He Leadeth Me
Join Jonathan Roumie, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Sr. Miriam as we learn how to surrender ourselves to God. We'll meditate on excerpts from the modern spiritual classic "He Leadeth Me" by Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ, an extraordinary account of a Catholic priest who endured solitary confinement and labor camps for 20+ years. Learn more about the book here: https://hallow.com/heleadethme
Excerpt(s) from HE LEADETH ME by Walter J. Ciszek, S. J. with Daniel L. Flaherty, S. J., copyright © 1973 by Walter J. Ciszek. Used by permission of Doubleday, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved.
14 sessions
1HumilityJonathan Roumie introduces our series, and Fr. Mike Schmitz narrates two excerpts from "He Leadeth Me." Then we'll conclude with the Litany of Humility.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
2Walter CiszekIn this second session, Jonathan introduces us to Fr. Walter Ciszek, the inspirational priest who lived the extraordinary spiritual journey in his book, "He Leadeth Me."Jonathan & Fr. Mike
3It's Not FairJonathan and Fr. Mike turn our focus to the experience of trials and suffering, and they tell us about the first moments of Fr. Ciszek's long-awaited arrival to the Soviet Union.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
4HelplessJonathan and Fr. Mike describe the unexpected disillusionment and disappointment which Fr. Ciszek experiences in the lumber camp.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
5InterrogationsToday, Jonathan and Fr. Mike tell us about Fr. Ciszek's lowest point in his spiritual journey. Then we'll be joined by Sr. Miriam, who will guide us through an imaginative prayer experience with Jesus on the Cross.Jonathan, Fr. Mike, & Sr. Miriam
6Self-RelianceJonathan and Fr. Mike turn our focus to the theme of surrender as they share Fr. Ciszek's newfound understanding of what happened to him in prison. During our prayer, we'll also begin meditating on the Surrender Novena from Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
7ConversionToday Jonathan and Fr. Mike recount the turning point in Fr. Ciszek's imprisonment and spiritual life, which Fr. Ciszek can only describe as a "conversion."Jonathan & Fr. Mike
8God's WillToday Jonathan and Fr. Mike talk about how Fr. Ciszek's conversion changes things, even if his circumstances have not changed. Then Sr. Miriam guides us through an imaginative prayer experience with Jesus' Agony in the Garden.Jonathan, Fr. Mike, & Sr. Miriam
9Real LifeJonathan and Fr. Mike turn our focus to perseverance as they tell us about the first moments of Fr. Ciszek's transfer to a worker camp. During our prayer, we'll also return to the meditations of the Surrender Novena from Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
10CoalToday Jonathan and Fr. Mike tell us about the brutal conditions that Fr. Ciszek must endure in his new life at the Siberian worker camp.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
11PriestToday Jonathan and Fr. Mike share how Fr. Ciszek became an agent of God's grace even amid the toil of the worker camp. Then Sr. Miriam guides us through an examen of our day to help us become Christ to others.Jonathan, Fr. Mike, & Sr. Miriam
12ReleaseJonathan and Fr. Mike turn our focus to freedom as they tell us about the unexpected news Fr. Ciszek receives in the labor camp. During our prayer, we'll also return to the meditations of the Surrender Novena from Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
13MovementToday Jonathan and Fr. Mike tell us about the first person who Fr. Ciszek visits upon his release from prison and what Fr. Ciszek's life looks like as a free man.Jonathan & Fr. Mike
14ReturnToday we conclude our walk through "He Leadeth Me" as Jonathan and Fr. Mike tell us about the end of Fr. Ciszek's exile in the Soviet Union. Then, Sr. Miriam guides us through an imaginative prayer experience with the Burial of Jesus in the Tomb.Jonathan, Fr. Mike, & Sr. Miriam