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Tune in to the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast to fuel your prayer and conversation with God. On our weekly podcast we share meditations given by priests who, in the spirit of St. Josemaria Escriva, offer points for reflection to guide you in your personal prayer and help you grow closer to God. The meditations are typically under 30 minutes so that you can take advantage of them during your time of prayer, commute, walk, lunch, or any time you want to listen to something good. The St. Josem ...
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Meditations and talks to help you pray and deepen in your prayer life with Jesus Christ. Inspired by insights from St Josemaría Escrivá and the Opus Dei Prelature.
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the meaning of St. Josemaria’s teaching that, “An hour of study, for a modern apostle, is an hour of prayer” (The Way, no. 335). Approaching academic learning as a form of prayer is not a way of life designed solely for students. Rather, it is a way of life that all Christians shoul…
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on the significance of the Holy Cross in our lives and leads us to question: Have we become used to, or even indifferent, to Jesus on the Cross? Where’s the Cross in our lives? As we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) and the memorial of Our Lady of Sor…
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Our Lady’s birthday, the holy Name of Mary and our Lady of Sorrows, three Marian feasts this week which help us celebrate and imitate our Mother. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan
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Beginning back to ordinary life after the summer holidays can be difficult, but we should delight in returning to the God-given task of transforming this world, and also deepen our sense of solidarity with our fellow workers. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings
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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us to reflect on Jesus' declaration, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12), and how we are called to radiate his light in the world. Living out the Gospel and being a light in the world is not about moralizing or winning theological arguments, but about being a genuine reflection of Christ…
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Time and Talents: Giving Meaning to Our Existence
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Leo Austin focuses on living the present moment with meaning and gratitude, recognizing our time and talents as gifts from God. Fr. Leo reflects on the parable of the talents, emphasizing that God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, allowing us to participate in his creation. Our life and time…
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On 23 August 1982, Pope St John Paul II announced his decision to erect Opus Dei as a Personal Prelature. It was a decision preceded by much prayer. The anniversary reminds us of the great value of a good stubbornness when it comes to prayer of petition. The virtue of stubbornness is also important in our effects to grow, with the help of God's gra…
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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Fred Dolan reflects on how some of the most remarkable moments in the New Testament are those moments when one person or another came up to Jesus and begged him for a favor. And how Our Lord also waits for us to ask him for the favors that we desire, by approaching him with the same boldness and passion. Drawing o…
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Our Lady as our most loving Mother always goes ahead of us. She is always early and prepares the way for her Son Jesus and for all of us who are her children. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady
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Rising with Mary: The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother (Rebroadcast)
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how she helps us to rise up to Heaven in our daily lives. For St. Josemaria, the Assumption or the Dormition of Our Lady played a vital role in his life as a young boy in Barbastro, Spain. St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady became so g…
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The little boy who offers the Apostles his five barley loaves and two small fish has no idea of that part that tiny offering will play in the plans of God. Like we don't realise the great power of our Yes to God. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.
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Listen to Him: The Transfiguration of the Lord (Rebroadcast)
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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. 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 eye…
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Many of the Jews pursue Jesus eagerly with apparent fervour for his teaching, when in fact what all they really want is his bread. We too have to examine our motivations in following Jesus, and purify out false motivations. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings
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The Summit of Our Spiritual Life (Rebroadcast)
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St. Josemaria Escriva wrote that, “A very important characteristic of the apostolic man is his love for the Mass” (The Way, no. 528). In this meditation, we listen and reflect on the Sacrifice of the Mass, the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and how it is the center and summit of our spiritual lives. Our belief in the Eucharistic Sacrifice…
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In our meditation of the week, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the gospel of St. Luke, particularly the scene of Jesus’ visit to Bethany. At Bethany, Our Lord was able to find refuge in his friends Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Fr. Leo reminds us that similar to Bethany, Christ longs to take refuge in our heart, to find a place where he can rest as our fri…
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Our Lady and Our Lord's childhood experiences can inspire us to create a warm environment for the transmission of the faith through charity. A meditation by Fr James Hurley .
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The scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel speaks of our Mother's protection. With her, our weakness becomes great strength. A meditation by Fr Donncha O hAodha.
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St Benedict, patron of Europe, sought and found God in prayer and work. This quest was at the heart of the new culture he ushered in: seek first the kingdom of God and the rest shall be added… A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan
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The Mass and Evangelization (Rebroadcast)
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio sheds light on the mystery of redemption and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. In the life of every saint—and here he draws upon personal encounters with John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and Alvaro del Portillo—there is an intimate connection with Christ and his Eucharistic sacrifice. Through the Holy Mass…
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In touching Jesus' wounds St Thomas is cured of his doubt and also discovers more deeply God's love for him. His words "My Lord and my God!" are an act of love as well as an act of faith. We too need to rediscover God's love for us through touching him, in particular in the Eucharist. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings.…
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In our meditation of the week: In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the importance of detachment in our spiritual lives in order to make a generous gift of ourselves to our Lord and to others. He reminds us that while the comforts of this world can be good in themselves, they are ultimately fleeting. Drawing upon the story of the Rich …
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The feast of St Josemaria, the saint of the ordinary. The 26th June his "dies natalis", a day to celebrate. A meditation by Fr Tom Dowd.
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Destined In Love: The Legacy of St. Josemaria Escriva
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In our meditation of the week: in light of the Feast of St. Josemaria on June 26th, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to reflect on St. Josemaria's legacy and his role as an "evangelical sacramental." The canonization of a saint is an infallible declaration that the person is an actual sacramental, an outward sign of Jesus Christ. Through canonization, …
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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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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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