#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.

24-06-26 Qué será... será...? (GB)

Para resolver lo insoluble, el remedio es claro: acudir a Santa María. Eso hizo san Josemaría al venir a Guadalupe. Busquemos también nosotros el refugio del regazo de María, que en las apariciones de 1521 quiso mostrarse como Madre amantísima. Cualquier existencia que no sea la de una perfecta unión con Dios en el regazo de María, es demasiado complicada.

2024-12-12 Un regazo para nuestra indigencia

In the middle of a violent storm, the apostles find Jesus asleep in the boat.  This divine sleep of the Son of God teaches us important lessons: the need for rest, the importance of trust in God during difficulties, and the great care that God our Father exercises over us.  Only by trusting in God&apos;s power and fatherly protection in and through times of trial will we experience our own resurrection to new life.  Only by trusting when times are hard do we come to really believe that God is our Father. <a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com/'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

Rebroadcast: Lessons From Jesus Asleep

En la memoria litúrgica de san Francisco de Asís meditamos sobre la virtud cristiana de la pobreza. El santo de Asís se desposó con la señora pobreza, y logró la renovación de la Iglesia en épocas de gran materialismo y corrupción. Que la pobreza también se “enseñoree” de nosotros, para que colaboremos con la santidad de la Iglesia.

2025-10-04 Pobreza: Gran Señora mía.

Doug answered questions about different marriage related issues Doug answers a email about a verbally abusive husband in a blended marriage, even while the husband goes to mass regularly and even goes to adoration.&nbsp; (3:30) Brendon (Caller)-Ask how to keep his girlfriend secure as it's a long distance relationship and he's a Division 1 athlete.&nbsp; &nbsp; (8:26) Henry (Caller)-My wife has asked for annulment. She is praying for a job only because she wants to leave me. I have been asked not to come to the apartment anymore. Is this relationship over? (12:14) Sylvia (Caller)-I've been married 26 years in the Catholic Church. My husband cheated on me but we decided to stay married. Comment on Henry: We don't know whether he is telling the full truth. It takes two to tango... (23:22) Mary (Caller)-Mary - I have a husband(40 years) we live in the house he was raised in. I'm always being compared to my Mother-in-law and his family. Everything seems to have to be his way. (27:30) Doug answers an email from a listener about how often should a married couple see their parents and also having a narcissistic husband (39:05) Email about a son not married in the Church (46:30) Doug says to practice saying "I forgive you" (48:25) &nbsp;

Long Distance Relationship, Narcissistic Husband and other Marriage Issues

La vida de todo hombre es un camino, pero para el sacerdote este camino está lleno de sorpresas, ya que se ha entregado a la Iglesia. En las pruebas de la vida, también cuando se advierten faltas de fidelidad, es muy oportuno encender la virtud de la esperanza. Pensar en el Cielo y advertir que, de seguir el plan de Dios, ese Cielo es suyo. Como el romero, mantener la mirada en la lejanía, el oído atento y el paso ligero.

2026-08-21 Sacerdote peregrino

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

Advent: Waiting with Impatient Patience

04-07-25 Mercy hotspot (EA)

De la vida de san Ignacio de Loyola aprendemos a prepararnos concienzudamente para la Misa. De la vida de san Juan de Ávila, la relevancia que da el santo a una sola Misa. De san Alfonso María de Ligorio, la importancia del recogimiento luego de comulgar, pues tenemos los labios teñidos con la Sangre de Cristo. Del Cura de Ars, la seguridad de estar en el Paraíso durante la celebración.

2026-02-16 Detalles de los santos en Misa

09-05-25 Embracing Christ (DOH)

In this meditation for the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Fr Javier del Castillo reflects on the profound meaning of this passage from St Paul - “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice” (Philippians 4:4). “We ought to rejoice. This is something really important, absolutely necessary, to rejoice in the Lord always because the Lord is near.&quot; &quot;This presence of the Lord is the cause of our joy because it makes us joyful and makes us happy… not only when things are going well… always, no matter what… and then we can radiate our cheerfulness to others… doesn’t matter what’s happening on the outside… what matters is that we be close to our Lord. And only insofar as we let our Lord be close to us can we be truly joyful, cheerful, and can we radiate cheerfulness to others.” To have this joy and cheerfulness starting this Advent and Christmas we can follow three steps: 1. Prayer 2. Forgiveness 3. Service (Jesus, others and then yourself) 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>

Gaudete Sunday

Preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Lyncroft Centre: St. Josemaria wrote in the The Way 301 about what he described as that little group of men or a handful of women in the midst of a world crisis. They had a readiness to fight, a deep desire to be saints, and a willingness to fight. He used military imagery.
A secret, an open secret: these world crises are crises of saints.
God wants a handful of men 'of his own' in every human activity. And then... 'pax Christi in regno Christi — the peace of Christ in the kingdom of Christ'.
Music: Composed by Chiquinha Gonzaga, Lua Branca, arranged of guitar by Bert Alink.
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A Crisis of Saints

11-07-24 Shake the Dust (EN)

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

Lent is a time of self-denial.  The higher, better part of ourselves strives to deny and to master our lower nature.  This interior struggle is a necessary condition for Christian life.  In emptying ourselves out, especially of our pride, we invite God to enter in. <a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

Lent: Deny to Affirm, Empty Out to Fill Up

Jesus continually calls us to an alert vigilance.  He does this to make us aware of the great opportunities of love and service that fill our ordinary lives.  At the beginning of a new school year, it is good to foster an eager alertness in our souls, an excitement for the work that lies ahead of us.  If we find ourselves dull and without energy, we can start by asking Jesus for more strength, more enthusiasm.  If our lethargy persists, we can pray and practice a greater love of interior struggle as an opportunity to love heroically.  <a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a>

"Stay Awake!": Christian Alertness

Doug is joined by Monica Hinderer to talk about the damage criticism does to children: They discuss the many factors that can lead to criticism and share how parents can help children develop positive self-esteem. Doug and Monica tackle listener questions and comments on the following: ·         My adult daughter says we nitpick too much. I am just trying to correct or help her but she won't listen. ·         My mom was super critical and both my sister and I have made it a point to treat our daughters differently. ·         My son has really low self-esteem and I don't know how to help him. ·         My mother nags a lot but I don't see it as nagging and I love that she tells me these things. I think it's only through prayer that I am able to take it so well. ·         My son is an adult but I think I was critical his whole life and now everything seems like a criticism to him.

Criticism Harms Children

This Sunday the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) when “we come together to consider the depths of our Lord’s love for us, which has led him to stay with us, hidden under the appearances of the Blessed Sacrament” (St. Josemaria Escriva; Christ is Passing By, no. 150). Present under the property of bread and wine, the Church believes the Eucharist is fully the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection to help us pray and go deeper in our understanding of the Eucharist and our call to be living monstrances, the sacred vessels in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for veneration.On the Feast of 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. The Eucharist is a source of grace and love, through which we are brought together as one in the body of Christ. Like the saints, Eucharistic devotion should be a common trait in our pursuit of holiness. On this solemnity, we can make the resolution to spend time regularly in front of the Blessed Sacrament— a powerful encounter with Christ through which we receive the grace to be a witness in the world. 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>

A Living Monstrance

En Caná, María interviene sin que se lo soliciten. María es, sí, mediadora, pero no pasiva. Su mediación tiene carácter de intercesión, es decir, Ella pide por nosotros a Dios lo que quizá nosotros no advertimos que necesitamos. Y como es un alma totalmente rendida a Dios por el amor, Él no niega nada de lo que su Madre le pide.

2026-01-05 En Caná la Sma. Virgen es medianera e intercesora

Jesus is the Son of God by nature—but what does that mean for us?In Part 3 of their study of Psalm 2:7, Jake, Pat, and Louis explore one of the most profound mysteries of the Christian faith: Christ's sonship by both inheritance and merit. Drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, the Letter to the Hebrews, and Pope Benedict XVI, they unpack how Jesus is the perfect Son in both His divinity and His humanity—and why His life of obedience, suffering, and love becomes the model for our own.Together, they reflect on Christ's real humanity, His willingness to learn, suffer, and grow, and the incredible invitation extended to every Christian: to become sons and daughters of God by following the Son who chose to become one of us.Join us as we discover how Psalm 2 reveals not only who Christ is, but who we are called to become.

Verse 7, Part 3- The Hidden Truth About Jesus’ Sonship: Inheritance & Merit Explained

Each of us are called to answer the question that Christ posed to his Disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” It is not enough to know Jesus abstractly. We need to consider: Do we deal with Jesus as a friend? What place does Christ occupy in our life? A meditation by Father Henry Bocala.

Who Do You Say that I Am?

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” (Lk 22)
"Do this inn remembrance of me," as a memorial of me. Thus Christ directed the apostles (and successors) to celebrate a new “memorial" that would replace the one celebrated in the Jewish Passover. This memorial rite has a special efficacy: it not only helps the community of believers to “remember" Christ's redeeming love, his words and gestures during the Last Supper, but also, as a sacrament of the New Law, makes the reality signified truly present: Christ himself, 'our Paschal Lamb' (1 Cor. 5:7), and his redeeming sacrifice: this would take place the next day on the cross.
Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation in preparation for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, in Ernescliff College, June 4, 2022.
Music: Handel, Opera Rinaldo, Aria "Lascia ch'io pianga", arranged for guitar by Bert Alink&nbsp;
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Prepare well for Corpus Christi

25-04-24 Mark Your Words (MM)

How is my presence of God? We need times of quiet, putting away digital devices and other distractions, so that we can listen to God. That way can foster an awareness of God, we can become lovers of God. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.

Finding God in Times of Silence

Even though the Christmas season has ended, Jesus remains with us. Every day can be a Christmas for us, because we can receive Christ in the Eucharist. &nbsp;Christ is our strength and consolation. We are invited, in Christ, to live as children of God. The Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan is a demonstration of this reality. God wants to say of each of us those words heard at the Baptism of our Lord: “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Living Like a Child before God

Our newest book in the Coached By series was written by Joan Watson and features St. Catherine of Siena and what she can teach us about the virtue of Charity. This is an excerpt from the middle of the book.

Coached by Catherine of Siena

Are these the tough years? What happens when married life becomes boring? What happens when a husband doesn&rsquo;t provide enough financial support for his wife? You be the therapist! Callers weigh in and Doug shares his advice on what to do in these situations. Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Sue - The couple in the first situation should make sure to have a date night every week. It&rsquo;s also a good thing for the couple to write a gratitude list every day. (18:32)</li> <li>Olivia - When things are so stressful and you need time alone, you should get up earlier together and spend time with God. (23:20)</li> <li>Michelle - Take a look at finances, and figure out why both are working. (25:19)</li> <li>Joanne - One of the greatest indicators of a successful marriage is for a man to part with his money and provide for his wife. (30:59)</li> <li>Elizabeth - Case 1: They just need to mix it up a little and connect to other people in similar life circumstances. Case 2: I would say that the wife needs to reach out to her husband's family members (36:32)</li> <li>David - Nothing is 50/50 when the priest announces the couple is one. (45:24)</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>

Gratitude leads to a happy marriage

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception we ask that we too may respond to divine grace, as we see Mary do, joining in the struggle to overcome evil and live in Christ.

52. Feast of Immaculate Conception

Have you ever wondered why some couples fight so much? Are you looking for ways to avoid conflict? Doug shares tips for breaking the cycle of endless arguments and fighting. He shares that even successful marriages aren&rsquo;t conflict free, but that these couples are better at managing the conflict and repairing the relationship. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Carlos - As couples, we tend to argue or fight because we don&rsquo;t know how to communicate. (10:42)</li> <li>Linda - My husband has a problem with money. We got into it and I'm not sure I can talk about it with him anymore. What should I do? (13:50)</li> <li>John - I have been married for more than 50 years. My wife says things like 'you belong in hell'. I don&rsquo;t want a divorce but it is tough. (22:58)</li> <li>Anne - I want to respond to the woman with the husband with money issues. Debtors Anonymous is a great resource. (27:33)</li> <li>Chris - I feel like the model of using secular counseling is not as good as counseling centered on Christ&rsquo;s teaching. (39:37)</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> Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> Debtors Anonymous <a href="https://debtorsanonymous.org/">https://debtorsanonymous.org/</a> &nbsp; 7 signs you&rsquo;re stuck in an unhealthy conflict pattern <ol> <li>Small issues become big fights.</li> <li>You argue about the same things over and over.</li> <li>Conversations become personal attacks.</li> <li>Both of you regularly shut down.</li> <li>You can&rsquo;t remember how the fight began.</li> <li>Resolution never seems to happen.</li> <li>You both feel defensive most of the time.</li> </ol>

Breaking the cycle of conflict

Doug discusses the three pillars of a good marriage: managing conflict, nurturing and keeping the love alive, and practicing forgiveness.

The Three Pillars of a Successful Marriage

Doug finishes his discussion on how to repair the damage after a fight. He also shares what to do when your family treats your spouse badly. Plus: The Friday Rant! &nbsp; Listener questions and comment: <ul> <li>Ron - My wife tries to take charge of everything, but I believe I am called to lead our home. This has been an ongoing struggle throughout our more than 40 years of marriage. She prefers to have the final say in most situations, and I feel I have not been allowed to fulfill what I believe is my God-given role as the leader of our household. (12:35)</li> <li>Luciano - A friend is refusing to attend our wedding and declined our invitation because we were in a relationship before our annulment. Am I in the right? (23:18)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Love Basics for Catholics <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible">https://stpaulcenter.com/store/love-basics-for-catholics-illustrating-gods-love-for-us-throughout-the-bible</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; 5 steps to repair the damage after a big fight <ol> <li>Discuss your feelings</li> <li>Talk about your realities</li> <li>Share your triggers</li> <li>Accept your responsibility</li> <li>Come up with constructive plans</li> </ol>

Protecting Your Spouse From Family

10-05-24 Joyfully on Watch (MM)

30-03-24 This is the Night (RS)

Introductory meditation for a retreat at Kintore College, May 5, 2022. Starting with the passage of the woman caught in adultery (Jn 8), Fr. Eric Nicolai speaks about possibilites of entering into true prayer.
Music: Handel, Opera Rinaldo, Aria "Lascia ch'io pianga", arranged for guitar by Bert Alink&nbsp;
Thumbnail: Rembrandt Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery 1644 National Gallery, London.
For more meditations, check my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/EricNicolai/videos
www.ernescliff.ca
www.opusdei.ca