This is a re-recorded version of the episode that aired on 10/02/22. Forgiveness is an integral part of living a spiritually mature life, yet it is a complex and distressing issue for many of us -- Christian and non-Christian alike. This two-part series will explore how to forgive and present steps to help us in the process of forgiveness. For the written version of this episode, please visit my blog at everydaylifespirituality.com .   Music: Barcarolle by Frederic Chopin, performed by Matvey Yesipoff, licensed from Adobe Stock Audio LINKS: Written version of this episode on my blog: ⁠everydaylifespirituality.com⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/⁠ Facebook (Rose Francis-Inspiration): ⁠www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/⁠

The next two episodes will focus on St. Bernadette Soubirous, the visionary who saw the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France on February 1858 and subsequently brought forth the miraculous spring that brings comfort and healing – sometimes miraculous ones – to the millions of people who visit the shrine each year, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. If you are interested in learning more about the canonization process, the miraculous healings at Lourdes, or other aspects of St. Bernadette or Our Lady of Lourdes, I have included some links below for your convenience. There also are many other resources available, online and otherwise, where you can obtain more information. LINKS: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: https://www.catholic.com/tract/immaculate-conception-and-assumption CANONIZATION PROCESS: https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints LIST OF APPROVED LOURDES MIRACLES: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/lourdes/miracles1.html ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX: https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/ THE “LITTLE WAY” OF ST. THERESE: https://ca.littleflower.org/therese/reflections/st-therese-and-her-little-way/ INCORRUPT BODIES OF SAINTS: https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/incorruptible-saints.html FR. RENE LAURENTIN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Laurentin Please subscribe to and follow this podcast and tell your friends about it. The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, Everydaylifespirituality.com . You can also follow me on IG at everydaylifespirituality https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/ and on Facebook at Rose Francis-Inspiration. www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/ The music for this episode is Andante Spianato by Frederic Chopin, performed by Abidos Music, and licensed from Adobe Stock Audio.

This episode and previous one are focused on St. Bernadette Soubirous She is the visionary who saw the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France in February 1858, and who subsequently brought forth the miraculous spring that brings comfort and healings – sometimes miraculous ones – to the millions of people who visit the shrine each year, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. If you are interested in learning more about the canonization process, the miraculous healings at Lourdes, or other aspects of St. Bernadette or Our Lady of Lourdes, I have included some links below for your convenience. There also are many other resources available, online and otherwise, where you can obtain more information. LINKS: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: https://www.catholic.com/tract/immaculate-conception-and-assumption CANONIZATION PROCESS: https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints LIST OF APPROVED LOURDES MIRACLES: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/lourdes/miracles1.html ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX: https://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/ THE “LITTLE WAY” OF ST. THERESE: https://ca.littleflower.org/therese/reflections/st-therese-and-her-little-way/ INCORRUPT BODIES OF SAINTS: https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/incorruptible-saints.html FR. RENE LAURENTIN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Laurentin Please subscribe to and follow this podcast and tell your friends about it. The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, Everydaylifespirituality.com . You can also follow me on IG at everydaylifespirituality https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/ and on Facebook at Rose Francis-Inspiration. www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/ The music for this episode is Andante Spianato by Frederic Chopin, performed by Abidos Music, and licensed from Adobe Stock Audio.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Anna, for Divine Mercy Sunday,  April 16, 2023 (Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church on the first Sunday after Easter). For more information on Divine Mercy, visit: http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/chaplet.php) Please subscribe and follow this channel wherever you listen to your podcasts, and please tell your friends about it! You also can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. The music for this episode is “Nocturne in C# Minor” by Frederic Chopin, licensed from Adobe Stock Audio. LINKS: Written version of this episode on my blog: ⁠everydaylifespirituality.com⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/⁠ Facebook (Rose Francis-Inspiration): ⁠www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/⁠

So, you’ve decided on the goals you want to achieve in order to transform your life into something more closely resembling your ideal. You’re very excited and want to share your goals with others, seeking their support and encouragement. But should you rush out and broadcast your precious ambitions to everyone you know? This is a complicated issue and a personal decision. So keep listening as we explore some points to consider carefully before you decide! Please note that in many of these episodes, I use the word “God,” because this is what fits in with my personal beliefs. But please use any name for Divine Power with which you feel comfortable. What you call this Power will depend on your own belief system. I also use the pronoun "Him" when referring to God, only to make the words flow better. But being pure spirit, God's Divine nature is, of course, both male and female. Please subscribe and follow this channel wherever you listen to your podcasts, and please tell your friends about it! You can also leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and some of the other podcast platforms. The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, Everydaylifespirituality.com . The music for this episode is “Clowndance” by Lydia Ferrell. You can find and purchase Lydia’s music by using the link below. LINKS: Written version of this episode on my blog: ⁠⁠everydaylifespirituality.com⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/⁠⁠ Facebook (Rose F.Inspiration): ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/⁠⁠ Lydia’s music: ⁠⁠lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com

This is a re-recorded version of "Adversity's Hidden Blessings," first published on 9/11/22. When life gets tough, it's hard to believe that anything good can come from the present bad situation. In his Letter to the early Christians, St. James encourages them, “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” [James 1:2-3]. But how can we find joy in the midst of adversity? How can we develop the resiliency to overcome adversity? In this audio blog episode, we will explore how to change our perspective on our struggles and discover the blessings that might be hidden in the rough patches of life. Included is a prayer for strength in adversity. Please note that in many of these episodes, I use the word “God,” because this is what fits in with my personal beliefs. But please use any name for Divine Power with which you feel comfortable. What you call this Power will depend on your own belief system. I also use the pronoun "Him" when referring to God, only to make the words flow better. But being pure spirit, God's Divine nature is, of course, both male and female. Please subscribe to this channel and add it to your playlist wherever you listen to your podcasts.  And please tell your friends about it! The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, ⁠Everydaylifespirituality.com⁠ . The music for this episode is “C# Minor Nocturne” by Frederic Chopin, performed by Ilya Esipov and licensed from Adobe Stock Audio. LINKS: Written version of this episode on my blog: ⁠⁠everydaylifespirituality.com⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/⁠⁠ Facebook (Rose F.Inspiration): ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/⁠⁠

Do you sometimes feel lost and confused about what direction to take in your life?  Some years ago, I was facing a lot of changes and adjustments, as well as new opportunities and possibilities (including a new job). Naturally, I was feeling excited yet stressed, encouraged yet confused. I was praying about all of it, of course, but still felt somewhat overwhelmed. So I asked for a sign to help me know what direction to take with some of my goals. In this episode, I will share the dream and inspirational message I received in answer to this prayer, in the hopes that it will encourage you. Please note that in many of these episodes, I use the word “God,” because this is what fits in with my personal beliefs. But please use any name for Divine Power with which you feel comfortable. What you call this Power will depend on your own belief system. I also use the male pronoun when referring to God, only to make the words flow better. But being pure spirit, God's Divine nature is, of course, both male and female. Please subscribe to and follow this channel wherever you listen to your podcasts, and please tell your friends about it! You also can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. The music for this episode is “November Afternoon” by Lydia Ferrell, used with permission. (The link to find and purchase Lydia’s music is listed below.) LINKS: Written version of this episode on my blog: ⁠everydaylifespirituality.com⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/⁠ Facebook (Rose F.Inspiration): ⁠www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/⁠ Lydia’s music: ⁠lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com

This is a re-recorded version of "How To Be More Patient," first published on 9/4/22. For many of us, patience is one of the hardest virtues to practice. Our prayer might be, "God, please give me patience -- right now!"  We want to be more patient, but in this age of “instant everything,” waiting for anything seems a waste of time. Impatience can damage our relationships with other people. It can even affect our relationship with God, implying a lack of trust that God will do what’s best for us. In this episode, we’ll explore 7 ways to become more patient. Please note that in many of these episodes, I will use the word “God,” because this is what fits in with my personal beliefs. But please use any name for Divine Power with which you feel comfortable. What you call this Power will depend on your own belief system. I also use the pronoun "Him" when referring to God, only to make the words flow better. But being pure spirit, God's Divine nature is, of course, both male and female. Please subscribe to this channel and add it to your playlist wherever you listen to your podcasts -- and please tell your friends about it! The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, Everydaylifespirituality.com . You can also follow me on IG at everydaylifespirituality https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/ and on Facebook at Rose Francis-Inspiration. www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/ The music for this episode is Nocturne, Opus 9, No. 1  by Frederic Chopin, performed by Matvey Yesipoff, and licensed from Adobe Stock Audio.

In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you a simple meditation exercise to help you manifest your goals for Your Ideal Life, once you have determined what they are. The best way to utilize this meditation is to listen to it all the way through once, to familiarize yourself with it. Then, if you’d like to use this episode as a guided meditation, simply pause it after each step, until you are ready to proceed to the next one. To participate in this week's exercise, you will need the list you created from the a previous episode, “Your Ideal Life.” This list will describe every aspect of your Ideal Life. For instance, where you would live, who you'd be with, your job or career, places you'd like to visit, your achievements, etc. If you don't have such a list, please listen to the episode titled, “Your Ideal Life,” which will prompt you with some questions to create it. I think you’ll find the various suggestions helpful and best of all, a lot of fun to do! Please subscribe to this channel wherever you listen to your podcasts, and tell your friends about it. The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, Everydaylifespirituality.com . You can also follow me on IG at everydaylifespirituality https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/ and on Facebook at Rose Francis-Inspiration. www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/ The music for this episode is “Soliliquoy” by Lydia Ferrell. You can find and purchase Lydia’s music at lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com **

In the last episode, we talked about how to imagine the way you would like your life to be if you had no restrictions or limitations. This week we’re going to take the first step in the plan to transform those dreams into achievable goals, by creating a visual representation of Your Ideal Life. To participate in this week's exercise, you will need the list you created from the last episode, describing every aspect of your Ideal Life. For instance, where you would live, who you'd be with, your job or career, places you'd like to visit, your achievements, etc. If you don't have such a list, please listen to the last episode, “Your Ideal Life,” which will prompt you with some questions to create it. I think you’ll find the various suggestions helpful and best of all, a lot of fun to do! Please subscribe to and follow this podcast and tell your friends about it. The written version of this episode can be found on my blog, Everydaylifespirituality.com . You can also follow me on IG at everydaylifespirituality https://Instagram.com/everydaylifespirituality/ and on Facebook at Rose Francis-Inspiration. www.facebook.com/RoseF.Inspiration/ The music for this episode is “Galaxies” by Lydia Ferrell. You can find and purchase Lydia’s music at lydiaferrell.bandcamp.com