MISSIONARIES OF GOD'S LOVE

Discover the deep meaning and transformative power of Lectio Divina, the ancient Christian practice of sacred reading, with Fr Michael Casey OCSO, a Cistercian monk from Tarrawarra Abbey in the Yarra Valley, Australia. With over 60 years of monastic life, writing, and spiritual teaching, Fr Michael offers a rich, accessible introduction to Lectio Divina—what it is, how to practice it, and how God speaks to us through Scripture. In this video, you’ll learn: ✨ What Lectio Divina really means ✨ Why it differs from ordinary reading ✨ How to prepare your heart before reading Scripture ✨ Why slow, reflective reading opens the soul ✨ How God speaks through text, conscience, and spirit ✨ What to do when “nothing happens” ✨ Practical advice for choosing biblical books ✨ How daily Scripture reading forms your spiritual life over time 🔗 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – What is Lectio Divina? 01:44 – Sacred reading vs. ordinary reading 02:28 – Preparing your heart 03:28 – Scripture as God’s living communication 05:24 – Why Lectio Divina is slow 06:18 – A metaphor: fine wine and Scripture 07:25 – First understanding the text 09:15 – Reading aloud and memory 10:17 – When Scripture “speaks” to you 11:22 – Scripture as a mirror of the soul 11:55 – Three levels of meaning 13:55 – When “nothing happens” in prayer 15:11 – When Lectio becomes prayer 15:59 – How often to practice 17:08 – What books to read 18:24 – Why whole books are better than excerpts 19:36 – Letting the Word refresh your life Whether you’re new to prayer, deepening your spiritual practice, or guiding others in ministry, this is a beautiful, profound introduction to encountering God through His Word. 📌 This video is part of the Campfires Youth Ministry Project, a free resource helping to form the next generation of Catholic leaders. 🙏 If you'd like to support the creation of more resources like this, you can make an optional donation to MGL Media. https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=veTbN6nTraEa3j8iaM_1ConhmdvtMsXTcuRuXfGnj-eFIf31DGknNQERJ6rTi6u50-5AWBVDuXRAjraI #LectioDivina #CatholicPrayer #ScriptureReflection #FrMichaelCasey #CistercianMonk #CatholicSpirituality #PrayerLife #BibleStudy #YouthMinistry #CatholicFormation #MonasticWisdom #catholicteachings

In this session, psychologist Amanda Cotta shares powerful insights from 23 years of clinical practice on self-care, self-compassion, and emotional wellbeing. Many people talk about self-care, but few understand what truly lies beneath it. Amanda explains how genuine self-care begins with self-compassion—an internal attitude of kindness, gentleness, and emotional awareness that shapes the way we think, speak, and act toward ourselves. 🙏 Optional donations to MGL Media help us continue producing free content for the Church https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=veTbN6nTraEa3j8iaM_1ConhmdvtMsXTcuRuXfGnj-eFIf31DGknNQERJ6rTi6u50-5AWBVDuXRAjraI This talk explores: 00:00 – Introduction to Self-Care & Self-Compassion 00:57 – What Is Self-Care? (Clear Definition) 01:58 – Why Self-Care Matters for Mental Health 02:59 – Self-Care Myths: More Than Relaxing Activities 03:35 – What Is Self-Compassion? (Core Explanation) 06:22 – The 3 Components of Self-Compassion 06:53 – Mindfulness: Becoming Present & Aware 08:02 – Common Humanity: You’re Not Alone in Struggle 09:29 – The Science Behind Self-Compassion (Oxytocin) 11:34 – How Slowing Down Supports Mental Health 12:22 – Mindfulness Practices You Can Do Anywhere 12:52 – Journaling & Gratitude for Emotional Wellbeing 15:08 – How to Treat Yourself with Kindness 17:12 – Creating a Realistic Self-Care Plan 19:20 – The Oxygen Mask Analogy for Preventing Burnout 20:47 – How Self-Compassion Improves Relationships 21:24 – Why Talking to Support People Matters 22:17 – Community, Connection & Avoiding Isolation 23:14 – Self-Care as the Behavioural Side of Compassion 25:34 – How Self-Compassion Transforms Your Daily Life This video is part of the Campfires Youth Ministry Project, a free resource supporting the formation and wellbeing of youth ministers and leaders throughout Australia. 📌 This video is part of the Campfires Youth Ministry Project, a free resource helping to form the next generation of Catholic leaders. #SelfCompassion #SelfCare #MentalHealth #CatholicWellbeing #PsychologyTalk #Mindfulness #EmotionalHealth #YouthMinistry #Compassion #StressManagement #SpiritualWellbeing #ChristianHealing

How do you know what God wants for your life? In this powerful teaching, Fr Rob Galea explains how to discern God’s will, hear God’s voice, and make decisions with clarity, peace, and courage. 🙏 Support the mission: voluntary donations to MGL Media help us produce free Catholic training resources. https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=veTbN6nTraEa3j8iaM_1ConhmdvtMsXTcuRuXfGnj-eFIf31DGknNQERJ6rTi6u50-5AWBVDuXRAjraI 00:00 Introduction to Discerning God's Will 01:20 Trusting God & Walking with Him 3:50 Prayer: Listening to God's Voice 06:15 Spiritual Direction & Seeking Advice 8:30 Practical Tools: Lists, Journalling & Scripture 11:20 Consolation vs Desolation 13:00 Stepping Out in Faith: "Do it Scared" 14:10 Conclusion & Key Takeaways 🔥 This video is part of the Campfires Youth Ministry Project, a free resource helping to form the next generation of Catholic leaders. 📌 Hashtags #FrRobGalea #Discernment #GodsWill #CatholicFaith #HowToPray #HearGodsVoice #CatholicYouthMinistry #ChristianDiscernment

What is the New Evangelisation, and why does the Church say we need it today? In this talk, Bernadette Toohey (Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters) explains the meaning, purpose, and urgency of the New Evangelisation, especially in the context of youth and young adult ministry. 00:00 Introduction & Personal Journey 02:11 What Is Evangelisation? 02:59 What Is the Good News? (The Kerygma) 05:58 Christianity & Faith in Australia Today 08:45 Why Pope John Paul II Called for a New Evangelisation 11:32 What the New Evangelisation Seeks 14:20 What does the New Evangelisation look like 16:09 Evangelisation as a Lifelong Journey 16:23 Final Challenge: Your Role in the New Evangelisation This talk is part of the Free Catholic Youth Ministry Training Course created by MGL Priests and Brothers, designed to equip youth ministers, leaders, and evangelists to confidently share the Gospel in today’s world. 🙏 Support the Mission This course is 100% free. If you’d like to support MGL Media in forming leaders and spreading the Gospel, you can make a voluntary donation here: 🔥 To support MGL Media: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FBA9JJH69QPUS #NewEvangelization #CatholicYouthMinistry #CatholicEvangelization #CatholicTeaching #YouthMinistry #Evangelization #CatholicFaith #MissionaryDisciples #CatholicChurch #FaithFormation #CatholicLeaders #SharingTheGospel #MGL #BernadetteTooheyMGL

What is the most important key to success in youth ministry? Fr Ken Barker MGL explains why the proclamation of the kerygma—the core Gospel message—must remain at the centre of everything we do. When the saving love of Jesus is proclaimed in the power of the Holy Spirit, hearts are opened, lives are changed, and young people encounter the living Christ. This video is part of Campfires, a free formation resource created by MGL Media to equip Australian youth ministers with practical tools, spiritual depth, and a renewed passion for evangelisation. 🔥 To support MGL Media: (insert link) 00:00 – Introduction: The Key to Youth Ministry 00:23 – What the Kerygma Really Is 01:30 – Young People Want to Encounter Jesus 02:00 – Pentecost: Power of the First Proclamation 03:07 – “Jesus Is Lord” — The Heart of Conversion 04:23 – A Renewed Encounter with Christ 05:27 – Returning to the First Proclamation 05:58 – The Ship & Wake Analogy 07:27 – How Do We Unleash the Gospel Today? 08:15 – Creative Proclamation: Touching Hearts 10:14 – Paul’s Simple Message: Christ Crucified 12:32 – The Heart of the Kerygma 16:27 – Receiving the Kerygma Deeply 17:20 – The Church’s Urgent Mission 17:29 – Keep Ministry Christ-centred. Your generosity helps us continue proclaiming the Gospel to the next generation. 🔥 To support MGL Media: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FBA9JJH69QPUS #YouthMinistry #CatholicYouth #Evangelisation #Kerygma #CatholicChurch #MGL #FrKenBarkerMGL #CatholicFormation #Campfireresource

In this talk, Fr Chris Ryan (Missionaries of God’s Love) presents a clear, Church-rooted model for evangelising young people, drawn from Vatican II and developed through decades of Catholic youth ministry experience. This talk is part of the Free Catholic Youth Ministry Training Course by MGL Priests and Brothers, equipping leaders to help young people encounter Jesus and become missionary disciples. 00:00 Introduction: Evangelising Young People Today 00:37 Why One-Size-Fits-All Youth Ministry No Longer Works 01:59 Church Teaching on Evangelisation & Youth Ministry 02:21 Vatican II & the Process of Evangelisation 03:30 Two Stages: Evangelisation & Formation 04:16 Witness: The First Step of Evangelisation 04:37 Christian Joy as a Powerful Witness 06:13 Listening Before Speaking 07:48 Responding to Young People’s Real Questions 09:02 Removing Obstacles to Faith 08:54 Patience, Accompaniment & Respect 10:20 Proclaiming the Kerygma (Core Gospel Message) 13:26 Faith as Allegiance, Not Just Ideas 15:06 Conversion of the Whole Person 17:15 Formation as Apprenticeship in Christian Life 18:11 Belonging, Prayer & Mission 19:00 Experience Before Explanation 20:11 Why This Process Works (Personal Testimony) 🙏 Support the Mission This course is 100% free. If you’d like to support MGL Media’s mission of evangelisation, you can make a voluntary donation here: 👉 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FBA9JJH69QPUS #CatholicYouthMinistry #EvangelizingYoungPeople #CatholicEvangelization #MissionaryDisciples #YouthMinistryTraining #CatholicFaith #NewEvangelization #Kerygma #FaithFormation #CatholicLeaders #MGL #ChrisRyanMGL

Discover how Charles Taylor’s groundbreaking book A Secular Age helps Christians understand today’s cultural landscape — and how the Church can respond with wisdom, hope, and missionary creativity. In this introductory video, Bishop Mark Edwards and Kathryn from the Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters explain: • Why Pope Francis says we’re not in an era of change but a change of era • Taylor’s three definitions of “secular” (Secular 1, Secular 2, Secular 3) • What the immanent frame, the buffered self, and the loss of enchantment mean • Why belief is now “an option among many” • What it looks like to evangelise from within the modern world • Why this age is not godless but spiritually searching • How to read our culture with the help of Taylor’s insights 00:00 – Introduction: Bishop-Elect Mark Edwards & Sr Catherine 00:25 – Why *A Secular Age* Matters Today 01:29 – How This Video Series Works 02:15 – This Era Is Spiritual, Not Godless 03:02 – Understanding the Word “Secular” 03:46 – Secular 1, Secular 2, Secular 3 05:57 – Belief as One Option Among Many 07:17 – Key Features of Secular 3 09:40 – The Immanent Frame Explained Whether you’re new to prayer, deepening your spiritual practice, or guiding others in ministry, this is a beautiful, profound introduction to encountering God through His Word. 📌 This video is part of the Campfires Youth Ministry Project, a free resource helping to form the next generation of Catholic leaders. 🙏 If you'd like to support the creation of more resources like this, you can make an optional donation to MGL Media. https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=veTbN6nTraEa3j8iaM_1ConhmdvtMsXTcuRuXfGnj-eFIf31DGknNQERJ6rTi6u50-5AWBVDuXRAjraI #CharlesTaylor #ASecularAge #CatholicChurch #MissionaryDiscipleship #FaithAndCulture #Evangelization #SpiritualityToday #CatholicTheology #ImmanentFrame #SecularAgeExplained #CatholicMission #ModernCulture