Elisabeth of the Trinity – Heaven in Faith Series
In the final months of her life, she wrote her sister Marguerite, a mother of two young children encouraging her to live a contemplative life right in the midst of her busy household. These writings include a ten-day retreat for her sister now entitled Heaven in Faith. Each day of the retreat offers two prayerful reflections – one to be read in the morning and the other in the evening. Each meditation is filled with beautiful theological truths arranged to encourage mental prayer, that contemplative silence in which we lift up our hearts to the Lord so that He can envelope us in his love and establish us in his peace.
Kris McGregor of Discerning Hearts Radio contacted me to see whether we might be able help others experience Heaven in Faith through offering theological reflections on each of the prayers of the retreat. She skillfully guides the conversation with thoughtful questions while actress Miriam Gutierrez recites the texts providing the voice of Blessed Elisabeth. The first of these shows is now available here on Discerning Hearts.
Well thanks Dr. Lillie – I am swamped with projects, and here I am wanting to re-read Elizabeth! Wonderful post. One of my dearest friends and I read Elizabeth a few years back; it has clearly been too long. Look forward to your broadcasts. – Shane