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Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastThe Song of Songs - Sung VersionEnjoy this sung version of the Song of Songs! hopesgarden,com2025-07-3146 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksAll Shall Be WellIn this episode, Laura reads to us from Julian of Norwich's Divine Revelations and reflects on how it is that we know "all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well".2025-07-1414 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksStore Up Treasures in HeavenAs I listened to the Gospel reading on Friday June 20th 2025, my mind immediately connected Jesus’ words, “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”, with verse 1:12 of the Song of Songs, “While the King rested in his own room my nard yields its perfume.” Maybe it’s a real stretch, too much of a leap, but humor me and listen as I explain my thoughts to members of Hope’s Garden in this video. I have spent the past 6 years immersed in the Song of Songs. The poetry and images of the Song have taken root in my heart and...2025-06-2412 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Holy Spirit and the BrideLaura reads chapter 4 of the Song of Songs to us and then interprets it in light of Pentecost and the Church as the Bride of Christ.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and the Song of Songs at Hopesgarden.com2025-06-0620 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Love of the Divine Bridegroom is Patient and KindThis episode features a recording of the keynote talk made by Father Patrick Schultz during our first annual Hope Blooms Benefit Dinner.2025-06-0538 min
Heart to Heart Spiritual DirectionWomb of My Heart RosaryJoin Laura Ercolino and Fr. Michael Stalla in praying the Womb of My Heart Rosary.To learn more, visit hopesgarden.com.2025-05-2024 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksWomb of My Heart RosaryJoin Laura Ercolino and Fr. Michael Stalla in praying the Womb of My Heart Rosary.To learn more, visit hopesgarden.com.2025-05-1423 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastWomb of My Heart RosaryJoin Laura Ercolino and Fr. Michael Stalla in praying the Womb of My Heart Rosary.To learn more, visit hopesgarden.com.2025-05-1424 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksIs This the Era of Jesus the Bridegroom?Have you noticed that our Lord has been showing up in books, articles, podcasts, conferences, and on social media as the Bridegroom? Father Ryan Mann and I pondered this together and discussed what it really means that Jesus is the Bridegroom of not only the Church but of our souls. And how does the spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom change the way we evangelize. I hope that our conversation will answer questions you might have about Christ the Bridegroom!You can learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and the Song of Songs at Hopesgarden.com2025-05-0951 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Heart of Christ the Bridegroom with Father Patrick SchultzI was honored to have Father Patrick Schultz from the Diocese of Cleveland as a guest on the Bridegroom Speaks podcast. He shared with us the impact St. John Paul II's teachings have had on his heart and his ministry as a priest. He also tackled two of the most common questions I get about Christ the Bridegroom and gave answers that are food for thought. Father Patrick will be the speaker at our first Hope Blooms Benefit on May 30th 2025.To learn more, visit hopesgarden.com.2025-05-0729 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Merciful Love of the Bridegroom"Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion." Diary of St. Faustina, 1146Mercy is not just a characteristic of God, it is an essential part of Who He is. Mercy is a core attribute of God. Jesus reveals the infinite depths of God's mercy and compassion to us - in His life and ministry, in His revelations to saints such as St. Faustina, in our own lives, and in...2025-04-251h 02
Heart to Heart Spiritual DirectionThe Merciful Love of the Bridegroom"Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion." Diary of St. Faustina, 1146Mercy is not just a characteristic of God, it is an essential part of Who He is. Mercy is a core attribute of God. Jesus reveals the infinite depths of God's mercy and compassion to us - in His life and ministry, in His revelations to saints such as St. Faustina, in our own lives, and in...2025-04-251h 02
The Bridegroom SpeaksYou Never Suffer AloneIn this special Good Friday episode, Laura reflects on her experience in the Pit where Jesus was held on Holy Thursday. During her pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she spent time in the Pit as well as the site of the Bridegroom's scourging and Crucifixion. Walking in His footsteps through his Passion gave her a deeper understanding of His nearness to us in our suffering. May her meditation comfort your heart and help you to come to believe in Christ the Bridegroom's faithful love for you.Hopesgarden.com2025-04-1815 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksSt. Joseph: Model for Men, Healing for WomenI was honored to have Father Allen Hoffa on The Bridegroom Speaks podcast to talk about St. Joseph. Father Hoffa shares with us, his insight as to St. Joseph's role in teaching Christ what it means to be a gentleman. This conversation led to a discussion of the ways in which St. Joseph can be a powerful intercessor for both men and women, in particular, under the title Terror of Demons.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Ga...2025-04-1524 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksWill You Go to the Mountain of Myrrh?The Bridegroom calls for us to meet him on the "mountain of myrrh", Golgotha. Will we let him draw us in His footsteps? He has already climbed this mountain. There is no suffering, no trial or tribulation we endure alone. He Who has already conquered sin and death is with us; He has gone before us.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-04-1253 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastNight Prayer with the Bridegroom - Option BMarian leads us through night prayer with the Bridegroom, option B.To learn more about Christ the Bridegroom, go to hopesgarden.com.2025-04-1011 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastThe Song of Songs - Prologue and the First PoemMarian sings Song of Songs 1:1-2:7.To learn more about the Song of Songs, go to hopesgarden.com.2025-04-0308 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bridegroom Does Not Condemn YouFather Allen Hoffa of Integrity Restored and Laura have a heart to heart conversation about the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery. The message that echoes throughout their conversation is that the Bridegroom desires to meet us all in our misery, our sin, and our suffering. He does not come to condemn us but to pour His mercy and healing upon us, just as He did for the woman caught in adultery.You can learn more about Father Hoffa's work with Integrity Restored here: https://integrityrestored.com/Encounter the love of Christ the...2025-04-0130 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastNight Prayer with the Bridegroom - Option AMarian leads us in night prayer with the Bridegroom option A.To learn more about Christ the Bridegroom, go to hopesgarden.com.2025-03-2710 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bridegroom is the Healer of Our HeartsLaura welcomes Dr. Clare Ten Eyck to the podcast. Dr. Clare shares the story of her journey through the trials of marriage and motherhood while working with the Lord on the healing of her memories.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-03-221h 00
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Liturgy, the Eucharist, and the BridegroomI was honored to have Dr. Christopher West as my guest on the Bridegroom Speaks podcast. Our conversation was so inspiring. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Christopher West, you can learn more at the following links:YouTube Channel - @TheologyoftheBodyInstitute | https://tobinstitute.org/Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-03-041h 16
The Bridegroom SpeaksSpecial episode with Dr. Christopher WestDr. Christopher West of the Theology of the Body Institute joins Laura in this special episode of The Bridegroom Speaks podcast. Christopher and Laura discuss the nuptial mystery veiled in the liturgy of the Holy Mass. Join us for this Holy Spirit inspired conversation! Learn more about St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body at https://tobinstitute.org/And encounter the healing love of Christ the Bridegroom at https://hopesgarden.com/2025-02-281h 16
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bridegroom Leads Us Out of ExileFather Michael Stalla and Laura share the story of how Christ the Bridegroom freed her from exile in an abusive marriage to the freedom of being His bride.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-02-2044 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksBeing a Gift to One AnotherPart two of Laura's conversation with Bernhard Streisselberger, host of the Men of Hope podcast. Laura and Bernhard continue their conversation on the life-changing teachings of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body". In this episode, they focus on the intermingling of suffering and joy as we learn to make a gift of ourselves to others.Listen to part 1, "St. John Paul II's Gift to the World", here: https://rss.com/podcasts/menofhope/1836279Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Ho...2025-02-1838 min
My Secret is Mine PodcastBuilding from the Rubble: After a Divorce (Part 3)
Host Genevieve Kineke interviews Laura Ercolino, the founder of Hope's Garden, a healing ministry for women who have suffered trauma related to the family—especially marital betrayal or domestic violence. In Part Three, Laura describes how the Song of Songs can help women understand Christ as the Bridegroom and find healing.
Part One: Laura's Personal Story that Led to Divorce
Part Two: Hope's Garden- Mission and Work
Part Three: Hope's Garden and the Song of Songs
www.hopesgarden.com
2025-02-0417 min
My Secret is Mine PodcastBuilding From the Rubble: After a Divorce (Part 2)
Host Genevieve Kineke interviews Laura Ercolino, the founder of Hope's Garden, a ministry for women to encounter healing and support after marital betrayal and trauma due to the effects of pornography addiction and sexual abuse.
In Part Two, Ercolino describes the mission and work of Hope's Garden, including a special devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and the roses of Tepeyac. Hope's Garden grew tremendously during the COVID-19 pandemic on Zoom. Women experience a community of safety and support that leads to healing.
Part One: Laura's Experience that Led to Divorce
Part T...2025-02-0413 min
My Secret is Mine PodcastBuilding from the Rubble: After a Divorce (Part 1)
Host Genevieve Kineke interviews Laura Ercolino, the founder of Hope's Garden, a healing ministry for women who have suffered trauma related to the family—especially marital betrayal or domestic violence. In Part One, Laura describes her childhood and how homeschooling helped her rediscover the richness of her Catholic faith. And the tragedy of marital abuse that led to her divorce.
Part One: Laura's Personal Story that Led to Divorce
Part Two: Hope's Garden- Mission and Work
Part Three: Hope's Garden: On the Song of Songs
www.hopesgarden.com
My...2025-02-0316 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bridegroom Meets Us at the WellLaura and Father Allen Hoffa take a look at the Gospel story of the woman at the well through the lens of Christ the Bridegroom, and talk about how we can apply the lessons in this story to our own lives.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-01-2641 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Springtime of the BridegroomThe Bridegroom is coming to bring His eternal springtime to our hearts. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, more than ever, people need to see, not just hear about the hope we have in Christ. In this video, I share how I try to bring a little of the springtime hope of the Bridegroom to the people in my life.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-01-1211 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksAn Introduction to Theology of the BodyThis special episode is an excerpt from a virtual retreat with young adult women in Vijayawada, India. Father Michael Stalla, Laura Ercolino, and Hope's Garden member Remyl Teny facilitated a 5 day Spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom retreat for members of the Talitha Cumma Unnita ministry.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-01-0929 min
Men of HopeSt. John Paul II's Gift to the WorldBernhard and Laura Ercolino, the Foundress of Hope's Garden, share a short summary of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" and teachings on "Givenness". This conversation is only the beginning of this very important and life-changing discussion.2025-01-0734 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksSt. John Paul II's Gift to the WorldLaura welcomes Bernhard Streisselberger, host of the Men of Hope podcast, to share a short summary of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" and teachings on "Givenness". This conversation is only the beginning of this very important and life-changing discussion.Encounter the love of Christ the Bridegroom and learn more about God’s divine love song, the Song of Songs, at Hopesgarden.comHope’s Garden | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree2025-01-0734 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bride's Longing for the IncarnationIn this excerpt from a session of the Hope’s Garden study of the Song of Songs, I ponder the verse, “Ah, why are you not my brother nursed at my mother’s breast!” (8:1) This verse often causes discomfort and confusion when first encountering the Song but reading the exegesis of writers such as St. Bernard of Clairvaux unveils the beautiful truth of the Bride’s words. Her heart is longing for the fulfillment of God’s promise to send a savior, a messiah who would be one with His people.My passion is the Song of Songs and un...2024-12-2837 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksWhat does the Song of Songs have to do with Christmas?Laura explains the layers of Christmas meaning found in the Song of Songs in an interview with Father Bachir.Check out Father's full video on his YouTube channel here: Live with Jesus- Theology of Christmas2024-12-2232 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksMeditation on the IncarnationLaura reads St. John of the Cross' poem "The Romances".2024-12-2218 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksMeeting the Bridegroom in Spiritual DirectionFather Michael Stalla joins Laura to discuss healing and spiritual direction.2024-12-1028 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastResting In Mary's MantleIn this guided prayer meditation, Laura helps you relax and experience the peace of being enfolded in the Blessed Mother's mantle. Hopesgarden.com2024-11-2909 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksSpiritual StrengthIn verses 6:8-6:10 of the Song of Songs, the Bridegroom praises the beauty of His Bride's spiritual strength. These verses so fittingly describe the Blessed Virgin Mary. But they also describe the spiritual strength Jesus desires to help us achieve.2024-11-1210 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksWill You Drink the Cup?Ponder with Laura the self-gift Jesus the Divine Bridegroom offered to His apostles at the Last Supper and continues to offer to each of us in the Holy Mass.2024-10-1823 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastMorning prayer with the Bridegroom: Garden HeartJoin Laura in starting your day with Christ the Bridegroom. In this episode, Laura prays Morning Prayer from the Hope's Garden book, Prayer of the Hours with Christ the Bridegroom. In the style of the Liturgy of the Hours, Morning Prayer includes readings from Psalms, the Song of Songs, and common Catholic prayers as well as original prayers inspired by the Song of Songs and devotion to Christ the Bridegroom.You can purchase a paperback edition of the Prayer of the Hours with Christ the Bridegroom on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/s...2024-10-1817 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastConsecration to Christ the Bridegroom Audio Book In this special episode, I am delighted to offer our listeners a free audio version of our book, Consecration to Christ the Bridegroom: Enthroning Christ as the King and Spouse of Your Heart. People all around the world are making the Hope's Garden consecration to Christ the Bridegroom and deepening their understanding of the covenant relationship they entered into upon their baptism. Claim Christ as your first love - the love from which all others flow. Enthrone the Divine Bridegroom as the King and Spouse of your heart today.You can purchase the paperback edition...2024-10-151h 15
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastPrayer for the Restoration of MarriageJoin Laura in praying for the healing and restoration of marriage. May our marriages reflect the mutual self-giving, life-creating love of the Holy Trinity as embodied by Christ the Bridegroom and Mary the Bride.You can learn more about the spousal love of Christ the Bridegroom at Hopesgarden.com2024-10-1508 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bridegroom Praises His BrideLaura explains how verses 4:6 to 5:1 of The Song of Songs can be read as Jesus' praise of His Bride, the Church.2024-10-0706 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksWhat is the Heart?Join Laura and the women of the Sisterhood of Mary, Mystical Rose of God on retreat. Journey with them into the depths of your heart where the Bridegroom dwells.2024-10-0411 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Spiraling JourneyOur journey with Christ is an ascent up the mountain of God. At the summit is the entrance to the eternal wedding feast. Along the way, Jesus offers us healing and deepening relationship with Him. And, of course, there are trials, obstacles, and dangers on the path.In this talk taken from a Brides of Christ Scripture study of The Song of Songs, Laura Ercolino, shares insights on applying this analogy to our daily life.Learn more about the Hope's Garden study of the Song of Songs here: https://hopesgarden.com/song-of-songs-scripture-study/ Learn...2024-10-0209 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksEntering Into the Joy of the Lord"I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete." John 15:112024-09-2613 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksJesus Turns Your Tears into WineJesus and Mary wait for you in Cana. Bring them the water of your tears and experience the healing love of Jesus as He transforms the water of your tears into the wine of divine joy.2024-09-2409 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksPrayer of the HeartWhen we pray, the Lord listens and responds. As I have been praying the Hope's Garden, "Womb of My Heart Rosary", I have been meditating on the power of prayer and what it is that I am asking of God when I pray. What does it truly mean to ask for a heart that is like Mary's womb? In this excerpt from a Hope's Garden gathering, I share my reflection on these questions and more.You can pray the "Womb of My Heart Rosary" too. It is available in the Hope's Garden Prayer Book on Amazon.2024-09-2320 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksBloom Where You Are PlantedLaura talks about the actions of the Holy Spirit in our garden hearts and shares prayers to the Holy Spirit inspired by verses 4:12-16 of The Song of Songs.Come to Hope's Garden and encounter the love of Chris the Bridegroom is our blossoming community of Catholic women from all around the world.Hopesgarden.com2024-09-2107 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksJesus Turns Your Tears into WineJesus and Mary wait for you in Cana. Bring them the water of your tears and experience the healing love of Jesus as He transforms the water of your tears into the wine of divine joy.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and the Song of Songs at hopesgarden.com2024-09-2109 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksPrayer of the HeartWhen we pray, the Lord listens and responds. As I have been praying the Hope's Garden, "Womb of My Heart Rosary", I have been meditating on the power of prayer and what it is that I am asking of God when I pray. What does it truly mean to ask for a heart that is like Mary's womb? In this excerpt from a Hope's Garden gathering, I share my reflection on these questions and more.You can pray the "Womb of My Heart Rosary" too. It is available in the Hope's Garden Prayer Book on Amazon.2024-09-1720 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksAll for the Sacred Heart of JesusMost Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and make our hearts like unto Yours.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and the Song of Songs with our heart-led study, Brides of Christ. Song of Songs Scripture Study.hopesgarden.com2024-08-3016 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksJesus, King and BridegroomHave you ever thought of salvation history and your own story has a love story in which the divine King and Bridegroom relentlessly pursues His Beloved? In this episode, Laura does just that.Learn more about the Hope's Garden studies of the Song of Songs at hopesgarden.com2024-08-3011 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksIt's All About the HeartScripture refers to the heart as the place of prayer more than 100 times but what is the heart, really? Laura begins this episode with the Catholic Catechism's beautiful explanation of the heart and then helps us ponder the landscape of our hearts in relation to the Heart of the Bridegroom.2024-08-2820 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksBecoming an Icon of the BrideThis episode is an excerpt from the Hope's Garden study of the Song of Songs. Laura speaks about the traditional interpretation that says Mary is the Bride of the Song of Songs and how we can allow God to transform us into living icons of the Bride. Learn more about our Song of Songs study, Brides at Christ here: https://hopesgarden.com/song-of-songs-scripture-study/2024-08-1411 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Bride RemembersThere is a longing in every human heart that we sense but often cannot name. I believe it is the longing to return home to Eden, to friendship and communion with God. In my prayer, I began asking the Holy Spirit to help me name this ache and envision Eden. This episode is the fruit of my prayer and meditation on the Prologue of the Song of Songs.May our Divine Bridegroom, Jesus, lead us to the true fulfillment of our hearts’ desire… union with Him for all eternity in Heaven. Amen.Learn more about Chri...2024-08-0725 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksReceptivity - The Bridal PostureEvery Christian, men and women, are created to receive the love of Christ just a bride receives the love of her bridegroom. The bridal posture in prayer is one of openness and humility at the feet of Christ so that we might first receive His perfect love and then share it with all those whom we encounter. Learn more about the love of Christ the Bridegroom at hopesgarden.com.2024-08-0514 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksIdentity as a Bride, Enslavement to FreedomIn this episode, I am joined by Abby Kyle, Director of Evangelization from South Bend Indiana. Abby and I talk about what it means to be free in Christ and to receive His love. We dive into the question of what enslaves us and how do we surrender our attachments to Christ. It was a powerful conversation!Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and how He heals our hearts at Hopesgarden.com.2024-08-0513 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksMy Home with JesusGod has prepared our perfect home for us in Heaven and He wants us to experience the safety and peace of that home here during our pilgrimage. We can always find a foretaste of "home" in the Heart of Jesus. In this episode, Laura is joined by her sister, De Yarrison, for a conversation about home. They discuss the ways in which many earthly homes fall short of the vision God has and the healing to be found in the Heart of Jesus.God desires your safety. If you are not safe in your home, you can...2024-07-3021 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksJesus Christ the Apple TreeTake a break from the stress and busyness of your day and rest under the apple tree with Jesus. In the Song of Songs, the Bride compares the Beloved to an apple tree and praises his shade and sweet fruit. You too can find peace and restoration with Jesus Christ the Apple Tree.This episode is an excerpt from the Hope's Garden Brides of Christ heart-led study of the Song of Songs. Learn more about this transformative Scripture study: https://hopesgarden.com/song-of-songs-scripture-study/2024-07-3016 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Beautiful DuetIn this episode, taken from our Brides of Christ Scripture study, Laura unpacks the beautiful duet between the Bridegroom and the Bride in verses 1:4-5 of the Song of Songs. This is the duet Jesus desires for each one of us to enter into with Him. Learn more about our Song of Songs studies at Hopesgarden.com.2024-07-2714 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksDesires of My HeartChrist is the fulfillment of all our desires, yet like the Bride of the Song of Songs, we allow our desires to go seeking the One we love in all the wrong places. For many of us, just naming the desires of our hearts is a difficult task. Laura takes us on a journey from our heads to our hearts to discover our hearts' desires.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and the Song of Songs at Hopesgarden.com.2024-07-2714 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksSeeing the Gift You AreYou are gift! This is the truth of who we are yet we so often forget. Laura leads us in pondering how we are gift of God, first for our own sake, and then to be given to one another.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and Hope's Garden at Hopesgarden.com.2024-07-2708 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Sacred Temple of Your BodyFather Michael Stalla helps us to understand Jesus's teaching on the sacredness of the human person and why we must not tolerate the desecration of our bodies.For more spiritual reflections by Father Michael, the spiritual advisor of Hope's Garden, join our virtual community for Catholic men or women. Father Michael offers free live spiritual direction events for members throughout the year.https://hopesgarden.com/2024-07-0811 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksIt's All About the HeartScripture refers to the heart as the place of prayer more than 100 times but what is the heart, really? Laura begins this episode with the Catholic Catechism's beautiful explanation of the heart and then helps us ponder the landscape of our hearts in relation to the Heart of the Bridegroom.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom at Hopesgarden.com.2024-07-0122 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksTheology of the Body and DivorceWhat was God's intention for marriage "in the beginning"? What did Jesus mean when He said, “For your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so."?Father Michael Stalla gives us a brief introduction to St. John Paul II's teachings known as the Theology of the Body and then answers the above questions through this lens.Learn more about the Catholic faith from Father Michael Stalla at hopesgarden.com.2024-06-2620 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksThe Song of SolomonLaura reads the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition of the Song of Solomon to us. You are invited to be still and rest on the Heart of the Bridegroom as you listen to His divine love song.Learn more about the Song of Songs and Christ the Bridegroom at Hopesgarden.com.2024-06-2224 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksBe Open!Jesus desires for us to open our hearts to hear the sound of His voice. So often we get stuck in our minds but with the Bridegroom it is all about the heart.Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and His Song of Songs at hopesgarden.com.2024-06-2133 min
The Bridegroom SpeaksGod Speaks Your Love LanguageThe Holy Scriptures are God's love letter to you. Father Michael Stalla describes how we come to know God's love language as well as the language of our own hearts through prayerful reading and meditation on God's Word. Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and His love for you at hopesgarden.com. Hope's Garden is the sanctuary where the love of Christ the Bridegroom heals hearts, marriages, and families.2024-06-1915 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastRosary for Jesus's RosesLaura prays the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with added prayers for the Bridegroom's Roses. Jesus's Roses are women who have experienced the pain and grief of spousal abuse in any form including betrayal. At Hope's Garden, we offer Jesus's Roses a safe place to share their stories, seek healing, meet Christ as their Divine Bridegroom, and come together in prayer.If you are one of Jesus's Roses, I invite you to come bloom in His love at Hopesgarden.com.2024-05-2830 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastNoon Prayer with the BridegroomTake a break from the busyness of the day and rest with Christ, Shepherd and Bridegroom. Join members of Hope's Garden as we pray Noon Prayer with the Bridegroom. Noon Prayer with the Bridegroom is from the Hope's Garden book, Prayer of the Hours with Christ Bridegroom. All our prayer books are available on Amazon and digital copies are available in the Hope's Garden Shop.Hopesgarden.com2024-05-0711 min
Heart to Heart Spiritual DirectionDon't Dialogue with the Tempter"From my very first session of spiritual direction with Father Michael in 2016, he has continually impressed upon me the need to discern everything and to reject all that is not from Jesus. Learning to distinguish the voice of the tempter from the voice of my Bridegroom has been life-changing. I highly recommend listening to this episode of Heart to Heart Spiritual Direction and putting Father Michael's wisdom into practice." - Laura Ercolino, Foundress of Hope's GardenJoin our Catholic men's or women's community and participate in live spiritual direction events with Father Michael....2024-03-1307 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastCome to Cana Prayer VisualizationIn this imaginative prayer based on the story of Jesus' miracle at the wedding feast of Cana, Laura guides us in bringing our broken hearts and wineskin full of tears to Mary and Jesus. Come along and experience the healing power of Jesus' love as He transforms your tears into wine.2024-02-1110 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastInterior Castle Prayer VisualizationJourney into your interior castle and discover the secret chamber in your heart where Jesus the Bridegroom waits for you.2024-02-0412 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastMorning Prayer: Love More Delightful Than WineJoin your heart and your voice with your sisters in Christ and start the morning by praising Christ the Bridegroom. The Hope's Garden "Prayer of the Hours with Christ the Bridegroom" is a Liturgy of the Hours style prayer inspired by the Song of Songs.The book contains Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night Prayer and is available on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Hours-Christ-Bridegroom-Conversation/dp/B0B4DDVMSG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DKECWFPL843N&keywords=prayer+of+the+hours+with+christ+the+bridegroom&qid=1696621754&sprefix=prayer+of+the+hours+with+christ+the+bridegroom%2Caps%2C118&sr=8...2023-10-0612 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastChaplet of the Bridegroom's Merciful LoveJesus is Merciful Love. In this Song of Song inspired prayer, we leave all our mistakes, sins, and guilt at His feet and allow Him to restore and refresh us in His Merciful Love.The Hope's Garden Prayer book contains the Chaplet of the Bridegroom's Merciful Love along with many of the prayers on this podcast illustrated with Laura's artwork. It is available on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Hopes-Garden-Prayer-Laura-Ercolino/dp/B0BKS8SRXM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=15HW6YPOW3LLR&keywords=laura+ercolino&qid=1695647643&sprefix=laura+ercolino%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-3Learn more...2023-09-2514 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastWomb of My Heart Rosary"If there is only one mother of Christ according to the flesh, all are begetting Christ according to the faith.” St. AmbroseThe virginal womb of our Blessed Mother has been so beautifully described as "the womb more spacious than the heavens" for it contained the Creator of all that exists. If our hearts are to have room for Jesus, we must surrender to His gentle healing, purifying, and stretching of our hearts. Our hearts must become more and more like Mary’s virginal womb. I wrote these prayers to accompany the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary to deepen my own...2023-06-2928 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastFive Hidden Wounds ChapletJoin us as we console the Sacred Heart of Jesus the Bridegroom with our prayers. The Five Hidden Wounds Chaplet reflects on wounds inflicted upon His Heart during Holy Week.This chaplet as well as more prayers dedicated to the Bridegroom are available in the Hope's Garden Prayer Book.https://www.amazon.com/Hopes-Garden-Prayer-Laura-Ercolino/dp/B0BKS8SRXM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ERADCUC6Z7AZ&keywords=Hope%27s+Garden+Prayer+Book&qid=1687745339&sprefix=hope%27s+garden+prayer+book%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-12023-06-2610 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastThe Seven Joys RosaryThe Seven Joys of the Bride and the Bridegroom is a Song of Songs Scriptural Rosary. Praying this beautiful Rosary brings deeper understanding of the Song of Songs and in particular of Mary as the Bride.The book with original artwork is available on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Joys-Bride-Bridegroom-Scriptural-Rosary/dp/B0C2S4MNQL/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2IYJRI3R3DEDS&keywords=laura+ercolino&qid=1684631317&sprefix=laura+ercolino%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-62023-05-2143 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastThe Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and Christ the BridegroomLaura reads St. John of the Cross' poem "The Spiritual Canticle" set to peaceful music.2023-05-1810 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastThe Song of Songs Laura reads the Jerusalem translation of The Song of Songs set to peaceful music. Relax, breathe, and let the Bridegroom sing over you.For more resources on the Song of Songs including our heart-led Scripture study visit:https://hopesgarden.com/song-of-songs-scripture-study/2023-05-1823 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastChaplet for the Bridegroom's Roses"Mother Mary wrap His Roses in your mantle of comfort and protection."Our Lady of Guadalupe, gather all of Jesus' wounded Roses in your tender arms and carry them to the Heart of your Son. Amen.Learn more about the Catholic healing resources and support available at Hope's Garden on our website:https://hopesgarden.com/coaching-and-healing-prayer-groups/2023-05-0918 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastChaplet for Holy BridegroomsJoin Laura and Marian in praying for the men in our lives and asking Mother Mary, Mystical Rose of God, to teach them to love as Jesus the Bridegroom loves.You can find the Chaplet for Holy Bridegroom's in the Hope's Garden Prayer Book, available on Amazon.Prayer cards are available at Hopesgarden.com/shop2023-05-0114 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastExamination of ConscienceJoin Laura and Marian as they lead you in a Song of Songs inspired examination of conscience.The Hope's Garden Examination of Conscience is available in our Prayer of the Hours with Christ the Bridegroom prayer book. This Liturgy of the Hours style daily prayer book is filled with prayers inspired by The Song of Songs and the spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom. Available on Amazon.2023-05-0106 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastPrayers Praising Christ the BridegroomJoin Laura and Marian as they pray the Hope's Garden Prayer of Unceasing Praise, Love Me into Full Bloom Litany and Litany in Honor of Christ the Bridegroom.2023-05-0107 min
Hope's Garden Prayer PodcastDaily Prayers to the Bridegroom through MaryJoin Laura and Marian as they pray the Hope's Garden act of consecration to Christ the Bridegroom through Mary, Mystical Rose of God and an Act of Spiritual Communion.You can find the text to these prayers in the Hope's Garden Prayer Book available on Amazon and on prayer cards with original artwork in the Hope's Garden Shop.https://hopesgarden.com/shop/2023-05-0103 min