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Today on the podcast… Fr. Peter Armenio, a priest of Opus Dei, encourages us to be contemplatives in the middle of the world, and explains why prayer is an essential ingredient, if we are to be leaven for the world. <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Let us know that our podcast is important to you:<ul><li>Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.</li><li>Stay connected with us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/stjosemariainst/'>Facebook</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/stjosemariainst/'>Instagram</a>. </li><li>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'>www.stjosemaria.org</a></li></ul>Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/subscribe/'> </a>

Becoming Leaven for the World

Today Doug unpacks how to stress proof your marriage this Christmas season. All the shopping, and preparing can interfere with the celebration of the birth of our Savior and can lead to one or both spouses feeling unappreciated. Doug discuses tips that can help spouses work together to create a sense of balance.   Resources:   Marriage Unhindered <a href="https://www.marriageunhindered.com/">https://www.marriageunhindered.com/</a>   Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a>   Ruah Woods Institute <a href="https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/">https://www.ruahwoodsinstitute.org/</a>   The Gift of Forgiveness <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2024/12/the-gift-of-forgiveness/">https://relevantradio.com/2024/12/the-gift-of-forgiveness/</a>

Stress Proof Marriage at Christmas

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

Who wants to be a therapist?

This meditation was preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai on at Lyncroft centre in Toronto, January 19, 2025.
You may have heard that Pope Francis has published his autobiography, published by Penguin Canada, now that he is an old man, and his pontificate has lasted longer than anyone expected.
Here is what he tells his readers: “If one day you are overcome by fears and worries, think of that episode in the Gospel of John, at the marriage at Cana (John 2:1– 12), and say to yourselves: The best wine has yet to be served.”

The Best Wine is Yet to Come

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30-11-25 I Will Be Your Waiter (RS)

Michael Pakaluk joins Doug to discuss the news of the opening of Ruth Pakaluk&rsquo;s cause for canonization.

Are you married to a future saint?

Doug unpacks 12 ways to keep your spouse deeply in love with you. From making your spouse feel like the most important person in the room, to surprising each other in the ways that matter, these tips will help to keep your love from growing stale. 12 ways to keep your spouse deeply in love with you <ol> <li>Make your spouse feel like they are the most important person in the room.</li> <li>Don&rsquo;t let life get in the way of laughing.</li> <li>Argue in the right way. It&rsquo;s not about winning but growing together.</li> <li>Surprise each other in ways that matter.</li> <li>Give space to grow as individuals.</li> <li>Keep the romance alive even when life gets busy.</li> <li>Say thank you for the small things.</li> <li>Turn off the world and pay attention to each other.</li> <li>Cheer each other on through life&rsquo;s most difficult challenges.</li> <li>Share goals that give the relationship purpose.</li> <li>Communicate honestly, even when it&rsquo;s uncomfortable.</li> <li>Never stop choosing each other every day.</li> </ol>