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"Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." These words of Jesus Christ are an invitation to personal and intimate prayer. The meditations offered in this podcast are intended to help the listener enter into his own prayerful relationship with God. By reflecting on scenes from the Gospel, on other passages from Scripture, and on the insights of saints and spiritual writers, we can strengthen our faith in Jesus and our love for God. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "I have called you my friends." By regular meditation and dialogue with Our Lord in prayer, our life can be transformed into an ever deepening and loving friendship with God.

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[New] Desiring God, Hoping for Heaven

2026/11/07

The goodness of God should find an appropriate response in our desire for him. Our yearning for God can get covered up at times by other desires. Only by contemplating God regularly does our thirst for him grow. Loving God blissfully in heaven is the fruit of loving him more and more in this life.

[Rebroadcast] All Saints Day: Holiness and the Power of God

2026/10/31

Contemplating the great multitude of saints in heaven, we realize the power of God to change and purify us. From heaven the saints speak to us of the primacy God should have in our lives. The purification necessary to be in heaven comes from our acceptance of the cross.

Contemplative Prayer: Fostering a deeper connection with God

2026/10/24

Contemplative prayer is a great gift from God. The saints teach us that it brings many blessings with it and even holiness itself. This gift must be asked for and desired, however, and we must do what we can to foster a truly contemplative lifestyle.

NEW Episode: Faith and the Infinite Power of God

2026/10/17

God's omnipotence is a key aspect of our Faith in Him. God's infinite power helps explain the other mysteries of our Faith and is revealed especially in the Incarnation by the Archangel Gabriel. The name "Gabriel" signifies "the strength of God." Faith truly unlocks God's power on our behalf. God''s power, however, is not at the mercy of our caprices or our own plans, but is rather always in service of our truest good: our sanctification.

[Rebroadcast] Our Constant Call to Holiness

2026/10/10

"This is the will of God for you, your sanctification." With these words, St. Paul reveals to us the great potential of our Christian life. St. Josemaria was inspired by God to remind us of this universal vocation. We should always be confident about taking the next step in our spiritual life. It is something that God always wants for us. Holiness is growth in faith, hope, and charity powered by the access we have to God's grace in prayer and the sacraments.

(Rebroadcast) "Free to Love": The Point of Living Poverty

2026/10/03

After the Rich Young Man goes away sad, Jesus tells his disciples twice that it will be difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. The possession of riches comes with the danger of relying on them too much, seeking our happiness in them, falling into a kind of practical idolatry. The solution to this is detachment or poverty of spirit. Detachment frees our hearts to love God and others.

[Rebroadcast] "I come to do your will": St. Josemaria and loving the will of God

2026/09/26

Jesus tells us about two sons. One does his father's will after saying he wouldn't. The other says yes to his father but promptly disobeys him. Jesus, our model, does both: he says yes to the Father's plan and then carries it out. Loving God's will is essential to our Christian life. It is Jesus's sole motive and he is our sole model. St. Josemaria also greatly emphasized this key aspect of holiness.

Working for God

2026/09/19

This Sunday's Gospel portrays God as a generous employer of many workers. What would it mean to work for God? Are we grateful for the work and people God has entrusted us with in our Christian life?

[Rebroadcast] Like the Apostles

2026/09/12

Like the apostles themselves, the life of the Christian is a call to be close to Jesus and to go out and spread the Good News. Holiness and apostolate are two sides to the same divine vocation. To be an apostle, however, we have to confront various obstacles which would keep us from sharing Christ with others.

Mary's Birthday: Humility and Trust

2026/09/05

On September 8th we celebrate the Feast of The Nativity of Our Lady. THis is an opportunity to contemplate her humility and her radical response to God.

Contemplatives in the Middle of the World: Identification with Christ

2026/08/29

St. Josemaria described the potential of lay holiness in an interesting way. He said all Christians can and should be "contemplatives in the middle of the world." Holy Scripture and Church teaching reaffirm this high ideal. The Christian is intimately united, indeed identified, with Christ himself.

Christ's Suffering (and ours?): Meaningful, Free, Loving

2026/08/22

Sacred Scripture teaches us some clear lessons about Christ's suffering. His passion was redemptive and meaningful. It was freely chosen and accepted. It was all an act of divine and human love for us and for the Father. As Christians, Christ invites us to give the same meaning to our sufferings. This invitation is a tremendous act of confidence in us and in our capacity to love as he did.

The Assumption of Mary: Shining like the Sun in the Kingdom of God

2026/08/14

The Assumption of Mary is a very special Feast in the Church. To gaze on Our Lady in Heaven is to contemplate something very beautiful and important. The marvel of her glorification speaks to us of the surpassing beauty of goodness and holiness as such. Our Mother's destiny in heaven and her eternal glorification is a revelation of our own future as Christians called to holiness and everlasting life.

"Say 'Thank You!'": Reflections on Gratitude

2026/08/08

Gratitude is a very important Christian disposition. God appreciates gratitude, as we all do. One of the four basic acts of prayer, gratitude should be a constant state of mind and heart. In addition to pleasing God, it also brings the soul joy and peace.

"God Will Provide": Growing in Radical Trust

2026/08/01

This Sunday's readings show as God as a generous provider. In the book of Isaiah, God invites the people to come to him for their food and drink. In the Gospel, Jesus feeds the crowds with the miraculous multiplication of loaves and fish. God's providence is something we are called to place great trust in, especially when times are hard.

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LMariaG 2026/06/06

Excellent meditations

These meditations on the gospels are so down to earth and applicable, and often so funny. Each new one I think is the best one yet. So grateful for th...

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E.R. Carroll 2026/01/30

Conversation with Christ

These meditations are such an excellent way for me to pray and converse with Christ in both an intellectual and practical way. Thank you, Father John,...

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Jake Tranc 2026/01/29

Excellent podcast

These meditations are fruitful and a breath of fresh air from the everyday content of podcasts. They certainly put life into perspective and focus on ...

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jmq7 2024/12/18

Excellent for Prayer

These meditations are so helpful in living our faith in our daily life. Fr. John adds humor while also challenging the listener to deepen their relati...

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Phm2s 2023/06/03

Nourishment for the journey

I am so ver grateful for this re-alignment in my spirituality. Whenever I am beginning to get derailed either by my daily commitments, the world aroun...

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Eddie.colodoc 2022/06/24

COVID recovery

Am on quarantine for COVID for 5 days. Using this time and Father’s podcasts as a mini Opus Dei silent retreat. Thanks so much

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n-st-a-no 2022/06/23

Meditations on the go

It has been great to have these half hour mediations over the last couple of years. It has been a huge help with my mental prayer. I’ve re-listened to...

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vl.angelina 2022/03/07

What prayer can look like

Fr. John’s meditations can help anyone to see what their conversation with our Lord can look like — simple, deep, funny, and rooted in the Gospel. The...

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Chando Blando 2022/01/17

Full of Wit, Wisdom, and Powerful Nuggets for Reflection

Fr. John has a down-to-earth approach to peeling back spiritual topics for reflection. His wit and wisdom gently guide listeners into a deeper intima...

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bostontaco 2021/11/05

Pray and Laugh

If you looking to cultivate mindfulness, get some prayer, and have a laugh. This podcast is for you!

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