The Catholic Morning Show

Listening With the Ear of the Heart with John Gaffney - 05/13/2026

Episode Summary

John Gaffney joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss how Catholics can learn to recognize God’s voice in daily life. Through Sacred Scripture, silence, holy desires, relationships, and the sacraments, John explains how God continually invites us into deeper intimacy with Him. The conversation also explores Lectio Divina, spiritual restlessness, and why silence is essential for modern discipleship.

Episode Notes

John Gaffney, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Des Moines, joins Bo Bonner for his monthly segment on spiritual growth and discipleship. Together they explore how God speaks through Scripture, prayer, silence, relationships, and the sacraments, while discussing practical ways Catholics can cultivate a deeper attentiveness to the Lord.

The conversation touches on Lectio Divina, the importance of silence in a distracted culture, and how holy desires can draw people closer to Christ. John also shares insight into how the sacraments become living encounters with God that transform the Christian life.

Learn more about the Diocese of Des Moines at https://www.dmdiocese.org

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