Discover

You were made for greatness—but the culture around you is trying to convince you otherwise. The permissive sexual wisdom of our time has failed. In a world hijacked by half-truths about freedom, love, and masculinity, young men are caught in a battle for their hearts. The good news: You don’t have to settle for addiction, shame, or mediocrity. You were made for more.This is your field manual for the fight ahead—a clear, practical, roadmap to authentic masculinity and self-mastery. Drawing on timeless wisdom and real-world pastoral experience, Fr. Carter Griffin offers tried-and-true tactics to understand the battlefield, break free from cycles of shame and addiction, lead a more flourishing life, and rediscover the joy of loving as God inten

Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity

Sanctity is not improvised. St. Josemar&iacute;a Escriv&aacute; believed that the soul, like any serious endeavor, requires structure &mdash; a daily rhythm of prayer, work, and sacrifice that keeps God at the center of everything. In this booklet he lays out the practical framework of a plan of life: not a rigid schedule, but a set of anchoring habits that give each day its supernatural direction. Clear, demanding, and deeply encouraging, it is essential reading for anyone who wants their ordinary hours to count for eternity.

A Plan of Life

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

Divine Ways on Earth

Become the leader you were made to be with the&nbsp;Leading Citizen Lecture Series&nbsp;from <a href="https://thomasmorestudies.org/">The Center for Thomas More Studies</a>

Leading Citizen Lecture Series

Welcome to this transformative spiritual retreat led by renowned author and spiritual director Fr. Jacques Philippe. In a world filled with noise, distraction, and anxiety, this collection of conferences offers a sanctuary of profound stillness, grounded in the deep well of Catholic spiritual tradition.
The eight videos in this series:
1. Be At Peace With God 2. Find Peace With Ourselves 3. Maintain Peace Over Time 4. God's Presence in Nature &amp; Creation 5. God's Presence In Holy Scripture 6. God's Presence In the Eucharist 7. God's Presence In the Humanity of Christ 8. God's Presence in Our Hearts
Throughout this series, Fr. Jacques guides us on a step-by-step journey to discover where God truly dwells and how we can cultivate an unshakeable interior peace across all seasons of life.&nbsp;
🌿 What You Will Discover in This Series: &bull; The Dimensions of God&rsquo;s Presence: Learn how to recognize and encounter the divine in Holy Scripture, the Holy Eucharist, the concrete humanity of Jesus Christ, and the hidden "little palace" of your own heart. &bull; The Foundations of Interior Peace: Receive practical, gentle guidance on how to be at peace with God, how to be at peace with yourself, and how to maintain that peace over time despite daily struggles and psychological wounds. &bull; The Source of True Freedom: Discover how small, two-second moments of silent recollection during a busy workday and simple acts of charity toward your neighbor unlock a life lived in constant communion with the Trinity.
📖 About Fr. Jacques Philippe Fr. Jacques Philippe is a member of the Community of the Beatitudes and the author of modern spiritual classics, including "Searching for and Maintaining Peace," "Interior Freedom," and "Time for God." His reassuring and accessible insights have helped millions of believers worldwide deepen their prayer lives and rest securely in God&rsquo;s love.
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Spiritual Retreat: Finding Peace & God's Presence

Como los Magos, abramos nuestro corazón a la luz, abramos nuestro corazón a la fe. Porque creer –credere, en latín- es cor-dare, dar el corazón, dar el Sí incondicional a Dios en un pagaré que no se hará efectivo sino en la eternidad. Cuidar la fe, virtud oculta, humilde, pero de la que depende todo.

2024-01-04 Estrella de la fe

#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.

08-10-24 Mary may have chosen the better part, but Martha had the tougher task (JB)

Prayer is the breath of the soul &mdash; and yet so many Christians feel they don't quite know how. Rev. Francis Luna cuts through confusion and discouragement with straightforward, encouraging guidance rooted in the Church's rich tradition. Whether you are just beginning or have been praying for years, this booklet will deepen your conversation with God and renew your desire to seek his face.

How to Pray

This week, Fr. Jeff answers this timely listener submitted question about the rainbow marketing that has filled our storefronts, libraries, and computer screens. Here's what he has to say.

Ep. 20 Q&A How Can We Talk To Our Children about the Rainbow Marketing this June?

24-10-24 Firebrand, autoclave, divisive Jesus (JB)

Doug is joined by Joe Masek from The Freedom Group to talk about men's struggles with pornography and how to overcome it.&nbsp; Resources:<a href="https://www.thefreedomgroup.co/">https://www.thefreedomgroup.co/</a> <ul> <li>Dangers of Pornography (4:21)</li> <li>Samantha shares story of overcoming porn addiction (22:41)</li> <li>AI and Porn (36:47)</li> <li>Helping with Porn addiction (40:13)&nbsp;</li> </ul>

Men and Pornography Addiction

03-05-26 Solid as a Rock (DOH)

Dr. Sean Tobin joins Doug to discuss the role the devil plays in disrupting harmony in marriage. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments <ul> <li>Sarah - When I get in fights with my husband, he will say, 'the devil made me do it.' It sounds like a scapegoat to me. (29:10)</li> <li>Deedee - I was married to a man from the Middle East, and I&rsquo;m Hispanic. Our cultures have different levels of affection. What should we do about this? (37:16)</li> <li>David - I am divorced, but I am staying faithful to my marriage because I believe it was sacramental. She put a protection order against me. How do I get through to her without breaking it? (45:52)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp;

Demonic Dissonance in Marriage and how to Fight Against it

Hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard at <a href="https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Science of Sainthood</a>, in a special partnership with Scepter Publishers, Introduction to Real Prayer&nbsp;introduces viewers to the basics of prayer, its necessity, and how to make it a part of their daily lives.
But it does a&nbsp;lot&nbsp;more.
Matthew guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer, showing&nbsp;not just what they are, but how to do them.
He also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of), as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy-to-understand, conversational style for which he is known.
It's time to get real about prayer . . . and watch people's lives be radically transformed.&nbsp;
Purchase now for a year's access to Introduction to Real Prayer (includes entry into Science of Sainthood's email accompaniment sequence for this course)
View more courses like this at <a href="https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Science of Sainthood</a>.&nbsp;
Number of Lessons - 9 | Lesson Length - 20 Minutes&nbsp;

Introduction to Real Prayer

Doug begins the novena to Mary, Mother of Fairest love. He also shares how to build a strong foundation of communication in your marriage. &nbsp; Communication techniques <ol> <li>Active listening</li> <li>Mindful messaging</li> <li>Taking turns</li> <li>Use &ldquo;I&rdquo; statements</li> </ol>

Building a Foundation of Communication

Beloved by millions, The Way is St. Josemaría's spiritually rich collection of points for meditation and prayer. Genial but pointed, The Way is born out of deep Christian experience and aims at encouraging people to love God and live for Him. Says St. Josemaría: The 999 points which make up The Way were written with yearnings to see Christ, the light of the world. Anyone who reads it with the same yearnings will not have opened this book in vain. This mini edition fits easily into the most jammed purse or pocket.

The Way (Mini Edition)

Opening

Prologue

Introduction

Chapter 1: Everyone a Saint

Chapter 2: The Chemist

Chapter 3: In Search of the Truth

Chapter 4: Commitment

Chapter 5: Freedom and Responsibility

Chapter 6: A Dedicated Woman: From Madrid to Mexico

Chapter 7: Bearing Fruit: Rome

Chapter 8: A Big Heart

Chapter 9: The Last Battle

Epilogue

The End

It often happens that a call to holiness and devotion to Christ touches the heart amidst immense suffering. A young girl named Guadalupe experienced such a call while living through the trials of her family and country as a result of the Spanish Civil War.&nbsp;
Guadalupe Ortiz, the first woman of Opus Dei to be beatified, had a style of sanctity that attracted others. She was known as determined, joyful, and a source of peaceful strength. As one of the earliest woman members of Opus Dei, she took seriously her calling to bring the love of Christ to her work and her daily life.
Her relatability is what makes her remarkable. As an individual often faced with challenges, a dedicated scientist and teacher, and a devoted friend and daughter, we can all identify with the stories and themes that make up her beautiful life.

Guadalupe: the Freedom of Loving (audiobook)

Opening Credits

Chapter 1: Holiness Is the Work of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 2: How Can We Foster Inspirations

Chapter 3: How Can We Know That an Inspiration Comes From God

Conclusion

Appendix I

Appendix II

Appendix III

Appendix IV

 Closing Credits

In the prayer lives of many Christians there is one person of the Trinity that often goes overlooked - The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is no less involved in our lives than the Father and the Son, yet many are unaware of this. Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, "If I go, I will send you another Comforter." But are we aware of the Holy Spirit in our lives?&nbsp; In the School of the Holy Spirit, by retreat master Jacques Philippe, will lead you to be more attentive to the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life as you learn to value the third person of the Trinity as the Sanctifier of your soul. Philippe explains the rewards of being attentive to the Holy Spirit, and provides simple and concrete ways to grow in this inner sensitivity. In his clear and simple style, he illustrates his points with many examples from modern life. The book can be a valuable aid in your own spiritual journey.

In the School of the Holy Spirit (audiobook)

31-10-25 The Quiet Part Out Loud (MC)

The great wings of the Archangel Michael overshadow all human history. He is mentioned in three books of the Bible, but the Church Fathers and ancient rabbis saw him in many other places, unnamed, hidden in plain sight. In&nbsp;St. Michael and His World, Mike Aquilina explores the biblical record alongside its interpretations from antiquity, unveiling a history - from creation to the end - in which St. Michael is a constant and active presence.
But this is not a book about mythology or pious legend. Drawing on Scripture, rabbinic texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls, patristic writings, Coptic tradition, and Islamic sources, Aquilina traces how the Church's greatest archangel has captured the imagination of believers across two millennia. From Daniel's visions to the vision that inspired Pope Leo XIII to revive his devotion in the modern age, St. Michael emerges not as a distant heavenly abstraction, but as a figure central to how Christians have understood spiritual warfare, divine providence, and the cosmic struggle between good and evil.
For those seeking to understand the invisible warfare that shapes human history, or for those simply curious about one of the Bible's most enigmatic figures, St. Michael and His World offers both scholarly depth and the kind of compelling storytelling that makes history come alive. It is a book for anyone who has ever prayed "St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle" &ndash; and wants to know the full measure of the one they were calling upon.

St. Michael and His World (ebook)

13-10-26 Inside and Out (JK)

Doug discusses the challenges and suffering that can arise in marriage, emphasizing the importance of redemptive suffering and the need to find meaning and purpose in our suffering rather than waste it. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Leslie - My husband died of cancer and we didn&rsquo;t end on a good note. I wonder if he loved me. I need some closure. (19:26)</li> <li>Heidi - I am in a difficult marriage but what helps is to offer up the things that he does to me and then maybe he will suffer less later. (29:50)</li> <li>Mark - Can you clarify the question about children and offering up suffering. (35:02)</li> <li>Joseph - You gave a great answer when somebody was going through suffering and you suggested that she 'be saintly' and suffer well. (37:00)</li> <li>Lara - I don&rsquo;t think people realize that when you ask for prayer you are hoping to help someone else in your life. (41:35)</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; Rekindled Hearts <a href="https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book">https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book</a>

How much suffering is too much?

<a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/social-doctrine-daily/voicemail" target="_blank">Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!</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.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.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>

Gaudium et Spes (Part 17)

As we prepare for the upcoming season of Lent, in this podcast we turn our attention to the life of Saint Paul. Paul, who once led the persecution of the early Christian church, had a profound conversion after encountering the love of Christ and in turn, began to lead the spread of the Christian faith. Paul shows us that we evangelize by giving others a similar experience to what we had when we first encountered Christ. Paul preaches ‘Christ crucified’, that we must ‘put on Jesus Christ’. During his visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, Saint Josemaria Escriva shares that we ‘need more heart’. Josemaria explains that we have become a society in which we idolize work and the creature comforts of this world, when in reality, we must seek to put people first over work. He encourages us to invest in a small community in which we can share in the love of Christ. Josemaria explains that “sometimes you find serious shortcomings in Christians’ lives, but the important thing is not ourselves and our shortcomings. The only thing that matters is Jesus. It is Christ we must talk about, not ourselves” (Christ Is Passing By, no. 163). During his public ministry, Christ shares with us the analogy that “[we] are the light of the world” (Mt 5:14). As Christians, we are always ‘on’. In a popular phrase commonly attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi, he emphasizes Christ’s point in that we must “preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words”. In every analogy Christ uses in the Gospels, he never uses speech as an example: “you are the light of the world” (Mt 5:14); “you are the salt of the earth” (Mt 5:13); “I am the vine, you are the branches” (Jn 15:5) - these are just some of the examples. Christ shows us that presence takes precedence over preaching. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul tells them, “rejoice in the Lord always; your kindness should be known to all (Phil 4:4-5). We see that joy is an expression of charity. The more we experience the love of Christ, the more contagious our joy becomes. If we are to ‘put on Christ’, we should receive the Eucharist frequently, spend time in adoration and mental prayer, and pray the rosary. We must let people see our joy and kindness which will lead them to the love of Christ. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405'>Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/47uiTgDk1QZPAm4q7x1Bdv?si=ed58e1ff7515475b'>Spotify</a>. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>

We Need More Heart

13-03-24 Bowling alone (FD)

27-04-26 Not for a Million Dollars (MC)

Doug has a conversation with Archbishop Sheen about his TV show &ldquo;For Better or Worse&rdquo;.

For Better or Worse

In this meditation, Fr. Eric Nicolai leads our imaginations from Sacred Scripture to the lakeside of eastern Ontario to the university campus where St. Josemaria famously proclaimed:  &quot;[God] waits for us every day, in the laboratory, in the operating theatre, in the army barracks, in the university chair, in the factory, in the workshop, in the fields, in the home and in all the immense panorama of work. Understand this well: there is something holy, something divine, hidden in the most ordinary situations, and it is up to each one of you to discover it.&quot; (Passionately Loving the World, no. 114) Although St. Josemaria delivered that homily in 1967, the words ring just as true for us today, at the start of this new academic year.  In this timely meditation, Fr. Eric prompts us to take on our apostolic mission with as much enthusiasm as St. Josemaria. He explains: &quot;Let us feel ourselves now to be on a mission this year, to truly be protagonists in bringing the love of God wherever we are. And the university campus, the university buildings, they certainly need the love of God, the joy of being servants of God. The world needs all that love that we put into our studies... The apostolate that we will engage in as we meet people that maybe are distant from God and that maybe haven&apos;t had the grace to receive the formation, the knowledge of the faith that we have.&quot;  PAUSE &amp; REFLECT:  <ul><li>What repeated tasks, such as turning on a computer or making my bed, can remind me to say short little prayers to God? </li><li>Do I see my desk as an altar upon which to offer my work to God, in union with the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus? </li><li>What might help me to maintain–or regain–my enthusiasm for my studies and work? </li><li>Am I entrusting myself to the Holy Spirit, so that God can reach others through my friendships this year? </li></ul> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405'>Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/47uiTgDk1QZPAm4q7x1Bdv?si=ed58e1ff7515475b'>Spotify</a>. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>

Framing the Academic Year as a time of Grace

Audio Meditations

What does it mean to serve the Lord with fear and joy? In this episode of Sons and Kings, we explore how ordinary moments—sharing the Gospel in conversation, learning with humility, and taking care with small details—can become opportunities to serve God and others. We reflect on the apostolate of doctrine, the impact of small interactions, and God’s care for the little things in our lives.

Verse 11, Part 1 - Serve the Lord with Fear and Joy: Finding Greatness in Small Acts

Do the problems in your marriage seem insurmountable? Today, Doug continues his discussion on discouragement and despair in marriage. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Alexander - How do I convince my wife to become Catholic? (3:05)</li> <li>Colby - I want to recommend that Alexander looks into the Byzantine rite of the Catholic Church. (16:47)</li> <li>David - What do you do if you were raised in an all-male family and environment but you need to relate to your wife? (19:42)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Catholic Therapists <a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a> &nbsp; Catholic Psychotherapy <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Avoid the Trap of Discouragement (Part 2)

28-06-25 Unlonely Heart (DOH)

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to a group of diocesan priests at Cedarcrest Conference Centre in Belfountain, Ontario, on November 7, 2025.John 5:2: We can picture the scene of the pool at Bethsaida, where the paralytic lay for 38 years. He had no one to help him enter the water when it was stirred. He was lying on his mat, waiting with a large crowd of other sick people, but had given up hope that he could be healed through the pool. Jesus, after asking if he wanted to be well, commanded the man to &quot;Rise, take up your mat, and walk,&quot; and he was instantly cured, picking up his mat and walking away.Jesus is inviting us to have hope, he&#39;s giving us the grace to rise up, and take our responsibility seriously. To get up and embrace our call.Music: Michael Lee of Toronto.

Rise, take up your mat, and walk: Being men of Hope

Bienvenido al canal oficial sobre san Josemaría, el fundador del Opus Dei. A través de estos vídeos podrás conocer su figura y su mensaje sobre la llamada universal a la santidad en el trabajo, en la familia, e incluso en el descanso. Con su estilo amable y directo, san Josemaría nos invita a conocer mejor a Cristo y a identificarnos con Él en las alegrías y dificultades de la vida.

Estos encuentros fueron grabados entre 1971 y 1974, en Europa y América, y ahora son un tesoro para la Iglesia universal, que puedes disfrutar en alta calidad.

🏠  Página web de san Josemaría: https://opusdei.org/es-es/saint-josemaria/ 
📖 Escritos de san Josemaría: https://escriva.org/es/ 
😇 Reza a san Josemaría: https://opusdei.org/es-es/page/rezar-a-san-josemaria/ 
🐦 Breve biografía: https://opusdei.org/es-es/article/biografia-de-san-josemaria-2/ 
📷  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opusdei/
🎧 Audios: https://www.soundcloud.com/opusdei
📷 Flickr (fotos): https://www.flickr.com/photos/opus-dei/albums/72157629242365993 
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Encuentro con san Josemaría Escrivá, fundador del Opus Dei. 
Estas imágenes fueron grabadas el 26 de junio de 1974 en Argentina. 

© Beta Films SA, Madrid - NEA, London - 2004
© Images of St Josemaria Escriva: FFCC

#SanJosemaría #OpusDeiArgentina

Un encuentro con san Josemaría en Argentina, 1974

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14 Closing Credits

In a series of essays linked by his examination into key areas of spiritual growth, Fr. Jacques Philippe develops themes relating to prayer, freedom, the Holy Eucharist, and man&rsquo;s constant struggle for contentment amid the stresses of everyday life. Through spiritual insights of amazing women of the Church&mdash;Etty Hillesum, Th&eacute;r&egrave;se of Lisieux, and Teresa of Avila&mdash;Fr. Jacque&rsquo;s essays examine topics such as:
<ul>
<li>Why look for interior peace?</li>
<li>Knowing God through Mary</li>
<li>Touching God through prayer</li>
<li>The theological virtues and the Eucharist&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Fire & Light (audiobook)

Resumen de una tertulia del 1 de junio de 1974 con san Josemaría Escrivá, fundador del Opus Dei, durante su viaje de Catequesis en Brasil, que empezó el 22 de mayo de 1974.

Bienvenido al canal oficial sobre san Josemaría, el fundador del Opus Dei. A través de estos vídeos podrás conocer su figura y su mensaje sobre la llamada universal a la santidad en el trabajo, en la familia, e incluso en el descanso. Con su estilo amable y directo, san Josemaría nos invita a conocer mejor a Cristo y a identificarnos con Él en las alegrías y dificultades de la vida.

Estos encuentros fueron grabados entre 1971 y 1974, en Europa y América, y ahora son un tesoro para la Iglesia universal, que puedes disfrutar en alta calidad.

🏠  Página web de san Josemaría: https://opusdei.org/es-es/saint-josemaria/ 
📖 Escritos de san Josemaría: https://escriva.org/es/ 
😇 Reza a san Josemaría: https://opusdei.org/es-es/page/rezar-a-san-josemaria/ 
🐦 Breve biografía: https://opusdei.org/es-es/article/biografia-de-san-josemaria-2/ 
📷  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opusdei/
🎧 Audios: https://www.soundcloud.com/opusdei
📷 Flickr (fotos): https://www.flickr.com/photos/opus-dei/albums/72157629242365993 
✉️ Contacto: http://opusdei.org/es-es/contact/
🎦 Más vídeos de san Josemaría: www.betafilmsplay.org

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#SanJosemaría #OpusDei  #Brasil

Un encuentro con san Josemaría en Brasil

** 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.

12-03-26 Titivillus (EA)

Leadership is often said to be a quality that a person is either born with, or is not. 
 What if "leadership" was not something reserved for CEOs and politicians, but rather a skill that one can hone through practice? 
 In Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence, based on his executive program of the same name, Alexandre Havard provides readers with a roadmap to becoming a charismatic leader, no matter their station in life, including tips such as: 
   

• Why "thinking big" and striving towards greatness outweighs a magnetic personality 
• Why devotion to service is a key quality of a strong leader 
• How the four cardinal virtues set a solid foundation for solid leaders and how to grow in them 
• How to adopt the qualities history's best leaders have in common 
• Actionable steps to achieving personal excellence in your own life 

 As Havard keenly asserts, every member of society is a leader in one way or another. "Heads of state, schoolteachers, captains of industry, housewives, military chiefs of staff, and health care workers—all exercise leadership." 
 While detailing exactly how to strive for a life of virtue, Havard pulls from the greatest minds in history, from Greek philosophers through modern day minds like Josef Pieper and St. Josemaría Escrivá. Havard cleverly views virtue, like leadership, as a habit that anyone can train. "Virtue is not a kind of talent, used as needed, rather it is present in all circumstances. It becomes who you are." 
 By growing in virtue, building trust, and leading through auctoritas, the authority that stems from character, readers will not only be able to bring order to their office in life, but also live a more fulfilled and purposeful life.

Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence: Third Edition

Prayer changes our lives. Through fruitful prayer, God freely graces us with the gifts of joy, peace, courage, and determination.
We can often find, however, that, despite our good intentions, prayer doesn't come easily. We often have obstacles in our path—distractions from the outside or our own internal weaknesses—that keep us from praying or being faithful to our Christian commitment to Love.
 Allow your heart to be guided gently by Fr. Jacques Philippe's Nine Days to Rediscover the Joy of Prayer toward a joyous prayer life that feeds your soul and revitalizes your relationship with the Lord.

Nine Days to Rediscover the Joy of Prayer

Dive into the first chapter of our newest title: Coached by the Cure, lessons in shepherding with St. John Vianney by Kevin Wells.

The Dialogue of the Saints - Coached by the Cure

12-10-26 This is an Evil Generation (EN)

Questions & Answers
Meeting with St Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei
These images were filmed on 26 November 1972 in the gymnasium of the Brafa Sports School, Barcelona.
The meeting with St Josemaria Escriva lasted for an hour and was attended by some 6000 people.

Preguntas & Respuestas
Encuentro con san Josemaría Escrivá, fundador del Opus Dei
Estas imágenes fueron filmadas el 26 de noviembre de 1972 en el gimnasio de la escuela deportiva Brafa (http://www.brafa.org/default.asp?id_cat=12), Barcelona. 
El encuentro con san Josemaría duró una hora y asistieron unas 6000 personas 

© Beta Films SA, Madrid - NEA, London - 2004
© Images of St Josemaria Escriva: FFCC

Un encuentro con san Josemaría en Barcelona, 1972

The Beatitudes

Chapter 1: The Poor In Spirit

Chapter 2: Happy Are Those Who Mourn

Chapter 3: Happy Are the Meek

Chapter 4: Happy Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst

Chapter 5: Happy Are the Merciful

Chapter 6: Happy Are the Pure of Heart

Chapter 7: Happy Are the Peacemakers

Chapter 8: Happy Are Those Persecuted for Justice

The Gospel of St. Matthew Shares with us astonishing words of Jesus: a promise of everlasting happiness, far removed from the usual recipes for gratification.
Blessed are the poor in spirit! Blessed are those who mourn!&nbsp; Happy are the meek!...
Fr. Jacques shares with us a profound clarity to the full scope of meaning behind Christ&rsquo;s eight beatitudes, and in turn, outlines for us a way in which we can live them in our daily lives. We learn how each beatitude gives insight into how we can situate ourselves in an honest and fulfilling relationship with God, with oneself, and with others, and how to confront head-on the difficult realities of life.

The Eight Doors of the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes (audiobook)

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 invitación implícita a que seamos misericordiosos, ya que, como los fariseos y los escribas, nadie está limpio de pecado para lanzar la primera piedra.

2026-10-14 Ser misericordioso como Jesús

In this meditation, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha continues our series on the holy Rosary with a reflection on the glorious mysteries which provide us reason for greater trust in God for our apostolic mission. Our attempts to share the life and love of Christ are fruitful because the Risen Lord is the one who bears fruit, having overcome the tomb. Referencing Scripture and the writings of St. Josemaria, Fr. Donncha leads us in petitionary prayer, asking God to grant us greater confidence and trust in Him. Furthermore, the repeated experiences with our own weaknesses remind us to turn to the aid of Our Lady, just as the first Apostles did. We can turn to through the Rosary, which helps center us on Christ, regardless of how distracted we may become. PAUSE AND REFLECT:  <ul><li>Resurrection: Can I use my imagination to picture the first time Mary saw Jesus after his Resurrection?  Do I have faith that enduring joy comes from meeting Jesus, the Risen Lord, repeatedly in my own life? </li><li>Ascension: Can I hear the voice of Jesus tell me to &apos;go out and preach to all nations&apos;? Does this fill me with greater confidence for my apostolic mission, a divine confidence that helps me to get past any feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of mission? </li><li>Descent of the Holy Spirit: Do I ever take myself and my mistakes too seriously to depend on the action of the Holy Spirit in my day-to-day life? How does the Holy Spirit fill me with greater confidence for my apostolic mission, a divine confidence that helps me to get past any feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of mission? </li><li>Assumption of Mary: Do I view apostolate fundamentally as loving people?, If not, how could Mary, my mother, help me to refocus my vision today, so I can draw closer to those people around me? </li><li>Coronation of Mary: What areas of my life can I entrust to Mary, assured that she is interceding for me from Heaven? </li></ul> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405'>Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/47uiTgDk1QZPAm4q7x1Bdv?si=ed58e1ff7515475b'>Spotify</a>. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>

The Glorious Mysteries: Contemplating the Holy Rosary

14-10-26 Pharisaical virtue signalling (JB)

Doug talks about a senior citizen with cancer using contraception.&nbsp; AND could a relationship between a devout churchgoer and lukewarm believer stand a chance?&nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Mary-Worries about radiation spread in regards to condom use for senior citizen (7:22)</li> <li>Mark-Clarifies about condom use for senior citizen with cancer in regards to bodily fluid (8:31)</li> <li>Mark - Using condoms to prevent genetic defect being passed on to&nbsp; next generation (10:17)</li> <li>Anna-My spouse is refusing to go to mass. Everytime I ask him he puts up a fight and the priest said to make mass a cheerful event rather than a fight. (21:48)</li> <li>Anna-Husband being alone with another woman (25:02)</li> <li>Mary-I have been married for 40 years but my husband never went to church and we got a dispensation. He is now catholic though! (28:55)</li> <li>Elaine-I think there is a possibility that this is a problem of spiritual loneliness, when only one spouse goes to mass. (33:58)</li> <li>Jo-I am leaving my parent's house to go live at the homeless shelter. I am going through some issue with that relationship and need prayers. Also i just found RR this week. (38:08)</li> <li>Mary-I married a Christan man not catholic. I just want to say we made it work but it would have been a lot easier if he was catholic! (48:09)</li> </ul>

Could devout Catholic be with Lukewarm Believer?

To kick off Season 3 of the Fairest Love podcast, we've brought back Julia M. Hogan-Werner, owner and clinical director at Vita Optimum Counseling &amp; Consulting, to talk about one of her favorite topics - self-care! The winter can be a difficult time for many of us, so Julia walks us through navigating those winter blues and learning how to care for ourselves physically, mentally/emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.Find Julia online at <a href="https://www.vitaoptimumcounseling.com">Vita Optimum Counseling</a>Explore her digital <a href="https://www.juliamariehogan.com/shop/winter-self-care">Winter Self Care workbook</a>.

Ep. 1 Winter Self Care with Julia Hogan-Werner, LCPC

La renuncia nos purifica, y podemos buscar esa purificación sobre todo en nuestra memoria y nuestra imaginación. “No dejes suelta la imaginación y estarás más cerca de Dios”, enseñó san Josemaría. Esta facultad puede ayudarnos mucho, porque es creativa. Con ella podemos hacer mundos, que no serán novelados sino reales, porque los misterios de la vida de Cristo suceden hoy.

2026-10-13 Crea con tu imaginación

24-06-26 Qué será... será...? (GB)

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Temperament is biological&mdash;your natural style of reacting. Character is spiritual, forged over time through the practice of virtue. This course lays the foundation for everything that follows in the Virtuous Leadership&reg; journey.
From discovering your temperament to educating your heart, this program follows a clear anthropological architecture: Understand who you are, build your character through the practice of virtues, integrate heart, mind, and will, formulate your personal mission, and achieve emotional maturity.
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From Temperament to Character

With all the Christmas cards we’ve received, and the emails, and our own nativity scene, it is easy for us to imagine what happened that evening, and to see the warm glow of the child giving off divine light, he is the light of the world, amidst that dark and damp and musty place for animals. Mary and Joseph are warmed by the glow too.
Yet there is a tinge of reproach in John's description. John says it at the very beginning of the account of the incarnation itself. “He came to his own people, and his own did not receive him.” (Jn 1, 11).
Music: Die Schonsten Deutsche Weihnachtslieder, begins with Holy Night. @christmasworldbyzyxmusic3882
Thumbnail: Adoration of the Shepherds by Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre (1714-1789). Detroit Institute of Art. @christmasworldbyzyxmusic3882

His Own Received him Not

The value of a true friend seems a unanimous declaration: a friend is "someone who knows all about you and still loves you" (Elbert Hubbard) and "the most precious of all possessions" (La Rochefoucauld); friendship is "a single soul dwelling in two bodies" (Aristotle), "the only cement that will ever hold the world together" (Woodrow Wilson). 
 And yet, the statement that gets at the heart of Ugarte's book Deep Friendship belongs to Plutarch, who says: "A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find." This is especially true in today's world, in which we are constantly surrounded by people, but seldom experience deep friendship. The concept and value of friendship has become, more than ever, a rare treasure. What seems a simple task—that of finding a true friend who cares, respects, and deeply appreciates you—can be harder than expected. 
 In his book, Deep Friendship, Ugarte shares not only how to find a good friend, but how to be one. These attributes of true friendship lead to great benefits, including a more genuine happiness and a greater union with God.

Deep Friendship: Moving beyond the Superficial

Are you ready to open your heart to Jesus this Advent? Fr. Javier del Castillo begins our Advent podcast series reflecting on St. Josemaria’s simple instruction for a fruitful and peaceful Advent: “Open your own hearts to Jesus and tell him your story” (Christ is Passing By, no. 1). To understand how Christ enters into the lives of His people, Fr. Javier reflects on key gospel figures whose encounter with the Lord opened their eyes to new horizons and provided a source of countless graces to say yes and to find true peace. As we listen to this reflection, Fr. Javier helps us to open our hearts in conversation and prayer with Jesus and to allow Him to accompany us in our daily experiences in preparation for the celebration of His birth at Christmas. To accompany your time of prayer and reflection, download our Advent Devotional <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/advent-2020-come-let-us-adore/.'>‘Come, Let Us Adore’</a>.  THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405'>Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/47uiTgDk1QZPAm4q7x1Bdv?si=ed58e1ff7515475b'>Spotify</a>. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>

Open Up Your Heart | The First Week of Advent

Foreword by Mike Aquilina 
 Helping young people to form their character is an exciting endeavor that God has entrusted first of all to parents. It requires delicacy and strength, patience and joy, and is not lacking in challenges. It means helping children develop a concern for others, teaching them to form relationships that are truly human, and overcoming the fear of commitment. Educating children involves preparing them for the future—a future that will always involve difficulties, but also joys. In the end, it means preparing each child to respond fully to God's plan for his or her life. 
 The twenty-one essays contained in the Family Virtues guide will help parents in this great task. Whether dealing with adolescent development issues, discipline, modesty, passing on the faith, or other parenting matters, this effective parenting book covers it all with supernatural outlook and common sense. Written in an open-ended style that empowers parents to find their own solutions, it can be read straight through from beginning to end, or by skipping to specific chapters, according to one's interests and needs. Both young parents and those with more experience will benefit from the insights found here.

Family Virtues: A Guide to Effective Parenting

God calls each of us by name &mdash; but do we know how to listen? Rev. Federico Suarez explores the nature of divine vocation with clarity and warmth, showing that God's call is not reserved for priests and religious but reaches every soul in the ordinary circumstances of daily life. A practical and encouraging guide for anyone seeking to discern God's will and respond with generous, wholehearted love.

When God Calls

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to address challenging family and marriage issues, including OCD and ADHD, pornography, and infidelity. They offer guidance for navigating hurt, betrayal, and difficult relationships. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Kate - My daughter-in-law has OCD and ADHD and is very attached to her family. (8:18)</li> <li>Maria - I found my husband watching porn. I don&rsquo;t know what to do and I am embarrassed. (21:12)</li> <li>Dan - I find that withholding sex from a spouse only makes things worse when dealing with my own porn addiction. (37:49)</li> <li>Mary - I found out that my husband has been unfaithful before marriage and then during marriage. What should I do? (42:38)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Monica Hinderer <a href="https://www.monicahinderer.com/">https://www.monicahinderer.com/</a> &nbsp; Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change <a href="https://bit.ly/4cKsoRU">https://bit.ly/4cKsoRU</a> &nbsp; Get Your Loved One Sober: Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening <a href="https://bit.ly/4xrRpd3">https://bit.ly/4xrRpd3</a>

Finding Hope in Difficult Marriages

Foreword

Chapter 1: Created for Happiness

Chapter 2: To Follow Jesus

Chapter 3: Shortsighted and Tired: lukewarmness

Chapter 4: When Everything is Hard

Chapter 5: I Seek Your Face

Chapter 6: Love and Little Things

Chapter 7: The Wide Road

Chapter 8: With the Light of Faith

Chapter 9: Venial Sin and Lukewarmness

Chapter 10: The Daughters of Lukewarmness

Chapter 11: The Love of God and of Others

Chapter 12: Who Fixes Us

Chapter 13: Embers

We are all prone to a sleepiness of the soul. That raging fire of love that was once within dwindles slowly, often extinguishing without notice. Like an unknown cancer, this spreading toxin clouds your reasoning and enfeebles your will. Your spirit feels somehow empty and your joy becomes fleeting if not faded.
What can you do?
Like any relationship of love, the soul's friendship with God must always be reinvented, refreshed, and renewed. When the honeymoon is over, the real work begins.
This brilliant volume&mdash;fully revised and remastered by the author&mdash;will help you to squelch that silent poison within: lukewarmness. From the creator of the internationally best-selling In Conversation with God series, this indispensable guide on overcoming lukewarmness can truly change your life. Learn how to defeat the &ldquo;noonday devil&rdquo;&mdash;that sluggish tepidity within&mdash;by rekindling the incomparable joy of following Christ.
You will find that an unwavering cheerfulness will begin to pervade every area of your being and that what once was dying will be filled with life: the life of true love.

Overcoming Lukewarmness: Healing Your Soul's Sadness (audiobook)

Pepe Serret was a businessman and the father of a large family. He had contagious good humor and an extraordinary capacity for friendship. He touched the lives of many people ranging from a gardener to the CEO of a company that competed with his.
Resources to learn more about Pepe Serret:
<ul>
 <li>Raventos Artes, Lluis. Pepe Serret. Himno a la vida. Madrid: Palabra, 2000. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Llu%C3%ADs-Ravent%C3%B3s-Art%C3%A9s/dp/8490610649" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, in Spanish)</li>
 <li>Rico, Octavio, and Juan Zandri, eds. Pepe Serret. Recuerdos de sus amigos. Lleida: Privately published, 1994. (<a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/682975534" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Scribd</a>, in Spanish)</li>
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For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit <a href="https://opusdei.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠www.opusdei.org⁠⁠</a>.
You can buy the book "Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life" from <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/encounters" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Scepter Publishers⁠⁠</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠</a>.

Pepe Serret: Businessman

El 9 de julio de 1974, san Josemaría llegó a Lima. Se cumplían, exactamente, veintiún años desde que, el 9 de julio de 1953, se comenzó la labor del Opus Dei en el Perú.

En 1965 se creó el Instituto Rural Valle Grande, para contribuir a mejorar el nivel humano, profesional y espiritual de las familias campesinas. Brinda asistencia técnica y de gestión a los pequeños agricultores de los valles de Cañete, Yauyos y zonas aledañas. Realiza actividades de investigación y transferencia de tecnología productivas, favoreciendo la organización solidaria de los campesinos logrando que obtengan ventajas competitivas en una economía de libre mercado. Cuenta además con una escuela de capacitación superior, en régimen de alternancia, donde se forman los futuros trabajadores del campo.

Ese año se creó el Instituto Rural Valle Grande, para contribuir a mejorar el nivel humano, profesional y espiritual de las familias campesinas. Brinda asistencia técnica y de gestión a los pequeños agricultores de los valles de Cañete, Yauyos y zonas aledañas.

Bienvenido al canal oficial sobre san Josemaría, el fundador del Opus Dei. A través de estos vídeos podrás conocer su figura y su mensaje sobre la llamada universal a la santidad en el trabajo, en la familia, e incluso en el descanso. Con su estilo amable y directo, san Josemaría nos invita a conocer mejor a Cristo y a identificarnos con Él en las alegrías y dificultades de la vida.

Estos encuentros fueron grabados entre 1971 y 1974, en Europa y América, y ahora son un tesoro para la Iglesia universal, que puedes disfrutar en alta calidad.

🏠  Página web de san Josemaría: https://opusdei.org/es-es/saint-josemaria/ 
📖 Escritos de san Josemaría: https://escriva.org/es/ 
😇 Reza a san Josemaría: https://opusdei.org/es-es/page/rezar-a-san-josemaria/ 
🐦 Breve biografía: https://opusdei.org/es-es/article/biografia-de-san-josemaria-2/ 
📷  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opusdei/
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Un encuentro con san Josemaría | Valle Grande, Perú | 1974

09-08-25 Making a fortune from foolish virgins (AB)

Doug talks with his daughter Emily about seeing the beatification of Bishop Sheen in person. Doug also covers a few listener emails before getting into dating advice, including conversion to Catholicism within a marriage, jealousy in relationships, and navigating purity while dating. Listener Questions and Comments: <ul> <li>Matt -&nbsp;Should I pursue conversion to Catholicism at the expense of my marriage? He has been married for seven years but is being drawn to Catholicism, and his wife is not very happy about it. (11:51)</li> <li>Mark -&nbsp;Words of encouragement for Matt. As a CCD teacher married to a Jewish woman, Mark shares how his wife eventually converted after 30 years and how they have had a beautiful marriage. (29:01)</li> <li>Ray: How should you approach jealousy? He suggests having Doug and Timmerie together on a show to offer both the male and female perspectives on dating and marriage. (31:07)</li> <li>Samantha -&nbsp;How do you maintain purity while dating when you and your partner are not on the same page? She asks when it is time to walk away while also wanting to get engaged and married sooner rather than later because living purity is becoming difficult. (34:48)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a> &nbsp; Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle <a href="https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle">https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>

Conversion, Jealousy, and Purity in Dating

Life's trials can break us—or they can forge us. When tragedy struck his family, Ben Baran was forced to confront suffering in its rawest form. In the aftermath, Ben Baran sought answers to the questions we all eventually face: How do we endure the unendurable? What purpose might suffering serve? Can faith and science show us a way through together?

Crucibles: How Faith and Science Help Us Navigate Suffering

11-04-25 Deeds of a Christian (JPM)

Through June 2022, in union with the whole Church, the St. Josemaria Institute podcasts, reflections and programs will be celebrating the topic of the Joy of the Family. This month, we will begin with a three-part series from Msgr. Fred Dolan offering a deeper reflection on the sacrament of marriage as a Christian vocation.Msgr. Dolan begins this series by sharing considerations from Pope Francis’ recent <a href='https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2021/documents/20211226-lettera-sposi-anno-famiglia-amorislaetitia.html'>Letter to Married Couples for the “Amoris Laetitia Family” Year</a>. Drawing upon the example of Mary and Joseph, we are given an example of how to respond to unexpected circumstances with faith and confidence in God’s loving providence.Pope Francis reminds us: “Marriage, as a vocation, calls you to steer a tiny boat across a sometimes stormy sea. Let us never forget, though, that by virtue of the sacrament of matrimony, Jesus is present in that boat; he is concerned for you and he remains at your side amid the tempest.”[ <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Transcript-Marriage-A-Christian-Vocation.pdf'>Transcript</a> ] [ <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcast/'>Visit Show Page</a> ] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405'>Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/47uiTgDk1QZPAm4q7x1Bdv?si=ed58e1ff7515475b'>Spotify</a>. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>

Marriage: A Christian Vocation

Without doubt, a good home is of great importance to the happiness of our families. Rapid and profound cultural changes over the past century have left us without a reliable template for creating such a good home, leaving us at the mercy of a consumer culture which values efficiency, productivity, and comfort above the true human good. Consequently, many who do the work of making the home find themselves frustrated, anxious, and lacking in confidence. 
 In these pages, author Dia Boyle accompanies her readers in an engaging inquiry into the nature and purpose of the home, offering criteria for determining—for their unique circumstances—what contents, designs, routines, and practices will help them to accomplish this essential project. She shines a bright light on the beauty and necessity of the intentional process of personalizing one's home and creating a masterpiece of peace, welcome, participation, encouragement, respect, and unassuming warmth. Dia shows her readers that creating such an abode is propelled by a vision to foster an environment in which one's loved ones can flourish and thrive.  
 Anyone involved in the work of making a home, regardless of age and ability, family circumstances, homemaking styles, and professional commitments, will find The Thoughtful Home useful and illuminating.

The Thoughtful Home

Dr. Stephen Smith introduces the life and career of Thomas More, beginning with a close look at the testimony of his good friend, the legendary humanist Desiderius Erasmus. After a brief look at More&rsquo;s&nbsp;Life of Pico&nbsp;and its striking portrait of a talented but problematic intellectual and leader, Dr. Smith carefully examines More&rsquo;s letters to his mentor, John Colet, and to a tutor of his children, William Gonell. In opening up these works, we will begin to glimpse More&rsquo;s answer to the question: what do leading citizens of a country need to live well and in freedom?
Texts Referenced in this Course Video:
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<li><a href="https://essentialmore.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Essential Works of Thomas More</a></li>
<li>Erasmus&rsquo;s Letter to Ulrich von Hutten (July 23, 1519),&nbsp;Essential Works&nbsp;pgs. 1369-1374; also available&nbsp;<a href="https://thomasmorestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Erasmus-to-Ulrich-von-Hutten.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here on the CTMS website</a></li>
<li>More&rsquo;s Letter to John Colet (October 23, ~1504),&nbsp;Essential Works&nbsp;pgs. 269-70; a different translation of the Latin is available&nbsp;<a href="https://thomasmorestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/More-to-John-Colet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here on the CTMS website</a></li>
<li>More&rsquo;s&nbsp;Life of John Pico, Earl of Mirandola, Essential Works&nbsp;pgs. 61-94; see also CTMS&rsquo; 500th anniversary edition&nbsp;<a href="https://thomasmorestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Life-of-John-Picus.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here on our website</a></li>
<li>More&rsquo;s Letter to William Gonell (May 22, ~1518),&nbsp;Essential Works&nbsp;pgs. 288-90; a different translation of the Latin is available&nbsp;<a href="https://thomasmorestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/To-William-Gonell-Letter-63-1518.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here on the CTMS website</a></li>
</ul>
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Additional study materials are available&nbsp;<a href="https://essentialmore.org/studymaterials/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.
See the map of More&rsquo;s London&nbsp;<a href="https://essentialmore.org/map/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

LECTURE 1 — Thomas More: Portrait of a Leading Citizen

Experience the warmth, humor, and profound spiritual insights of the founder of <span class="" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);"><a class="H23r4e" href="https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/st-josemaria-and-opus-dei" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="CAAIBxAB" data-processed="true" aria-label="Opus Dei. Link preview. Site: Scepter Publishers. Title: St. Josemar&iacute;a Escriv&aacute; &amp; Opus Dei Books | Scepter Publishers. URL: https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/st-josemaria-and-opus-dei." data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(153, 195, 255); border-bottom: 0px rgb(153, 195, 255);">Opus Dei</a> through these four recordings of <span class="" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);"><a class="H23r4e" href="https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/st-josemaria-escriva" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="CAAIBxAC" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(153, 195, 255); border-bottom: 0px rgb(153, 195, 255);"><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(153, 195, 255);"><span class="" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-ved="2ahUKEwjwk8ShmN-UAxWw4ckDHdUsGcQQ0fERegYIAAgHEAM" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(153, 195, 255);">St. Josemar&iacute;a Escriv&aacute;. </a>This collection captures the lively, historical "tertulias" (family get-togethers)&nbsp;conducted entirely in Spanish during his pastoral journeys.

Get-togethers with St. Josemaria in Spanish | Barcelona, Lima, Buenos Aires, y Sao Paolo

St. Josemaría speaks of his visits to Lourdes. He tenderly greets a little girl who cannot see or walk, and promises to place her on the altar at his Mass. (2 min)

In Spanish with English subtitles.

Courtesy of Fundación Beta Films (bfplay.org). Remastered footage of St. Josemaría Escrivá.

Our Lady of Lourdes and the Sick | St. Josemaría

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

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

01-10-26 The Little Way of Hope (NS)

In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the mystery of Christ’s suffering as we approach the Sacred Triduum and look forward to celebrating the joy of the Resurrection. As we look at the final hours before his Crucifixion, we see Christ contemplate the sins of humanity and willingly embrace the Cross. He takes on our suffering and bears the weight of our sins so that we too may dwell with him in heaven. St. Josemaria explains: “Let us meditate on our Lord, wounded from head to foot out of love for us. At the sight of Christ bruised and broken – just a lifeless body taken down from the cross and given to his Mother – at the sight of Jesus destroyed in this way, we might have thought he had failed utterly. But this is victory, not defeat. We are nearer the resurrection than every before; we are going to see the triumph which he has won with his obedience” (Christ is Passing By, no. 95). THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405'>Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/47uiTgDk1QZPAm4q7x1Bdv?si=ed58e1ff7515475b'>Spotify</a>. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>

The Sentiments of the Suffering Christ

She was seventeen years old, a student from Barcelona with a quick smile, a guitar, and a love of mountain hikes &mdash; and she is now a candidate for beatification. Montserrat Grases lived nothing that looked extraordinary from the outside: school, friends, family, the small daily struggle to be kinder and more generous. Then came a terminal cancer diagnosis at sixteen, and the world saw what that hidden interior life had built. Written with warmth and precision by Mercedes Eguibar, this booklet follows Montse from her first encounter with Opus Dei to her death on Holy Thursday 1959 &mdash; a death as serene, joyful, and unhurried as her life. A quietly electrifying portrait of what it actually looks like to become a saint.

Montserrat Grases

09-04-24 Born of Water (JFK)

20-03-26 Help me to Save One More (GB)

Every moment is an opportunity to begin again. Rev. Walter Macken offers a message of profound hope for anyone who feels the weight of past failures, old habits, or spiritual discouragement. Drawing on the inexhaustible mercy of God, this booklet is a gentle but bracing invitation to conversion &mdash; not someday, but today. Perfect for Lent, Advent, or any moment when the soul is ready for a fresh start.

A New Beginning

The Mother of Christ is a key subject of the Christian faith. This book aims to offer an introduction to the Church's rich theological reflection on the Blessed Virgin Mary. The text draws from a broad range of the Church's Tradition, including Sacred Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and Ecumenical Councils to illuminate the principal truths regarding the Mother of God. Topics include Mary's divine motherhood, the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, Mary's cooperation in Christ's redemptive work, as well as St. Joseph.