Mountains Made Low

In this life, we move toward what we desire and what we find attractive. Prayer isn't something we finish and check off the list to move on to other things. It's the lifelong movement of a heart that has fallen in love with God.

Do you find God beautiful?

Are you moving close to him?

Many people spend their lives trying to prove their worth through success, relationships, ministry, productivity, or the approval of others. Yet beneath the surface often lies a lingering question: Am I enough?  In this episode of Mountains Made Low, Dennis and Christine explore the Catholic understanding of self-worth and why our identity can never be rooted in what we do, what we have, or what others think of us.  If you've ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, shame, comparison, or the need to constantly prove yourself, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: your worth is not something you earn. It is a gift you receive from the God who loved you into being.

 

Jesus calls us to die unto self and take up our cross and follow Him, but what does that really mean? Join Dennis and Christine as they unpack the call to die unto self and discover how surrendering our will opens the way to deeper freedom and union with God.

 

Christine and Dennis explore what the Catholic Church teaches about the death penalty. Drawing on the Catechism, Scripture, and Church teaching, they consider the relationship between justice, human dignity, and the possibility of redemption—even for those who have committed terrible crimes. How can we uphold justice while remaining faithful to the Gospel’s call to respect the dignity of every human life?

Over the years, Christine has kept a small book with her and written down little bits of wisdom from various homilies, lectures, and even some unexpected places. In this week‘s episode, your hosts discuss the words that have proved challenging and encouraging, offering simple, yet profound truths that can shape how we live with others and love God more fully.

Join Dennis and Christine as they explore the powerful and yet often overlooked devotion and prayer dedicated to the seven sorrows experienced by our Blessed Mother and how they can be a source of comfort ad strength in our own suffering in life. For those interested in learning how to prayer the Servite Rosary that focuses on the Seven Sorrows of Mary, a long and short version, along with some additional background info can be found on the Hallow website: https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/.

What does it mean to say that God is divinely simple? And what does the mystery of the Trinity have to do with the way we live and love?

In this episode of Mountains Made Low, we explore the beautiful truth that God is not divided or composed of parts. He is perfectly one—one God, one divine nature—yet eternally three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Within the very life of God is a perfect communion of love, self-gift, and relationship.

What if the Trinity isn't simply a mystery we are asked to believe, but also a model for how we are called to live?

 

 

Archbishop Sheen was a gifted preacher, teacher, and author who brought the Gospel into millions of homes through radio and television. Beneath his remarkable public ministry was something even more important: a deep love for Jesus Christ, a profound devotion to the Eucharist, a life of prayer, and a desire to lead others to holiness.