In this episode, Walter and Amy explore the themes of “learning to serve” and “daring to ask” seen in St. Thèrése’s life during the various trials of her adolescence. How was Thèrése able to transcend the rejection and loss of her early life in order to practice what Heather King calls an “agape of wholeness”? We’ll discuss some of the pivotal moments in Thèrése’s life that show us the power of grace and conversion in our spiritual lives. Reflective QuestionsHave you ever had a “Christmas Eve” moment of immediate and grace-filled conversion in your life like St. Thérèse? In what ways may God be asking you to lay down your life for others right now as you learn to “die to self”?PrayerGod, be with me in my loneliness. God, give me the courage to stay the course. God, lead me to the people who will help me to discern your will. God, let me be willing to shed my blood to the last drop, even though most of the time I’m not willing to shed even one drop. God, if I’m called to go against the wishes of those who are close to me, let me do so with humility and love. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.Resources“Shirt of Flame: A Year with St. Thérèse of Lisieux” by Heather KingHeather King’s BlogNational Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at MarytownHosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseContact: [email protected] us on Instagram! heroic2heartsThanks for listening to Heroic Hearts! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

Welcome back to Season 2 of Heroic Hearts, in which we will discuss the spiritual journey of St. Thérèse of Lisieux! In this episode, Walter and Amy introduce the season’s featured book, “Shirt of Flame: A Year with St. Thérèse of Lisieux” by Heather King. In the first two chapters, King draws a portrait of Thérèse as a loving but sensitive child who lost her mother early in life and suffered from a mysterious and debilitating illness. In spite of these challenges, Thérèse always remained open to grace and spiritual childhood. Reflective QuestionsIn what ways can you identify with Thérèse that might help you in your personal spiritual journey?Reflect on the "I choose all!"story: are you more restrained like Céline or expansive like Thérèse? What prevents you from giving or wanting more out of life?PrayerFor those of us whose minds tend to run in obsessive ruts, For those of us with the impulse to manage and control, For those of us who can’t stop taking our emotional temperature, For those of us who tend to hoard money and love, For those of us who think we know best, For those of us who tend to strive for straight A’s on some cosmic re- port card, For those of us who are disciplined, sometimes to a fault, For those of us who have difficulty forgiving ourselves and difficulty forgiving others, For those who didn’t make it— St. Thérèse, pray for us.Resources“Shirt of Flame: A Year with St. Thérèse of Lisieux” by Heather KingHeather King’s BlogHosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseContact: [email protected] us on Instagram! heroic2heartsThanks for listening to Heroic Hearts! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

Heroic Hearts Podcast is on a recording break between seasons. In lieu of a regular episode this week, we invite you to pray St. Thérèse’s Offering to Merciful Love with us. We hope you’ll be blessed by it. Walter and Amy will return the week of June 20, 2022 with the first episode of Season 2, in which we’ll follow the spiritual journey of St. Thérèse!Offering to Merciful LoveO My God! Most Blessed Trinity, I desire to Love You and make You Loved, to work for the glory of Holy Church by saving souls on earth and liberating those suffering in purgatory. I desire to accomplish Your will perfectly and to reach the degree of glory You have prepared for me in Your Kingdom. I desire, in a word, to be a saint, but I feel my helplessness and I beg You, O my God! to be Yourself my Sanctity! Since You loved me so much as to give me Your only Son as my Savior and my Spouse, the infinite treasures of His merits are mine. I offer them to You with gladness, begging You to look upon me only in the Face of Jesus and in His heart burning with Love. I offer You, too, all the merits of the saints (in heaven and on earth), their acts of Love, and those of the holy angels. Finally, I offer You, O Blessed Trinity! the Love and merits of the Blessed Virgin, my dear Mother. It is to her I abandon my offering, begging her to present it to You. Her Divine Son, my Beloved Spouse, told us in the days of His mortal life: "Whatsoever you ask the Father in my name he will give it to you!" I am certain, then, that You will grant my desires; I know, O my God! that the more You want to give, the more You make us desire. I feel in my heart immense desires and it is with confidence I ask You to come and take possession of my soul. Ah! I cannot receive Holy Communion as often as I desire, but, Lord, are You not all-powerful? Remain in me as in a tabernacle and never separate Yourself from Your little victim. I want to console You for the ingratitude of the wicked, and I beg of You to take away my freedom to displease You. If through weakness I sometimes fall, may Your Divine Glance cleanse my soul immediately, consuming all my imperfections like the fire that transforms everything into itself. I thank You, O my God! for all the graces You have granted me, especially the grace of making me pass through the crucible of suffering. It is with joy I shall contemplate You on the Last Day carrying the scepter of Your Cross. Since You deigned to give me a share in this very precious Cross, I hope in heaven to resemble You and to see shining in my glorified body the sacred stigmata of Your Passion. After earth's Exile, I hope to go and enjoy You in the Fatherland, but I do not want to lay up merits for heaven. I want to work for Your Love alone with the one purpose of pleasing You, consoling Your Sacred Heart, and saving souls who will love You eternally. In the evening of this life, I shall appear before You with empty hands, for I do not ask You, Lord, to count my works. All our justice is stained in Your eyes. I wish, then, to be clothed in Your own Justice and to receive from Your Love the eternal possession of Yourself. I want no other Throne, no other Crown but You, my Beloved! Time is nothing in Your eyes, and a single day is like a thousand years. You can, then, in one instant prepare me to appear before You. In order to live in one single act of perfect Love, I OFFER MYSELF AS A VICTIM OF HOLOCAUST TO YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, asking You to consume me incessantly, allowing the waves of infinite tenderness shut up within You to overflow into my soul, and that thus I may become a martyr of Your Love, O my God! May this martyrdom, after having prepared me to appear before You, finally cause me to die and may my soul take its flight without any delay into the eternal embrace of Your Merciful Love. I want, O my Beloved, at each beat of my heart to renew this offering to You an infinite number of times, until the shadows having disappeared I may be able to tell You of my Love in an Eternal Face to Face!St. Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

Heroic Hearts is on a recording break between seasons. In lieu of a regular episode this week, we invite you to pray this devotion to St. Joan of Arc with us. The prayers are provided below, as well as a link to order this beautiful chaplet from the Carmelite Monastery of the Sacred Hearts. We hope you’ll enjoy it. Heroic Hearts will return the week of June 20, 2022 with the first episode of Season 2!Chaplet of St. Joan of ArcPrayer on the Crucifix: Sign of the Cross O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Prayer to Christ the King (Plenary indulgence):O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You to be King of the Universe. All that has been created has been made for You. Exercise upon me all Your sovereign rights. I hereby renew my baptismal promises, renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps, and I engage myself to live a truly Christian life. I promise to do all in my power to procure the triumph of the rights of God and Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer You my poor actions to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred Royalty and Kingly Power, and that thus the reign of Your peace may be firmly established throughout the universe. Amen.Prayer on the Fleur-de-lys Medallion: St. Michael, mighty Standard Bearer of the Blessed Trinity and First Champion of the Kingship of Christ, pray for us.On the First Single Bead:Through the victory of the sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary may the reign of the Heart of Jesus come.On the Second Single Bead:Our FatherOn the Center Medal:St. Joan of Arc, Apostle of the Kingship of Christ, pray for us.(300 days indulgence) On the Three Groups of 5 Beads:5 Hail Marys in honor of St. Joan’s heroic practice of Faith, Hope, and Charity. On the Two Single Beads:St. Joan, drawing all your strength from union with Our Lord in the Eucharist, obtain for us your burning love for Him in the Blessed Sacrament.Last Prayer on the Center Medal:O Lord, King of Heaven and of earth, may it please You this day to direct and sanctify, to rule and govern our hearts and our bodies, our thoughts, our words and our deeds according to Your commandments. Thus we shall be able to attain salvation and deliverance, in time and eternity, by Your help. O Savior of the world, who live and reign forever. Amen.Resources:Carmelite Monastery of the Sacred HeartsChaplet of St. Joan of ArcHistory of King Clovis, first Catholic monarch of France This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

After a lengthy and unjust trial, Joan of Arc is finally executed by her enemies on May 30, 1431. Join Walter and Amy in the season finale to discover why St. Joan’s horrific martyrdom was truly her final victory.Hosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseContact: [email protected] Guide01:43 Enchanting Moments05:38 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts06:09 Reflective Questions04:15 Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse 202210:25 12th stage of the hero's journey: Return with the Elixir16:23 Bishop Cauchon18:09 Joan of Arc's Abjuration23:54 Joan is set up to "relapse" by wearing men's clothing again26:47 Bishop Cauchon allows Joan to receive the Eucharist28:58 Joan's last words: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus34:27 Joan of Arc's mother Isabel demands justice for her daughter36:15 Regine Pernoud's Joan of Arc in Her Own Words38:57 Why did's Joan's canonization take so long?41:15 St. Therese's plays, "Pious Recreations”46:22 G.K. Chesterton's quote on Joan of Arc54:34 Closing Poem:"Pied Beauty" by Gerard Manley HopkinsReflective QuestionsReflect on the life and martyrdom of St. Joan of Arc:What impact has her story had on you as you journeyed with us?In what ways has your journey opened you up to experiencing transcendence in your life?ResourcesPrayer of the Heroic HeartsSuper Flower Blood Moon of 2022Bishop Pierre CauchonRegine Pernoud’s “Joan of Arc: By Herself and Her Witnesses”The Plays of St. Therese: Pious RecreationsG.K. Chesterton’s quote on Joan of ArcPoem: “Pied Beauty” by Gerard Manley HopkinsCover Art: Joan of Arc at the Stake by Georg Poppe, 1915 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

In this episode, Walter and Amy discuss the 11th stage of Joan of Arc’s heroic journey, in which she faces a formidable and unjust trial of inquisition. How does one young woman outwit a jury of 60 learned judges? Listen and find out!Hosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseSubscribe: www.heroic-hearts.comContact: [email protected] Guide02:14 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts02:54 Enchanting Moments02:57 Our Lady of Lasalette Shrine04:48 First Friday Devotion10:48 Preview of Reflective Questions12:24 11th Stage of the Heroic Hearts Journey17:23 The heretical movement of "collegiality"19:25 Regine Pernoud’s “Joan of Arc, Her Story”22:15 Farewell to the Paladin 😥24:59 Joan of Arc's capture and imprisonment27:15 The political context of Joan of Arc's trial31:34 Pierre Cauchon, the Bishop of Beauvais38:12 St. Joan of Arc Center in Albuquerque, NM45:47 Charles VII as the political target during Joan of Arc's trialReflective QuestionsHave you ever felt wrongfully accused and in a matter of great importance? Describe what that was like and how you managed to get through it.Have you stood on the sidelines of a great injustice? How did you respond? Would you respond differently today?Reading AssignmentThis episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Bk. 3, Ch. 1-12Next episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Bk. 3, Ch. 13-24ResourcesOur Lady of Lasalette ShrineFirst Friday DevotionRegine Pernoud’s “Joan of Arc, Her Story”St. Joan of Arc Center in Albuquerque, NMSt. Joan of Arc’s Trial TranscriptsCover Art: Joan of Arc in Prison by Gillot Saint-Evre, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

Joan of Arc’s heroic journey takes a solemn turn in this episode. Caught between her desire to return home and the demands of her fickle king, Joan displays true nobility. Walter and Amy discuss King Charles VII’s political blundering and betrayal—with terrible consequences for Joan.Hosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseFollow us on Instagram! heroic2heartsShow Guide02:20 Announcing Season 2 on St. Therese of Lisieux!04:31 “Shirt of Flame” by Heather King 05:04 Subscribe now for free book giveaway! First 5!05:44 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts06:26 Enchanting Moments06:31 St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado, CA08:13 Norbertines at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine13:10 Preview of Reflective Questions14:45 10th Stage of the Heroic Hearts Journey18:25 Joan’s mission accomplished!22:26 The turning point of Joan's story25:01 Political forces working against Joan26:45 20 day truce with Burgundy30:42 Joan's Voices become quiet32:32 Charles VII betrays Joan of Arc41:00 Joan of Arc captured at Compiegne45:43 Joan of Arc's life imitating Christ's passion48:11 Joan imprisoned by Duke of Burgundy49:27 Reflective Questions53:01 "Happy the Man" translated by Richard WilburReflective QuestionsRecall a moment of crisis when your world was turned upside down. What was that experience like and how did you get through it?Describe a time that you didn’t get something that was important to you. How did you respond, with bitterness or trust in God—or something in between?Reading AssignmentThis episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Bk. 2: Ch. 36-41Next episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Bk. 3, Ch. 1-12Resources“Shirt of Flame” by Heather KingSubscribe now for free book giveaway! First 5!Norbertines at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine"Happy the Man" translated by Richard WilburCover Art: The Arrest of Joan of Arc by Adèle Martin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

Walter and Amy discuss Joan of Arc’s crowning achievement (literally!) in the 9th stage of her heroic journey. Also, the importance of ceremony and ritual is considered in view of Charles VII’s coronation.Show Guide01:15 Enchanting Moments01:29 Short Stories of Flannery O'Connor03:46 Icon painting06:58 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts07:33 9th Stage of the Hero's Journey08:28 Josef Pieper - In Tune with the World09:02 St. Chrysostom quote09:36 Reflective Questions13:50 Battle of Patay19:10 Attempts to downplay Joan of Arc's story23:11 Mark Twain lists the “Great Deeds of Joan of Arc”26:56 The Bloodless March31:57 Joan ransoms the prisoners at Troyes35:55 Drawing of Joan of Arc36:57 The Coronation of Charles VII at Reims38:44 Clovis, first Christian king of France41:50 The Holy Coronation Anointing Oil46:58 Bedford has Henry VI crowned in Paris49:23 Jonathan Pageau and the Symbolic World podcast49:30 Crowning of a king as the founding ritual marriage ceremony53:24 Christmas in July!54:19 Reflective Questions Recap59:21 USS Carl Vinson01:00 Homework01:01 "The Gift" by Mary OliverReflective QuestionsCan you describe a time when you were awed by something greater than yourself? How did this experience empower and inspire you?What place do ceremony and ritual hold in your life? How might such celebrations serve to enrich and elevate important moments in your life?Reading AssignmentThis episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Bk. 2: Ch. 31-35Next episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Bk. 2: Ch. 36-41ResourcesShort Stories of Flannery O'ConnorPrayer of the Heroic HeartsIn Tune with the WorldDrawing of Joan of ArcSymbolic World episode: Universal History: The Bridegroom and the Scapegoat | with Richard RohlinLife Onboard Supercarrier USS CARL VINSONPoem: "The Gift" by Mary Oliver This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

In this week's episode, Joan of Arc finally defeats the English enemy in several decisive battles. Walter and Amy discuss Joan's perseverance through various challenges, including a serious injury. As always, Joan demonstrates charity towards her enemies.Hosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseSubscribe to our Substack newsletter! heroic-hearts.comShow Guide00:52 Heroic Hearts now on Substack!03:07 Enchanting Moments06:30 Josef Pieper and Leisure: The Basis of Culture11:19 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts12:03 Review of previous episode14:35 Reflective Questions16:58 8th stage of the Hero’s Journey: Ordeal, Death, & Rebirth19:16 Joan of Arc’s battle injury23:11 The final, victorious assault29:28 What was the divine purpose behind Joan’s injury?31:15 French troops re-invigorated32:06 Sandrine Bonnaire in The Battles and The Prisons34:38 The English fold and Orleans freed36:48 Sir John Fastolf and 5000 reinforcements40:32 The Loire Campaign42:33 English defeated at Battle of Patay44:44 Joan’s charity towards her English enemies50:27 Reflective Questions56:51 Stephen Covey58:21 Poem: The Soldier by Rupert BrookeReflective QuestionsWhat is your greatest success? Why was it a success and what have been the long term effects?When facing an external enemy, how can you show compassion while still working to defeat injustice?ResourcesLeisure: The Basis of CulturePrayer of the Heroic HeartsJoan the Maid Part 1 - The BattlesJoan the Maid Part 2 - The PrisonsSir John FastolfSir John TalbotThe Loire CampaignBattle of PatayStephen CoveyHomeworkThis episode: Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Book 2, Chapters 21-30Next episode: Book 2, Chapters 31-35PoemThe Soldier by Rupert BrookeCover Art: "The Turmoil of Conflict" (Joan of Arc series II) by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com

In this episode, Walter and Amy discuss Joan of Arc's preparations for war, how she gets her army into fighting (and praying) shape, and their first contact with the enemy. The winds of war are changing for France under Joan's brave leadership and more than one General is in for a surprise!Hosts: Walter Emerson and Amy ChaseSubscribe to our newsletter! www.heroichearts.substack.comShow Guide01:27 Enchanting Moments08:09 Prayer of the Heroic Hearts09:08 Review of Reflective Questions15:40 The 7th stage of the Hero's Journey15:51 Christopher Vogler, "The Writer's Journey"17:02 The important events of April 29-May 818:43 The army assembles in Blois19:35 Joan meets General La Hire24:53 La Hire's famous "prayer"26:33 Veni Creator Spiritus 27:48 Dunois, the B*****d of Orleans33:51 Joan's captains lead her to the wrong side of the river36:50 The Changing of the Wind42:48 The attack on the Bastille of St Loup44:52 Vita Sackville-West, "Saint Joan of Arc"46:50 Joan seizes the Bastille of the Augustins47:30 Walter gives a summary48:21 Joan brings order and courage to the French forces50:10 Reflective Questions53:11 Homework54:42 "February Afternoon" by Philip Edward ThomasReflective QuestionsDescribe a time when something typical, ordinary, and otherwise of little account happened to you in such a way that it changed your life. When the time comes to approach the great contest of your life, will you face it with fear or battle-joy?HomeworkThis episode: Mark Twain's "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc", Bk 2: Ch. 11-20Next episode: Mark Twain's "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc", Bk 2: Ch. 21-30ResourcesChristopher Vogler, "The Writer's Journey"Veni Creator Spiritus Vita Sackville-West, "Saint Joan of Arc"Poem"February Afternoon" by Philip Edward ThomasCover Art: "The Maid in Armor on Horseback"  (Joan of Arc series II) by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.heroic-hearts.com