#10MinuteswithJesus

** Put yourself in the presence of God. Try talking to Him.
** 10 minutes are 10 minutes. Even if you can get distracted, reach the end.
** Be constant. The Holy Spirit acts "on low heat" and requires perseverance.

10-Minute audio to help you pray.
Daily sparks to ignite prayer: a passage from the gospel, an idea, an anecdote and a priest who speaks with you and the Lord, inviting you to share your intimacy with God.
Find your moment, consider you are in His presence and click play.

23-04-26 Those Gems in Scripture (EN)

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En el Evangelio de hoy, jueves de Pascua, Jesús resucitado invita a reconocerlo en su Humanidad Santísima: Un espíritu no tiene carne y huesos como ven que yo tengo. Fue, es y será hombre, y entonces debemos dirigir a Él toda nuestra vida afectiva. Si no, cercenamos el psiquismo. Amarlo con amor de Eros, sin miedo, para asegurar nuestra perseverancia. Porque si no…

2026-04-09 Si no te enamoras

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss ways parents lose their children without realizing it. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Lucy - I have an 18-year-old and 20-year-old and I caught them drinking. What do I do? (8:44)</li> <li>Monica - My children have cut me off because of a divorce. They are influenced by their father on this. (19:42)</li> <li>Shirley - Comment about drinking: you can't forget that the parents are responsible as the parents and could get sued or get in trouble. (25:32)</li> <li>Akilah - I have a 19-year-old and when she turned 18 she decided that she would leave the house whenever, and she would ignore curfews. But she still lives at home when she is back from college. What should I do? (36:11)</li> <li>Sherry - I have two sons who are 33 and 36 and we are in the process of trying to sell the farm to one of them and the other isn&rsquo;t happy. What should we do? (43:50)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/prayer-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus/</a> &nbsp; Ways parents lose their children without realizing it. <ol> <li>They guilt their kids into staying close</li> <li>They turn every conversation into a criticism</li> </ol>

Mistakes That Push Kids Away

El episodio de la mujer adúltera que narra san Juan en el capítulo 8 (1-11) es manifestación de la misericordia de Dios. Y es, al mismo tiempo, una implícita invitación a que seamos misericordiosos, ya que, como los fariseos y los escribas, nadie está limpio de pecado para lanzar la primera piedra.

2025-09-26 Misericordioso como Jesús

Doug reads an email from a man who struggles with sexual addiction and wants to save his marriage. Doug shares the importance of divine intervention through confession, mortification, and prayers of deliverance. Doug shares a case study from Impossible Marriages Redeemed by Leila Miller. In this situation, the husband was living a double life and having an affair. The marriage was healed through the power of confession, the rosary, and 12-step programs. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Deedee - Given the rise of porn among men, how does a woman live a life of chastity?</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Impossible Marriages Redeemed <a href="https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf">https://www.leilamiller.net/impossiblemarriagesredeemedpdf</a> &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>

Marriages healed through the sacraments

Doug unpacks a couple&rsquo;s guide to managing conflict during the holidays. He shares the importance of accepting influence from your spouse, having the ability to compromise and he gives steps to solve problems when conflict arises. Doug gives advice to listeners with the following questions: &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My daughter's boyfriend asked her to live with him but he also lives with his parents and his sister. How do I tell her this is a bad idea? &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How do I get myself to cry? I put up a wall when I was younger and it won't come down. &nbsp; Resources: Catholic Therapists <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a> &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>

Managing conflict during the holidays

Doug unpacks the 5 attachment needs every married person has. PLUS: The Friday rant! &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Liza - My daughter is 28, lives at home and will never help me with any chores. Her father won&rsquo;t make her help and she ignores me. (37:36)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; 5 attachment needs in marriage <ol> <li>To be seen, known, heard and understood</li> <li>To feel safe and secure</li> <li>To be comforted, soothed and reassured</li> <li>To be cherished, rejoiced and delighted</li> <li>To believe that my spouse wills my good</li> </ol>

Attachment Needs That Strengthen Marriage

Doug shares his favorite moments from the National Eucharistic Congress. He discusses how to bring the Eucharist into our marriage and parallels between the Eucharist and marriage.

The Eucharist in Marriage

Today on the podcast a reflection on the words of Jesus : “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me&quot; (John 15:1-4). Jesus reserved these words for the Apostles within the intimacy of the Last Supper before His death. And, being a perfect teacher, He reserves these most profound and moving words for His last evening as a workshop for the first evangelization. With this imagery, Jesus is saying that there are three points of entrance into His Heart: the vine a Eucharistic symbol, pruning a symbol of the Cross, and His actual words. These three points are an instruction on the interior life. Jesus doesn&apos;t just say &quot;remain in me&quot;. He says: &quot;I want you to bear fruit&quot; and &quot;I appointed you&quot;. Our Lord is asking us to put the interior life first so that we develop the capacity to give others in a consistent way the experience of the Heart of Christ.As we reflect and pray with this meditation, we ask Our Lady: &quot;Convert me to the need for a robust interior life where I abide in your Son so I bear the fruit of the Heart and Love of your Son.&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>

Abide in Me

Jesús, cuando va de camino a la casa de Jairo y le avisan a este que su hija acaba de morir, el Señor lo anima diciéndole: “No temas, ten solo fe”. También nosotros: nada sino la fe es lo que precisamos. Busquemos que esté presente en todas las dimensiones de nuestra vida, comenzando por vivir inmersos en ella a lo largo de la jornada.

2026-07-08  La fe en las dimensiones de la vida

22-05-26 When God makes breakfast (MRS)

Dios se ha lucido en la creación de Santa María, la más hermosa no solo de todas las mujeres sino de todas las creaturas. Dios es poeta (de poesis, creación). El sueño de Dios, su obra maestra, es su Madre. Cuando pensamos en Ella nos ilusionamos y nos sentimos invitados a lo más bello, a hacer también nosotros muchas obras del arte del amor en nuestra vida.

2026-02-07 Haz cosas bellas

Today on the podcast… On May 1st, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. “…Behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there till I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him&apos;” (Matt. 2:13). In this reflection, Msgr. Fred Dolan invites us to bring to our prayer the great example of St. Joseph, especially his obedience and immediate response to the will of God– even if it meant he would find himself without a home and without established 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>

St. Joseph the Worker

“Porque vio Dios la humildad de su esclava”, dice María en casa de Isabel. La humildad es asunto de ontología: Dios es el que es; nosotros, los que no somos. El principio de todo pecado tuvo origen en la soberbia; la solución, en la humildad de Dios. Intentemos descubrir el abanico de aspectos donde aparece la soberbia: vanidad, resentimientos, imaginación desbordada, fricciones en el trato, irascibilidad, etc.

2024-06-15 Dios es el que es yo el que no es

A Different Kind of Sacrifice

Doug explores the importance of forgiveness in marriage sharing how to forgive like Jesus did from the cross. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Kathy - I think your book should have been called 'suffering in marriage'. You are very good at talking about this topic. (21:15)</li> <li>Esther - Should I feel shame when I forgive my spouse but people are judging me for forgiving him? (35:46)</li> <li>Dianna - I want to say thank you. Your show is a ministry and it&rsquo;s just the best. (40:28)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: The Forgiveness Institute <a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a> &nbsp; 4 Lessons we can learn from Christ&rsquo;s passion <ol> <li>Our Lord&rsquo;s Passion shows that love shows up especially when it&rsquo;s the costliest.</li> <li>Jesus forgives in the middle of being wounded.</li> <li>Christ turned suffering into redemption.</li> <li>It&rsquo;s the Passion that leads to the Resurrection</li> </ol> &nbsp; Forgiveness Prayers &nbsp; I forgive you (NAME)___________________ for ____ (name the offense) _______. I ask God to bless you and keep you in His love and peace. (Repeat frequently) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I forgive you (NAME)___________________ for ____ (name the offense) _______. I ask God to bless you and keep you in His love and peace. (Repeat frequently) Sweet Jesus, I ask you to also forgive (NAME) for (name the offense). Do not hold this offense against him/her. Look not upon this offense but look rather at his/her virtues and help me to also see those virtues. He/she was created in your image and likeness. See that reflection of yourself in him/her. I ask you to give him/her joy and peace. Keep him/her closely united to You. Sweet Jesus, I thank you for this injury I have suffered at the hands of (name)____________. Help me to unite this suffering with your suffering on the cross. Help me to use this suffering to grow more detached from myself and closer to you. Help me to use this suffering to grow in humility and all virtues. Help me to use this suffering to obtain the forgiveness of my sins and the conversion of all sinners. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Forgiving From the Cross

October is the month of the Rosary.  We celebrate &quot;Our Lady of the Rosary&quot; and reflect on the many advantages of the recitation of this powerful prayer.  <a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

The Rosary: "A Powerful Weapon"

Hay triduos, novenarios, decenarios… y Octavas. Las Octavas, como las de Pascua y Navidad, se celebran después de la Solemnidad respectiva. Queremos hacerlo ahora para permitir que las gracias eucarísticas nos aneguen durante estos ocho días. Hagámoslo con la conciencia del Corazón que late en el Sagrario.

2025-06-12  Octava de Corpus y Sagrado Corazón

El enemigo ha sembrado cizaña en el campo de Dios. ¿Cómo interpretar esta parábola? Podemos ahora considerar que el campo es el mundo, los hijos de Dios son el trigo bueno y los hijos del maligno son la cizaña. Al final, los ángeles segarán y arrojarán al fuego las gavillas de cizaña. ¡Qué responsabilidad salvar almas del fuego eterno! Aprovechemos toda oportunidad para lograr la liberación de los que han caído en las garras del demonio.

2024-02-05 Al fin de los tiempos la cizaña se quemará

Muy agradecidos hemos de estar a Dios que nos ha hecho conocer el misterio de su vida íntima. Sin la revelación sobrenatural nunca hubiéramos alcanzado tal conocimiento. Dios es amor, y no amor cerrado en Sí mismo sino dirigido a Otro: cada Persona divina volcada en Otra. Siendo nosotros imagen y semejanza de Dios, siendo personas, estamos invitados a vivir siempre en el amor.

2026-05-30 Víspera de la Santísima Trinidad

“Hail, Full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee.” These are words that the Archangel Gabriel addressed to Mary at Nazareth. From these words we get an indication of God’s special gift to Mary. From the moment of her conception, she was full of grace: She is truly immaculate, without stain. Mary Immaculate is our advocate with her Son. Turn to her, and she will bring you closer to Christ. A meditation by Father Henry Bocala.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

At the Easter Vigil, the Exultet tells us to rejoice with the joy of Christ&apos;s Victory.  Easter Joy is triumphant.  Christ is a victor and conqueror of sin and death.  We share in this victory in the sacraments and in charity.  Living a sincere Christian life, we become the resurrection for the world.<a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

Jesus Christ, Victor!: Exultant Easter Joy

Doug shares practical guidance on how individuals and couples can begin the difficult process of recovering from an affair, rebuilding trust, navigating the emotional challenges, and working toward healing and restoring their relationship. Doug also shares ten classic novels boys should read and unpacks dating advice for men. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Daniel - How do you go about dating a woman in a Catholic way? (30:53)</li> <li>Mary - Comment for Daniel: Treat a woman as a friend. Sometimes it&rsquo;s hard to not go into everything as a potential date. (37:14)</li> <li>Charlie - Sherlock Holmes, LOTR and Hardy Boys are great books. (38:13)</li> <li>Joseph - You do such a great job with the callers. Keep up the good work! (40:40)</li> <li>Andrew - I decided to stop looking for a girlfriend in college because of my studies but then a week later I met my wife. Don&rsquo;t give up! (43:22)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Searching for and Maintaining Peace <a href="https://bit.ly/4wkqb7F">https://bit.ly/4wkqb7F</a> &nbsp; Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence <a href="https://bit.ly/3R7CdC3">https://bit.ly/3R7CdC3</a>

Healing Hearts & Building Better Men

Does self-love harm a marriage? Do you struggle with the idea or think that marriage is all about selfless service? Today, Doug looks at self-love in marriage through the lens of Luke 10:27 and Matthew 5:44. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Anne - I agree with you and I would add that respect for yourself is respecting God because he made us out of love. (9:13)</li> <li>Deedee - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? (37:42)</li> <li>Ron - I have some examples of how I help myself when my wife starts to become my enemy. I also loved that litany. (39:56)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Litany of Self-Love <a href="https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love">https://www.thefaceofmercy.org/blog/litany-of-self-love</a> &nbsp; Showing unconditional love <ol> <li>Smile when you don&rsquo;t feel like it</li> <li>Say a kind word</li> <li>Give a compliment every day</li> <li>Refrain from criticism or harsh words</li> <li>Serve your spouse without announcing it</li> <li>Apologize quickly</li> <li>Forgive immediately</li> <li>Pray for your spouse every day</li> </ol> &nbsp; 5 elements to a good apology <ol> <li>Regret</li> <li>Rational</li> <li>Responsibility</li> <li>Repentance</li> <li>Repair</li> </ol>

Self-Love in Marriage

Doug shares the top reasons why people get divorced and gives to ultimate advice to not just avoid divorce, but to have a great marriage. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Ellie - Do you have any tips for when we&rsquo;re struggling with something but don&rsquo;t communicate it because we&rsquo;re worried it might seem irrational or unfair to the other person? Sometimes that fear of how it will be perceived can stop us from communicating altogether. (26:28)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: 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> &nbsp; Why couples get divorced <ol> <li>Poor communication</li> <li>Loss of trust</li> <li>Financial disagreements</li> <li>Emotional neglect (Matrimonial laziness)</li> <li>Unresolved conflict</li> <li>Changing personal goals and lifestyles</li> </ol> &nbsp; The ultimate marriage advice <ol> <li>Plan daily prayer for and with your spouse</li> <li>Plan to do a good deed for your spouse every day</li> <li>Apologize and forgive always</li> </ol>

The Ultimate Marriage Advice

14-07-25 Total Payback (DOH)

Doug shares highlights from Pope Leo&rsquo;s homily from the Mass for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the elderly stressing the importance of maintaining unity within marriage. Doug encourages listeners to let their marriage be an example to the world as a representation of God&rsquo;s love for all mankind. Doug also unpacks a chapter from the book The Spiritual Combat, sharing the importance of developing virtue in the married life. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Christine - What boundaries should be set within marriage when alcohol becomes a problem for one of the spouses? (19:50)</li> <li>Deedee - How do you care for a spouse who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia? (24:10)</li> <li>Mary - What do you in a marriage when there's infidelity and the cheater contracted an STD? (28:05)</li> <li>Mary - I was married for many years and my husband had an affair. I thought about divorce, but was able to work on the marriage, and he worked on it. It is possible. The boy from the affair is now part of our lives and he's like my own.&nbsp; It's a really a miracle. (42:20)</li> </ul> Resources: Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> Relevant Radio Dad&rsquo;s Pack <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack">https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack</a> Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> HOMILY OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2025/documents/20250601-omelia-giubileo-famiglie.html">https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2025/documents/20250601-omelia-giubileo-famiglie.html</a> The Spiritual Combat and a Treatise on Peace of Soul <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-spiritual-combat-and-a-treatise-on-peace-of-soul/?gc_id=17487855346&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17496032570&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjdYJSHXupkwN_Gof2sMV0nIEQZr8_3gLDPFz3ZoZAURaN-hr3WNzSoaAgC4EALw_wcB">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-spiritual-combat-and-a-treatise-on-peace-of-soul/?gc_id=17487855346&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17496032570&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwuvrBBhDcARIsAKRrkjdYJSHXupkwN_Gof2sMV0nIEQZr8_3gLDPFz3ZoZAURaN-hr3WNzSoaAgC4EALw_wcB</a>

Unity in the family

18-11-25 Curiosity and conversion (WJ)

Jesús en el discurso de las bienaventuranzas no distingue entre el Cielo y la tierra. Algunas tienen su premio aquí y otras allá. La de hambre y sed de justicia solo se saciará en el Cielo: aquí siempre puede aumentar. Una manera de medir esa hambre y esa sed es nuestro deseo de la Eucaristía.

2024-10-20 Hambre y sed de amar a Dios

Santa Teresa, la doctora de la oración, fue iluminada para percibir la relación de amor y cercanía con Jesús en la oración. La historia de su vida fue la historia de su oración, como debería ser también la nuestra. La historia de nuestra vida no será sino la historia de nuestra amistad con Jesucristo. La oración es un combate entre Dios y cada uno de nosotros, como el combate entre Jacob y Dios. En ella debemos estar dispuestos a ser vencidos en toda la línea.

2026-08-28 Historia de oración

Magdalena no se va del sepulcro. Luego que Pedro y Juan comprobaron que no estaba ahí el cuerpo del Señor, ella permanece, llorando. Esperaba recuperar un cadáver y se encuentra a Jesús vivo. “Se apareció a María Magdalena, que está loca de amor. Y a ti y a mí, más locos que la Magdalena…”. Todo consiste en el amor: hagámoslo crecer, manteniendo en Jesús nuestro pensamiento.

2024-07-22 Magdalena loca de amor

In our life, may we correspond to the mercy of God. Lord, help us to be wise. Help us to make good use of the talents you have given us. Help us to be charitable. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.

God’s Judgment and God’s Mercy

Fr. Eric Nicolai preaches at Kintore College.
Luke 16:1-8: Jesus tells the parable of the shrewd steward:
‘There was a rich man and he had a steward denounced to him for being wasteful with his property. He called for the man and said, “What is this I hear about you? Draw me up an account of your stewardship because you are not to be my steward any longer.” (...) ‘The master praised the dishonest steward for his astuteness. For the children of this world are more astute in dealing with their own kind than are the children of light.’
In saving our soul and spreading the Kingdom of God, our Lord wants us to apply at least the same ingenuity and effort as people put into their worldly affairs or their attempts to attain some human ideal.&nbsp;
Josemaría Escrivá wrote in The Way 317: "What zeal people put into their earthly affairs: dreaming of honours, striving for riches, bent on sensuality. Men and women, rich and poor, old and middle— aged and young and even children: all of them the same.  When you and I put the same zeal into the affairs of our souls, we will have a living and operative faith: and there will be no obstacle that we cannot overcome in our apostolic undertakings."
Well, where do you put your greatest energy and zeal? Where do you put the greatest efforts?
Music: FALL - Adrian Berenguer (Album Singularity)
Thumbnail: Der ungerechte Haushalter (The Unjust Steward) by Virgilius Solis 1534-1562, copper plate German Digital Museum.&nbsp;
For more meditations, check my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/EricNicolai/videos

The Shrewd Steward

“La voluntad de mi Padre consiste en que todo el que vea al Hijo y crea en Él, tenga vida eterna” (Juan 6, 40). Podemos ver al Hijo con los ojos de la fe en la oración cósmica, en la que lo descubrimos como causa ejemplar, “por quien todo fue hecho”. Y también en su realidad encarnada, sabiendo que, al ser hombre, “se puede tratar y hablar con Vos como quisiéramos” (Santa Teresa).

2026-07-09 Ver al Hijo de Dios

Las unciones que hemos recibido en los sacramentos suponen una consagración, es decir, una afirmación de pertenecer a Dios en exclusiva: hacer algo sagrado. Lo contrario sería la desacralización e incluso el sacrilegio. Afirmamos nuestro deseo de pertenecer al Sagrado Corazón del Señor, haciendo la ofrenda de nuestra vida.

2026-06-12 Consagrarse al Corazón de Jesús

Conor Gallagher joins Doug to discuss his book Well Ordered Family, unpacking how to bring order to a chaotic family. They talk about relationships and how temperaments factor into the equation of managing a strong Catholic family.   Resources mentioned:   Well-Ordered Family: The Family Management System <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/well-ordered-family-the-family-management-system/?srsltid=AfmBOopOp0y5i71snGWaXSuyu4Cm4mavVEDoJDZTfGSKrD4A8UXbCcDc">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/well-ordered-family-the-family-management-system/?srsltid=AfmBOopOp0y5i71snGWaXSuyu4Cm4mavVEDoJDZTfGSKrD4A8UXbCcDc</a>   Well Ordered Family Website <a href="https://wellorderedfamily.com/#">https://wellorderedfamily.com/#</a>

Creating a Well-Ordered Family Life

This week, we are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Doug Hinderer to discuss how shifting from "scorekeeping" to sacrificial love can transform a struggling marriage.We dive into the practical difference between holy sacrifice and unhealthy people-pleasing, exploring how to prioritize your spouse even amidst the exhausting demands of parenting. Doug shares how to view your spouse's defects as opportunities for personal growth and offers guidance on navigating seasons of dryness with a commitment rooted in "total self-gift."To purchase Doug’s book, Rekindled Hearts, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/preorder-rekindled-hearts-a-spiritual-journey-to-marital-healing">Scepter Publishers</a>. Also, be sure to check out his Relevant Radio show, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/our-shows/marriage-unhindered/">Marriage Unhindered</a>, Monday-Friday from 5pm-6pm cst.

Sacrificial Love: Turning Challenges Into Holiness with Doug Hinderer

April Readlinger, Executive Director of Cana Vox joins Doug to discuss&nbsp;Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Joseph - My daughter thinks she&rsquo;s a boy. She is 27. (46:00)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Cana Vox <a href="https://canavox.com/">https://canavox.com/</a> &nbsp; Courageous Conversations: Tips for Talking to Kids About Sexual Identity and Attraction <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Conversations-Identity-Attraction-Parenting/dp/B0FGZG5H5P">https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Conversations-Identity-Attraction-Parenting/dp/B0FGZG5H5P</a>

Catholic Parenting and Sexual Identity

Doug shares why you should have children before you are ready, how to raise emotionally intelligent children, and how to help your sons overcome laziness. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Sharla - I'm and nurse and I see younger families come in and they roll with things and are more relaxed as the years go by after having more babies, as opposed to those who waited longer. (19:09)</li> </ul> Resources: Relevant Radio Dad&rsquo;s Pack <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack">https://relevantradio.store/collections/merch/products/dads-pack</a> Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a>

When to start a family

San Josemaría nos ha ayudado a salir del mundo gris en el que hubiéramos vivido. Ha venido para sacudirnos, invitándonos a vivir un mundo nuevo. Demos gracias a Dios porque nos ha ayudado a que nuestra fe crezca. Esa fe, al final, nos permitirá vivir en continua oración. Las contrariedades ofrecen una oportunidad de oro para crecer en la fe.

2026-01-09 San Josemaría y la fe

As we celebrate Easter Sunday and rejoice in the Resurrection, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the insurmountable joy we receive in awareness of the good news that Christ is alive. This message leads us to cultivate an interior conversion in which we can discover the presence of Christ in everyday life. Amidst the current challenge of social distancing, Msgr. Dolan encourages us to remain steadfast in prayer and to use this time as an opportunity to discover the plans God has for us so that we may continue to carry out his mission here on earth. 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>

Christ is Alive

12-06-26 If indifferent, Weak Heart (EA)

Es un motivo de alegría conocer su nombre. Así podemos dirigirnos a ella en su singularidad. Dios lo dispuso, y ese nombre tiene una energía especial y un indicio de fuerza divina. En María adquieren realidad todos los ideales, y de manera muy especial el de estar toda impregnada del amor, ese mismo amor a que todos estamos llamados.

2024-09-12 El Santísimo nombre de María

En la primera lectura de la Misa de hoy, el profeta Daniel recoge la oración de Azarías, uno de los jóvenes a las órdenes de Nabucodonosor. Azarías suplica misericordia a Dios, ante el peligro de perder la vida: “Acepta nuestro corazón adolorido y nuestro espíritu humillado”, reza. En Cuaresma ofrezcamos un corazón deseoso de conversión, de sucesivas conversiones, sin permitir que el tiempo pase sin más.

2026-03-10 Martes de la tercera semana de Cuaresma: conversión.

Juan 12, 4: “Y yo, cuando sea levantado sobre la tierra, atraeré todas las cosas hacia Mí”. Frase de gran profundidad. Que nos ilumine, ahora que nos acercamos a ese “ser levantado”. Los antiguos sabían que per áspera ad astra, ‘a través de las dificultades llegamos a las estrellas’. Pero la Cruz de Cristo es algo mucho más radical: con ella todo cambia. Ahí se realiza toda la salvación y se nos comunica todo bien.

2025-03-20 Cuando yo sea levantado…

August is the Coolest Month

En las inmediaciones de la Cuaresma, dispongamos nuestra alma. Vamos a cambiar de etapa, a vivir un tiempo de gracias nuevas, distintas. Y es preciso abrirnos, por la fe, a la seguridad de la eficacia que vendrá con ella. Comencemos a vivir más recogidamente, más desprendidos, con más austeridad. “El Señor, con los brazos abiertos, te pide una constante limosna de amor”, decía san Josemaría. Limosna de compañía, limosna de penitencia, limosna de preocupación por los demás.

2025-02-28 Prepara tu espíritu para la Cuaresma

León XIII consagró el género humano al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús el año 1900. San Pío X repitió la consagración, y después Pío XI, que en 1925 la colocó el día de Cristo Rey. ¿Qué significa estar consagrados ese Corazón misericordioso de Jesús? Que el nuestro aprenda a permanecer ahí, para que, desde ese hondón de mi persona, todas mis acciones sean misericordiosas.

2024-11-23 Consagrarse al Corazón de Jesús

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Kintore College, Toronto, on May 14, 2026. John 19, 25-27:  Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” 27 and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. It is one of the most oft-represented scenes in art: Jesus on the cross, with Mary and John below, weeping, in pain. It was right after the soldiers had divided his garments into four parts, one for each soldier, as though they were getting precious relics in that moment, but they were seeing these garments as pieces that they themselves might wear, or sell. He is saying to us now, before Pentecost: Behold your mother. Stay with Mary in the month of May so that you might truly be touched by the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is coming.

Behold Your Mother

04-04-26 Now What? (RS)

24-10-25 Go Deeper (GJ)

Si tuviéramos una aplicación llamada Getsemaní, quizá el icono sería una rueda de molino, porque el significado del nombre es prensa de aceite. Jesús padeció ahí temor y angustia, haciendo una intensísima oración a su Padre. Se ajusta a la voluntad del Padre. Se mete con todo su ser buscando la unión con el Padre. Amemos el misterio de Getsemaní: Jesús orante.

2024-02-26 Jesús ora en Getsemaní

22-02-24 Petrus (EA)

Santo Tomás asegura que, de todas las pruebas del amor de Dios por los hombres, la más grande es la Encarnación del Verbo. En Jesús encontramos la grandeza divina, con la que puede intervenir en nuestra mente iluminándola, y tratarlo como uno de nosotros, con confianza y connaturalidad. Si Jesús es nuestro todo, hagamos con frecuencia actos de amor, que nos unen más intensamente a Él y crecen nuestros deseos de la unión definitiva. “Haz continuos actos de amor, aunque pienses que solo son de boca” (San Josemaría).

2025-08-11 El mayor amor, la Encarnación.

14-03-26 Half time (GJ)

For our 100th episode, we reflect on St. Joseph the Worker.   Providing and caring for Jesus and Mary was Joseph&apos;s most urgent reason for working and working well.  Loving God and others should also be a primary motive in our daily working lives.  Joseph&apos;s experience of being with Jesus in his workshop taught him to appreciate the great dignity of his work, to make room for Jesus in his way of working, and to work in harmony with God in his every action.  <a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

All for Love: St. Joseph the Worker

Doug shares practical Lenten tips and explains how the rhythms of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can strengthen your marriage. Listeners also offer updates, encouragement, and insight into difficult marital situations. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Becky &ndash; I previously emailed about my husband leaving me and want to share an update. (33:08)</li> <li>Carol &ndash; We were guests on Doug&rsquo;s show and experienced something similar. I want to offer hope and healing. (39:24)</li> <li>Colleen &ndash; Could mental illness be a factor in marital struggles? My sister&rsquo;s husband was later diagnosed as bipolar. (43:25)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Past Episode: Rekindled Love: A Second Chance &nbsp;<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2025/12/rekindled-love-a-second-chance/">https://relevantradio.com/2025/12/rekindled-love-a-second-chance/</a> &nbsp; Road Trip: Journey of Friendship, Love, Marriage, Divorce, and Redemption: Our Story for His Glory <a href="https://bit.ly/3KVnTJB">https://bit.ly/3KVnTJB</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>

Lent Strengthens Marriage

In the Church of Jerusalem two men were proposed to the community, and then lots were cast for their names: "Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias" (Acts 1: 23). Precisely the latter was chosen, hence, "he was enrolled with the eleven apostles" (Acts 1: 26). The apostles understood firstly that they absolutely needed to be 12, in line with the 12 tribes of Israel. To have been chosen by lot means he was not chosen for his qualities, that he could maybe have vented about. Let's meditate on how well anchored we are in the virtue of humility, especially now when the main emphasis is always gaining in self esteem. Preached in Kintore College by Fr. Eric Nicolai, May 14, 2022.
Music: Handel, Opera Rinaldo, Aria "Lascia ch'io pianga", arranged for guitar by Bert Alink
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St. Matthias and True Humility

Jesus was a true friend to many people in the Gospels, including especially Martha, Lazarus and Mary. Jesus seeks out our friendship too. We can learn to foster a more intense friendship with Christ, both in the Eucharist and in our day-to-day lives. A meditation by Father Joe Keefe.

Jesus, My True Friend

On this podcast we reflect on beginning a new year and what it means to begin again. During this time of prayer, we want to ask ourselves: What can I do to make these twelve months ahead spectacular? First, we want to accelerate to the finish, which means hastening towards our goal of Heaven. This brings up the topic of strategy: How do we go about doing it? Jesus Christ shows us the way. He said to be perfect like His Heavenly Father is perfect and He gives us the gift of forgiveness of sins— the sacrament of confession. The Lord is telling us that when we begin again, when we give Him a chance to forgive us, He is filled with joy because we allow Him to exercise His mercy. As a result of the sacrament, we will reflect joy and serenity because of the marvelous gift of mercy. St. Josemaria called it the sacrament of joy because it guarantees our turning back to God and restores our divine friendship with Him. This reflection should inspire us to make the resolution to do whatever it takes to go to confession regularly. It should also inspire us to ask Our Lord to help us find the right time and way to bring up the topic of “beginning again” among our friends and coworkers, especially a friend who is hurting. We want to be like the faithful friends who carried the paralytic man to Jesus; his sins were forgiven and he was brought to life (Mark 2:1-12). We want to pray about that friend (or friends) during the coming weeks, knowing that our friends will never forget us for having helped restore them to life. 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>

Restoring Back to Life

Doug shares instances ranging from premarital sex to marital infidelity and asks listeners to call in and share the advice they would give in these situations. Callers weigh in, and Doug gives his advice on how to better communicate in marriage and unpacks the power of forgiveness and regular confession. &nbsp; Resources: &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> &nbsp; Catholic Therapists <a href="https://www.catholictherapists.com/">https://www.catholictherapists.com/</a>

Who wants to be a therapist?

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

To pray is &quot;to lift up our minds and hearts to God.&quot;  Often, however, we lose a proper sense of the grandeur and awesome nature of God.  Routine makes us used to prayer and God becomes something taken for granted, ordinary, and even boring.  Reflecting on God&apos;s power and transcendence can spark us to a renewed love for him and new horizons in our prayer life.

On Prayer and the Awesome Transcendent God

Miren mis manos y mis pies… es la tarjeta de identidad de Jesús. Los asombrados apóstoles ven esas manos y esos pies perforados por las llagas. Una llaga no es igual que una herida; esta se cierra, cicatriza y tiempo después, desaparece. La llaga permanece abierta. Así ha querido Jesús permanecer por toda la eternidad. Nos invita a un modo místico de oración en el que abandonemos lo extrínseco y formal, por el trato contemplativo y de contacto.

2026-08-03 Contemplas las Llagas de Cristo

02-05-26 Throw away your bread machine (not really) (MRS)

Listen in to the first part of Chapter 5 of Scepter's newest release: Coached by Paul the Apostle by Fr. Nathan Cromly. This chapter focuses on overcoming fear in order to lead.

In Darkness, Light - Coached by Paul the Apostle

In this podcast, we reflect on self-denial as a way to increase our faith and relationship with Christ. If we are to follow Christ, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Self-denial allows us a certain freedom in which we can live out the Gospel message. The goal of becoming a saint takes a serious commitment, one of prayer and Eucharistic piety. We cannot let laziness get the best of us or hold us back from becoming the person we were created to be. Saint Josemaria tells us, “if you don’t deny yourself you will never be a soul of prayer” (The Way, no. 6). We need self-control to be prayerful, loving, kind, generous, and to live a life of holy purity. Living in a world where we are faced with temptation at almost every turn, self-denial and taking up our cross is of the utmost importance. We are faced with the temptation of the seven deadly sins - anger, pride, gluttony, envy, greed, lust, and sloth. In order to combat these sins, we must not put off holiness indefinitely. Paraphrasing St. Josemaria, he says, “Do it now! Now is the only shot you have. The past is gone, and the future doesn’t exist.” 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>

Take Up Your Cross

30-05-26 Safe Scribe or Daring Lover (MM)

<a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/social-doctrine-daily/voicemail" target="_blank">Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.</a>Social Doctrine Daily is a daily podcast reading the social encyclicals of the Catholic Church.This podcast exists for people who want to work their way through catholic social teaching, but struggle to find the time. Each episode offers about ten minutes of a simple, uninterrupted audio reading from the documents themselves.You can listen on the Scepter Publishers app or wherever you get your podcasts.Download the free Scepter Spiritual Reading app here:Apple App Store:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scepter-publishers/id6755748736">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scepter-publishers/id6755748736</a>Google Play Store:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scepterpublishers.app&amp;hl=en_US">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scepterpublishers.app&amp;hl=en_US</a>You can read more about Scepter here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.scepterpublishers.org">www.scepterpublishers.org</a>These encyclicals—from popes such as Pope Leo XIII, Pope Pius XI, Pope John XXIII, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis—form the heart of what is known as Catholic social teaching, a tradition that seeks to guide society toward what many have called a civilization of love.Core Documents of Catholic Social TeachingRerum Novarum — Pope Leo XIII (1891)Quadragesimo Anno — Pope Pius XI (1931)Mater et Magistra — Pope John XXIII (1961)Pacem in Terris — Pope John XXIII (1963)Gaudium et Spes — Second Vatican Council (1965)Populorum Progressio — Pope Paul VI (1967)Octogesima Adveniens — Pope Paul VI (1971)Justice in the World — Synod of Bishops (1971)Evangelii Nuntiandi — Pope Paul VI (1975)Redemptor Hominis — Pope John Paul II (1979)Laborem Exercens — Pope John Paul II (1981)Sollicitudo Rei Socialis — Pope John Paul II (1987)Centesimus Annus — Pope John Paul II (1991)Evangelium Vitae — Pope John Paul II (1995)Deus Caritas Est — Pope Benedict XVI (2005)Caritas in Veritate — Pope Benedict XVI (2009)Evangelii Gaudium — Pope Francis (2013)Laudato Si’ — Pope Francis (2015)Fratelli Tutti — Pope Francis (2020)Querida Amazonia — Pope Francis (2020)Laudate Deum — Pope Francis (2023)Magnifica Humanitas - Pope Leo XIV (2026)If you’d like to follow along with the text, all documents are available online through the Vatican website.

Magnifica Humanitas (Part 9)

Lk 14, 28: ”Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?
Jesus said we are building tower.
The daily building of that tower is also in our use of time. He says this to show that if mere human prudence means that a person should try to work out in advance the risks he may run, with all the more reason should a Christian embrace the Cross voluntarily and generously, because there is no other way he can follow Jesus Christ. Sometimes that regards how we build the tower, or the house of our sanctification.
Famous C.S. Lewis passage from Mere Christianity.
“Imagine yourself as a living house. You have one version of renovation, but God wants something quite different. He doesn't just want just a quaint &nbsp;cottage, he wants to build a palace. So he too can live and take his place in it.
How happy we were when we heard Pope John Paul II say these words to the pilgrims in St. Peter’s square on Oct 7, 2002:
St Josemaría was chosen by the Lord to announce the universal call to holiness and to point out that daily life and ordinary activities are a path to holiness. One could say that he was the saint of ordinary life. In fact, he was convinced that for those who live with a perspective of faith, everything is an opportunity to meet God, everything can be an incentive for prayer. Seen in this light, daily life reveals an unexpected greatness. Holiness is truly within everyone's reach.
He doesn’t actually mention “work”, or professional work, but this is indeed the activity that all of us are engaged in everyday. So even on a holiday, when we’re not “working”, we’re engaged in an activity that sanctifies us.
Music: Adrain Berenguer, Fall (Album Singularity) 2017.
Thumbnail: Construction Eiffel April 15, 1888 Roger Viollet Getty Images

Hidden Life: Sanctifying our Daily Work

02-06-25 Aha moment (EA)

John 14, 1-6: ’Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God still, and trust in me.
There are many rooms in my Father’s house;
if there were not, I should have told you.
I am going now to prepare a place for you,
and after I have gone and prepared you a place,
I shall return to take you with me;
so that where I am
you may be too.
You know the way to the place where I am going.’
Thomas said, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ Jesus said:
‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.
No one can come to the Father except through me.’
 
The Lord Jesus understands the internal upheaval of the apostles. He sees clearly that they are troubled, that they are anxious and nervous. I may not even have shown externally, but he could read their hearts well. Now he reads our hearts and invites us to be men and women of peace.
Music: Tears keep flowing by Bert Alink.
Thumbnail: Mission of the Apostles. Byzantine ivory plaque. Paris, Musee du Louvre 10th century. From article by Robert Bergman, &quot;A School of Ivory Carving in Arnalfi&quot;, Metropolitan Museum of Art Journal (v. 9 1974).

Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled

En la historia de la salvación vemos a los protagonistas recibir -sin que lo sospecharan- la llamada y la misión que Dios les confía. Radicalmente, el hombre es un ser llamado, no el que define el cuándo y el cómo de su existencia. Porque el proyecto es divino, y a nosotros se nos pide ser dóciles a las señales. Vendrán dadas a través de la Providencia del Padre, de las palabras del Hijo y de las inspiraciones del Espíritu Santo.

2026-01-20 El hombre es un ser llamado

In our meditation of the week: 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 holiest time of the year, 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 each day.  <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Holy-Week-Keep-Watch-Pray-Transcript.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/holy-week-keep-watch-and-pray/'>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>

Holy Week: Keep Watch & Pray

At the wedding feast of Cana, a young couple is privileged with the presence of Jesus and Mary.  Mary&apos;s interaction with Jesus shows us the power of her intercession and teaches us to have a great trust in God.   Our Lady&apos;s advice, &apos;do whatever he tells you,&apos; is at once practical and profound.  Coming from her own experience of fruitful submission to God&apos;s will, this piece of advice is a foolproof way to grow in holiness and in love.   <a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

"Do whatever he tells you": Learning from Our Lady

Should you get involved to help your parents&rsquo; marriage? What can you do if your reversion to the faith is causing more tension in the marriage? Doug answers these questions and more. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Hellen - My husband and I have been married for 42 years and the Holy Spirit finally got a hold of him and he just converted after all this time. (21:54)</li> <li>Jessica - I also witnessed abuse of my father on my mother and we spoke up after he did something. We all gathered up the courage and told him no. He never hurt her again. (36:42)</li> </ul>

Breaking Cycles of Verbal Abuse

“Ser alma de oración” es toda una meta. No solo hacer oración, sino que nuestro yo esté siempre abierto a la realidad relacional con Aquel que nos habita. Necesitamos la ayuda de la gracia para el encuentro del hombre con Dios. Puedo meditar, como los filósofos, pero no hago oración. Para que haya tal, necesitamos unir nuestro espíritu al de Dios.

2025-09-19 Coloquio orante

La advocación de la Virgen del Sagrado Corazón es muy elocuente. En ella, María tiene en su brazo izquierdo al Niño y con el derecho toma su Corazón, mostrándonoslo. Es como la segunda parte de las bodas de Caná: allí dijo: “Hagan lo que Él les diga”. Aquí parece decir: “Hagan lo que Él siente”. Porque la clave del amor es la unión de los corazones.

2026-02-10 La Virgen del Sagrado Corazón

22-06-26 Judging With a Snap (JK)

In this reflection from Fr. Peter Armenio, priest of Opus Dei, we are invited to contemplate the “workshop for the first evangelization” and learn how Jesus prepared the first disciples to go out into the world as his witnesses. “Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing” (John 15:4-5). Using the image of the vine and branches, Jesus illustrates how remaining in him is the only way to become fruitful witnesses and to be his friends. And, to remain in Jesus, as Fr. Peter explains, “implies a constant union with him”, especially through the Holy Eucharist and prayer. 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>

Remain in Me

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Hawthorn School for Girls in Toronto, on October 19, 2022. Pope John XXIII made the prophetic decision to call an Ecumenical council in 1962. Paul VI brought it to completion. Pope John Paul II then figured out how to apply it all. During the Jubilee in 2000, he reiterated some of the essential teaching so of the council. One of these that he found particularly amazing was the universal call to sanctity, as seen in Lumen Gentium.
 
Music: Carlos Gardel, Soledad, arranged for guitar by Bert Alink
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Thumbnail: Vincent Van Gogh, Woman cutting Bread, 1885. Chalk and ink. &nbsp;Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.

Sanctity in Ordinary Life

30-05-25 Forever (GJ)

¿A qué hemos venido a este mundo? A ser santos. Esta es la voluntad de Dios, vuestra santificación. Nos ha elegido en Cristo antes de la constitución del mundo para que seamos santos. Podemos enfocar la santidad desde el aspecto de la gracia, desde la transformación en Cristo, desde el aspecto del amor, desde la unión con la cruz, desde la óptica del amor…

2026-05-09 Enfoques de la santidad

“El varón fiel será muy alabado”, dice el libro de los Proverbios (28, 20). San Josemaría quiso escribir esta frase en el cuarto de trabajo de su más fiel colaborador. Este, como primer sucesor, nos dio a manos llenas el legado de nuestro fundador: acometer la locura de enamorarnos de Dios con el cumplimiento amoroso de las normas de piedad.

2025-05-12 Normas de piedad beato Álvaro

Un santo, el de hoy, de gran cercanía con Jesús. Se trata de uno de los tres que el Señor llamaba a estar con Él en acontecimientos especiales. Fue el primero entre los apóstoles en derramar su sangre por Cristo. Pero tuvo también desaciertos, como pretender ocupar los primeros puestos en el reino, quedarse dormido en Getsemaní o bien el huir del Calvario. Dios cuenta con nuestras deficiencias pues nos llevan a la humildad.

2024-07-25 Santiago: aciertos y desaciertos

Throughout the Gospels Jesus tries to form the Apostles as men of prayer. He tries to introduce them to the intimacy he has with the Father. Lord, this Lent, let us enter through prayer into the life of the Trinity, into the loving dialog of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. A meditation by Father Joe Keefe.

Lent: An Invitation to Prayer

28-04-26 Sheep Talk (JK)

Doug unpacks what spiritual healing looks like when childhood trauma warps your view of God. He shares an article from Jaimie Eckert who gives tips for healing including: recognizing that God is not your past, healing past wounds through biblical meditation, forging healing connections in the Body of Christ, and seeing God as He is. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Dominic - I'm getting married this year. My fianc&eacute; and I have both experienced childhood trauma and we are having issues communicating about it. I lived in an abusive household, and she was raised by a single mother.</li> </ul> Resources: When Trauma Warps Your View of God&mdash;And How to Heal <a href="https://catholicexchange.com/when-trauma-warps-your-view-of-god-and-how-to-heal/">https://catholicexchange.com/when-trauma-warps-your-view-of-god-and-how-to-heal/</a>

When trauma warps your view of God

Ignem veni mittere in terram (Lk.12,49)
“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. ..
What is this fire that the Lord speaks about? A mediation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto, Nov 6, 2021.
Music: Handel Opera Rinaldo, aria “Lascia ch’io pianga”, arranged for guitar by Bert Alink.
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Are You on Fire for Souls?

Previously we’ve looked at anxiety in our children, so for this week’s episode we’re turning the focus inward and looking at our anxiety as parents and adults. Professional Counselor and Author of the Catholic Guide Through Anxiety, Catherine DiNuzzo shares her thoughts, wisdom and practical tips on the topic.Catherine can be found: <a href="https://dinuzzocounseling.com">https://dinuzzocounseling.com</a> and <a href="http://sacredheartmentalwellness.com">http://sacredheartmentalwellness.com</a>Her book: <a href="https://www.sacredheartmentalwellness.com/catholic-guide-through-anxiety">https://www.sacredheartmentalwellness.com/catholic-guide-through-anxiety</a>

Ep. 15 Navigating Our Anxiety as Adults

En la memoria del martirio de Juan Bautista, recordamos al cura de Ars, que mandó dedicar una capilla al Bautista como desagravio por los bailes en su parroquia. Listón alto: cuidemos de todo lo que suponga sensualidad, para ir logrando, con la ayuda divina, la pureza de corazón. Estaremos entonces capacitados para “ver a Dios”.

2026-08-29 Un baile corta la cabeza de un santo

27-06-24 Built on Rock (JPM)

A meditation on trust, patience, and God&apos;s power and love.

Advent: Waiting with Impatient Patience

24-11-25 A mighty mite! (DOH)

01-12-24 Never Unprepared (WJ)

A meditation at Kintore College, Toronto by Fr. Eric Nicolai on March 29, 2021. St. John the Evangelist gives us the account of Jesus&#39; arrival at Bethany with Lazarus, Mary and Martha. He felt at home. Mary took this alabaster jar and broke it open. She did not carefully pry open the vessel, and simply offer a few drops. She was not stingy. She did not hold back. She did not keep any for herself, or for a future occasion. She gave it all. She is an example of generosity, magnanimity, and magnificence in the way she humbly anointed the Lord’s feet. The hole room was filled with the aroma of that perfume.Music: Michael Lee of Toronto.Thumbnail: Detail from Bernardino Luini, Mary Magdalen c. 1525 (National Gallery of Art Washington, DC)

Monday in Holy Week: Magnanimity

En el día del Señor se nos preceptúa gozar de la alegría que conlleva una jornada especialmente dedicada a Él. La ausencia de trabajo externo nos permitirá la paz que precisamos. Estamos invitados a recoger nuestro corazón, a entrar en la morada interior donde Dios habita. El que ama comprende la inmensa dicha de estar solo: ahí puede encontrarse con Aquel que lo aguarda.