Heart to Heart Spiritual Direction

Heart to Heart Spiritual Direction

by Hope's Garden

Christianity Relationships

Season 1

What Am I Looking For in a Spouse?

Fr. Michael explains that what our culture tells us about sex, relationships, masculinity, and femininity is very different from God's plan for us. God created us as male and female, revealing a beautiful vision of what marital love should be. To learn more, visit hopesgarden.com.

Developing the Wilderness into Paradise

Fr. Michael Stalla offers reflections on masculine spirituality, self-discipline, and the immense dignity of men, who have been entrusted with the care of Creation and the job of developing the wilderness into paradise.

Confessing Your Sins to a Priest

Fr. Michael gives an overview of the complexities of confessing your sins to a priest, including why we do it and what level or authority the priest has in the confessional.

Understanding a Child's Response to Divorce

Fr. Michael Stalla reflects on the different ways children respond when their parents divorce and provides practical tips for parents about how to help their children through this difficult time.

Managing Anger

Fr. Michael Stalla gives a teaching on anger: what it is, why we have it, and how to manage it appropriately so as not to fall into the sin of wrath.

The Sacred Temple of Your Body

Father 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/

Theology of the Body and Divorce

What 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.

Resting in the Lord

Father Michael shares practical advice on why we need to rest in Jesus and how to actually do this. Learn more from Father Michael at Hopesgarden.com. Become a member of our Catholic women or men's communities and participate in Father Michael's monthly live spiritual direction sessions. https://hopesgarden.com/join-our-community/

Whispers of Hope

Father Michael Stalla takes us on a journey through the prophets of the Old Testament and shows us how the fulfillment of the hope they spoke of is Jesus the Bridegroom. Learn more about Christ the Bridegroom at hopesgarden.com.

Gaining Control Over Your Fear

Father Michael gives us wise advice on how to overcome our fears.

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