Joyce Rupp, featured on the “Your Radical Truth” Podcast, shares insights from her latest book, “Jesus Guide of My Life.” A hands-on guide for your Lenten Journey, it leads from Lent to Easter Sunday, offering a unique chance to rediscover Jesus in daily life—a truly special gift. Joyce’s words precisely convey the
takeaway she desires for readers.
Indeed, what a special gift to partake in! Joyce’s words express her desire for readers to be re-inspired: “My greatest desire is that people would be re-inspired to live these teachings that are there for us, beautiful teachings and were certainly lived by Jesus himself.”
Between worldly events and unresolved issues in today’s Catholic Church, many Catholics’ faith can falter. Joyce reminds us, “we need to go back to the source, the roots of what we believe,” especially when faced with religious members whose ministry doesn’t mirror that of Jesus Christ.
Challenging for many, as Joyce emphasizes, “Jesus’ teachings were so radically different from what motivates so many today.” To truly follow those teachings, a meaningful connection to Jesus within our daily lives is essential. Shifting focus from only the divine view to the humanity of Jesus might offer a lifelong spiritual bond.
In “Jesus Guide of my Life,” Joyce explores a unique meditation approach learned from Jesuit Priests—using her five senses to delve into scriptural passages. She illustrates this process by posing questions about the passage:
- What was it like to be there?
- What did you hear Jesus say?
- What did the people hear?
- What did the scene look like?
- What would you have heard, smelled, or touched?
This invaluable tool offers a fresh chance to revisit scriptures, providing a unique perspective and exciting potential for new insights on our Lenten journey.
In closing, Joyce leaves us with a powerful message: “Take the time to know the goodness of Jesus, to understand him as a person. I believe your life will truly be changed!”
Full interview at 015: Jesus, Guide in My Life with Joyce Rupp – Your Radical Truth
