Midnight Carmelite

Midnight Carmelite

di Andrew Gniadek

Cristianità Filosofia

Stagione 10

Purity of Heart: Aligning with Your Vocation (S10, E05)

How do you know if what you're chasing is your own ambition or God's actual call for your life? We all struggle with discerning our true purpose amidst the noise of the world and the desires of our own hearts. If you've ever felt restless or unsure about your path, this episode is for you. After a period of personal reflection on the future of this podcast, this episode dives deep into the true nature of vocation. We explore how easily our good intentions can be compromised by pride and self-interest, using the powerful parable of the Pharisee to examine how "gratitude" can sometimes serve as a mask for spiritual ambition. This conversation is about refocusing our hearts, understanding that our primary call is to seek the Kingdom of God right where we are, in every present moment. In this episode, you will learn: The crucial difference between a God-given vocation and a self-driven ambition. How to identify the subtle ways pride can poison your spiritual life and distort your understanding of God's will. Why a heart that isn't focused solely on God is the root of feeling restless and without purpose. That true holiness is found not in abstract ideas, but in the practical, daily circumstances of your life. This episode explores what vocation is, but the real journey is in learning how to discern it in your own life. How do you distinguish between selfish desires and God's actual call? What is the first practical step you can take to move from wandering to walking with purpose? Do you sit down to pray and feel lost, distracted, and unsure where to begin? There is a simple way to rediscover calm and connection, and it only takes five minutes. Join Midnight Carmelite to get instant access to my guide, "The 5-Minute Prayer Reset," right here: https://midnightcarmelite.com/reset Connect with Midnight Carmelite at https://midnightcarmelite.com

Season 10 Ep. 4: Purity of Heart and Presence

#4: In this episode, we reflect on our own spiritual journey and identify any secondary activities or distractions that may be hindering our focus on purity of heart in relation to God's presence.

Season 10 Episode 3: Absence in Faith

#3: In this episode, we discuss how absence relates to faith and our prayer life.

Season 10, Ep. 2: Good Actions in Christ versus in the abstract

#2: In this episode, we discuss how the person of Christ acts from Christ, not from prestige or perception.

Season 10 Premiere: Being the same reality of those who believe

#1: In this episode, we discuss being of the same reality of those who claim to believe in Christ.

Stagione 9

Season 9 Finale: Interview with Dr. Larry Chapp from Gaudium et spes 22

#9: Dr. Larry Chapp joins Midnight Carmelite as we discuss a range of issues, including technology and its proper use. We also talk about GS22 being the official podcast of Communio, the concept of razing the bastions, empathetic thinking, Christ on the cross, and the acceptance of being wrong.

The Cross of Christ Pt. 5: the Transfiguration and the Cross

#5: In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the Transfiguration and the Cross of Christ Please support Midnight Carmelite here with a tip (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/b/cN2cQM6EhdC11Ne8ww).

The Cross of Christ Pt. 4: Gaining life with Christ

#4: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss gaining our life by losing it with Christ. Please support Midnight Carmelite here with a tip (https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/b/cN2cQM6EhdC11Ne8ww).

The Cross of Christ Pt. 3: Take up your Cross

#3: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss how to take up your cross. Please support Midnight Carmelite here with a tip.

The Cross of Christ Pt. 2: Truth as a virtue and denying ourselves

#2: This season we will meditate on the Cross of Christ through Scripture and St. John of the Cross. In this episode, we discuss how truth is a virtue and how it relates to denying ourselves. Please support Midnight Carmelite here with a tip.

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