#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)

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).