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Christ the King: A Kingdom of Mercy
25 november 2025 · 30 min
In this meditation for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Fr. Leo Austin invites us to contemplate the final gospel of the liturgical year, a gospel in which Christ’s kingship is revealed through the cross in suffering, silence, and mercy. We are invited to recognize that the kingdom Christ brings is present in the heart of every Christian who asks for grace and opens themselves to his reign. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
Why the Cross is the true throne of Christ the King.
How the “good thief” reveals a path to conversion.
What it means for Christ to reign first in our soul.
The difference between suffering like Christ and suffering with Christ.
The interior kingdom Christ offers: joy, mercy, and friendship with God.
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Mary: A Model of Dedication
18 november 2025 · 21 min
In this meditation, Fr. Eric Nicolai helps us contemplate Mary’s unwavering dedication to God, exemplified in her Presentation in the Temple. From her youth, she was overshadowed by the power of God, prepared and preserved by grace to become the Mother of Our Redeemer. Drawing on Scripture and the Church’s history of devotion, Fr. Eric reveals how Mary’s fiat at the Annunciation was the fruit of a heart already dedicated and attentive to God’s will. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Mary’s lifelong dedication to God
• The Presentation of Mary as a sign of her total purity and consecration
• The meaning of Mary as the new Ark of the Covenant and dwelling place of God
• How the feast invites us to renew our own commitment to God’s will
• The example of Mary’s confidence and perseverance in her missionView Transcript
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The Plan of Life: Daily Habits for Holiness
11 november 2025 · 28 min
In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on how a plan of life can help us stay anchored in God amid the distractions of daily life. Drawing on the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, he explains that holiness is achieved through steady, faithful habits that keep us close to Christ throughout the day. Lees meer
To help put this concept into action, explore St. Josemaria's plan of life on our blog: https://stjosemaria.org/plan-of-life/
Listen now to reflect on:
• The meaning and purpose of a personal plan of life
• How daily prayer transforms routine into encounter with God
• The importance of constancy and small acts of fidelity
• Practical ways to strengthen friendship with Christ in ordinary life
• How perseverance in prayer leads to joy and peaceView Transcript
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The Pathway to Heaven
4 november 2025 · 26 min
As we commemorate the souls of all the faithful departed this November, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the Christian meaning of death not as an end but as the great passage into eternal life with God. This meditation helps us face our mortality with peace and gratitude, trusting in Christ’s promise: “I will come back to take you to myself.” Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• The Christian meaning of death as a passage, not an end.
• The mercy of God that awaits every soul.
• The companionship of the angels and saints at the hour of death.
• The peace that comes from praying for the departed.
• The hope of eternal reunion in the presence of Christ.View Transcript
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The Fraternity of the Communion of Saints (Rebroadcast)
28 oktober 2025 · 23 min
In this meditation, Fr. Javier del Castillo invites us to contemplate the Communion of Saints and the bond that unites all who belong to Christ. Through this divine fraternity, the saints in heaven, the souls in purgatory, and the faithful on earth share in one life of grace, one mission, and one love. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
What is the Communion of Saints?
The unique path of holiness of each saint within the Communion of Saints
How we participate in the Communion of Saints through our common union with Jesus Christ.
How the phrase, "Think Globally. Act Locally," can help us to grow in holiness as we care for the needs, struggles, and pains of those near and far away.
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Be Not Afraid: On Friendship with Christ
21 oktober 2025 · 28 min
In this meditation for the feast of St. John Paul II (October 22), Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the gift of friendship with Christ, a friendship that shaped the life and mission of St. John Paul II. Drawing from the interactions of Peter and Christ in the Gospel, Fr. Leo reminds us that Jesus desires not servants but friends, and that holiness begins in this personal relationship of trust, loyalty, and love. Lees meer
Through the witness of St. John Paul II, we are invited to rediscover the strength that comes from friendship with Christ which can help us conquer fear and renew the world with love.
Listen now to reflect on:
• How Jesus reveals the meaning of true friendship
• The witness of St. John Paul II as a friend of Jesus
• Overcoming fear through love and trust in Christ
• The transforming power of human friendship rooted in divine loveView Transcript
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Christ is Rich in Mercy
14 oktober 2025 · 32 min
In this meditation for the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila (October 15), Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to contemplate the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the living image of God’s mercy. Through prayer and reflection, we discover that holiness begins with our dependence on Christ, who listens, strengthens, and loves us without measure. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• How Christ reveals the mercy of God in his humanity
• The importance of prayer as a personal encounter with Christ.
• St. Teresa’s witness of friendship with Christ.
• The strength that comes from embracing our weakness and relying on Christ
• The Blessed Virgin Mary as a reflection of God’s mercyView Transcript
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To Jesus Through Mary (Rebroadcast)
7 oktober 2025 · 25 min
In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the profound role for Our Lady in our lives as Christians and our need “to embrace Our Lady to remind her of how much we love her.” He especially reflects on the meaning and devotion to the Holy Rosary and how it is an expression we can you use to repeat our love for Our Lady “again and again and again.” Lees meer
As St. Josemaria Escriva wrote: “Today as in other times, the rosary must be a powerful weapon, to enable us to win in our interior struggle and to help all souls. Exalt holy Mary with your tongue: God asks you for reparation, and for praise from your lips. May you always want to know how to spread peace and happiness throughout the world, through this beautiful devotion to our Lady, and through your watchful love.”
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Dream Big: On the Founding of Opus Dei
30 september 2025 · 29 min
In this meditation, Fr. Leo Austin helps us pray with the founding vision of Opus Dei and what it means for our own vocation today. Inspired by a common aspiration of St. Josemaría, “Domine, ut videam” (“Lord, that I may see”), we are reminded that God calls us not only to pray for but to transform every corner of the world with Christ’s love. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
The founding moment of Opus Dei as a “revolution of love”
The Gospel of Zacchaeus as a story of vocation and freedom
The hidden life of Jesus as the foundation of the spirit of Opus Dei
The meaning of vocation as God’s call and our personal dream with him
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Our Lady of Students: A Model to Hear and Act on God's Word
23 september 2025 · 30 min
In this meditation, Fr. Marty Miller reflects on the life of Mary, showing us how study, prayer, and discernment are united in the pursuit of holiness. By contemplating God’s Word and acting with faith, Mary shows us how learning becomes a means of loving God and serving others. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
How we should strive for holiness inspired by the lives of the saints.
Why devotion to Our Lady is essential for students and teachers.
The role of wisdom in discerning God’s will.
How faith illuminates our intellectual and spiritual formation.
Mary’s guidance in transforming study into a mission of love.
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All for Love: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Rebroadcast)
16 september 2025 · 19 min
In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo explores the meaning that our human suffering can assume when we offer it out of love to God. He explains that “the Lord has not come to get rid of suffering–we continue to suffer all the time–but he has come to give it meaning with his Cross; he has come to give it the meaning of love.” Lees meer
As we unite ourselves to the Cross of Christ, our hearts expand to a deeper outpouring of love among those around us. If we embrace our Cross in this way, we too will "find Mary on the way, just as Jesus did," and she will comfort and sustain us with her maternal care (Holy Rosary, no. 9).
As you pray with this meditation today, think of ways you can begin to see the Cross, whether it is one or several in your life, as a source of joy instead of sorrow. And, ask yourself: how can I better unite myself to Jesus and Mary by means of the Cross?
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Love for the Cross: A Path Toward Sanctity
9 september 2025 · 27 min
In this meditation for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14), Fr. Marty Miller draws upon the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Josemaria Escriva to share how struggles, contradictions, and even ordinary duties can become moments of joy when lived with love for Christ. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• How the cross transforms suffering into holiness
• The importance of starting each day with the “heroic minute”
• St. Josemaria’s encouragement to trust God’s plans, even in small beginnings
• How the cross draws us beyond our own goals to God’s gloryView Transcript
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The Good News of Mary (Rebroadcast)
2 september 2025 · 28 min
In this podcast, Fr. Leo Agustina helps us to prepare our hearts for the feasts of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8) and Mary's Holy Name (September 12). Her feasts remind us, like St. Joseph, that God is also telling us, “Do not be afraid to take Mary” (Mt 1:20). Mary is a wonderful reality that makes us want to do like St. Joseph, like St. John the Apostle, and bring her into our lives and into everything. Lees meer
In human history, there is a deep line that divides it into two: before and after Jesus Christ. Because of divine providence, we happen to be in the afterwards of His birth and life; and that happened, in part, because of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is wonderful to think about the unity between Mary and Jesus: both hearts beating at the same rhythm, both eyes looking at the same people with the same love, both of them connected in a beautiful symphony of thoughts, loves, and desires. They both look at us individually, wanting to help us in every step we take and in every situation we live.
The connection that we have with Mary is very special. The good news is that it's not just for some people, it's for everyone, just like the love of God that precedes us.
So, on Mary's birthday, we unite ourselves to thank God for creating such a beautiful Mother, for pouring all His imagination, all His creativity in such a wonderful human being. And especially we want to say thank you for sharing His Mother with us, for giving us the possibility of calling her Mother, and to be adopted in such a wonderful family.
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How to Love: The Feast of St. Augustine
26 augustus 2025 · 29 min
How is your spiritual life influenced by what you love? Lees meer
Drawing upon the life of St. Augustine, whose feast day is celebrated on August 28, Msgr. Martin Schlag helps us to see how the choice between love of God and love of the world shapes our personal holiness and the very foundations of society. By ordering our loves toward God, we discover true freedom, authentic friendship, and our belonging to the City of God where our hearts find lasting joy.
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The Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Rebroadcast)
19 augustus 2025 · 25 min
On August 22nd the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Lees meer
On today’s podcast, we reflect on the coronation of our Mother as Queen of the Universe. And, how as children of this Heavenly Queen we can learn to follow her example of reigning: Mary our Queen trusted all that the Lord spoke to her, and her answer remained a constant yes. Teach us to respond to the Lord with complete trust. Mary our Queen serves-- for to reign one must serve. Teach us to be faithful servants. Mary our Queen walks with purpose and usefulness. Teach us to follow in your footsteps being useful to the Lord.
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Mary, Model of Faith | The Solemnity of the Assumption (Rebroadcast)
12 augustus 2025 · 18 min
As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, Msgr. Fred Dolan shares a reflection on the life of faith modeled by Our Lady and how we too can be filled with a trust and joy that is unable to be shaken by difficulties. Lees meer
Looking to her example, Msgr. Dolan explains that our life of faith can also prosper through contemplative prayer, docility to the Holy Spirit, and trust in the will of God as we seek to share the light of Christ in the world today.
In honor of this great feast of the Assumption, how will you continue to learn from Mary and ponder important things in your heart and to think deeply about the will of God in your life?
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Listen to Him: The Transfiguration of the Lord (Rebroadcast)
5 augustus 2025 · 27 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio leads us to listen and reflect on the meaning of the Transfiguration of the Lord and how it should transform us today. Lees meer
The Transfiguration of Jesus encourages us in our commitment to discipleship. When we commit to protracted prayer - deep, silent, concentrated prayer - we can see God through our eyes of faith and deeds of love. The mystery of Our Lord’s Transfiguration helps the apostles to trust in the Cross and to believe that there is no such thing as a failure when we follow Christ. By deeply meditating on the scene of Transfiguration, we begin to see him, to take on his capacity for self-giving love, and we become more empowered to give of ourselves with the heart of Jesus.
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St. Josemaria Escriva: An Envelope with Terrific Content
29 juli 2025 · 32 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the life and mission of St. Josemaria Escriva, describing him as an “envelope with terrific content,” a reference to his profound spiritual legacy. Fr. Peter focuses especially on St. Josemaria’s love for the Eucharist and how he transmitted that love to others. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
How St. Josemaria centered his life on the Eucharist, calling it the source of strength for Christian life and apostolate.
Why the laity, living in the middle of the world, are uniquely called to spread the Gospel.
The transformative power of ordinary life when lived in friendship with Christ and deep Eucharistic devotion.
How personal holiness doesn’t require extraordinary gifts but faithfulness in daily duties, love for the Mass, and love for others.
The legacy of St. Josemaria, especially as the “saint of the ordinary,” who reminds us that every Christian is called to be a saint where they are planted.
Fr. Peter also shares personal anecdotes St. Josemaria's humility and fatherly love, offering a holy example and encouragement for us to also be witnesses of joy and humility in the world.
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A Jubilee of Youth: The Cross and the Anchor
22 juli 2025 · 25 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the spirit of the Jubilee of Youth, inviting young people, and all who are young at heart, to rediscover the joyful call of Christ amidst the challenges of life. Lees meer
Drawing from the parable of the wheat and weeds (Matthew 13), Fr. Leo reminds us that the Christian journey is not about eradicating every difficulty or fixing every flaw immediately. Like the disciples who gathered around Jesus after their missions, we are called to walk with Christ, grow stronger through adversity, and deepen our hope rooted in Him.
Listen now to reflect on:
How the Jubilee of Youth is a celebration of hope—a call to embrace life’s mission with confidence and joy.
The quiet strength we find when we recognize that God does not promise an easy path but promises his loving presence in every moment.
Why God allows trials to remain—not to discourage us, but to lead us to maturity, resilience, and deeper faith.
How prayer, the sacraments, and Christian community anchor us like the Cross on the stormy seas of life, offering true hope and direction.
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Rooted in Truth: Elijah, Mount Carmel, and the Promise of Our Lady
15 juli 2025 · 13 min
In our meditation of the week:Fr. Fred Dolan reflects on the dramatic showdown between the prophet Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18), commemorated in the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Fr. Fred highlights Elijah’s courage in standing alone for the truth and explains how Catholics today are called to live with similar conviction in a world that often abandons its spiritual foundations. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Elijah’s bold witness on Mount Carmel in defense of the true God
• How modern society imitates idolatry through rootlessness and cultural fads
• Pope Francis’s warning about building lives without strong spiritual roots
• The vital role of doctrine, Church history, and daily study in forming conviction
• How God's grace, the power of truth, and a friendly approach, help us conquer false prophetsView Transcript
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The Tower of the City
8 juli 2025 · 31 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary in every step of the way of our lives and vocation. Marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine of Torreciudad (Spain), Fr. Leo draws from the Gospel of Luke, the life of St. Josemaria Escriva, and the Church’s mission to recall and praise Mary’s role in guiding us with strength, peace, and joy. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth as a model of divine initiative and joyful urgency
• St. Josemaria’s miraculous healing and enduring gratitude to Our Lady
• Torreciudad as a visible expression of Marian devotion and mission
• Pope Leo’s call to renew the Church through dedication to our interior lives
• How Mary strengthens our interior life and vocation with peace and purpose
• The assurance of Mary’s presence in temptation, sorrow, and daily lifeAs mentioned in the meditation: Pocket Crucifix, Marian Shrine of Torreciudad - Official Website
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Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age
1 juli 2025 · 20 min
In our meditation of the week:Msgr. Fred Dolan explores the spiritual and societal impact of our growing dependence on digital devices, particularly among the young. Drawing on insights from Professor Jonathan Haidt’s "The Anxious Generation" and recent cultural trends, the meditation helps us bring to our prayer the devastating effects of our digital age on our attention, mental health, and spiritual life. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• The transformation from play-based to phone-based childhood and its devastating effects
• The physical and psychological harms linked to Gen Z's digital habits
• How constant screen exposure fragments attention and weakens human connection
• Four practical norms to reclaim childhood: delay smartphones, limit social media, phone-free schools, and encourage free playView Transcript
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“Born for Greater Things”: Celebrating the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva
24 juni 2025 · 13 min
In our meditation of the week: On the 50th anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva’s entrance into heaven (June 26, 1975), we reflect on the enduring legacy of his life and message. Msgr. Dolan explores the central theme of divine filiation - the foundation of Opus Dei’s spirit, and how it empowers ordinary Christians to become contemplatives in the middle of the world. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• The moment in 1931 when St. Josemaria grasped his identity as a beloved child of God
• How divine filiation filled his heart with joy and shaped the spirituality of Opus Dei
• The meaning behind “Omnia in bonum” and “Ad maiora natus sum”
• Why a personalized “plan of life” helps us turn each day into a symphony of prayer
• St. Josemaria’s impact on those around him - from young students to scientists and engineersView Transcript
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The Mystery of Eternal Love: Contemplating the Holy Trinity
15 juni 2025 · 35 min
In our meditation of the week: On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Javier del Castillo leads us in a profound meditation on the central mystery of our faith: the Blessed Trinity. Through Scripture, Church teachings, and insights from St. Josemaria Escriva, we are invited to deepen our relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Why the Trinity created us out of a desire to share eternal love
• How each Person of the Trinity is distinct yet inseparable
• What the Church Fathers and early Councils taught against heresies like Arianism
• How Jesus Christ is our gateway into communion with the Trinity
• St. Josemaria’s devotion to the Trinity—and his image of “1-0-3” as a sign of humility
• Why intellectual humility is essential for contemplating this mystery
• How baptism initiates our filial relationship with each Person of the TrinityView Transcript
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The Queen of Apostles: Her 'Yes' is Our Strength
10 juni 2025 · 31 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to contemplate the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Queen of Apostles—our model of total self-giving and the one who brings us to Jesus through her “yes.” He highlights Mary’s quiet but powerful presence from Genesis to Revelation and the vital role she plays in our vocation to holiness and evangelization. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Why Mary’s “yes” is the model for every Christian apostolate
• The connection between Mary and the Eucharist as “Woman of the Eucharist”
• Mary’s presence and role in the spiritual battle for souls
• How her example teaches us to give ourselves totally to God
• St. Josemaria’s confidence in Our Lady in times of suffering and discouragementView Transcript
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Letting Go and Letting God: Following the Good Shepherd
3 juni 2025 · 30 min
In our meditation of the week: Msgr. Martin Schlag guides us to contemplate Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows, loves, and leads each of us personally. Drawing from Scripture, as well as the writings of St. Josemaria Escriva, Fr. Martin explores the meaning of faithfulness in ordinary life, learning to recognize the voice of Christ the Good Shepherd, and surrendering our own plans in trust. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• How to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd in daily life
• Why “letting go and letting God” is an act of deep faith
• St. Josemaria’s devotion to Christ as the Good Shepherd
• The healing Christ brings when we allow him to lead us
• What it means to be both sheep and shepherd in our vocationsView Transcript
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The Visitation: A Sincere Gift of Self
27 mei 2025 · 15 min
In our meditation of the week: Drawing from St. Luke’s account of the Visitation, Msgr. Frederick Dolan invites us to contemplate Mary’s interior life—her overwhelming joy, her urgency to serve, and her radiant presence as she brings Christ to her cousin Elizabeth’s home. This encounter, filled with prayer and self-giving, offers us a model of what it means to make ourselves a sincere gift to others. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Mary’s interior life and spirit of joyful service
• The meaning of self-giving love with our families and friends
• How to cultivate presence, kindness, and joy like Mary
• Bringing Christ to others with warmth, care, and encouragementView Transcript
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The Mother of the Fisherman
20 mei 2025 · 30 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on Mary as the model of discipleship. From the Annunciation to Cana, Mary shows us that God’s plan unfolds through human cooperation. Her presence and intercession at the Wedding Feast of Cana not only initiates Christ’s public ministry but also reveals how our trust and obedience allow God to act. Fr. Peter invites us to see how every saint who learned to say “Yes” to God did so with Mary at their side. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Mary’s role in the Incarnation and evangelization
• Her presence at Cana and the miraculous catch
• Why she is the model of discipleship
• How the Rosary and persistence in prayer strengthen us
• The power of her maternal love in our spiritual battleView Transcript
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On the Feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo (Rebroadcast)
13 mei 2025 · 34 min
In our meditation of the week for the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the life and virtues of the faithful successor of St. Josemaria Escriva, whom he affectionately nicknamed Saxum or rock in Latin. Lees meer
Fr. Javier shares how the gift of fortitude, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, was powerfully present in Blessed Alvaro’s life and how we too are called to become “rocks”--dependable building blocks for the Church wherever God has placed us.
Listen now to reflect on:
• The meaning behind Blessed Alvaro’s nickname “Saxum”
• How the Holy Spirit strengthens us through the gift of fortitude
• Why faithfulness in ordinary life shapes us for holiness
• What Blessed Alvaro’s example teaches us about spiritual resilienceTo learn more about Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, visit: www.alvarodelportillo.org
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With Burning Hearts
6 mei 2025 · 29 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on how the Risen Christ remained hidden from the disciples on the road to Emmaus so they would learn to recognize him with the eyes of faith. Drawing from St. Luke’s Gospel, Fr. Peter shares how we too are called to encounter Christ daily—especially in the Bread and the Word—through a life of prayer and faith. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Why Christ willed to remain hidden after the Resurrection
• How Christ wants to be encountered today through faith in the Eucharist and Scripture
• The importance of prayer as a daily rendezvous point with Christ
• How St. Luke emphasizes interior prayer life and perseverance in his Gospel
• Why spiritual strength and apostolic fruitfulness depend on this kind of prayerView Transcript
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Proclaiming the Resurrection in Daily Life
29 april 2025 · 26 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the mystery of the Resurrection and our mission to proclaim the joy that Christ is alive. He explains that we are not called to announce that Jesus is risen through dramatic gestures or grand proclamations but through the example of our faith and our joy. Lees meer
Christ's resurrection is not only a past event but a living reality made present to us in the Eucharist and in the Word. Therefore, Fr. Peter reminds us that we can talk to Jesus and love him even though we don't see him. Through our prayer and conversation with him, we'll receive the grace to know him who is alive and continues walking with us. Like the disciples along the road to Emmaus, we pray that our hearts will be energized and changed, and our faith and hope restored and increased, in order to announce the Risen Christ with our lives.
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Alleluia! He Is Risen and With Us Still
22 april 2025 · 21 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on the overflowing joy and wonder of Christ’s Resurrection and the living presence of the Risen Lord in the Church, in creation, and in our daily lives. Lees meer
Fr. Donncha invites us to rediscover the Church as the living presence of Christ among us - a gift that is not the result of human effort, but the action of the Risen Lord in history. He reflects on how the Church, sustained by grace and alive through the sacraments, is not something we create but something we receive. It is through this divine life - pulsating in our vocation and in the ordinary moments of daily life - that Christ continues to reach the world.
We are reminded that the Resurrection is not only a historical event but the very lifeblood of Christian existence. Through grace, we are divinized - participants in the vibrant, risen life of Jesus. Therefore, each moment of love and faithfulness becomes a channel of Christ’s life into the world. As a result, we are called to rejoice, to evangelize with our lives, and to recognize the hidden holiness in the most ordinary of circumstances where Christ is truly present.
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“He Loved Them to the End”: A Holy Thursday Meditation
15 april 2025 · 20 min
In our meditation of the week for Holy Thursday: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha offers a profound reflection on the enduring, limitless love of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist. Entering the Upper Room with the Apostles, we are invited to contemplate the eternal love of Christ, who “loved them to the end,” and who gives us not a symbol but his very self in the Blessed Sacrament. Lees meer
Fr. Donncha reminds us that Holy Thursday draws us into the heart of divine charity—the love of Christ poured out in the Eucharist and in the humble gesture of washing his disciples’ feet. Also being the feast of the priesthood, intimately bound to the Eucharist, we are reminded that priests are “the love of the heart of Jesus,” called to bring his presence into the world. The events of Holy Thursday call us to imitate Christ’s self-giving love, which brings lasting joy and peace.
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Holy Week: Keep Watch & Pray
11 april 2025 · 30 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on the Gospel passage of the Passion of Christ (Luke 22:14-23:56) which is read on Palm Sunday. During this holiest time of the year, the Church invites her people to focus directly on the suffering of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Lees meer
The longer Gospel readings help us to honor Christ’s request to “keep watch and pray” with him as he asked the Apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this scene, we prayerfully rediscover God’s love for us expressed through his humanity and sacrifice on the cross. Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, we see his love poured out for us and discover the meaning in the crosses that he invites us to bear each day.
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Fifth Sunday & Week of Lent: The Gift of Mercy
8 april 2025 · 25 min
In our meditation of the week: Reflecting on the Gospel of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), Msgr. Fred Dolan invites us to contemplate the gift of mercy—a central theme of the Christian life. In this powerful scene, Christ reveals the heart of the Father, not through condemnation, but through compassion and forgiveness. It is a call to each of us to examine how quickly we pass judgment, often without even realizing it. Lees meer
Msgr. Dolan reminds us that the devil seeks to divide—within families, communities, and society at large. But mercy, as a free and generous gift from God, restores unity and healing. It enables us to overcome division and to recognize one another as children of God.
Drawing from the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II, Msgr. Dolan emphasizes that every human being is a neighbor to be loved. The question is not “Who is my neighbor?”—which already implies limits—but rather, “To whom should I become a neighbor?” Mercy calls us to expand our hearts, to love as Christ loves, and to reflect his mercy in our daily encounters.
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Fourth Sunday & Week of Lent: Sharing in the Self-Emptying of Christ
1 april 2025 · 32 min
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In our meditation for the Fourth Week of Lent, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to renew our commitment to the three pillars of Lent: almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. As we reach the midpoint of this penitential seson, he reminds us that Lent centers on Christ’s self-giving sacrifice on the Cross—the greatest expression of love. To follow Christ is to embrace the Cross and come to know him through our own acts of self-emptying.
Fr. Armenio emphasizes that almsgiving is the animating force behind prayer and fasting. Without charity, the other two lose their vitality. He encourages us to begin with love for our families and extend it outward—living the works of mercy and witnessing to Christ’s love in our daily interactions.
Prayer and fasting, too, are essential. Fr. Armenio encourages us to carve out moments of silence in our days to encounter the Lord. In this quiet, we receive his love and are strengthened to share it with others. Through fasting, we learn to deny ourselves, resist temptation, and redirect our hearts toward Christ.
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A Genuine Priest: On the 100th Anniversary of St. Josemaria's Ordination
28 maart 2025 · 20 min
In our meditation of the week: Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the 100th anniversary of St. Josemaria’s priestly ordination on March 28, 1925. He invites us to consider the extraordinary fruitfulness of St. Josemaria’s life and his desire to be a genuine priest with a genuine and serious concern for souls that led him to love everyone without distinction. Lees meer
Drawing from personal anecdotes and historical accounts, Msgr. Dolan highlights three defining traits of St. Josemaria’s priesthood: his passionate love for the Eucharist, his burning desire for souls, and his constant search for God’s will. He recounts St. Josemaria's deep humility, his desire to serve without recognition, and his conviction that everything is done by God.
Msgr. Dolan reminds us that central to the spirituality of St. Josemaria is the call to place the Holy Mass at the very heart of our lives. For St. Josemaria, the Mass was not a daily obligation, but the center and root of his interior life—something he urged all his spiritual children to imitate. Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of his ordination, St. Josemaria wrote: “Let us renew the resolution that the Holy Mass will be always the center and root of our existence. That is the best celebration of priesthood.”
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Third Sunday & Week of Lent: Beginning Again
25 maart 2025 · 30 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent and how they teach us to see that God approaches us first because he eminently wills our happiness-- a happiness that begins here on earth because of his liberation. Lees meer
Fr. Peter begins by recounting the familiar story of how Moses encountered God through the burning bush. We see God reveal himself as a liberator, seeking to free the Israelite people. God reveals himself to Moses by stating his name, ‘I AM,’ which is the first time God reveals this in Scripture. God desires a personal relationship with us, and like all relationships, this relationship begins with an introduction. This interaction points us toward Christ, as God will become man through whom he will have a personal relationship with his people. Through Moses, God seeks to defeat the Egyptians and save the Israelite people, prefiguring what Christ will do on the cross — defeat Satan and free God’s people from sin.
Fr. Peter also recounts the parable of the fig tree. We see Christ personified as the gardener and God the Father personified as the owner. The gardener is advocating to save the fig tree, explaining to the owner that he can cut it down eventually, but it has not yet had its time. Applying this parable to our own life, we see a sense of urgency in the Gospel. Our time here on earth is finite — at some point, it will end.
The season of Lent allows us the opportunity to look inward and to begin again: to take advantage of reconciliation, to seek after Christ in prayer, and to reach out in charity toward others.
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Second Sunday & Week of Lent: Transfigured by Silence
18 maart 2025 · 26 min
In our meditation of the week: Msgr. Dolan reflects on the Transfiguration of Christ and how this scene reminds us that a major goal of the Lenten season is to create an interior silence that allows us to enjoy God's presence. Lees meer
Msgr. Dolan shares how the scene of the Transfiguration echoes the words of the Psalms: "Be still and know that I am God" (Ps 46:11). The disciples who witnessed this moment "fell silent," understanding that words would have diminished its significance.
Silence is essential for encountering God. Msgr. Dolan quotes Pope Francis who explains that, "We simply cannot do without the silence of prolonged prayer, which enables us to perceive God’s language and to see the whole of our existence afresh in His own light" (Gaudete et Exsultate, no. 171). Lent calls us to cultivate this silence, shifting our focus from distractions to God’s will. How will you embrace silence this holy season to grow closer to God?
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First Sunday & Week of Lent: Fortitude
11 maart 2025 · 24 min
In our meditation of the week: we reflect on the virtue of fortitude as the driving force to overcome temptation. St. Josemaria Escriva reminds us, "A task which presents no difficulties lacks human appeal – and supernatural appeal too. If you find no resistance when hammering a nail into a wall, what can you expect to hang on it?" (The Forge, no. 245). To win the prize, you cannot avoid the struggle—it is the very path to victory. Lees meer
Fortitude is essential for both the spiritual life and human development. Msgr. Dolan reflects on the importance of deferred gratification—choosing to set aside immediate desires in favor of what must be done. He explains that this discipline goes hand in hand with gumption, the ability to recognize the right course of action and take decisive steps forward. A key danger in the spiritual life is abandoning the fight altogether. We can either face challenges with fear and stress or embrace them with excitement and trust.
The Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent recounts Christ’s temptation in the desert. As the perfect model of virtue, he embodies fortitude in the face of Satan’s trials. This Lent, how can you strengthen the virtue of fortitude in your own life and say ‘no’ to temptation?
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Take Up Your Cross
4 maart 2025 · 22 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on self-denial as a path to deeper faith and freedom in Christ. As we begin Lent, we are reminded that to follow Our Lord, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Self-denial strengthens our commitment to prayer, holiness, and living the Gospel with conviction. Lees meer
Fr. Peter reminds us that St. Josemaria Escriva said, "If you don’t deny yourself, you will never be a soul of prayer" (The Way, no. 6). In a world filled with temptation, we must cultivate self-control and embrace sacrifice. And, as St. Josemaria urges, "Do it now! Now is the only shot you have. The past is gone, and the future doesn’t exist."
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Come and See: Drawing Others to Christ
25 februari 2025 · 30 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the first evangelical words of Christ—"Come and see"—and the power of personal witness in evangelization. He highlights how spreading the Gospel does not require grand gestures but genuine relationship, as seen in the example of John the Baptist, who led his disciples to Jesus, and in the early Church, where ordinary laypeople shared the faith in their daily lives. Lees meer
Drawing from John 1:39, Fr. Peter emphasizes that evangelization starts with personal conversion and time spent with Christ: "They came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day." He reminds us that just as St. Andrew brought St. Peter to Jesus, we, too, are called to bring others to him through our joy, kindness, and authentic Christian witness.
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Realistic Optimism: A Call to Personal Sanctity
18 februari 2025 · 30 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on St. Josemaria Escriva's teaching on realistic optimism— omnia in bonum- the confidence that Christ has already conquered all on our behalf, and that by uniting ourselves to him through prayer, we can overcome any challenge and participate in his victory. Lees meer
Drawing from John 16:33, he reminds us of Christ’s words: “In the world you will have affliction. But take courage; I have overcome the world.” This triumph is not just a past event but a present reality, accessible to us when we live in union with him. As Romans 8:28 assures, “All things work for the good of those who love God,” a truth that calls us to trust in divine providence, even in adversity.
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The Inestimable Value of Ordinary Life
11 februari 2025 · 29 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the hidden years of Jesus' life and the profound sanctity found in the ordinary. He emphasizes how Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived lives of simplicity and work, demonstrating that holiness is not reserved for extraordinary deeds but is found in daily life, family, and labor. Lees meer
Fr. Peter highlights the Gospel's silence on Jesus' early years, noting that his hidden life in Nazareth was so ordinary that it became a stumbling block for those who later encountered him as the Messiah. Drawing from St. Josemaria Escriva’s writings, he explains that the path to holiness is through sanctifying daily tasks with love—whether in work, family life, or social interactions.
Also looking to the example of St. Therese of Lisieux, who found holiness in the smallest acts, Fr. Peter encourages listeners to transform their daily routines into prayer. He reminds us that God’s love is expressed through self-giving in ordinary duties and that evangelization begins in the family and workplace.
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Living as Children of God: On Divine Filiation
4 februari 2025 · 27 min
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In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the profound reality of God’s unconditional love for us as his sons and daughters. Drawing from the only prayer Jesus taught us —“Our Father”— Fr. Peter reminds us of its deeper meaning: a call to recognize God’s perfect love and his desire for our happiness.
Fr. Peter emphasizes that our spiritual lives are rooted in the truth of our being children of God. Each of us is uniquely and intentionally created by God, custom-made with a soul that reflects his will and love. Our individuality glorifies him, and living as our most authentic, kind, and charitable selves is how we respond to this gift.
Using the image of the Samaritan woman at the well, Fr. Peter illustrates how Jesus invites each of us, no matter our circumstances, into a personal relationship with him. By offering her the gift of “living water,” Christ reveals his desire to love and transform us through grace, making even the most broken among us vessels of his love and joy.
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Preserving the Light of Christ
28 januari 2025 · 27 min
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In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio explores the parables of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32) and the sower (Luke 8:4-15), illustrating how God’s grace transforms small beginnings into extraordinary outcomes. Through these parables, he highlights the importance of receptivity to the Holy Spirit.
He also reflects on the "vertical" and "horizontal" dimensions of love, symbolized by the cross. Prayer, as the foundation (vertical), unites us to God, while love for others (horizontal) flows from this connection.
And, drawing from the life of St. Josemaria Escriva, Fr. Peter shares practical examples of how small, consistent acts of faith—like mental prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and the Rosary—can illuminate the world and remind us that even the smallest seeds of grace, nurtured with humility and perseverance, have the power to grow into something magnificent.
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The Beatitudes: Pathway to Happiness
21 januari 2025 · 29 min
In our meditation of the week; Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the call to be “salt of the earth” and “light of the world,” as described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 5:1-16). He explains that these images capture the transformative role of Christ’s disciples in the world. Lees meer
Drawing from the Beatitudes, Fr. Peter emphasizes that they are a blueprint for shaping a heart to be like Christ’s, and they are a pathway to happiness in the world.
Through a practical examples of two young men whose faith flourished despite family challenges, Fr. Peter illustrates how ordinary acts of holiness can have a profound impact. Like salt enhancing flavor, or light dispelling darkness, Christians have the power to inspire and guide others through their witness.
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A Disposition of Love: Our Baptismal Calling
13 januari 2025 · 27 min
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on how a disposition (or willingness) to love is required to fulfill our baptismal calling and common vocation to follow Jesus Christ.
Drawing from the Gospel account of the rich young man (Matthew 19: 16-30), Fr. Peter explains that while the young man had lived by the commandments, he lacked the detachment and disposition necessary to fully surrender to Christ. Fr. Peter emphasizes that this detachment is not merely about material wealth but about offering ourselves entirely to God, allowing him to transform our hearts and bring our baptismal vocation to full maturity.
Because the rich young man rejected Our Lord's invitation to follow him, the young man was filled with sadness and unable to be a witness to others. If we want to be Christ's witnesses, we must learn to overcome our disposition to self-love, and chip away gradually at all that separates us from God.
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Living as Apostles: The Necessity for a Plan of Life
6 januari 2025 · 27 min
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio underscores the relevance of St. Josemaria’s spirituality for our times, drawing a parallel between our world and the intensely pagan society of the early Christians.
Fr. Peter explains that as modern apostles, Our Lord says that we must be "leaven" to the world, transforming it through our imitation of Christ. Our goal should be for our love to reach such a threshold that those around us, starting with our family, lead people to say that we are followers of Christ.
Fr. Peter also emphasizes that if we cut corners in our interior life, we could diminish our light to the people around us. St. Paul’s words in Romans 5:5—“The love of God has been poured into your hearts by the Holy Spirit”—serve as a reminder that Christ's love is the fuel that sustains our charity and apostolic mission. Without it, Fr. Peter notes, we cannot give people an authentic experience of Christ. This union with Christ through our plan of life is essential to radiating Our Lord's presence to the world.
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God with Us: A Reflection on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
30 december 2024 · 30 min
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In our meditation of the week: as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (January 1), Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on our vocation as children of God and our calling to begin again as we give witness to the incarnate love of God the Father.
Fr. Donncha explains: “The Lord wants to become incarnate in us, to live in and through us. You and I are called to live out our vocation as beloved daughters and sons in Christ and to become identified with Christ.”
As we begin the New Year, we turn to the example of Mary and contemplate her docility to the Holy Spirit as she freely responded to the will of God in her role as our Blessed Mother. We can, therefore, seek the grace of the Holy Spirit in our own life and renew our desire to say yes to God more each day as we launch into a new year.
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