanding of HOPE in your life? What is the meaning of hope in the Bible? When do pray with hope and for hope? What are the moments of hopelessness in your life? How do you overcome them?
2022-11-1322 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 33 - Can we change God’s mind through our prayer and why do we pray for one another?Sometimes we question the effectiveness of prayer, yet when feeling desperate, ask others to pray for us. Is this meaningful? Does it make a difference? In this episode I share some possible answers to these questions.
2022-11-0621 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 32 - I need to talk about Saint John Paul II and your favourite saint.On October 22 we celebrate the liturgical memorial of Saint John Paul II. This day and a fact that we now have first Sanctuary of JP II in Gosford, motivated me to talk about JP II in my life, about the Church process for sainthood and invite you to reflection on your favourite saints.
2022-10-2926 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 31 - Who is responsible for Evangelisation and what is the key to evangelising?The word Evangelisation appears in Church world quite often. Very often we are not aware of its meaning and impact on our life in faith. It is very common that people limit the act of Evangelising to the work of priest and religious. In this episode I talk about responsibility of evangelising which each one of us has from the day of our Baptism. I share my thoughts on what is a key to Evangelisation.
2022-10-2235 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 30 - I love Blessed Mary but… I fall asleep praying the rosary. Is that OK?In this Episode I reflect on different ways of encountering God through the intercession of Blessed Mary. I talk about the Rosary prayer and other Marian prayers and propose some possible ways of overcoming difficulties in finding our connection with Mary, including falling asleep when we pray.
2022-10-1431 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 29 - Thankful, grateful, blessed and what it means to be holy?In this episode are explore different reasons and ways to be grateful to God. We unpack some wonderful quotes of Brother David Steindl-Rast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBsl3j0YRQ) as well as explore the meaning of holiness.
2022-10-0822 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 28 - What to do when you feel: I don't belong.In this episode we talk about 'Belonging' and some possible ways of overcoming feelings of not belonging, especially in the time of transitions in our life.
The main audio track is originally from the video created for the Saturday Sessions, in the Diocese of Parramatta. You can watch this on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tgp_O17o5w
2022-10-0219 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 27 - Let's talk about the Kingdom of God.How did the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II inspired me to talk about the Kingdom of God? How do we live the Kingdom of Heaven here and now? In this Episode I share some reflections on Biblical sources of its meaning. I also talk about the charism and mission of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth left by Blessed Frances Siedliska as a legacy: spreading the Kingdom of God .
2022-09-2521 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 26 - Change is in the air.Change is in the air? What change? We don't know yet, but the statistics (NCLS research of 2021) and experiences of many people are telling us clearly that some change would need to happen into the future of the Church. We pray that we let Jesus lead us to His Father and help us to listen to the Holy Spirit - for and through this change.
2022-09-1818 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 25 - I just need Holy Communion- Jesus is all I need.Why people go/don't go to the Church? What are the two "tables" of the Eucharist? What does it mean that the Eucharist is a MYSTERY?
This Episode 25 reflects on the above questions and the reality of Jesus's unending love left for us in the Eucharist.
2022-09-1130 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 24 - How to understand Mass readings and what to do when the Homily is... boring?Who decides what readings are chosen during the Mass? How many readings are meant to be read on weekdays and Sundays? What to do when our mind drifts away during the homily? Those and more questions are answered in this episode.
2022-09-0424 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 23 - Imagine: Jesus and His ChurchWhat we know about Jesus and His Church is what we learn through the catechism and participating in the sacraments. But ... what if... we meet Jesus face to face and are able to have a conversation with Him - about life, about His vision for the Church. What would He say? What questions would you ask Him?
2022-08-2820 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 22 - "10 minutes from the heart" - Why do I love God?In this shorter episode I reflect on the question which we rarely ask ourselves: Why do I love God? Why do you love God? Something to ponder about this week.
2022-08-2313 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 21 - I didn’t see it coming – I leave it to you, God.How often do you find yourself surprised by unexpected events in your life? How often do you wonder about the meaning of the things which you did not see coming? In this Episode we try to stop, reflect and learn how to "leave to God", how to rely on His immeasurable love.
2022-08-1425 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 20 - Why kindness matters and what's got to do with God?In this episode we explore what does God teach us through his loving kindness which we discover in the book of Psalms, in other people and our own desire to be more like God.
2022-08-0626 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 19 - Vocation is more than you thinkThe word VOCATION is understood and misunderstood by many. In this episode we talk about life vocation, specific vocations of our life, finding the vocation within chosen way of living and God's example of finding and pursuing what is "our best".
2022-07-2423 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 18 - How do we experience the real presence of God?How do do you experience the presence of God in your life? Do you feel God's real presence? We all struggle with these questions! In this episode, I attempt to give a few suggestions on learning from our human relationships how to experience and deepen our relationship with God.
2022-07-1724 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 17 - Trusting God is not always easy.In this Episode we talk about what does it mean to trust God and why it is challenging at times. We learn the Hebrew words from the Bible describing trust: חסה -chasah, בטח - betach, יחלל - yachal and their meaning. Finally, we try to name the reasons why it is not always easy to trust God.
2022-07-1023 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 16 - Letting go and letting God - what does it mean?In this episode I share my understanding what does it mean to "let go" of things, people and events in our life. How active and intentional it needs to be. I share my own understanding of what it means to "let God" be in charge of our hearts and minds. I finish with a personal story how hard it sometimes is to pray to God with "boundless confidence" trusting Him at all times.
2022-07-0328 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 15 - "10 minutes from the heart" - about the gift of life and my recent Birthday.In this Episode I am reflecting on the gift of life: how challenging and surprising it is and how it leads me to being grateful.
2022-06-2611 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 14 - About being patient and patience of GodIn this Episode we explore different ways of learning how to be more patient and how we can learn to be patient like God. We share some scenarios helping us to understand how important is to practice patience. We learn that God understands our impatience and.... does not get impatient with us :).
2022-06-1930 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 13 - Can we impress God?In this Episode I continue the reflection on the topic of disappointing God. When we think about disappointing, ultimately we might ask ourselves if we can impress God. I offer you my "yes" and "no" answer and invite you to find your own answers.
2022-06-1325 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 12 - About the Birthday of the Church and the Holy Spirit in our life.In this Episode we talk about why the Pentecost is called the Birthday of the Church and the presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. We remind ourselves about our Baptism and Confirmation we received the Holy Spirit in the Church for the first time and what does it mean for our life in faith. We ponder about the gifts and fruits of the Spirit we need the most.
2022-06-0524 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 11 - Can we disappoint God?This episode builds our talk about passion as we talk about expectations and disappointments. Many of us are disappointed in ourselves and/ or others. What we experience as human- we project on God. Can we disappoint God? Let's try to find an answer together.
2022-05-2922 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 10 - About bread, passion and purpose in life.In this 10th episode we talk about life passions and how do they connect with our own life purpose. We look at Jesus and passions which motivated Him in His life and mission on earth.
2022-05-2222 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 9 - About home, heart and ecological spirituality.In this Episode I talk about the challenges of what it means to be at home with your heart, how to connect with Jesus who is: the Way, the Truth and the Life in the context of our life through our prayer and action. We touch the topic of Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter "Laudato Is" and the 7 years Action plan which we are all called to follow. Finally, we try to define the term "Ecological spirituality" (https://laudatosiactionplatform.org) and share some examples on how to live it.
2022-05-1522 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 8 - About being the voice of God and the power of words.In this Episode we will talk about the importance of listening before speaking. We will explore what it means to listen to the voice of God in our heart and how to become the voice of God in words and action. We will look into some examples from the Old and New Testament on how to be a messenger of the voice of God. Listening and speaking will be something that we will do from the moment we wake up, till the time we will go to sleep again at night. Are words matching our actions? Are we trying...
2022-05-0818 min
Seeking God's GraceEpisode 7 - "10 minutes from the heart"- about the gift of timeWith this episode I would like to introduce a new series of shorter Episodes called "10 minutes from the heart" (on the logo marked with the little ❤️) . From time to time I would like to share just one short topic which might encourage your own reflection. Today's "10 minutes from the heart" is about the gift of time. God’s gift of time is precious. We all have it from the day we were conceived to the day we will meet God again. He gives us enough time and asked us to use it the best we can.
2022-05-0113 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 6 - Sabbath rest and Sunday worship.In this episode I am joined by my best friend and a writer, Elizabeth, as we talk about SUNDAY- what is the significance of the day, why do we have the day off from work and how does Sunday connect with the Jewish tradition of Sabbath. Finally, we will try to see what does Sunday/Sabbath mean for us and how do we connect it with our life in faith.
2022-04-2420 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 5 - Easter - is it to live happily ever after?In this episode I invite you to think about what does the Bible say about Easter and what does it mean for us. This is not a historical reconstruction of the events of Jesus’s resurrection. It is a story told and re-told by people who MET RESSURECTED Jesus and shared it with others.
What do we learn from Easter and resurrection of our Lord?
-Appreciation of the gift of life. God meets us at every stage of our life journey. He knows what works and what doesn’t work for us and meets us there.
2022-04-1622 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 4 - Holy Week - how do we celebrate it in everyday life?In this episode we unpack all significant events and moments of Jesus' last week on earth by following what is written in the Bible. We attempt to see the connection between what is happening in Jesus’ life, our lives and the liturgy of the Church. Finally, we think about simple ideas to commemorate each day of this week in action.
2022-04-1025 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 3 - Overthinking - and what it has to do with God in our lives?In this episode we will talk about what overthinking is and how to overcome it. Is it possible that the members of the Holy Family: Mary, Joseph and Jesus experienced what is the reality of all of us? Were they overthinking? How do they give us an example to overcome it?
2022-04-0230 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 2 - Prayer - is it seeking God? If so, then how?In this episode we will talk about prayer. What is my and your experience of prayer on our life journey. We will unpack different ways of understanding prayer as an expression of our relationship with God.
2022-03-2730 minSeeking God's GraceEpisode 1 - Why Podcast and what does Seeking God's Grace mean?In this first episode I would like to welcome you to this podcast, share a few words about myself and explain the reasons for podcasting. I hope that you will enjoy with me a journey of seeking God together. I hope that the topics I plan to share with you will be something you will be interested in. I look forward to talking and listening with you where is God in everyday life.
2022-03-1919 min