St. Josemaria Institute Podcast

Nov 18 2024 574 ep. 22 mins 2.7k
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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. Josemaria Institute was established in 2006 in the United States to promote the life and teachings of St. Josemaria, priest and founder of Opus Dei, through prayer, devotions, digital and social media, and special programs and initiatives.

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Solemnity of Christ the King: Overcoming the Small-Town Outlook

Nov 18 2024 23 mins  
In our meditation of the week: Msgr. Fred Dolan invites us to reflect on the Solemnity of Christ the King as a call to embrace our shared kingship with Christ. Drawing inspiration from St. Josemaria, Fr. Fred encourages us to rise above a limited "small-town outlook" and instead adopt a universal heart open to all. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of self-dominion, spiritu

Beginning Again & Again

Nov 11 2024 26 mins  
Are you seeking to draw near to Our Lord more each day?In our meditation of the week, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on the inspiring figure of Zacchaeus from the Gospel of St. Luke—a tax collector with a tarnished reputation among his Jewish peers, yet driven by a sincere desire to encounter Jesus. Despite his shame, Zacchaeus took bold steps to draw near to the Lord as he passed by.

Genuine Christians (Rebroadcast)

Nov 04 2024 31 mins  
Do you live each day with the urgency and desire to bring the gospel message into your work, family, and social relations?In our meditation of the week, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on the value of living an ordinary Christian life in the middle of the world. He prompts us to reflect on the fading Catholic identity in the world today and challenges us to bear witness to th

Surrounded by Witnesses: All Saints & All Souls

Oct 28 2024 29 mins  
Is the Communion of Saints just a comforting idea, or a true and deeply consoling reality?In our meditation of the week: as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints (Nov. 1) and the Commemoration of All Souls (Nov. 2), Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on the importance of community in our life of faith as we pursue the goal of eternal life with Christ in Heaven.Through the sacrament

The Spirituality of Saint John Paul II (Rebroadcast)

Oct 21 2024 26 mins  
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the spirituality of St. John Paul II, whose feast day is celebrated October 22nd. St. John Paul II rooted his papacy in the Eucharist and devotion to Mary, inspiring holiness in people of all backgrounds from across the globe. There are many aspects we can learn from the papacy of St. John Paul II, but most importantly he

The Necessity of Prayer: A Reflection on the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila

Oct 14 2024 36 mins  
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Javier del Castillo shares insight into the life of St. Teresa of Avila and reflects on an important lesson we can learn from her: the necessity of prayer.St. Teresa understood that people are not born saints but can achieve sainthood through cooperation in God’s divine plan. Her time of prayer was most frequently spent in quiet contemplation up

The Holy Rosary: A Doorway to Redemption

Oct 07 2024 27 mins  
In our meditation of the week: as we celebrate the month of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Leo Austin shares a reflection on deepening our devotion to Our Lady through the Rosary, in which we discover our role in God’s plan of salvation. Reflecting on the Annunciation, Fr. Leo reminds us that Mary’s fiat, her openness to the will of God, is a pivotal moment for humankind. As she freely a

No Ordinary Light: The Founding of Opus Dei

Sep 30 2024 25 mins  
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on how St. Josemaria Escriva was inspired by the light of God with the mission to bring Christ into the heart of the entire world in a way that he had never been before, especially into a world gripped by a culture of death and in need of healing through God’s mercy.St. Josemaria wrote: “God is the same as always. It is

The Diamonds in Our Lady's Crown:The Beauty of Our Prayers and Sacrifices

Sep 24 2024 28 mins  
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Leo Austin reflects on how Our Lady opens our hearts to giving ourselves as a ransom for many, as we say in the Mass when we receive the Eucharist. To be a ransom for many, as she teaches us, means desiring to make ourselves humble instruments of God.Drawing on the scene of the ten lepers in St. Luke's Gospel, Fr. Leo reminds us that when we are c

Study and Prayer

Sep 16 2024 36 mins  
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 should adopt as it helps us devel