Best Opus Dei Podcasts (2024)

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The Purpose of the Prelate of Opus Dei 15:52

14d ago15:52

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A meditation preached at Kintore College in Toronto, by Fr. Eric Nicolai, on May 30, 2024. Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz was elected Prelate of Opus Dei in 2016. In the Old Testament book of Samuel there is a text that foreshadows the priesthood in the church and the role of the priest: 1 Sam 2, 35: "I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will d…

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Rebroadcast: Lessons From Jesus Asleep 31:20

2h ago31:20

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In the middle of a violent storm, the apostles find Jesus asleep in the boat. This divine sleep of the Son of God teaches us important lessons: the need for rest, the importance of trust in God during difficulties, and the great care that God our Father exercises over us. Only by trusting in God's power and fatherly protection in and through times …

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"With all your mind" - Adoration and Thinking about God 26:57

19h ago26:57

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To love God as God we need to think about Him. Adoration is not just feelings of awe and veneration, but a deep knowledge of the awesome transcendence of God. This knowledge empowers our ability to love God more profoundly. https://comeawaybyyourselves.comBy Fr. John Grieco

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What If It's Not a YOU Problem? 13:11

1h ago13:11

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We seem to always want to attack or find fault with people – with ourselves, with our husband, our children, our parents or in-laws. But if we take the “personal” away from assessing the situation, it’s so much more neutral. And when a situation is neutralized, we can let go of the flight or flight emotions we have and we can actually find solution…

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How The Sacred Heart Logs into Our Heart 34:22

17h ago34:22

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This meditation was preached on June 19, 2024 at Hawthorn School for Girls in Toronto. Josemaria opened his homily saying "we must realize all the richness hidden in the words, “the Sacred Heart of Jesus.” Let’s not lose sight of these riches. Like all the feasts and solemnities, there is something here to enrich us. There are many layers we must t…

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18. Year of Hope 30:03

5d ago30:03

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Pope Francis has dedicated the Holy Year 2025 to the virtue of hope. We are saved by hope, a hope that does not disappoint, for God’s love has been poured out. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.

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The Humanity of Holiness 21:58

3d ago21:58

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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on how the saints are those who best radiate Jesus Christ in the world. It is through their humanity and personalities that we can see and touch the humanity and the personality of Jesus. The whole gamut of human experience-- health, work, rest, marriage, friendship, joy, sorrow, humor-- …

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Jesus Present and Alive 29:45

5d ago29:45

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Jesus fulfills his promise to "remain with us always" with his presence in the Eucharist. To believe in his real presence is a game changer in our prayer life and in life in general. Jesus is alive in the Eucharist so that he can be fully alive in us. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com

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Teaching You How to Parent So You're a Happier Mom 20:39

7d ago20:39

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You can find my parenting course, "Virtue-Based Parenting" at janetquinlan.com/parentingcourse Looking for a Catholic life coach to help you navigate marriage and motherhood? Sign up for a free coaching session with me to see how coaching can help you achieve the life you want! Go to janetquinlan.com for more information. Follow me on Instagram @ja…

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The miracle of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist 32:04

7d ago32:04

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Let us give thanks for our Lord’s presence in the Eucharist. Let us consider the depth of our Lord’s love for us, which has led him to stay with us, hidden under the appearance of bread in the Blessed Sacrament. How much love he has for us. A meditation by Father Tom Bohlin.

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Growing in Self Confidence as Apostles 28:15

8d ago28:15

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This meditation was preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to a group of priests at St. Paul the Apostle parish in Toronto on June 11, 2024. Today is the feast of the apostle St. Barnabas. Who was Barnabas? Acts says he spoke boldly, and effectively, and defended St. Paul. We imagine them both speaking with lots of self-confidence. Saint Josemaria dreamt abo…

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The Responsibility of Fatherhood (Rebroadcast) 29:58

10d ago29:58

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In our meditation of the week, in preparation for Father's Day, Msgr. Fred Dolan shares a reflection on the important and necessary role fathers have within the family unit and in society today. Drawing upon anecdotes and heartfelt memories from his relationship with his own father, Msgr. Dolan shares seven points that can help fathers renew and st…

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Rebroadcast -- The Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Call to Radical Love 29:43

13d ago29:43

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Jesus' Sacred Heart reveals the depth of his love for us. Opened on the Cross, streams of blood and water poured out from Jesus' Heart. Our own love for God hinges on our having a heart full of compassion, concern, and a practical spirit of service towards others. As disciples of Jesus, we should be known for our love and care for each other and fo…

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Are You Limiting by Labeling? 14:37

14d ago14:37

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In this episode, I explore the dangers of labeling our children. As parents, when we label a child that label becomes a part of his or her identity because they look to us to know themselves - we box them into a specific behavior rather than helping them explore all parts of themselves. Looking for a Catholic life coach to help you navigate marriag…

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The Bread of Life 30:05

17d ago30:05

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A meditation preached on June 1, 2024 at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto by Fr. Eric Nicolai. John 6 has this powerful discourse. Words of our Lord, speaking slow, articulating each word, speaking clearly, enunciating, people listening as the warm wind blew and the birds chirped. He probably said something that underlined that this was not all symbolism…

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A Revelation of God's Immense Love for Us 20:12

18d ago20:12

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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha helps us to understand how God's immense love is revealed to us in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart each year, we are reminded that the Sacred Heart is not just a profound symbol, but an invitation to experience the immense, tender, and life-giving …

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Rebroadcast: The Feast of Corpus Christi: "Adoro te devote" 28:38

18d ago28:38

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For the Feast of Corpus Christi we meditate on the Eucharistic hymn "Adoro te devote." Hidden in the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lord Jesus is truly present: body, blood, soul, and divinity. This marvel of our faith reveals God's humble and radical love for us. Our response should be one of ever greater adoration, wonder, faith, hope and love. https://c…

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17. Feast of Corpus Christi 31:11

19d ago31:11

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The Feast of Corpus Christi gives us a special opportunity to reflect on how great Christ’s love for us must be to give us this perfect gift of love. It is also a special day of thanksgiving to Jesus for his unimaginable generosity towards us. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.

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Listen to the Holy Spirit 28:09

20d ago28:09

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Being a child of God means listening to his voice. Let us have a listening heart, a heart that loves. Let us tell tell the Holy Spirit that we will listen more attentively to his voice. A meditation by Father John Agnew.

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How to Have Your Best Summer 33:42

21d ago33:42

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The first step in creating your best summer for yourself and your family is to decide the results ahead of time. In this episode, I teach you key routines to have in your home that will create a general structure for your family life, while also giving freedom for lots of play. Looking for a Catholic life coach to help you navigate marriage and mot…

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A Living Monstrance (Rebroadcast) 29:52

24d ago29:52

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In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio helps us to pray and go deeper in our understanding and love for the Eucharist as we prepare for the feast of Corpus Christi. On Corpus Christi, it is a common practice in many Catholic churches to hold a Eucharistic procession following Mass. This procession is symbolic of our work as modern day apostles. We a…

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Our Triune God of Love 26:46

26d ago26:46

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The Mystery of the Blessed Trinity is a great secret shared with us by God. He tells us about his inner life so we can know him well in order to love him truly. This intimacy is a sign of God's love for us and also of his great trust in us. To know the Trinity is to know that God is love. This removes all false fear of God from our hearts, filling …

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Being Sowers of Peace 32:13

27d ago32:13

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Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation on May 24, 2024 at Cedarcrest conference Centre in Belfountain, Ontario. Luke 10, 5: “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the…

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The Embossed Stamp of Christ on my Soul 31:13

30d ago31:13

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Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation at Cedarcrest Conference centre north of Toronto, on May 21, 2024. We read in the prayer of consecration to the Holy Spirit, there was a description of the nature of the Paraclete himself, the consoler, the spirit of truth. It talks about the gifts he leaves in us, and then all the fruits that are left behi…

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A War of Love and Peace 26:13

1M ago26:13

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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Peter Armenio explores the profound significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary's role in bringing Christ to others. Fr. Peter emphasizes how Mary, our mother and queen, is the shortcut to Jesus Christ. She's not just for comfort, but also a force against evil and for evangelization. In Scripture, she's our hope, reve…

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[Rebroadcast] Pentecost: Come Holy Spirit! 29:21

1M ago29:21

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The Holy Spirit is a powerful agent of spiritual renewal and transformation. The virtue of docility and the gift of counsel are needed to tap into the motions of the Spirit which always accompany and surround us. The Sanctifier will sculpt the image of Christ in us provided that we are humble and willing to follow his lead. https://comeawaybyyourse…

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Lord, Build my House 32:04

1M ago32:04

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A meditation preached on April 1, 2024 by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Serra House in Toronto. Serra House accommodates seminarians for the Archdiocese of Toronto in the initial stage of formation. Music: A. Vivaldi_ Nisi Dominus, RV 608 - IV. Cum dederit (128 kbps)

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In the School of Mary 29:31

1M ago29:31

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Mary is every Christian's model. In the first place, her example teaches us about love. Mary's love is expressed in a radical love for God's will. This love is made possible by her remarkable humility and emboldened by her great trust. Imitating her means growing in these virtues, which free us from ourselves and open us to a greater love of God. h…

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What Do You Want Them to Say? 5:48

1M ago5:48

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Who are you as a wife and mother? When you die, what do you want your husband and children to say about you? It's important to think about whether or not we're showing up in the world and in our family as we'd like to be remembered. Looking for a Catholic life coach to help you navigate marriage and motherhood? Sign up for a free coaching session w…

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Me? Change the World? 29:40

1M ago29:40

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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Leo Austin contemplates the transformative experience of the Holy Spirit beginning at Pentecost and the command to go out into the world and transform it with the fire and love of our faith. Fr. Leo asks us to imagine the emotional and spiritual journey of the apostles, placing ourselves in their shoes, grappling …

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Sanctified in the Truth 25:45

1M ago25:45

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Jesus prays that we may be "sanctified in the truth." The objective truth of our faith is a necessary part of its saving power. Truth is ultimately personal. Jesus himself is "The way and the truth and the life." Access to this truth demands trust in God's word. Sin, and the devil, are always suggesting the opposite: that God and his word should no…

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Mary Melts Your Heart to Pray 28:37

1M ago28:37

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Fr. Eric Nicolai preached the meditation at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto on May 4th, 2024. Our lady will teach us, she will nudge us, because she is teacher of prayer. When we pray, we ask her ut loquaris pro nobis bona, to speak well on our behalf before the Lord. She speaks well of us. Intercedes while we pray, while we work, while we keep our mind…

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16. The Ascension 29:15

1M ago29:15

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The Ascension tells us of Christ at the right hand of the Father and also by our side, in the apostolic thrust of the Church. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan

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Why Did You Want to Become a Mother? 10:39

1M ago10:39

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Why did you want to become a mother? I don't think many of us ask ourselves that question. It's just a rite of passage for many. And yet, the enormity of raising humans is an endeavor that forces us to identify our "Why". If not, we won't enjoy the process nor will we reap the benefits of sacrificial love. Looking for a Catholic life coach to help …

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Come Closer to Jesus through Mary 29:21

1M ago29:21

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During this month of May, let us come closer to Jesus, through Mary. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.

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Mary will Fix You 28:34

1M ago28:34

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Domina ut sit. Mary, may it be. Fix it. Fr. Eric Nicolai begins with a pastoral letter by Archbishop Leo of Toronto: "When faced with uncertainty and perplexing events in her own life, Myriam of Nazareth did not “wonder” but “pondered,” not fully understanding, yet always remaining faithful (Lk 2:19). A meditation by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Lyncroft Ce…

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With Mary, Praying as a Single Family (Rebroadcast) 20:17

2M ago20:17

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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Fred Dolan beautifully reflects on the period between Easter and the Ascension, transporting us to the Upper Room where Mary, the holy women, and the Apostles awaited the promised coming of the Paraclete. Through his insightful words, we envision their emotional journey from the despair of the Lord's apparent defe…

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