Saintly Women Podcast Alyson Borowczyk

Get to know the first female Doctor of the Church, Saint Teresa of Avila. Learn more about the life, thought, and spirituality of this pivotal 16th century reformer of the Carmelite order.Saint Teresa of Avila - Podcast NotesSegment 1: Introduction and 5 Fast Facts (0:00 - 5:20)-Listen to the 5 Fast Facts: (2:47 - 5:20)Segment 2: The Heart of the Matter (6:20 - 31:40)-Learn the Historical Context: (6:40 - 8:43)-Listen to Fast Fact #1 in depth: (8:44 - 10:45)-Listen to Fast Fact #2 in de...

Baptism of JesusAnd when Jesus was baptized, … the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him, and lo, a voice from heaven, saying "this is My beloved Son," with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:16-17)Fruit of the Mystery:Openness to the Holy Spirit Wedding at CanaHis mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you." ... Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim.(John 2:5-7)Fruit o...

Sorrowful Mysteries Scriptural Reflections:The Agony in the GardenIn His anguish He prayed with all the greater intensity, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Then He rose from prayer and came to His disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted with grief. (Luke 22:44-45)Fruit of the Mystery:Sorrow for SinThe Scourging at the PillarPilate's next move was to take Jesus and have Him scourged. (John 19:1)Fruit of the Mystery:PurityCrowning with ThornsThey ...

Joyful Mysteries Scripture Reflections:The AnnunciationAnd when the angel had come to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women."(Luke 1:28)Fruit of the Mystery:HumilityThe VisitationElizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice: "Blest are you among women and blest is the fruit of your womb."(Luke 1:41-42)Fruit of the Mystery:Love of NeighborThe Birth of JesusShe gave birth to her first-born Son and wrapped Him in swaddl...

Glorious Mysteries Scripture Reflections:The ResurrectionYou need not be amazed! You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, the one who was crucified. He has been raised up; He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. (Mark 16:6)Fruit of the Mystery:FaithThe AscensionThen, after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into Heaven and took His seat at God's right hand. (Mark 16:19)Fruit of the Mystery:HopeDescent of the Holy SpiritAll were filled with the Holy Spirit. They b...