Why Don’t My Prayers Work? CC011



Ever feel like your prayers aren’t working? If you find yourself thinking “I don’t know why I bother praying,” or, “Is anybody really listening?” than this podcast is for YOU!  Listen in as I take up this topic which includes some insight from Pope Benedict XVI on what it does for us when we call out to God in those times of distress.


Are You Balanced? – CC010



Have you ever found yourself absorbing the negativity of the world around you so much that you started wondering, “Isn’t there any good left, anywhere?”  Today I explore how we can keep balance in our lives so that we can enjoy an equal measure of joy and hope against such a backdrop.  There are some concrete things we can do to stay focused on the light of the Resurrection on our path to eternal life.  Join me for a discussion on how to live this life with an eye toward our life beyond.  This world is amazing, but something even greater is coming!

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God bless,

Janet Cassidy

 


Words of Comfort – CC009



Can you use a few words of comfort today, in this moment, for whatever situation is causing you frustration?  In this edition of Cassidy Comments I share with you my personal, fast-acting prescription for those times when I find I just cannot fix whatever I am dealing with at the moment.  I hope you will find it useful for you as well.

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Have a blessed day in God’s Word!


The Fiery Furnace



Sometimes our day to day struggles can get very challenging, causing us to wonder where God is.  I hope you will find today’s reflection on the three men in the fiery furnace from the Book of Daniel, encouraging.  It speaks of our need to be faithful and gives us hope that God is with us always.  If you are looking for something to restore your confidence in God, this is it!  Don’t forget to visit janetcassidy.com for more inspirational messages of faith!


Help for the Weary-006



Are you a caregiver who is carrying around a mixed bag of emotions, from guilt to anger or judgment?  Do you ever find yourself exhausted and worried?  Do you have a debate running in your head about if you are doing enough or wondering how much is enough? I hope this episode will help you be able to let go–even just a little–and find some peace of mind in your role.  I can only offer you a few pieces of advice that I have found helpful from my own perspective.

May God bless you in your efforts and sustain you in his peace.


The Missing Encounter-005



Are you looking for an encounter with the Lord?  Does it seem like everyone around you is having a spiritual experience while you are left high and dry?  In this episode of Cassidy Comments, I share with you my own experience from a retreat many years ago and how it impacted me then and still today.  Together, let’s consider what a healthy approach to a spiritual encounter looks like.


The Glowing Ember – 004, Holy Week



There was a little glowing ember the morning after the campfire that with a little bit of oxygen, turned into a roaring flame.  Is there an ember growing within you that God can stir into a flame?  What gifts do you have that God can elevate into service?  As we spend this week in gratitude for the gift Jesus has given us on the cross, let us turn to scripture to help us discover our role in lighting the world on fire!