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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Echoes of Eucatastrophe: Unveiling Spiritual Truths – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
In the final episode of “A Lord of the Rings Spiritual Retreat,” Father Timothy Gallagher concludes ... more
In this episode, Fr. Gallagher discusses “eucatastrophe.” J. R. R. Tolkien defined this term in his lecture “On Fairy-Stories,” as a “good catastrophe, the sudden joyous ‘turn’…it is a sudden and miraculous grace…a fleeting glimpse of Joy” (On Fair... more
Spiritual Joy and Hope – A “Lord of the Rings” Spiritual Retreat w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast
In this episode, Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the virtue of joy in the “Lord of the Rings,” even in the face of challenges a... more
Joy, Love, and Friendship – A Lord of the Rings Spiritual Retreat w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcasts
The episode begins with Fr. Gallagher describing “The Lord of the Rings” as a heroic romance, highlighting its themes of joy and ... more
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This podcast series by Fr. Gallagher and the Discerning Hearts team is spiritually vivifying and a delight for the soul. I was entranced by the deep literary analysis and spiritual wisdom of Fr. Gallagher. This series is a must for all Catholic fans of the Lord of the Rings! DH deserves to be better known and appreciated for the rich well of learning, experience, and guidance in the spiritual life which Fr. Gallagher and the team provide.
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