Lisa Barrett
Psychotherapist in private practice with Leichhardt Counseling in Sydney, Australia; member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formators Community and of the Resilient Catholics Community
Appears in 17 Episodes
207 Jesus Is Sent to the Lowly and the Brokenhearted
A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 61:1-2, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the low...
197 Neither Do I Condemn You
A parts-informed reflection on John 8:10-11, "So he was left alone with the woman before him. Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, 'Woman, where are they? Has n...
178 Can You Reach Out to God?
A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 31:5, 15-16, "You will free me from the snare they set for me, for you are my refuge . . . But my trust is in you, O LORD; I say, ...
174 Now Is the Day of Salvation
A parts-informed reflection on 2 Corinthians 6:2, "Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation."Saturday of the First Week of LentPresen...
166 God Is Waiting to Answer Your Cry for Help
A parts-informed reflection on Amos 5:14 & Isaiah 58:9, "Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord will be with you." "Then you shall call, and the LOR...
164 Return to the Lord with Your Whole Heart
A parts-informed reflection on Joel 2:12-13, "Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, n...
151 God Sees You Who Are Unseen
A parts-informed reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:27-30, "God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong. A...
144 You Exiles Are Not Meant to Be Hidden
A parts-informed reflection on Mark 4:21–23, "Jesus said to his disciples, 'Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basketor under a bed, and not to be placed...
121 It Can Be Easy to Feel There’s Not Enough Love to Go Around
A parts-informed reflection on 1 John 4:8, “Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.”Tuesday after Epiphany Presenter: Presenter: Lisa Barrett, psyc...
96 Are You in an Interior Desert?
A parts-informed reflection on Revelation 12:6&10, “The woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by God. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven s...
89 The Deaf Shall Hear and the Lowly Will Find Joy, With the Help of the Innermost Self
A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 29:18-19, “On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. T...
85 The Lord’s Glory is Shelter and Protection…Do You Feel Safe Accepting It?
A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 4:6, “For over all, the LORD's glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from s...
68 Whoever Loses His Life Will Save It
A parts-informed reflection on Luke 17:33, “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Ti...
63 Anger Is the Natural Response to Injustice
A parts-informed reflection on John 2:13-17: “Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, she...
60 Jesus Leaves the 99 to Find You, the One Lost Sheep
A parts-informed reflection on Luke 15:1-6: The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, s...
32 Ask And You Will Receive, Seek And You Will Find, Knock And The Door Will Be Opened
In today’s Mass, we hear an oft-quoted Gospel verse: “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9-10). How ...
31 Feeling Angry at God’s Mercy Towards Others
In today’s First Reading, Jonah expresses anger at God for not punishing the people of Nineveh as he promised he would. How do we feel when God shows mercy to others w...