Episode 95 - Living from the Heart with Bishop Scott McCaig
Jake and Brett welcome Bishop Scott McCaig, CC back onto the podcast to revisit a quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that addresses the way of the heart. They each share reflections on the heart as a place of authenticity, decision and encounter. The Catechism describes the heart as “the dwelling-place of where I am.” If we want to live in full freedom, we must understand our own hearts. This episode is a great place to start.
Guiding Quote
The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live; according to the Semitic or Biblical expression, the heart is the place "to which I withdraw." The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. The heart is the place of decision, deeper than our psychic drives. It is the place of truth, where we choose life or death. It is the place of encounter, because as image of God we live in relation: it is the place of covenant. - CCC 2563
Key Points
Brett, Jake and Bishop Scott share initial thoughts about the quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Three qualities that mean living from the heart authentically: sincerity, presence and intentionality.
We live three lives: the public life, private life and hidden life of the heart
We must prioritize the hidden life
The power of decisions and how past decisions have formed us and future decisions can lead us
Identifying personal values of the heart allows us to make good decisions
How virtue sets us free to be who we are meant to be
How right orientation to God as the centre of all things makes us inherently vulnerable
Discussion Questions
What stood out to you in this episode?
What are some of the personal values you strive to live out of?
Which area of your life is it most difficult to live as your authentic self: the public, private or hidden life of the heart?
Resources
None this week
