Doug unpacks things you can say during a fight to calm the waters when things get heated. Plus: One minute to a Rekindled Heart. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Dee - My husband and I are separated due to his drug addiction that he kept from me. I thought he was sober the last four years. There are anger issues and he's accused me of stuff. He wants me back. What am I supposed to do? (20:19)</li> <li>Al - My wife and I both work. The bill division is not 50/50. It's more like 95/5. What do you think? (26:53)</li> <li>Ron - My wife has gained a tremendous amount of weight. How do I bring this up without hurting her? I love her very much. (39:26)</li> </ul> Resources: Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>

Calming the Waters

This is a meditation originally posted on Youtube in August 2021. Here it is re-broadcast in audio form. It was preached at the Manoir de Beaujeu, near Coteau-du-Lac, near Montreal, Quebec. The original with video clips of the Manoir, its surroundings and Rembrandt's painting, can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/tFdA8gPxBtE
Music: Handel Rinaldo opera Aria "Lascia che io pianga" arranged for guitar by Bert Alink.
Thumbnail: Rembrandt, The Storm of the Sea of Galilee, 1633, whereabouts unknown since 1990.

Facing Storms in Our Life

In celebration of Father&apos;s Day, Fr. Javier del Castillo, Vice President of the St. Josemaria Institute, reflects in this new meditation on the important role of fatherhood in the family and modern society. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

On Fathers Day 2015

In this episode, Jim Tierney discusses the need to have a concrete plan to form our children in virtue.


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Episode 4: Having a Plan

Are you frustrated that you and your spouse cannot communicate without getting upset or hurt feelings? Today, Doug shares how to solve communication problems in your marriage. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Robert - I didn't sign the divorce papers and I want to stand by my marriage vows. How do I proceed? (21:18)</li> <li>George - Is it better to not say anything or is it better to sleep in the living room because you don&rsquo;t want to address the issue or to avoid the argument? (27:01)</li> <li>Christina - My husband has early dementia and mood swings. We have only been married for two years. I am trying to work around this challenge. (34:31)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Signs communication is breaking down

This week, we are joined by Msgr. Charles Pope to discuss his book, The Hell There Is, and why a healthy understanding of eternal justice is essential for modern families.We explore how a diminished awareness of Hell has led to a trivialized view of God and discuss the vital importance of teaching children about repentance and spiritual reality without fear. Msgr. Pope offers pastoral guidance on balancing God’s infinite love with His justice, helping parents prioritize their children's eternal salvation over worldly success.You can find Msgr. Charles Pope’s book, The Hell There Is, through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-hell-there-is-an-exploration-of-an-often-rejected-doctrine-of-the-church/">TAN Books</a> and check out more of his appearances and writings on his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://msgrpope.com/">website</a>.Listen to this episode on our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/fairest_love_podcast/the-hell-there-is-with-msgr-charles-pope-s6-ep-10/">Website</a>

Hell There Is with Msgr. Charles Pope

Do you feel as emotionally safe with your spouse today as when you were married? Are you concerned your hearts are drifting apart? Are you afraid to be emotionally vulnerable? Today, Doug unpacks the importance of emotional connection in marriage and how to regain it if you&rsquo;ve lost it. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Ron - We're having difficulty because my wife doesn't believe in matrimonial marriage. The vows that we took with each other don't apply to her as they do to me. We&rsquo;ve been married for 41 years. (23:08)</li> <li>Peter - I'm a caregiver for my wife. She has dementia and it's getting worse.&nbsp; It's like she doesn't believe in me and I have no emotional help. How do I deal with this? (30:00)</li> <li>Dick - After 46 years of marriage, we've been different all this time. I'm more social than she is. How do I bring back the fun-loving person I knew 46 years ago? (37:20)</li> <li>Zach - After you have a child with your wife and she becomes a different person, how do you remind her of how much fun you used to have? We have been married for 2 years. (41:17)</li> <li>Lori - My marriage of 28 years has been good. There have been some bumps, but we're best friends more than anything. (45:07)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> &nbsp; Catholic Therapists <a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a> &nbsp; Key elements for a strong emotional connection <ol> <li>Trust</li> <li>Respect</li> <li>Empathy</li> <li>Communication</li> <li>Friendship</li> </ol>

Key elements for a strong emotional connection

Fr. Eric Nicolai evokes the nature of the apostolate with young people in Opus Dei, which is entrusted to the intercession of the Archangel Raphael. It is known as the St. Raphael work. He gave this meditation at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto, on October 5, 2024.
"I am the angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord" (Tob 12:15) Saint Raphael, whose name means "God has healed" because of his healing of Tobias’ blindness in the Book of Tobit. He is the angel that heals.
Our words must have that healing power, if we invoke him. Healed from anxiety and worry. Healed from selfishness. Healed really from any suﬀering. But that healing is in the soul, in our soul. This is why with Raphael's intercession, our words can give hope to young people.
Thumbnail: Rembrandt, Abraham serving the three angels at Mambre, 1646 (private collection)
Music: Ave Verum, St. Anthony's Latin Choir, from Musica Sacra Per Annum.

Saint Raphael, the Healer

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto.
Matt 5, 13-16: “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.&quot;
And he warned us of losing our tastiness, our virtue of bringing out the good, the winder, the humour of life. Or even the spice. 
The Nunc dimittis prayer by the aged Simeon can open our hope to being that light. (Lk 2, 25-32)
Music: Adrift among the infinite stars by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com
Thumbnail: Simeon in the Temple by Rembrandt, 1669, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.

Being Salt, and Being Light

Are some emotions bad? What should you do if your child&rsquo;s emotions are out of control? Monica Hinderer joins Doug sharing the devastating impact of invalidating your child&rsquo;s emotions. They unpack 6 types of emotional invalidation and share how to validate your child's emotions. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Sue - I have a 27-year-old son who doesn't really talk to me because he was so mistreated and criticized by his dad. I couldn't do anything to balance that out. I am very grateful for this topic. (41:53)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Types of emotional invalidation <ol> <li>Minimizing</li> <li>Dismissing</li> <li>Judging</li> <li>Fixing too quickly</li> <li>Comparing</li> <li>Ignoring</li> </ol>

Validating your child’s emotions

Courtney Brown joins Doug to discuss talking to young children about human sexuality. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Michelle - My mom always said that when a man and woman love each other, they make love. (20:53)</li> <li>Joyce - Love Ed is what we used at our church and it was very good. (23:49)</li> <li>Patrick - How do you explain when people reduce homosexuality to the Idea of 'they just love each other'? (36:48)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Ruah Woods Institute <a href="https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/">https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/</a>

Teaching Human Sexuality through Self-mastery

On Saturday, July 6, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Maria Goretti, who is honored for her heroic resistance when a young man tried to seduce her when she was eleven years of age. After resisting the young man’s actions, Saint Maria Goretti was stabbed fourteen times and died four days later as a result of the wounds. She forgave her assailant multiple times and prayed for his repentance and conversion throughout her final days. In this podcast, Rev. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on the importance of holy purity, particularly at a time when this virtue clashes with the cultural norm. He shares five important resolutions that we can make when striving to live a life of purity: to make good confessions, to accept the guidance of the priest in living the virtue of purity, to pray three Hail Mary’s for purity each evening, to guard the senses to avoid looking at someone impurely, and to ask for the virtue of purity with humility as it increases our capacity to love. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Holy Purity: A Joyful Affirmation

Today on the podcast… Fr. Peter Armenio, a priest of Opus Dei, explains what it means to “put on the face of Jesus” and why having an intimate connection with Jesus’ Eucharistic sacrifice is essential for evangelization. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Mass and Evangelization

Doug goes to the mailbag. What does the Church teach regarding intimacy when you are beyond childbearing years? What should you do when teasing goes too far? How do you develop virtuous friendships even after you have been married a while? Doug answers these questions and more. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Frank &ndash; How do I go to confession when it is difficult to find a priest? (21:55)</li> <li>Sandy - I have been married for 22 years. Before we got married, my husband had a sexual relationship with another person while we were dating. He also had an affair 4 years into our marriage. What should I do? (25:04)</li> <li>Anna - My husband is enmeshed with his family. It got really bad, and he filed for divorce 2 1/2 years ago, but decided to work on our marriage. We went to therapy, but he&rsquo;s not applying anything. What should I do? (40:10)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; The Forgiveness Institute <a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a> &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Building a Virtuous Friendship

In today’s podcast, we continue with the second installment of our three-part series exploring the prominent themes in Towards Holiness – a homily by St. Josemaria Escriva on the universal call to holiness. St. Josemaria explains that “in order to bring peace, genuine peace, to souls; in order to transform the earth and to seek God Our Lord in the world and through the things of the world, personal sanctity is indispensable. We must come to know him through prayer; we must speak to him and show him, through a heart-to-heart conversation, that we love him” (Friends of God, 294). Reflecting upon the importance of genuine peace, Fr. Javier explains that we must seek peace with God through examining our conscience and going to confession regularly and getting to know God in prayer. We must also seek peace within ourselves so that we can fully embrace our identity as a child of God. As we obtain peace with God and within ourself, we are then motivated to go out and seek peace with others in order to build a culture rooted in the love and mercy of Christ. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Genuine Peace | Part Two

Are you frustrated with the dating scene and afraid you will never meet the right person to marry? Today, Doug shares dating tips from Venerable Fulton Sheen and gives other words of wisdom for the dating crowd. Plus: The Friday Rant! Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Robin - My husband died 13 years ago and I am now discerning consecrated widowhood.</li> <li>Eric - I haven't dated for more than 10 years. I was encouraged by a priest to get on a Catholic singles website. I started talking to a girl but then she said that her profile is not really hers. I haven't dated since then.</li> <li>Emma - Sometimes dating Apps can work.</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World: A Guide for Catholics <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Courtship-Oversexed-World-Catholics/dp/1931709564">https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Courtship-Oversexed-World-Catholics/dp/1931709564</a> Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Catholic tips for dating

How can centering our lives on the Eucharist transform our daily work, prayer, and relationships into a path of holiness and redemption? In this meditation, Fr. Luke Mata reflects on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, emphasizing that the Eucharist is the source, summit, center, and root of Christian life. He explains the Mass as the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, not merely a remembrance, and encourages Catholics to unite their daily activities, sufferings, and responsibilities to Christ’s offering through active participation in the Mass. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, Vatican II teachings, and the example of the early Church, Fr. Luke highlights the transformative and redemptive power of a life centered on the Eucharist, concluding with an invitation to seek Mary’s help in becoming men and women whose lives revolve around Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Centering Life on the Eucharist

In this podcast, as we prepare to celebrate the feast day of St. Josemaria, Msgr. Fred Dolan shares a reflection on the life of St. Josemaria and the inspiration behind Opus Dei. In Scripture, Christ compares the Kingdom of God to a tiny mustard seed that will grow and flourish over time. On October 2, 1928, God led St. Josemaria to discover his own mustard seed - the work of Opus Dei. St. Josemaria showed the world that holiness is not something extraordinary, rather, something ordinary which can be found in our everyday work. God led St. Josemaria to see that the Church needs an institution that does nothing else but serve God through ordinary, daily realities. The life of St. Josemaria and the work of Opus Dei show us that the world is not an obstacle to holiness, but a place where holiness is found. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Toward Holiness

In this podcast, we reflect on the greatest gift of all: charity. Charity is the foundation for all virtues, for if a virtue does not come from a place of love, then it is for nothing. Saint Paul shares in his letter to the Corinthians that “if [we] speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, [we] are a resounding gong or a clashing symbol. Likewise, if [we] have a faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, [we] are nothing” (1 Cor 13:1-2). The gift of charity is instilled in each one of us throughout childhood. Parents must witness the love of Christ for their children. They must walk the walk so that their children may come to know and experience the love of Christ. In his letters, Saint Paul tells the early church to ‘put on Christ’ as a symbol of their faith. Just as a person can tell if someone is a cop, a nurse, a firefighter, etc. based on the certain uniform they wear, living out the virtue of charity is our sign that we live for Christ. Others need to see Him in us through the way we love. We foster the virtue of charity by spending time with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. As we spend time with Christ through prayer, our goal is that our “behavior and conversation be such that everyone who sees or hears [us] can say: this man reads the life of Christ” (The Way, 2). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Greatest Gift

“Now is the day of salvation, now is an acceptable time… For what?” As we begin the holy season of Lent, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the readings for Ash Wednesday which remind us once again that now is the time for conversion — Lent is a time for conversion. Our Lord gives us an entire season of the liturgical year to turn back to Him, to be reconciled to God, to purify ourselves, and to identify ourselves with God’s suffering. Our conversion does not have to be big and showy. In fact, Fr. Javier explains how simple acts of penance— like offering up our food and drink, setting a time for prayer, and participating in works of mercy— allow us to identify ourselves with Jesus Christ on the Cross and to bring about deeper conversions. He also explains how the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are ultimately participation in the life and mission of Jesus Christ that help us in our earthly life toward the goal of eternal salvation. <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lent-A-Time-for-Conversion.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcast/'>Visit Show Page</a> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Lent: A Time for Conversion (Rebroadcast)

In this episode, Ashton Ellis discusses a dad's role in making a family relocation successful.


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Episode 36: Relocating

In today’s podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on embracing Mary as our spiritual Mother. He illustrates the idea that Mary is a great miracle worker through whom we can identify with our Lord and conquer the struggle to become holy by drawing inspiration from the Marian devotions of St. Josemaria Escriva, St. John Paul II, and Bl. Alvaro del Portillo. As St. Josemaria Escriva explains: “I would recommend that, if you haven’t already done so, you find out for yourself by personal experience the meaning of Mary’s maternal love. It is not enough just to know she is our Mother and to think and to talk about her as such. She loves you as if you were her only child in this world.” (Friends of God, no. 293). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Mary, My Mother

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. 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 mission <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/mary-a-model-of-dedication/'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/mary-a-model-of-dedication/'>Visit Show Page</a> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Mary: A Model of Dedication

Is teasing acceptable in marriage? How about playful sarcasm? Today, Doug unpacks a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. Doug shares how humor can be a great thing but can be hurtful if you cross the line and that the key for both spouses is to focus on the other&rsquo;s virtues and qualities. Doug also shares advice on what to do when you begin to lose friends because your son has come out as gay. PLUS: The Friday Rant! &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Joe - I have a 14-year-old daughter and I found that she has been having a lesbian relationship over the phone with her friend. I need help and I just happened to turn on the radio tonight! (21:08)</li> <li>Tim - I am 23 and will be getting married soon. My parents are struggling in their marriage. What can I do to help? (25:35)</li> <li>Karen - Comment for Joe and his daughter: Expect the 15-year-old to divert his attention by freaking out. He should calmly respond that 'no one in the world loves you more than your mother and I'. (33:21)</li> <li>George - My wife and I are in a lot of trouble. She is unforgiving and we have no sex life. I feel a lot of temptation. (36:50)</li> <li>Margie - Comment for Joe and his daughter: I had a son who went this way too. I highly recommend that they give themselves time to research and figure out how they should proceed. Just prepare your heart and be prayerful before the talk. Also, SPEND TIME WITH HER! (45:17)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: By Love Refined <a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOoous7WY-ZMlVLX1B5cDNzCV108i5SR_KVB1DNtGgcQZFUWO6UrT">https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOoous7WY-ZMlVLX1B5cDNzCV108i5SR_KVB1DNtGgcQZFUWO6UrT</a> &nbsp; Person and Identity <a href="https://personandidentity.com/">https://personandidentity.com/</a> &nbsp; Courage International <a href="https://couragerc.org/">https://couragerc.org/</a> &nbsp; Encourage International <a href="https://couragerc.org/encourage/">https://couragerc.org/encourage/</a> &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Humor in Marriage

Doug continues his discussion on Borderline Personality Disorder. What can you do to help you spouse if they have BPD and what kind of help should you get if you struggle with it?

Borderline Personality Disorder Pt. 2

In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Marty Miller reflects on Jesus’ words: “I thirst.” These words, spoken with great effort from the Cross, reveal both the depth of Christ’s suffering and his profound longing for our salvation. Fr. Miller encourages us to reflect on the personal love Christ has for each of us and to respond to his thirst with renewed faith, repentance, and a deeper commitment to follow him. PAUSE &amp; REFLECT  <ul><li>How can I more regularly strive to see myself and others as God sees us? </li><li>Do I seek out Christ, present in the Eucharist, and rely on his grace in my interactions with those around me? </li><li>How can I more closely imitate Our Lady’s example of the spirit of service within my family, work, and friendships? </li></ul> LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL Download our free PDF devotional, <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/product/seven-last-words-of-christ/'>The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections &amp; Prayers from St. Josemaria Escriva,</a> available in our online shop.  <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-Fifth-Word-Transcript-2.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/the-fifth-word/'>Visit Show Page</a> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Fifth Word: “I Thirst”

Written in the weeks following St. Josemar&iacute;a's death in 1975, this moving tribute by Cardinal Sergio Pignedoli captures the spiritual genius of Opus Dei's founder with the intimacy of a friend and the precision of a theologian. Here is the man behind the movement: rooted in divine filiation, consumed by love for the Church, and utterly convinced that sanctity is the vocation of every Christian &mdash; in the office, the kitchen, the workshop, wherever life is lived.

Divine Ways on Earth

Marana tha! Come, Lord Jesus!. &nbsp;This is the very last word of the Bible, and it falls on the very last day of ordinary time. Tomorrow we will turn to advent, preparing ourselves for his coming at Christmas. What does it mean to be alert and ready for our death? Preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Ernescliff College, Toronto on November 26, 2022.
Thumbnail: Tympanum from the Church of Ste-Foy, Conques, Paris, along the Way of Santiago. Romanesque.
Music: Carlos Gardel, Soledad, arranged for guitar by Bert Alink

Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!

A meditation by Fr. Eric Nicolai on the conversion of St. Paul. Preached at Lyncroft Centre, January 25, 2023.
Acts 3, 5-10: ‘I was on that journey and nearly at Damascus when about midday a bright light from heaven suddenly shone round me. I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” I answered: Who are you, Lord? and he said to me, “I am Jesus the Nazarene, and you are persecuting me.” The people with me saw the light but did not hear his voice as he spoke to me. I said: What am I to do, Lord? The Lord answered, “Stand up and go into Damascus, and there you will be told what you have been appointed to do.” The light had been so dazzling that I was blind and my companions had to take me by the hand; and so I came to Damascus.
Music: Bert Alink, Mossy Garden.
Thumbnail: Caravaggio, Conversion of St. Paul, 1660, in Sea Maria del Popolo, Rome.

The Conversion of Saint Paul

Doug is joined by his daughter Katie as she is currently in Rome when she heard the news that Pope Francis died and gives her perspective of the atmosphere there (6:18). Doug then discusses Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation about marriage, "Amoris Laetitia" (Joy of Love).&nbsp; (20:26) Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Austen -Shares his thoughts on Pope Francis and the inspiration he gave to him (15:35)</li> <li>Mai- husband left and want a divorce, but I don't want to cooperate.&nbsp; (42:30)</li> </ul> Resources: Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> Amoris Laetitia:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia_en.pdf">papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia_en.pdf</a>

Pope Francis and Marriage

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to a group of High School students at Ernescliff College on April 24, 2023.
Today&#39;s Gospel is about Jesus walking on the water: as the apostles imagined he was a ghost, he said do not be afraid. 
Jn 6:16-21: When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading.
Music: Chiquinha Gonzaga composer, Lua Branca (Arranged for guitar by Bert Alink).
Thumbnail: Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, Jesus walks on Water, 1849 St. Petersburg.

Are You Afraid, and think that Jesus is a Ghost?

For current high school seniors, it's almost time to make those final college decisions, and for current juniors that journey is just beginning. Dr. John Boyle, from University of St Thomas, walks us through how to navigate the higher education decision by outlining three goals.John can be found: <a href="https://cas.stthomas.edu/departments/faculty/john-boyle/">https://cas.stthomas.edu/departments/faculty/john-boyle/</a>

Ep. 8 Navigating the Higher Education Decision with Dr. John Boyle

How do you go about passing on the faith to your children? What are some practical applications for this? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss ways to reach your children and keep them in the faith.

Passing on the faith

The Lenten season provides an opportunity for conversion and purification of the soul so that we may be more closely configured to the heart of Christ. In today’s podcast, Msgr. Fred Dolan shares a reflection on fostering a contrite heart to detach ourselves from the prideful areas of our life that inhibit our relationship with Christ. By removing these obstacles we can find interior peace and joy as we embrace the merciful arms of God. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

A Humble & Contrite Heart

Today on the podcast… Faced with the present crisis of the Church, we are guided in this reflection to look to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Truth, for light and hope. Today we find ourselves in a similar situation as the Disciples of Jesus when he unveiled his teachings on the Eucharist in the Gospel of John (Jn 6:60-71). Many of the disciples felt that what Jesus was teaching was a hard saying and they turned away from him. What we see going on in the Church today is in a certain sense a very hard saying too; the answer, however, is not to turn away from Christ but to react the way Peter did and tell him: “Master, to whom shall we go?” (Jn 6:68). We want to read the signs of the time and see what Our Lord wants to tell us: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (Jn 6:68).The Church’s Founder is perfect; the constitution and law of the Church is Christ Himself; the Sacraments are perfect… The Truth that the Church teaches has no contradiction— it saves and liberates, and it is perfect.It is not about the ministers, the Church is about you as much as anybody else. We are called to change the world and the solution is Jesus Christ.Throughout the 2,000 year history of the Church there is a pattern of death and resurrection and then transformation… Now we have this crisis, but the Church will emerge because the Church is Divine. We should pray that those who act in His person are purified and act faithfully. “An act of faith: Nothing can prevail against God! Nothing can prevail against God’s people! —Don’t forget it.” (St. Josemaria Escriva; The Forge, no. 219)“Don’t lose heart. Carry on! Carry on with that holy stubbornness which in spiritual terms is called perseverance.” (St. Josemaria Escriva; The Forge, no. 220) “Fill yourself with confidence. The Mother we have is the Mother of God, the Most Blessed Virgin, the Queen of Heaven and the World.” (St. Josemaria Escriva; The Forge, no. 273) THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

To Whom Shall We Go

In this episode, Jim Tierney discusses freedom and how dads can help their children learn to use their freedom well.


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Episode 18: Freedom

Doug goes into the mailbag to answer hard questions about emotionally abusive relationships, including how to forgive an abusive parent, support a caregiver being mistreated, and practice self-care while staying married. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Mary &ndash; Doug&rsquo;s advice on suffering and conflict led me to swallow my pride and return to confession. (37:16)</li> <li>Mercedes &ndash; My boyfriend refused to use a location app and said it showed a lack of trust. Is this a red flag or a boundary? (40:20)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Loving the Emotionally Abusive

Mary was there at Pentecost, she was at the centre in the early community, so she plays her role in our life too. The Holy Spirit is like the active principle in our sanctification. Mary is called the spouse of the Holy Spirit: It was to her that the Holy Spirit went.Johnny Nash sang that hit tune in 1972:I can see clearly now the rain is goneI can see all obstacles in my wayGone are the dark clouds that had me blindIt&#39;s gonna be a bright, bright sun shiny dayHe speaks about the pain is gone, bad feelings disappear, here is the rainbow I’ve been praying for.He was praying to the Holy Spirit. Music: Suspended In Amber WSR596 Unanswered Prayer

Here is the Rainbow I've Been Praying For

Doug unpacks ways women can connect with their husbands on an emotional level. He takes a deep dive into the male psyche and unpacks the importance of compliments, physical touch, interest in hobbies, being thoughtful, listening, flirting, and revealing yourself and thoughts. Listener questions and comments: Resources: Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>

Connecting emotionally with your husband

In this podcast, 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 time, the Church invites her people to focus directly on the suffering of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Keep Watch & Pray (Rebroadcast)

In celebrating the month of the Holy Rosary, we share a reflection from Msgr. Fred Dolan on the importance of Marian devotion. This reflection leads us to consider our own relationship with Mary, through whom we are led closer to the heart of Christ. 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” (Holy Rosary, Author’s Note). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

To Jesus Through Mary

This short work describes the method and the benefit of obtaining a deeper unity with the Lord Jesus Christ through one's own interior life. The key to this breakthrough in holiness lies in the willingness to place more and more of one's life in the Lord's hands and to be transformed by his presence. The effort to grow in holiness depends on prayer and the willingness to struggle according to the constant lights given by the Holy Spirit in one's daily life and actions. This leads to a greater understanding and living of the love which Jesus has for his Father and the Holy Spirit. Grace leads the soul to achieve this unity through daily effort and patience with one's falls and failures.

One with Jesus

"Let us break their bonds asunder and let us cast away their yoke from us." Psalm 2: 3We’re on the brink of wrapping up Verse 3, and the excitement is palpable! This week, Jake, Pat, and Louis are diving deep into the powerful themes of Psalm 2—think divine kingship, rebellion against worldly forces, and the incredible spiritual freedom that comes with repentance and grace. Louis draws us into the rich tapestry of biblical stories with the story of Manasseh, while the trio illuminates the theological brilliance of Thomas Aquinas on this particular verse. They’ll explore how divine law is not just a set of rules but a pathway to true freedom. Get ready for an inspiring journey!

Verse 3, Part 3 - Breaking the Bonds

Like The Way, Furrow is the fruit of St. Josemaría's rich interior life and extensive experience as a pastor. Aphoristic and perfect for meditation, Furrow was written in order to encourage and ease personal prayer. These 1000 points for spiritual reflection are directed toward the whole human person: body and soul, nature and grace. With the skillful hand of an experienced and holy priest, St. Josemaría interweaves the divine and human and helps you see how to bring them into harmony in your own life.

Furrow (Mini Edition)

Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book:&nbsp;Raising Blue-Collar Kids in a White-Collar World. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Ilene - What do you have to say about kids who are great in public, getting tons of praise but at home are really bad. (18:14)</li> <li>Paul - My mom always said 'offer it up' to any problem my kids have and we can link it to the Mass. (24:15)</li> <li>Brother John - Do you have any sons going into the priesthood? (27:21)</li> <li>Steven - Most kids who misbehave in public usually misbehave in the home too. (35:25)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Tan Books <a href="https://tanbooks.com/">https://tanbooks.com/</a> &nbsp; Well Ordered Family <a href="https://wellorderedfamily.com/">https://wellorderedfamily.com/</a> &nbsp; Raising Blue-Collar Kids in a White-Collar World: Toughening Up Your Kids with Grit and Grace <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/raising-blue-collar-kids-in-a-white-collar-world-toughening-up-your-kids-with-grit-and-grace/?srsltid=AfmBOorAsAGCX9TdlB2no4ihZvOkOCVVRlLWfbReCwv_cVWeGQqhV4RC">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/raising-blue-collar-kids-in-a-white-collar-world-toughening-up-your-kids-with-grit-and-grace/?srsltid=AfmBOorAsAGCX9TdlB2no4ihZvOkOCVVRlLWfbReCwv_cVWeGQqhV4RC</a>

Raising Blue-Collar Kids

In this podcast, from our <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/day-of-recollection-july-2020/'>Day of Recollection resources for the month of July</a>, Fr. Peter Armenio poses the important question: Do you really want to be a saint? As we reflect upon this question, Fr. Peter reminds us that we cannot rely solely on the desire for sanctity, but that we must actively choose to live in the presence of God. We are encouraged to form ourselves through prayer, spiritual reading, and the sacraments. These opportunities for spiritual formation allow us to remain confident in the Gospel message and inspire us to share the love of Christ to those we encounter each day. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Meditation One: The Need for Formation

From 2000 to 2013 Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires and Msgr. Mariano Fazio, regional vicar of Opus Dei, were good friends and frequent collaborators in their native Argentina. Now the Cardinal is known to the whole world as Pope Francis. In Pope Francis: Keys to His Thought, Monsignor Fazio paints a close-up portrait of his old friend that sheds revealing light on his deep spirituality and the intense pastoral commitment that motivates this remarkable man in his leadership of the Catholic Church. 
 The book examines major themes in the thought of Pope Francis--the centrality of evangelization, the need to reach out to people where they are, the intimate connection between faith and culture, the importance of popular piety--and makes clear how all are grounded in his deep love for Christ. Personal anecdotes dramatize his warm humanity and lively sense of humor. 
 Here in short is an intimate and revealing perspective on one of the most exciting and appealing religious figures of our time.

Pope Francis: Keys to His Thought

As the Scepter team is attending SEEK in Salt Lake City this week, we wanted to share this excerpt from Coached By Joan: Lessons in Leadership. Joan of Arc is this year's patron of the SEEK conference.

Put Your Intelligence in Everything You Do - Coached by Joan

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Doug describes what BPD is and how to better understand and handle it. He also takes calls from listeners whos loved ones struggle with BPD.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Should you marry someone you’re not attracted to? What should you do if your spouse records your fights? What if your boyfriend’s mother is too attached to her son? Doug tackles these questions and more on Marriage Unhindered.

Is love a feeling or a choice?

Fr. Robert Altier joins Doug to discuss his book God’s Plan for your Marriage: An Exploration of Holy Matrimony from Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb.   God’s Plan for your Marriage <a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a>

God’s Plan for your Marriage

Are you worried about your child’s mental health? Are you worried about the mental health of your child’s friends? Do you know the warning signs of those struggling with mental issues? Monica Hinderer joins Doug to continue their discussion on mental health and the emotional well-being in children.

Understanding Your Child’s Emotions

"Let us break their bonds asunder and let us cast away their yoke from us." Psalm 2: 3Get ready for an awesome continuation into Verse 3 this week! Jake, Louis, and Pat are back at it, digging into the spiritual significance of the yoke—what it really means when Christ calls His yoke "light". They'll be chatting about divine authority and what our relationship with God looks like in everyday life. Expect some biblical imagery, deep thoughts on the meaning of faith, and the amazing invitation of Christ's love and mercy. It’s going to be a great discussion, so don’t miss out!And if you're really enjoying this podcast, be sure to like, subscribe, and share!

Verse 3, Part 2 - The Light Yoke

How does a man properly communicate his needs to his wife? Doug continues to unpack what men most want and need from their wives. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Addison - We have a tradition of building of Legos while drinking wine. It&rsquo;s a great chance to open up. (20:12)</li> <li>Mike - I love my wife but I think my wife has a problem with putting her parents first. (22:57)</li> <li>Joel - My marriage was in a bad place and your show helped me get better, especially when it comes to using positive language. (39:55)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> &nbsp; What men want from their wives <ol> <li>Appreciation</li> <li>Space for individual growth</li> <li>Emotional intimacy</li> <li>Consistency and reliability</li> <li>Playful companionship</li> <li>Intellectual compatibility</li> <li>Support during challenges</li> <li>Transparency and honesty</li> <li>Sense of adventure</li> <li>Recognition of unique qualities</li> <li>Quality time without distractions</li> </ol>

What Men Want (Part 2)

Monica Hinderer joins Doug discussing how to raise happy children. They give tips on building self-esteem and also share advice for dating and relationships. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Martha - My 7-year-old son can get down on himself. How do I build up his self-esteem? (14:05)</li> <li>Lisa - I'm in a relationship and my fianc&eacute; cheated on me. He's cheated on me for a third time after I've forgiven him twice. It's been a 13-year relationship and he became Catholic two Easters ago.&nbsp; What am I to do? (23:09)</li> <li>Mario - I've been having issues with finding my partner and I finally met someone, but there are some red flags. What should I do? (30:52)</li> <li>Joe - I have a daughter who&rsquo;s in a relationship and she had two previous abusive relationships. What can I do to help guide her? (35:14)</li> <li>Juliana - My husband is dealing with childhood trauma and he's older. He's gone through therapy and goes to adoration. How can I help him more? (43:58)</li> </ul> Resources: Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> Abandonment to Divine Providence <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOopO48Mc58vcnu88I9zyOvxwYIgKCsF3YMrKz4zx-MStUmE635yM">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOopO48Mc58vcnu88I9zyOvxwYIgKCsF3YMrKz4zx-MStUmE635yM</a> Raising Mentally Strong Kids <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Mentally-Strong-Kids-Neuroscience/dp/1496484797">https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Mentally-Strong-Kids-Neuroscience/dp/1496484797</a>

Actions speak louder than words

Jesus Christ came to earth not only to save us from sin and death but also to show us how to embrace suffering and persevere through temptation.In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the three temptations Christ endured while in the desert and explains how we can follow his example when facing temptation in our daily life. Through his humanity, Christ gives witness to the intentional effort needed to turn away from sin and achieve growth in our spiritual life. As St. Josemaria Escriva writes: “The whole episode is a mystery which man cannot hope to understand: God submitting to temptation, letting the evil one have his way. But we can meditate upon it, asking our Lord to help us understand the teaching it contains” (Christ is Passing By, no. 61). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Temptations of Christ

The St. Josemaria Institute has partnered with iPray with Gospel to bring the popular daily Gospel reflections to life on our podcast. Now you can read and/or listen to the daily reflections during your time of prayer! iPray with the Gospel is especially helpful for those who want to use the Gospel for their daily conversation with Jesus Christ. [ <a href='http://www.stjosemaria.org/ipray-pentecost'>Transcript</a> ] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

iPray with the Gospel | Pentecost

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 are each called to be a living monstrance, bringing the light of Christ into every aspect of our life: our family, our work place, our social gatherings, etc. Like the saints, Eucharistic devotion should be a common trait in our personal witness of Christ and our personal ability to spread the Gospel. Fr. Peter, therefore, encourages us to make the resolution to spend time regularly in front of the Blessed Sacrament— our oasis where we are nourished and fueled by love. <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/A-Living-Monstrance-.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcast/'>Visit Show Page</a> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

A Living Monstrance (Rebroadcast)

"Then shall he speak to them in his anger and trouble them in his rage..." Psalm 2:5The journey into Verse 5 continues! Jake, Louis, and Pat continue the discussion on the nature of God's anger, its purpose for correction and conversion, and how it reflects His love and justice. In the discussion, they'll touch on biblical examples such as Isaiah, Saul on the road to Damascus, Jonah, and David to understand God's call to repentance and the importance of humility and proper worship.If you're liking this deep dive into Psalm 2, don't forget to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so that you never miss an episode!

Verse 5, Part 2 - God's Anger as a Call to Conversion

In this homily from Blessed Alvaro’s Feast Day, Fr. Peter Armenio, priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, shares some personal stories of his encounters with Blessed Alvaro del Portillo. What you’ll hear: -About Blessed Alvaro’s pilgrimage to St. Mary’s of the Angels Church in Chicago, IL -Fr. Peter Armenio’s encounters with, and stories of, Blessed Alvaro -About Blessed Alvaro’s personality -Blessed Alvaro’s recipe for happiness -How Blessed Alvaro helped Pope Saint John Paul II THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Personal Encounters with Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

What should you do if you discover your husband has same-sex attraction? Today, Doug tackles this question and more on Marriage Unhindered. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>John - I thought getting married gets you out of the issue of lust, but it can continue in marriage. (21:50)</li> <li>Julie - I have been married to my husband for 25 years and he always uses contraception, but I don&rsquo;t know how to tell him to stop. (25:59)</li> <li>Susan - If you can&rsquo;t get through to him you aren&rsquo;t sinning but it&rsquo;s on him. (32:58)</li> <li>Tim - We&rsquo;ve always been too busy for sex, and my wife is too tired because of her shift. (37:34)</li> <li>Josephina - My spouse and I fought because I don&rsquo;t know if he is still smoking. I found something the other day and I want to know how to approach him so that we don&rsquo;t fight and we actually see progress. (42:14)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Courage International <a href="https://couragerc.org/">https://couragerc.org/</a> &nbsp; Catholic Therapists <a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a> &nbsp; Catholic Psychotherapy <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Navigating Same-Sex Attraction Together

As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the United States, Father Javier del Castillo reminds us in this meditation, as St Josemaria Escriva also often did, that we ought to thank God always by habitually making frequent acts of thanksgiving, acts of gratitude. “We were never asked by God to come into existence,” Fr Javier explains, “everything we have— our talents, our virtues, even our defects— all have been been foreseen by God, allowed by God, given to us by God so that we can fulfill the single mission that we have received from before the foundation of the world, as St Paul would say, in giving glory to God. ‘Thank you Lord for everything because everything is good.’” And as we strive to maintain a constant spirit of gratitude in our lives we will realize that &quot;thanksgiving enlarges our hearts to receive even greater gifts from God.&quot; THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Thanksgiving & Gratitude (Rebroadcast)

In this episode, we welcome Kenzie Covarrubias and Amber Hassett from Held in Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families experiencing miscarriage. Together, we discuss the healing process after a miscarriage, practical ways family members can offer support, and how Held in Hope provides tools and resources to aid in the healing journey. Kenzie and Amber share powerful insights and resources to encourage charity toward others and oneself during times of loss. Learn more about their mission and access resources at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.heldinhope.org/">Held in Hope</a>.

S4 Ep. 50 - Supporting Women Through Miscarriage with Held in Hope

Today, Doug unpacks how to navigate the holidays with in-laws. He discusses the importance of communication going into family gatherings and shares the value of understanding one another&rsquo;s expectations and how it is key to knowing where to draw boundaries with the in-laws.

In-laws and the holidays

In today’s podcast, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on seeking the presence of God amidst the challenging reality we face today. Throughout Lent we have been journeying alongside Christ in the desert, looking inward to assess what we need to change to become a Christ-like image in the world today. During this period of social distancing, we are reminded to seek consolation in the Gospel message and to seek opportunities for spiritual growth. St. Josemaria explains: “I am happy…for I see that the Lord is seeking me again, that the Lord is still my Father. We are loved by God, and we will let the Holy Spirit act in us and purify us, so that we can embrace the Son of God on the cross, and rise with him, because the resurrection is rooted in the cross” (Christ is Passing By, no. 66). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Divine Filiation: A Joyful Truth

Last time Sterling joined us, she talked about overcoming overwhelm. This time she's back to discuss how to identify the various stress responses we have, and what to do with these feelings when they occur.Sterling can be found at Made for Greatness: <a href="https://www.madeforgreatness.co">https://www.madeforgreatness.co</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madeforgreatnesscoaching/">https://www.instagram.com/madeforgreatnesscoaching/</a>

Ep. 4 Identifying and Dealing with our Stress Responses with Sterling Jaquith

In this meditation for October 2, a special anniversary in the life of St Josemaria, Fr Javier del Castillo explains how God showed St Josemaria his vocation to be the founder of Opus Dei and the prayers and circumstances that led up to that moment. Inspired by this anniversary, Fr Javier explains how we too are lead to ask ourselves: &quot;What does God want of me?&quot; &quot;What does He want me to do?&quot; And he offers practical ways in which we can answer those questions through our daily life and work. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Opus Dei and the Sanctification of Work

Do you feel your marriage is hopelessly broken? Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this case, the husband was living a double life and had a sex addiction. Doug speaks to the value of prayer and the power of confession and the rosary in bringing healing to your marriage.   Impossible Marriages Redeemed <a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf">https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf</a>

Healing from addictions and affairs

In today’s podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on the virtues lived out by St. Joseph in his role as a father, husband, and tradesman. St. Joseph exemplifies servant leadership and sacrificial love and models for us how to say yes to the will of God. By growing in our understanding of these virtues, we can resolve to grow in holiness in our daily life and seek sanctity in the world today. As St. Josemaria Escriva explains: “As you get to know [St. Joseph], you discover that the holy patriarch is also a master of the interior life – for he teaches us to know Jesus and share our life with him, and to realize that we are part of God’s family. St Joseph can teach us these lessons, because he is an ordinary man, a family man, a worker who earned his living by manual labor – all of which has great significance and is a source of happiness for us” (Christ is Passing By, no. 39). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

St. Joseph: Our Vocational Template

Doug reads a letter by Alice Von Hildebrand from her book By Love Refined. In this letter, Alice gives advice on deepening friendships. Doug also unpacks things you should know if you decide to go to marriage therapy. He discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helps keep the focus on the positive.   Resources:   By Love Refined <a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX">https://sophiainstitute.com/product/by-love-refined/?srsltid=AfmBOor69zErlUqf6RP4-3ZxPfKt8rMqVKFZpPQcjXBuSZBKh6q0taWX</a>   Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>   Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>   Catholic Therapists <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a>

Having an attitude of gratitude

A Christmas Eve Meditation to families at Kintore College, on December 24th, 2025.Luke 2, 1-14: The account of the decree and the shepherdsToday in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.’ And suddenly with the angel there was a great throng of the heavenly host, praising God and singing: ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace to men who enjoy his favour.’Why was the child in swaddling cloths a sign to the shepherds? What made them drop down to worship? What makes us drop down to worship God in our life?Thumbnail: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), The Adoration of the Shepherds (c 1650), oil on canvas, 187 x 228 cm, Museo Nacional del Prado, MadridMusic: Angelic Choir Library with license from Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Shepherds Saw the Sign

Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician, was in his mid-fifties when he joined Opus Dei. Ernesto worked tirelessly to remedy the problems of Guatamala’s marginalized  indigenous population. He carried out a wide ranging personal apostolate with people from all walks of life and played a key role in founding and developing several apostolic activities of Opus Dei.
Resources to learn more about Ernesto Cofiño:
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 <li>⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://opusdei.org/en-us/ernesto-cofino/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Website for His Cause of Canonization⁠⁠⁠</a>.</li>
 <li>McDonough, Thomas A. No Small Goals: The Life of Dr. Ernesto Cofiño—Guatemalan Physician, Humanitarian, Pioneer in Pediatric Medicine and Servant of God. New York: Scepter, 2019. (<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/no-small-goals-the-life-of-dr-ernesto-cofino" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Scepter Publishers</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/No-Small-Goals-Ernesto-Cofi%C3%B1o-ebook/dp/B0892WQ53P" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>)</li>
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For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://opusdei.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠www.opusdei.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.
You can buy the book "Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life" from ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/encounters" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Scepter Publishers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.

Ernesto Cofiño: Pediatrician

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The Treasure of Prayer (audiobook)

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to High School boys at Ernescliff College in Toronto on Oct 22, 2022.
On that day, Oct 22, 1978, facing the vast crowd in the square, and beyond, in the whole world, John Paul II said:
Today the new Bishop of Rome solemnly begins his ministry and the mission of Peter. In this city, in fact, Peter completed and fulfilled the mission entrusted to him by the Lord.
The Lord addressed him with these words: "...when you were young you put on your own belt and walked where you liked; but when you grow old you will stretch out your hands and somebody else will put a belt round you and take you where you would rather not go" (Jn 21:18).
Peter came to Rome!
He talked about the Quo Vadis account, from the famous &nbsp;19th century novel, by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Pope John Paul II could be seen laughing hysterically, or deeply in prayer. What an example of faith.
Music: Mossy garden by Bert Alink.

I Love Pope John Paul II

As we enter into Holy Week, this is an excerpt from the chapter entitled Good Friday from the Scepter title: The Sacred Passion by Luis De La Palma.

Good Friday - The Sacred Passion

Matthew 25:14-30. The Parable of the talents.
The man going abroad. The servants with different talents. The one with one talents digs a hole in the ground. To the others he says good, well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your master.
 priests on the need to have an adventuresome spirit regarding the gifts we have received.

What Have I done with my Talents?

We’ve brought Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Doug Hinderer back to discuss marriage therapy - specifically hot to know if your marriage needs it! He walks us through 4 red flags that could indicate therapy is the next right step for your marriage, and discusses the value couples find in talking to a therapist even if nothing is seriously wrong.Resources mentions:Catholic Therapists: <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com">https://www.catholictherapists.com</a>The Gottman Institute: <a href="https://www.gottman.com">https://www.gottman.com</a>ICEEFT: <a href="http://iceeft.com">http://iceeft.com</a>

Ep. 7 How to Know if Your Marriage Needs Therapy

In this special episode, we’re revisiting some of your favorite conversations — the ones that have resonated most deeply with our listeners. Each of these episodes explores what it means to live family life well: from decluttering the heart to healing relationships, finding holiness in everyday life, and creating homes that reflect cheerfulness and joy.Listen to the full episodes below!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/fairest_love_podcast/s5-ep-2-declutter-your-heart-and-home-with-julia-ubbenga/">Declutter Your Heart and Home with Julia Ubbenga</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/fairest_love_podcast/s5-ep-19-opus-dei-a-path-to-holiness-with-jl-marti/">Opus Dei: A Path to Holiness with JL Marti</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/fairest_love_podcast/s4-ep-16-creating-a-bright-and-cheerful-home-rebroadcast/">Creating a Bright and Cheerful Home (Rebroadcast)</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/fairest_love_podcast/s4-ep-7-navigating-your-relationships-with-your-in-laws-with-janet-quinlan/">Navigating Your Relationships with Your In-Laws with Janet Quinlan</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.fairestlovefamilyproject.org/fairest_love_podcast/s4-ep-10-antidotes-to-resentment-solutions-for-healing-with-dr-bob-schuchts/">Antidotes to Resentment &amp; Solutions for Healing with Dr. Bob Schuchts</a>Do you have a guest or topic you’d love to hear on the Fairest Love Podcast? We’d love to hear from you! Send your suggestions or interview recommendations to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@fairestlovefamilyproject.org">info@fairestlovefamilyproject.org</a>.

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Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this mediation at Cedarcrest Centre in Belfountain, Ontario, August 2, 2024.
Eph 4, 17, 20-24: I want to urge you in the name of the Lord, not to go on living the aimless kind of life that pagans live. Now that is hardly the way you have learnt from Christ, unless you failed to hear him properly when you were taught what the truth is in Jesus. You must give up your old way of life; you must put aside your old self, which gets corrupted by following illusory desires. Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution so that you can put on the new self that has been created in God’s way, in the goodness and holiness of the truth.
 provide for us that spiritual revolution. He can transform us. We must rekindle that faith, put it on fire.
Watch out for the negative voice.
Music: FALL - Adrian Berenguer (Album Singularity).
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Rekindle Your Faith

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. 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. <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Alleluia-He-Is-Risen-–-And-With-Us-Still-Transcript.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/he-is-risen-and-with-us-still/'>Visit Show Page</a>   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Alleluia! He Is Risen and With Us Still

In this podcast on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Javier del Castillo revisits the dogma of the Assumption, shares St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady, and explains how we too can participate in the Assumption. What you’ll hear: 0:30 – On the Dogma of the Assumption as proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on November 1st, 1950. 2:50 – On the two artistic “scenes” of the Assumption 4:35 – St. Josemaria’s insights into the Assumption and the radiant beauty of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:50 – Why St. Josemaria was so fond of our Lady of the Assumption when he was a child 9:30 – What we are really celebrating on the Feast of the Assumption 12:40 – How Mary’s Fiat brought heaven to earth and the Assumption brings earth to heaven 16:50 – How do we bring heaven to earth, so that we might be brought to heaven? 23:25 – How, on the Feast of the Assumption in 1951, St. Josemaria went on the pilgrimage to Loretto to consecrate Opus Dei to Our Lady 25:55 – How we can participate in the Assumption THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

The Assumption Of Mary

St. Thérèse of Lisieux sought a new way to Heaven: "a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way." Blessed with personal limitations that might have discouraged another, Thérèse believed God would not have given her a desire for holiness if He did not intend for her to achieve it. She learned to humbly accept herself as she was and trust completely in God's love.  
First given as a retreat by renowned author Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love navigates excerpts of St. Thérèse's writings phrase by phrase, extracting powerful, resonating insights. To Thérèse, the journey seemed "little" as she traveled it. A hundred and fifteen years after her death, the message of the young saint and Doctor of the Church has traveled around the world inspiring millions. With this newly translated study of her spirituality, many today will rediscover—or find for the first time—the relevance of "the little way," in all seasons of life.

The Way of Trust and Love

Have you found the secret to a happy marriage? What advice would you give your children on their wedding day? Today, Doug continues to unpack marriage advice from 20 older men. PLUS: The Friday rant. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Lorna - What do you do when your spouse is a narcissist? We have been married for 30 years and have adult children. (12:01)</li> <li>Paul - Marriage is a chance for sacrifice. (19:46)</li> <li>Nancy - My husband worked in construction, and he worked on the side. He made a living and took care of our 14 children. (38:37)</li> <li>Deedee - I&rsquo;m a widow. Is it possible to have a good second marriage compared to your first husband? (44:18)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> &nbsp; Advice from older men <ol> <li>Argue to understand, not to win.</li> <li>Be complete people as individuals.</li> <li>Remember that creativity is key.</li> <li>Prioritize each other.</li> <li>Let go of selfishness.</li> <li>Respect your spouse even if it means passing up a good joke.</li> <li>Have each other&rsquo;s backs.</li> <li>Learn to cook for each other.</li> <li>Reaffirm your commitment.</li> <li>Check in with each other.</li> <li>Let them vent.</li> <li>Stay faithful.</li> <li>Mind your money.</li> <li>Pick your battles.</li> <li>Be generous with signs of affection.</li> <li>Be best friends.</li> <li>Remember that she is important.</li> <li>Retain your individuality.</li> <li>Kiss like you mean it.</li> <li>Marry the right person.</li> <li>Doug&rsquo;s advice: The man has the last word: &lsquo;Yes, dear.&rsquo;</li> </ol>

Having a happy marriage: Advice from older men (Part 2)

Have you or your spouse ever had an emotional affair? Did you experience healing from the affair? Doug shares statistics that 45% of men and 35% of women have cheated on an emotional level. He shares what constitutes and leads to an emotional affair, and how to experience healing. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Brian - I have been caught in an emotional relationship by my wife and would like to share my experience so no one else goes through this. My wife saw me texting the woman asked me to leave.</li> </ul> Resources: Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> Catholic Therapists <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a>

Experiencing healing after an emotional affair

This week, we are joined by Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett to discuss her new book, Discernment of Spirits for Beginners, and how Ignatian rules of discernment apply to the busy lives of parents and children.We dive into how parents can distinguish between psychological struggles and spiritual desolation, offering a roadmap for guiding children through fear and confusion in today's digital age. Dr. Hackett shares how understanding these spiritual movements empowers families, even in the midst of the most demanding developmental milestones.To pick up a copy of Discernment of Spirits for Beginners, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/discernment-of-spirits-for-beginners/?utm_campaign=25881000-DoS%20Beginners&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-87Qcn4Mp7aO6pXgIMLhLK5IYahjzJ8v6nG7y5h4eIOrfHIPvJS3mXndU015iVGDYFkDSbIj6Q4me49cTHM654iBK8EZw&amp;_hsmi=385631595&amp;utm_content=385631595&amp;utm_source=hs_email">Sophia Institute Press</a>. You can find more of Dr. Hackett’s work on child development and resources on her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://maryruthhackett.com/">website</a>.

S6 Ep. 9 - Discernment of Spirits with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett

In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the Presentation of the Lord and the Church’s celebration of this feast on February 2. He explains the historical background of the event and what it means for us today, primarily that it is through the Presentation that we recognize Jesus as the Light of the World and we are given the hope of salvation. As disciples, Jesus’s Presentation is an invitation to bask in the Light and to radiate the Light among those we encounter each day, especially those in need of the consolation, joy and peace of Christ. St. Josemaria explains: “We are children of God. Bearers of the only flame that can light up the paths of the earth for souls, of the only brightness which can never be darkened, dimmed or overshadowed. The Lord uses us as torches, to make that light shine out… It depends on us that many should not remain in darkness, but walk instead along paths that lead to eternal life” (The Forge, no. 1). [ <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Christ-Light-of-the-World-Transcript.pdf'>Transcript</a> ] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Christ, Light of the World

After experiencing the tragedy of her own miscarriage and finding herself uninformed after the doctor's visit that delivered the news, Held In Hope co-founder Amber Hasset decided to help other women experiencing the loss of miscarriage. Held in Hope creates miscarriage boxes full of helpful information and self-care items to support a woman through this moment.<a href="https://www.heldinhope.org">Held in Hope website</a>.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/held.in.hope/">Held in Hope on Instagram</a>.

Ep. 2 Supporting Women During A Miscarriage with the Held In Hope founders

Doug invites author Leila Miller to discuss a powerful and often overlooked reality &mdash; the men and women who suffer the pain of divorce yet choose to remain faithful to their vows. Together, they explore stories of hope, steadfast love, and the deeper meaning of commitment even when a marriage ends in separation. &nbsp; Listener Questions and Comments: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Mary: Shares how her father remained faithful to his vows even after her mother left and obtained an annulment. As the oldest of seven children, she credits her father&rsquo;s daily Rosary and faithfulness with saving her soul. (21:56)</li> <li>Patrick: Describes himself as a &ldquo;stander&rdquo; &mdash; someone who remains faithful to marriage vows after divorce without seeking annulment &mdash; and reflects on the challenges and misconceptions that come with that choice. (25:17)</li> <li>Mike: Raises concerns about young people&rsquo;s reluctance to marry due to the high costs of weddings and asks for thoughts on how to overcome these barriers. (29:38)</li> </ul> &nbsp; &nbsp; Resources:&nbsp; CFMR: <a href="https://catholicsformarriagerestoration.com/">https://catholicsformarriagerestoration.com/</a> &nbsp; Leila Miller: <a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/">https://www.leilamiller.net/</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997989327/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_U_Co5EEb40NF6EJ?fbclid=IwAR28wrf8nNEkRoZwVENtRanjxAEuY7Xah8PuqKvUweuM7aNWcTwddgVg-CM">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997989327/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_U_Co5EEb40NF6EJ?fbclid=IwAR28wrf8nNEkRoZwVENtRanjxAEuY7Xah8PuqKvUweuM7aNWcTwddgVg-CM</a> &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

"Till Death Do Us Part" Means Forever

Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation on retreat to priests at the Manoir de Beaujeu, in Coteau du lac, near Montreal, Canada.At his most urgent hour, when the apostles are on retreat with their Lord in the garden, a place far away from the hubbub of the crowds, the Lord lets go a searing complaint to his priests:“What! Could none of you stay awake with me one hour?” (Matt 26, 40) We have to stay awake with him in this retreat. The word hour is present 7 times in John. Fulton Sheen refers to each hour in detail. The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. (Jn 12, 23). The hour for us has now come to respond to his demands, to examine all the layers in which we can be his priests, and truly embrace our mission. Thumbnail: Andrea Mantegna, Christ in the Garden of Olives 1455, egg tempera, National Gallery, London.Music: Angelic, by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, with license.

Could you not stay awake with me one hour?

Doug continues his discussion on suffering in marriage. He also talks about St. Paul&rsquo;s letter to the Ephesians and a husband&rsquo;s obligation to love his wife as Christ loved the Church. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Rocky - Is there a resource for mothers who are dealing with stress? We have kids ages 2-6. (20:25)</li> <li>Nick - In our vows we say &ldquo;until death do us part.&rdquo; Is marriage the only sacrament with an expiration date? (27:59)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; The Cana Rosary <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cana-Rosary-Couples-Prayer/dp/1502392232">https://www.amazon.com/Cana-Rosary-Couples-Prayer/dp/1502392232</a> &nbsp;

Fix what you can and sanctify the rest

Dr. Tom Zimmer joins Doug for a conversation about motivation in family life and how it shapes behavior and relationships. They explore the principles of behaviorism, including the use of rewards and punishments, and discuss how positive influences can encourage growth, healthy habits, and stronger family connections. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>John - My 15-year-old daughter loves art. I taught her and she is now better than me. Influence is so important! (39:54)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Wyoming Catholic College <a href="https://wyomingcatholic.edu/">https://wyomingcatholic.edu/</a> &nbsp; COR Expeditions <a href="https://www.corexpeditions.org/">https://www.corexpeditions.org/</a>

Building Strong Family Motivation

In this episode, Farrell Sheehan discusses the need for dads to be intentional in the stewardship of the family's finances.


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In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the continual call toward conversion as we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing on the familiar story of the road to Emmaus, Fr. Peter encourages us to persevere in our daily prayer and to remain faithful through the moments in which we may not always recognize the presence of Christ. St. Josemaria explains: “Persevere in prayer. Persevere, even when your efforts seem sterile. Prayer is always fruitful” (The Way, no. 101). <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Walking-with-the-Resurrected-Christ.pdf'>View Transcript </a><a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcast/'>Visit Show Page</a> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Walking with the Resurrected Christ (Rebroadcast)

Dann Aungst joins Doug discussing the epidemic of pornography and how to overcome the effects of pornography in marriage.   Road to Purity <a href="https://roadtopurity.com/">https://roadtopurity.com/</a>

Overcoming Pornography Addiction

Peace of heart is not only a blessing but also a necessary condition for the growth of our spiritual lives. How do we not only find peace but then keep it? 
 Step by step, in a period of nine days, Fr. Jacques Philippe describes how to welcome this inner peace in all areas of our existence. He shows us how to rest in the deep resonance of God's holy peace amidst the highs and lows, ease and struggles of everyday life. 
 Allow your heart to be guided by Fr. Jacques toward a more peaceful existence that penetrates every area of your life and calls you to a deeper relationship with the Lord. 
Nine Days to Welcome Peace is the second of Fr. Jacques' books in the "Nine Days To" series.

Nine Days to Welcome Peace

"Then shall he speak to them in his anger and trouble them in his rage..." Psalm 2:5Join Jake, Louis, and Pat as they wrap up the final part of Verse 5. They continue into the profound themes of divine anger, eternal judgment, and the importance of repentance, drawing from biblical verses and theological insights to emphasize the gravity of our choices and God's mercy. You won't want to miss the end of their thoughts on this startling and complicated verse!

Verse 5, Part 4 - The Eternal Disturbance

Merry Christmas from Scepter Publishers! Today's reading, celebrating the birth of Our Lord, comes from the Christmas homily by St. Josemaria Escriva: Christ Triumphs through Humility from the book Christ is Passing By.

Christ Triumphs through Humility - Christ is Passing By

First published in 1963 in English from the original French edition, The Faith Applied emphasizes the importance of both doctrinal knowledge and ascetical practice as a means of insuring serious personal commitment in living the Faith. 
 Author Jean Daujat explains the demands of Christian faith with clarity so that one may struggle to live them well. Beginning with life's ultimate aim—salvation—he progresses through the subjects of charity, perfection of virtue, prayer, presence of God, interior struggle, union with the life of Jesus Christ, and finally the sacraments, Scripture and spiritual direction. This work provides a complete spiritual overview to show what is necessary to take one's faith more seriously and to live it with a great spirit of struggle.