In this episode, Laura reads to us from Julian of Norwich's Divine Revelations and reflects on how it is that we know "all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well".

As I listened to the Gospel reading on Friday June 20th 2025, my mind immediately connected Jesus’ words, “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”, with verse 1:12 of the Song of Songs, “While the King rested in his own room my nard yields its perfume.” Maybe it’s a real stretch, too much of a leap, but humor me and listen as I explain my thoughts to members of Hope’s Garden in this video.

I have spent the past 6 years immersed in the Song of Songs. The poetry and images of the Song have taken root in my heart and I see all Scripture through this lens. Essentially, the Song of Songs has become the key that unlocks deeper meaning of all the Scriptures for me. My love is to share this key with all who are willing to listen!

If you desire to dive deeply into God’s love song with me, I invite you to explore my YouTube channel and to learn more about Hope's Garden at Hopesgarden.com.

Letting the Bridegroom sing over you heals your heart and enkindles the fire of your love for Jesus.

Laura reads chapter 4 of the Song of Songs to us and then interprets it in light of Pentecost and the Church as the Bride of Christ.

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This episode features a recording of the keynote talk made by Father Patrick Schultz during our first annual Hope Blooms Benefit Dinner.

Join Laura Ercolino and Fr. Michael Stalla in praying the Womb of My Heart Rosary.

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Have you noticed that our Lord has been showing up in books, articles, podcasts, conferences, and on social media as the Bridegroom? Father Ryan Mann and I pondered this together and discussed what it really means that Jesus is the Bridegroom of not only the Church but of our souls. And how does the spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom change the way we evangelize. I hope that our conversation will answer questions you might have about Christ the Bridegroom!

You can learn more about Christ the Bridegroom and the Song of Songs at Hopesgarden.com

I was honored to have Father Patrick Schultz from the Diocese of Cleveland as a guest on the Bridegroom Speaks podcast. He shared with us the impact St. John Paul II's teachings have had on his heart and his ministry as a priest. He also tackled two of the most common questions I get about Christ the Bridegroom and gave answers that are food for thought. Father Patrick will be the speaker at our first Hope Blooms Benefit on May 30th 2025.

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"Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion." Diary of St. Faustina, 1146

Mercy is not just a characteristic of God, it is an essential part of Who He is. Mercy is a core attribute of God. Jesus reveals the infinite depths of God's mercy and compassion to us - in His life and ministry, in His revelations to saints such as St. Faustina, in our own lives, and in the Song of Songs.

Join Father Michael Stalla and Laura Ercolino in a conversation about the merciful love of Christ the Bridegroom.