Best Fr. Bertrand Podcasts (2025)

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Leading with Purpose Across Borders (with Barbara Martin Coppola) 1:09:29

3d ago1:09:29

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Barbara Martin Coppola, former CEO of Decathlon, joins us for a powerful conversation on what it means to lead with purpose in today’s fast-changing world. From her early career in tech at Google and Samsung to leading IKEA's digital transformation and then guiding Decathlon through cultural and strategic reinvention, Barbara shares the lessons she…

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BONUS: All About Saints of the First Monasteries (with Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Boniface Hicks) 25:18

11d ago25:18

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A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explore the key patristic texts featured in the book and the lives of early …

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Human centric AI (with Rana el Kaliouby) 1:19:37

18d ago1:19:37

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rana el Kaliouby, AI scientist, entrepreneur, investor and thought leader in the field of artificial emotional intelligence. From growing up in Cairo to studying at MIT and co-founding Affectiva, Rana has spent her career bridging the gap between human emotions and technology. Toda…

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Special Episode: Leadership Lessons & 50 Years of Microsoft (with Steve Ballmer) 1:28:11

30d ago1:28:11

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This episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast is truly special—for two reasons. First, Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of innovation, transformation, and leadership in the tech industry. Second, on a personal level, this milestone resonates deeply with me. Having spent 40 years at Microsoft, I have witnessed fi…

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[FR] Comment transformer ses émotions en force (avec Natacha Calestrémé) 1:37:40

2M ago1:37:40

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Dans cet épisode, je reçois Natacha Calestrémé, écrivaine, réalisatrice et experte en bien-être émotionnel et énergétique. Son livre La Clé de votre énergie a aidé des milliers de personnes à surmonter leurs blocages émotionnels et à retrouver leur alignement personnel et professionnel. 🔎 Au programme : ✔️ Pourquoi notre énergie influence nos décis…

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Seeing the Future and Transforming Millions of Lives (with James Chen) 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

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What if the biggest overlooked global health challenge was something as simple as… vision? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, we sit down with James Chen, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and global changemaker on a mission to provide vision correction to over a billion people who need it. Through his groundbreaking Clearly campaign…

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Breaking Barriers Through Curiosity (with Scott Shigeoka) 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

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Curiosity is more than just asking questions—it’s a mindset that can break barriers, foster empathy, and fuel innovation. In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Scott Shigeoka, a leading expert on curiosity and the author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. Scott shares how deep curiosit…

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Leading Through Civic Engagement (with Eric Liu) 1:19:41

3M ago1:19:41

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What does it mean to be an engaged citizen and a positive leader? Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, has dedicated his career to answering this question. Through his work, he empowers individuals to embrace civic leadership, take action, and shape a stronger, more inclusive democracy. In this episode, Eric shares how leadership isn’t just about p…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Leading Across Borders (with Erin Meyer) 1:21:44

3M ago1:21:44

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When Erin Meyer set out to explore how cultural differences impact leadership and communication, she uncovered profound insights that have transformed the way global leaders connect, collaborate, and succeed. Her groundbreaking book The Culture Map and her work at INSEAD have made her one of the world's leading experts on cultural intelligence and …

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What Truly Makes a Happy Life (with Marc Schulz) 1:16:29

4M ago1:16:29

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In this insightful episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Marc Schulz, co-author of The Good Life and Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development—the world’s longest scientific study on happiness. Together, we explore the profound impact of relationships on happiness, health, and leadership. Marc shar…

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The Power of Habit (with Charles Duhigg) 58:06

4M ago58:06

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In this captivating episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicator. Together, we dive, among other topics, into the science of habits, exploring how small behavioral changes can drive transformative leadership and fuel long-…

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I’m Michelin: making every individual matter (with Florent Menegaux) 1:10:53

5M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this inspiring episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by a leader who has redefined what it means to innovate in the world of industry and sustainability—Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin. Over the years, he has climbed the ranks to become a transformative leader, steering the company toward a bold vision: achieving 100% sustaina…

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Special 100th episode! A Journey of Leadership and Giving Back (with Jeff Raikes) 1:14:28

5M ago1:14:28

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In this milestone episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by someone who has had a profound influence on my career and personal growth—Jeff Raikes. Jeff and I share a deep connection, having both spent significant time at Microsoft, where he became a legendary manager and mentor to me. From his early days at Microsoft in 1981 to his …

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[FR] Le courage du changement (avec Laurence Tubiana) 1:07:08

6M ago1:07:08

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Quand une économiste, universitaire et diplomate devient l'une des figures incontournables de la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique... C’est le parcours exceptionnel de Laurence Tubiana, pionnière de la politique environnementale mondiale et aujourd’hui Présidente de la Fondation Européenne pour le Climat, et l’une des architectes de l’Accord…

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Combining Purpose and Entrepreneurship for Japan's Future (with Yoshito Hori) 1:08:24

6M ago1:08:24

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...What a challenge, right? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Yoshito Hori, one of Japan’s most visionary leaders in business and education. As the founder of GLOBIS Corporation, GLOBIS University, and GLOBIS Capital Partners, Yoshito shares how he's pioneering a future-focused model of positive leadership. We disc…

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Bonus Episode: Epilogue (Story of a Soul) 30:00

6M ago30:00

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As a conclusion to this season of Catholic Classics and to the life of St. Thérèse, Fr. Michael-Joseph provides an introduction to the epilogue of Story of a Soul. His introduction is followed by the reading of the epilogue. In the epilogue, we are given an account of the final months of St. Thérèse’s life. To get your copy of the complete reading …

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Day 28: Union with God (Story of a Soul) 27:46

6M ago27:46

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What does one reflect on in the days leading up to death? In these last pages of Story of a Soul, St. Thérèse is also very near to the day of her death. She reflects on prayer being the source of all good. She writes about intercessory prayer and how the people entrusted to us can be our treasures. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph offer th…

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Day 27: Loving in Little Ways (Story of a Soul) 33:25

6M ago33:25

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It can be challenging to let the small things go. For St. Thérèse, it was the small things that she saw as the greatest opportunities for love. She recounts in these pages several instances where she struggled with the behavior of fellow sisters in the convent. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph explain how St. Thérèse’s perception of hersel…

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Day 26: The Simplicity of Prayer (Story of a Soul) 34:49

6M ago34:49

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Not many people would describe prayer as something simple. However, the way in which St. Thérèse describes it conveys the possibility of simplicity in prayer. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on prayer as friendship with God and how prayer may not be easy, but it can be simple. To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit a…

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Day 25: The Depths of Charity (Story of a Soul) 31:34

6M ago31:34

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Love is not always easy. In fact, love can be very hard. In this final chapter of Story of a Soul, St. Thérèse is drawing near to the end of her life. As she does, she contemplates the mysterious depths of charity. She ponders what it means to love and how Christ loves through us. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss how each of us is …

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Day 24: Not Me, But Christ (Story of a Soul) 38:07

6M ago38:07

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Are there people in your life that you struggle to get along with or even be around? St. Thérèse admits in her writings to there being sisters within the convent that she struggled to show charity towards. She uses these examples to reflect on Christ’s love acting within her. To get your copy of the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/c…

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Day 23: Temptation of Doubt (Story of a Soul) 38:35

6M ago38:35

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A common temptation is the temptation to doubt. St. Thérèse was faced with this temptation in a significant way and she explains it within her writings. She also shares insight on fraternal charity. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph ponder some of the triggers that may have contributed to St. Thérèse’s trial of faith. To get your copy of th…

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Day 22: Suffering with Joy (Story of a Soul) 36:05

7M ago36:05

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Are relationships ever easy? In her third manuscript, St. Thérèse focuses on her life in Carmel. She shares about the new prioress and how she gets along with the other sisters in the convent. St. Thérèse also begins to describe her trial of faith. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph use St. Thérèse’s writings to draw the distinction between …

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Day 21: The Vocation of Love (Story of a Soul) 33:23

7M ago33:23

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What is my vocation? This is a question St. Thérèse pondered even after entering Carmel. As she continues to convey her Little Way, St. Thérèse contemplates the vocation of love. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss how the vocation of love is for all and that this vocation does not require a felt love, but is, instead, an act of the w…

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Day 20: A Worthy Ambition (Story of a Soul) 33:18

7M ago33:18

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What is the Little Way? Today’s reading brings us to the second manuscript of Story of a Soul. This manuscript is also known as the charter for the Little Way. Within her writings, St. Thérèse expresses to her sister Marie some of what God has revealed to her as well as her intense desire to love. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph also disc…

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Day 19: Doubts of Heaven (Story of a Soul) 39:01

7M ago39:01

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For some, doubtful thinking can be very distressing. As St. St. Thérèse continues to experience dryness in her spiritual life, she is also plagued with doubts, including doubts about Heaven. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph encourage us that even in times of struggle, we can persevere with faith and hope just like St. Thérèse. To get your …

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Day 18: Experiences of Death (Story of a Soul) 37:10

7M ago37:10

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St. Thérèse recounts a trying time within Carmel during which almost the entire monastery was overcome with influenza. During this trial, St. Thérèse experienced death very closely as a number of nuns who fell ill did pass away. St. Thérèse recounts the tasks that fell to her as she was one of the few that was not bedridden. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and …

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Day 17: Learning Poverty (Story of a Soul) 31:54

7M ago31:54

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Change almost always brings challenges with it. This is true for St. Thérèse as she begins her life in Carmel. She expresses some of the challenges she faced in this drastically different way of life. However, she also shares how she sought growth in virtue through all of it. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph explain the typical stages of r…

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Day 16: Entering Carmel (Story of a Soul) 29:15

7M ago29:15

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The day has finally come! Today’s episode brings us to a pivotal moment in St. Thérèse’s life: her entrance into Carmel. St. Thérèse describes her final moments with her family and the emotions she felt as she bid them farewell. She also describes what her reception was like at Carmel. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on these mome…

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[FR] Quand l’entreprise rend à la Terre (avec Mathilde Thomas) 57:06

7M ago57:06

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Quand l’idée d’un pharmacien bordelais prend vie dans les vignes avant de devenir une incroyable success story internationale… C’est la belle histoire de Mathilde Thomas, co-fondatrice de Caudalie et récemment honorée du premier prix #SKEMA Leadership Award pour son parcours exceptionnel. Plongez dans une épopée au cœur de la vigne, de la beauté et…

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Day 15: Patience in Following God’s Will (Story of a Soul) 34:02

7M ago34:02

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Even a young person can offer great wisdom. In these pages, we walk with St. Thérèse through the aftermath of her encounter with Pope Leo XIII. She reveals her patience with the will of God and her refusal to be discouraged. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph discuss how there is never a good reason to delay a pursuit of holiness. To get you…

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Day 14: Holy Boldness (Story of a Soul) 36:18

7M ago36:18

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Seeing the city of Rome through the eyes of a saint is a delight. St. Thérèse provides the details of her visit to Rome and some of the sites she visited. She writes of the most significant part of her time in Rome: meeting Pope Leo XII. She describes the visit itself but also her feelings through the whole process. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Micha…

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Day 13: Being in the World (Story of a Soul) 35:53

7M ago35:53

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The world holds so much beauty and wonder. In today’s reading, we go with St. Thérèse as she begins her pilgrimage to Rome. She outlines what it is like for her to be out in the world and seeing some of nature’s beauties for the first time. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph explain the significance of what St. Thérèse shares in these pages,…

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Day 12: Overcoming Timidity (Story of a Soul) 24:28

7M ago24:28

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The growth of an individual can happen very gradually, and therefore, be unnoticeable. In the case of St. Thérèse, her growth is quite tangible. It is clear in her writing that she is making conscious efforts to overcome her timidity. This is clear in her visit to the bishop as she requests his special permission for entrance into Carmel. Fr. Jacob…

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Day 11: Humility & Perseverance (Story of a Soul) 36:22

7M ago36:22

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Revealing our greatest desires can be a very vulnerable experience. St. Thérèse describes the circumstances of sharing her desire for Carmel to both her father and uncle. As she faces the initial denial of her uncle and the rector of Carmel, we begin to see the perseverance St. Thérèse possessed when it came to her vocation, and ultimately, her pat…

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Day 10: A Christmas Conversion (Story of a Soul) 39:11

7M ago39:11

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Many of us are able to look back on our lives and point to significant moments of change or growth. St. Thérèse is no different. In today’s readings, St. Thérèse reflects on one of the more significant moments in her life: her Christmas conversion. She outlines what happened exactly and how it impacted her. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph…

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Day 9: Loss & Loneliness (Story of a Soul) 32:31

7M ago32:31

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There is great heartache that can come with the experience of loneliness. St. Thérèse continues to struggle in developing friendships and writes of the loneliness she feels. She also shares her reaction to learning that her sister Marie will be entering Carmel. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph share the testimony of one of St. Thérèse’s si…

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Day 8: Dealing with Scrupulosity (Story of a Soul) 33:45

7M ago33:45

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It is a good thing to be concerned about doing what is right. However, fear of not doing the right thing can become excessive and turn into something called “scrupulosity.” St. Thérèse struggled with scrupulosity and details how her sister Marie helped her in this struggle. She also outlines the challenges she faced in making friends. Fr. Jacob-Ber…

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Day 7: The Source & Summit (Story of a Soul) 39:14

7M ago39:14

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How good is it when great joy follows great suffering? In today’s reading, St. Thérèse describes a number of significant moments of joy in her life. She shares about the reception of her future religious name, her growth in prayer, and the reception of her First Holy Communion. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on their own experien…

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Day 6: The Strange Sickness (Story of a Soul) 30:47

7M ago30:47

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It can be very difficult to say “good-bye” to someone. For St. Thérèse, the departure of her sister Pauline to Carmel was almost unbearable. This experience leads to a significant sickness for St. Thérèse. She describes her experience in the sickness and the miraculous healing she received. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on St. T…

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Day 5: The Most Difficult Years (Story of a Soul) 34:40

7M ago34:40

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The experience of loneliness is one that many people can relate to. What St. Thérèse describes as her “saddest” years are marked with loneliness. Her years at school found St. Thérèse without many friends and even bullied. Another element of her suffering in these years was the entrance of Pauline into Carmel. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Jos…

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Day 4: Liturgical Living in the Family (Story of a Soul) 37:34

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Each family is unique and may come with their own traditions or day to day practices. St. Thérèse describes some of the practices held in her own family that were majoritively centered around liturgical living. She also shares a vision she had of her father and her experience of visiting the ocean for the first time. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Mich…

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Day 3: The Love of a Mother and Father (Story of a Soul) 37:11

7M ago37:11

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The presence of a mother and father is important for every child. St. Thérèse was no different. However, as described in today’s reading, she lost her mother at a very young age. Out of this experience, St. Thérèse describes how her sister Pauline stepped into the role of mother and how her father’s love was the greatest witness of God the Father’s…

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Not the End of the World (with Hannah Ritchie) 1:14:47

7M ago1:14:47

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"Not the end of the world”... Today’s guest, Hannah Ritchie, a brilliant researcher, author, and environmental scientist, embodies what it means to be genuinely optimistic about the future of our planet. As Head of Research at Our World in Data, Hannah has made a global impact with her data-driven approach to tackling critical issues like sustainab…

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Day 2: First Memories (Story of a Soul) 40:03

7M ago40:03

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It is not common to have first hand accounts of the early lives of saints. However, St. Thérèse gives a thorough account of some of her earliest memories. She shares about each of her sisters and her relationships with them. In these pages, we also read through the story surrounding St. Thérèse’s prophetic statement “I choose all!” Fr. Jacob-Bertra…

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Day 1: The Mercies of God (Story of a Soul) 31:25

7M ago31:25

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St. Thérèse begins her autobiography explaining why she is writing it. She describes her reluctance to write, but also her sense of obedience to Mother Agnes. In these first pages, St. Thérèse touches on the importance of her family’s influence as well as the prevalence of God’s mercy throughout her life. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph c…

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Bonus Episode: Prologue (Story of a Soul) 17:06

7M ago17:06

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To help set the scene for the autobiography of St. Thérèse, Fr. Michael-Joseph provides an introduction to the prologue of Story of a Soul. His introduction is followed by the reading of the prologue. In the prologue, we are given a deeper look at the family of St. Thérèse’s, especially her parents. The prologue also gives insight into the first ye…

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Novena of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower (Day 9) 2:20

7M ago2:20

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O St. Therese, seraphic virgin, beloved spouse of our Crucified Lord, you who on earth did burn with a love so intense toward your God and my God, and now glow with a bright and purer flame in paradise, obtain for me, I beseech you, a spark of that same holy fire which shall help me to put things of the world in their proper place and live my life …

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Novena of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower (Day 8) 1:41

7M ago1:41

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O glorious St. Therese, who, burning with the desire of increasing the glory of God, invariably attended to the sanctification of your soul by the constant practice of prayer and charity so that, becoming in the Church a model of holiness, you are now in Heaven the protector of all those who have recourse to you in faith, look down upon me who invo…

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Novena of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower (Day 7) 1:58

7M ago1:58

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Therese of the Child Jesus, most loving Saint, in union with you I adore the divine Majesty. My heart is filled with joy at the remembrance of the marvellous favours with which God blessed your life on earth and of the great glory that came to you after death. In union with you, I praise God, and offer him my humble tribute of thanksgiving. I implo…

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