Discover

Opening Credits

Author's Note

Preface

Part 1: The Destroyers

Chapter 1: The Rationalism of René Descartes

Chapter 2: Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Sentimentalism

Chapter 3: Friedrich Nietzsche’s Voluntarism

Part 2: The Builders

Part 2, Chapter 1: Blaise Pascal's Reason of the Heart

Part 2, Chapter 2: The Authentic Life of Soren Kierkegaard

Part 2 Chapter 3: The Humanity of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Part 2, Chapter 4: The Unified Life of Vladimir Soloviev

Conclusion

End Credits

Three of the seven &ldquo;prophets&rdquo; presented in this book&mdash;Descartes,Rousseau, and Nietzsche&mdash;provoked or facilitated, through their intellectual activity, great upheavals.
The others&mdash;Pascal, Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, and Soloviev&mdash; predicted these very upheavals but showed us the way to overcome them.
If we study all seven of these philosophers in depth, we will have an easier time grasping the essence and origin of the universal drama now unfolding before our eyes and we will make wise and courageous choices for a better future.
Alex Havard walks us through the hills and valleys of recent history: the philosophical pitfalls embraced by the world, and the transcendent values and virtues that will help us overcome them.
This book is our way forward, as a collective community&mdash;a way to understand where the intellectual confusion began, so that we may find our way out of it.

Seven Prophets and the Culture War (audiobook)

Why would a good God allow so much suffering?
Why doesn't God take away our pain?
Some say he allows it. Others call it punishment. Still others dare to name it a gift. But what is the truth—and how do we live under the weight of suffering that seems senseless, tragic, or cruel?
In a world marked by natural disasters, devastating illness, war, abuse, and untimely death, many wonder why an all-powerful, loving God wouldn't simply make a better world. Couldn't he have prevented it all?
With clarity, compassion, and the depth of Catholic tradition, the author invites readers into the heart of the Church's wisdom on human suffering, an age-old mystery that touches every life.
This book explores:
 

•The nature of evil and why God permits it
•Whether suffering has meaning—and if so, what might that be
•How Jesus transforms pain from within
•What it means to believe in a God of joy in a world of sorrow

Whether you are struggling personally or seeking to understand the suffering of others, this book offers a faithful, honest, and hope-filled perspective for those who dare to ask: Why?

The God of Joy and the Problem of Pain

St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, did not write theological treatises. His was a pastoral activity that led him largely to preach and to pen letters and instructions, mostly for members of the Work that he founded. But his thoughts are knit together by a careful, loving meditation and contemplation of the word of God which caused them to yield new lights to readers in the most varied situations. Without doubt many of these are linked to a heightened awareness of divine filiation—our relationship with God as his sons and daughters.
 "Divine filiation is a joyful truth, a consoling mystery. It fills our spiritual life, showing us how to speak to God, how to know and love our heavenly Father. It makes our interior struggle overflow with hope and gives us the trusting simplicity of little children." These lines are taken from a meditation given by Saint Josemaría in March of 1952. In this short God as Father book, Fr. Ocariz offers "a preliminary attempt" at analyzing and collating the truly impressive theological richness of Saint Escriva's teaching on divine filiation.

God as Father

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Prayer is one of the sublime treasures of the Christian tradition, since it places us directly in contact with our Creator. It brings us into an intimacy with the one who transforms us from the inside and directs our life toward the good and the beautiful.

Made up of brief chapters informed and nourished by the long Christian tradition, this book will help you discover the different facets of prayer and all the means that the Church gives us to cultivate it, persevere in it, and make this treasure bear fruit.

Treasure of Prayer

Sanctifying Ordinary Work

Opus Dei (the Work of God) is a worldwide institution of the Catholic Church. Its members, lay men and women and secular priests, strive to practice the Christian virtues, while remaining in their own state and position in life and pursuing their own occupations and ordinary work in society. In this way they carry out the apostolate of making the doctrine of Christ known by their example and word. The aim of Opus Dei is to help people of all social levels and professions appreciate the dignity of the Christian vocation and the consequences that arise from it. Opus Dei provides its members with the spiritual means and formation they need in order to live a life proper to a Christian who seeks to live out the implications of his faith. It helps them to do this in a specific way &mdash; with freedom and responsibility, in the world, among the realities that make up their ordinary work.

Sanctifying Ordinary Work (audiobook)

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Leading Citizen Lecture Series

Join renowned spiritual director and author Fr. Jacques Philippe in this profound reflection on discovering God&rsquo;s presence in nature and creation. In a fast-paced, screen-dominated world, Fr. Jacques invites us to step back, quiet our hearts, and recognize how God speaks to us through the beauty of the world He created.&nbsp;
This is the first video in an inspiring series dedicated to living in the presence of God, finding interior peace, and deepening our personal relationship with the Creator.
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00:14 Introduction: What it means to live in the presence of God 01:02 Walking in God's presence: Lessons from Abraham (Genesis 17) 04:36 The true meaning of being a Christian today 07:43 Finding peace in God vs. the anxiety of modern media 11:19 Overview: The different ways God reveals His presence 12:45 God's first word to humanity: The gift of Creation 14:11 The hidden mystery of God&rsquo;s presence (The role of faith and love) 17:12 Respecting freedom: Why God reveals Himself discreetly 23:33 Understanding Creation: The distinction between the Creator and the painting 27:33 Scriptural insights and how the Saints (St. Francis, St. Ignatius) loved nature 30:16 Fr. Jacques&rsquo; personal story: A sunset in Rome and a message of consolation 34:51 Disconnecting from virtual screens to reconnect with the real world 37:02 Interior attitudes for prayer: Amazement, joy, and thanksgiving 39:24 The vast abundance of galaxies and stars: Expanding our view of God&rsquo;s power 43:43 Conclusion: Trusting in the Father's love
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God's Presence in Nature & Creation

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

Opening

Introduction

Chapter 1: Man's Calling to Communion with God

Chapter 2: The Meaning of Grace

Chapter 3: Grace as Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 4: Grace as Divine Filiation in Christ

Chapter 5: Grace as Forgiveness from God: Justification

Chapter 6: Grace as Interior Transformation

Chapter 7: Man's Need for Grace

Chapter 8: God's Grace and the Reality of Human Freedom

Chapter 9: Grace, Freedom, and God's Plan of Salvation

Chapter 10: The Progress and Final End of the Life of Grace

Acknowledgements

Closing

Grace is a fundamental concept for&nbsp;the Christian life. But what exactly does &lsquo;grace&rsquo; mean? This book offers an introduction to this vital area for theology and for the lived experience of faith.
The theme of grace is placed within the area of theology known as&nbsp;Theological Anthropology. Theological Anthropology studies what God has revealed to us about the meaning of the human person. This particular work focuses on how the action of the Holy Trinity transforms man and raises him to the new dignity of being a son of God.
Topics covered include the relationship between the natural and the supernatural, as well as the meaning of grace in Sacred Scripture and in the theological tradition. Special attention is given to the thought of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. John Paul II, as well as to the insights of biblical scholarship.
Particular chapters deal with various aspects of the mystery of grace, including the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the soul of the Christian, divine filiation in Christ, and the interior transformation of the soul brought about by God&rsquo;s saving action. This book also explores how grace operates in relation to human freedom, and in the good works which are the fruit of God&rsquo;s action and human cooperation. Finally, the book closes with a chapter on the way grace operates in the Christian&rsquo;s everyday spiritual journey towards eternal life.

The Theology of Divine Grace (audiobook)

#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.

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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.
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Daily sparks to ignite prayer: a passage from the gospel, an idea, an anecdote and a priest who speaks with you and with the Lord inviting you to share your intimacy with God.
Find your moment, consider you're in his presence, and click play.

Ten Minutes With Jesus

The Bible is God's love letter, written to draw us into his life and his plan for our salvation. Theologian Jeffrey L. Morrow offers a clear, engaging, and faithful introduction to Sacred Scripture for Catholics hoping to understand the Bible more confidently and prayerfully. Drawing from the Church's teaching, the wisdom of the Fathers, and the best of contemporary scholarship, Morrow guides readers through: - What biblical inspiration really means&mdash;and why Scripture is wholly true, trustworthy, and divinely authored. - How to interpret the Bible "from the heart of the Church," through the literal and spiritual senses. - How archaeology and history powerfully support Scripture's remarkable reliability. - A tour of each major section of the Bible, illuminating its themes, contexts, and place within salvation history. - How every book of the Bible fits into the story of salvation. More than an overview, this book invites readers to encounter the living God in the pages of the Bible&mdash;to understand not only what Scripture says, but why it was written: ". . . that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work" (2 Tm 3:17). Whether you are opening the Bible for the first time or seeking a renewed, richer understanding, this book will help you read Scripture as the Church has always read it: faithfully, intelligently, and as a path to holiness.

The Word of God Inspired For Our Salvation

Inspired by the moving encounter on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:30-31), While He Spoke To Us Along The Way offers meditations given by priests of Opus Dei in Los Angeles, that invite listeners to experience the warmth of Christ's presence and the clarity of His Word.
Whether you're commuting, taking a quiet moment, or seeking spiritual nourishment, this podcast is a companion for your journey with Christ, aimed to guide you in your daily life of prayer-helping you recognize Jesus walking beside you, speaking to your heart, and opening the Scriptures in ways that illuminate your path.

While He Spoke to Us Along the Way

How does Mary guide us back to Jesus when we struggle, fail, or lose our way? In this meditation, Fr. Paul Donlan reflects on Mary as the Mother of the Church and the spiritual mother of every Christian, drawing from Christ’s words on the Cross in John’s Gospel. He describes Mary’s tender role in leading believers safely through the dangers and distractions of life, helping them return to Christ through repentance and grace. Using vivid personal stories from his childhood and pastoral insight inspired by St. Josemaría, Fr. Paul presents Mary as a loving mother who cleanses, protects, and accompanies her children with compassion, always leading them closer to Jesus.

Mary, Mother of the Church: Returning to Jesus Through Mary

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)

Prologue

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: What We Know

Chapter 3: Growing up in Britain

Chapter 4: The Ends of the Earth

Chapter 5: The Escape

Chapter 6: Preparing for the Mission: Patrick and His Sources

Chapter 7: Patrick and His Prayer

Chapter 8: Patrick and His Work

Chapter 9: The Conversion of Ireland

Chapter 10: Patrick and His Legacy

Once again, Mike Aquilina delves into the life and world of a legendary saint too often surrounded by more &ldquo;legend&rdquo; and less certainty. While traversing history in an imaginative and engaging way, Aquilina&rsquo;s keen interest in both historical fact and storytelling combine artfully into a powerful reminder why St. Patrick came to be one of the most beloved and well-known saints of the Catholic Church.
Using Patrick&rsquo;s own raw, unpolished, and intensely vulnerable fifth-century writings&mdash;the Confession&nbsp;and the Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus&mdash;Aquilina invites you to look into the inner heart of the saint. You will discover a man who didn't just preach the Gospel, but lived it as an emergency rescue mission.
<h3>What You'll Discover Inside:</h3>
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<li>
The Reluctant Saint:&nbsp;How a typical, wealthy teenager with no real personal faith was snatched by Irish pirates, endured six brutal years of slavery in the elements, and there, discovered a deep, unshakeable intimacy with the Trinity.
</li>
<li>
History vs. Myth:&nbsp;The fascinating truth behind the legends&mdash;including why science proves Patrick never banished snakes, and how his famous prayers actually served as clever, orthodox tools to transition a culture steeped in pagan magic.
</li>
<li>
A Battle of Civilization:&nbsp;The gripping contemporary parallel between St. Augustine, who witnessed the tragic collapse of the Roman Empire, and St. Patrick, a solitary figure on the literal "ends of the earth" planting the seeds for the rebirth of Christian Europe.
</li>
<li>
A Portrait of Righteous Rage:&nbsp;The dramatic account of Patrick taking on corrupt British warlords, standing up for enslaved converts, and displaying the ultimate mark of sanctity: desiring the eternal conversion of his worst enemies.
</li>
</ul>
Expertly balancing rigorous historical evidence with an imaginative and conversational narrative style, Aquilina makes a powerful, persuasive case for why this rugged, uneducated bishop deserves to be numbered among the great Fathers of the Church.
St. Patrick and His World is more than a biography; it is an inspiring blueprint for how Catholics today can evangelize a culture that is increasingly unfamiliar with&mdash;and hostile to&mdash;the Gospel.&nbsp;

St. Patrick and His World (audiobook)

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.

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Un encuentro con san Josemaría | Valle Grande, Perú | 1974

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

Statesman, scholar, husband, father, martyr &mdash; Thomas More remains one of history's most compelling witnesses to the primacy of conscience. Thomas J. McGovern traces the spiritual formation of a man who rose to the heights of power in Tudor England without ever losing sight of what mattered most. A portrait of integrity, courage, and the quiet heroism of a life lived entirely for God.

Sir Thomas More: the Making of a Saint

In this week’s podcast, Fr. Leo Agustina shares a reflection on the treasure of Christ, present in the Eucharist, and how we can become a living tabernacle in the world today. Fr. Leo draws our attention to the moments prior to the Ascension as Christ shares with his disciples the Great Commission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, … teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Mt 28:19-20).This powerful message is an invitation from Christ to participate in his salvific work, drawing all men and women toward Heaven. Christ humbles himself to become bread so that he may dwell fully within us, as a living tabernacle, and gives us the opportunity to participate more fully in his mission to share the gift of faith with future generations to come.As you pause and reflect today, how will you continue to mold your life of faith and prayer to draw closer to our Eucharistic Lord?<a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Behold-I-Am-With-You-Transcript.pdf'>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcast/'>Visit Show Page</a> Subscribe to our NEW Devotions channel where we share audio recordings of our popular novenas and devotions available at www.stjosemaria.org to accompany you in your time of prayer, whether at home or on the go. Click here to subscribe on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devotions-on-the-st-josemaria-institute-podcast/id1895870885'>Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1rpuXHM94Y06ouU37iIMHH?si=6508be06971e4324'>Spotify.</a> <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>

Behold, I Am With You (Rebroadcast)

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

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

To live in God's presence is not a mystical achievement reserved for monks and contemplatives &mdash; it is the birthright of every baptized soul. Francis Luna offers a practical and deeply human guide to cultivating an awareness of God throughout the ordinary moments of the day: at work, at home, in joy and in struggle. For anyone who longs to make their whole life a prayer.

Living in God's Presence

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

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

Coached by Joan of Arc book is a dialogue between the reader and Joan of Arc, the woman Mark Twain called "easily and by far the most extraordinary person the human race has ever produced." 
As we explore her virtue-infused life, this astonishingly modern woman takes us by the hand, coaches us, whispers wise advice and lessons in noble leadership in our ear. Far from being anachronistic, her way of life and virtuous example is eternally new, for she follows precepts that are above human weakness. 
Joan is for all of us – men and women of today, living and working in the midst of the world. She is for us all a coach, a mother, and an excellent teacher of the elevated, virtuous, and courageous life.

Coached By Joan of Arc: Lessons in Virtuous Leadership

Audiobooks

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

In Father, The Family Protector, Educator James Stenson explores how fathers exercise their powerful and particularly masculine contribution to family life. His research comes from more than twenty years of working with families from two highly successful independent secondary schools for boys that he helped establish, The Heights School in Washington D.C., and Northridge Preparatory School in Chicago. As headmaster, he made it his business to know hundreds of families intimately studying their family lives, watching their children grow into maturity, very often successfully, but sometimes not. Through countless conversations with fathers and mothers, he tried to account for the differences, looking for patterns of family life among those parents who triumphed with their children. What did these successful men and women have in common? What did they manage to do right? Most important: what could other parents learn from their experience? 
 This wisdom of fatherhood is what this book for dads is all about. It explains the main obstacles in today's society that undercut a father's teaching role, and tells men what they could do to overcome them. Then within this framework, James Stenson spells out how successful fathers deal with their children in the more crucial areas: family rules, discipline, schooling, sports, recreation, the media, and ongoing teamwork with one's wife. In short, this book for dads provides the guidance that will help any father to carry out a serious responsibility - that of protector of his family.

Father, The Family Protector

Call Him Father is a delightfully practical guide to attaining joyful intimacy with God, and to knowing Him truly as your Father. Fr. Edward Maristany leads you through a simple approach to getting to know God through prayer and service. In this book on the the fatherhood of God, he describes the crucial role of parents in introducing children to the love of our heavenly Father, and explains the role of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Mary in fostering this love. He shows you how even your times of difficulty can lead you to deeper love for and trust in God your Father.

Call Him Father: How to Experience the Fatherhood of God

Doug continues his discussion on childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Today, he looks at anxious and disorganized attachment strategies. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>John - My wife doesn't like talking about difficult topics and she just wants me to listen but I want to fix. its effecting our communication. (24:20)</li> <li>Angel - My fianc&eacute; was an orphan raised by his uncle and was very spoiled. He has a very entitled attitude. What should I do? (26:31)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Impact of Attachment Styles (Part 1) <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/impact-of-attachment-styles/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/impact-of-attachment-styles/</a> &nbsp; Emotionally Focused Therapy <a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; Signs of an anxious attachment style <ol> <li>Tendency to be very clingy</li> <li>Highly sensitive to criticism</li> <li>Need for approval from others</li> <li>Tendency to be very jealous</li> <li>Hard time being alone</li> <li>Tendency for having low self esteem</li> <li>Feel unworthy of love</li> <li>Intense fear of rejection</li> </ol> &nbsp; Signs of a disorganized attachment style <ol> <li>Fear of rejection</li> <li>Difficulty regulating emotions</li> <li>Contradictory behavior</li> <li>High level of anxiety</li> <li>Substance abuse and self-harm</li> <li>Unpredictable and confusing behavior in relationships</li> <li>Perceive spouses to be unpredictable</li> </ol>

Impact of Attachment Styles (Part 2)

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

How can centering our lives on the Eucharist transform our daily work, prayer, and relationships into a path of holiness and redemption? In this meditation, Fr. Luke Mata reflects on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, emphasizing that the Eucharist is the source, summit, center, and root of Christian life. He explains the Mass as the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, not merely a remembrance, and encourages Catholics to unite their daily activities, sufferings, and responsibilities to Christ’s offering through active participation in the Mass. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, Vatican II teachings, and the example of the early Church, Fr. Luke highlights the transformative and redemptive power of a life centered on the Eucharist, concluding with an invitation to seek Mary’s help in becoming men and women whose lives revolve around Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Centering Life on the Eucharist

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

Tomás and Paquita were among the earliest married members of Opus Dei. Tomas taught high school, ran a boarding school for orphans, was a college professor of pedagogy, and helped found a network of parent-sponsored primary and secondary schools. Paquita was also a high school teacher and principal as well as an artist, but decided to dedicate herself to her family. She helped organize the early activities of Opus Dei for married women and schoolgirls.
Resources to learn more about Tomás and Paquita Alvira:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://opusdei.org/en-us/tomas-and-paquita-alvira/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website for Their Canonization Cause</a>.</li>
 <li>Marlin, Olga Emily. Our Lives in His Hands: An Ordinary Couple’s Path to Holiness. New York: Scepter, 2018. (<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/our-lives-in-his-hands-an-ordinary-couples-path-to-holiness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scepter Publishers</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594173117" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a>)</li>
</ul>
For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit <a href="https://opusdei.org/">⁠www.opusdei.org⁠</a>.
You can buy the book &quot;Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life&quot; from <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/encounters">⁠Scepter Publishers⁠</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X">⁠Amazon⁠</a>.

Tomás and Paquita Alvira: Early Married Members of the Work

Mark Swartzberg joins Doug to discuss his conversion to the Catholic Church, family life, and his journey to Relevant Radio. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: Brian - What are the specifics on the validity of the marriage and sacramentality of marrying a non-Catholic? (40:32)

Faith, Family & Radio

The people who appear in this podcast are very different, ranging from a plumber to a professor of Medicine, but they all tried to find God in their daily lives following the spirituality of Opus Dei. This introduction offers an overview of that spirituality. It provides the necessary background for readers who are not familiar with Opus Dei.
For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit <a href="https://opusdei.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.opusdei.org</a>.
You can buy the book &quot;Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life&quot; from <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/encounters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scepter Publishers</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a>.

Introduction to the Series

Montserrat Grases died in Barcelona of bone cancer at 17 years of age. Throughout her painful illness, Montse, as she was known to her family and friends, maintained a contagious cheerfulness and a focus on her friends and family rather than on herself. In a 2016 decree, Pope Francis confirmed that Montse had lived a life of heroic virtue and named her as venerable.
Resources to learn more about Venerable Montserrat Grases:
<ul>
 <li>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://opusdei.org/en-us/montse-grases/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website for Her Cause of Canonization⁠⁠⁠</a>.</li>
 <li>Cejas, José Miguel. Like Any Other: A Girl Named Montse. New York: Scepter, 2016. (<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/like-any-other-a-girl-named-montse" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Scepter</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Like-Any-Other-Named-Montse/dp/1594172722" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>)</li>
 <li>Eguibar Galaraza, Mercedes. Montserrat Grases. Una vida sencilla. Madrid: Rialp, 2018. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Montserrat-Grases-dBolsillo-868-Spanish-ebook/dp/B01FXE1NSU/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, in Spanish)</li>
</ul>
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>.

Montserrat Grases: Teenager

Carlos grew up in an extremely poor family and was an active member of the Communist Youth organization before the Spanish Civil War. He was a political prisoner of the Franco regime and served in the Spanish Foreign Legion. He worked in a fish shop and eventually started a fish shop of his own. After his conversion and joining Opus Dei, he dedicated much of his energy to trying to improve the lives of local gypsies (as people called them then) and illiterate coal miners.
Resources to learn more about Carlos Martínez:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://unagregadodelopusdei.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A website created by his friends in Oviedo</a> (in Spanish).</li>
 <li>Íniguez Herrero, José Antonio, and Pablo Alvarez Valbuena. Carlos Martínez, pescadero. Un revolucionario que se encontró con Dios. Madrid: Palabra, 2011 (in Spanish, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/8498405491" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon</a>).</li>
</ul>
For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit <a href="https://opusdei.org/">⁠www.opusdei.org⁠</a>.
You can buy the book &quot;Encounters: Finding God in All Walks of Life&quot; from <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/encounters">⁠Scepter Publishers⁠</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X">⁠Amazon⁠</a>.

Carlos Martínez: Fish Seller

Dora was a homemaker for her sisters and brothers in Opus Dei. Through her work cooking and cleaning, she helped give the centers of Opus Dei where she worked the warm, welcoming environment of a Christian family home.
Resources to learn more about Dora del Hoyo:
<ul>
 <li>⁠<a href="https://opusdei.org/en-us/dora-del-hoyo/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website for Her Canonization Cause⁠</a>.</li>
 <li>Medina Bayo, Javier. Dora del Hoyo: A Lighted Lamp. Hounslow, UK: Scepter, 2017. (⁠<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/dora-del-hoyo-a-lighted-lamp" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Scepter Publishers</a>⁠)</li>
</ul>
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>.

Dora del Hoyo: First Numerary Assistant

Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States. Ed learned in Opus Dei to see plumbing as a way of coming closer to God and of bringing other people closer to him. 
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>.

Ed Dillett: Plumber

"But I appointed my king over Zion, His Holy Mountain." Psalm 2:6Jake, Louis and Pat are wrapping up Verse 6 this week! They'll conclude this thrilling verse with a conversation on how to live Christ's kingship practically through the lens of biblical teachings, spiritual practices, and personal reflection. They also talk about becoming close to Christ, understanding the Beatitudes, and embodying divine love in everyday life.

Verse 6, Part 4 - Living in the Kingdom of God

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>
</ul>
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

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Doug to discuss his book Forming Families, Forming Saints. Together, they explore how human and spiritual formation help cultivate virtue and shape families into communities of faith, fostering the growth of future saints. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Len - I just bought the book! Lots of wisdom. I will order 8 more! (37:39)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Forming Families, Forming Saints <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/store/forming-families-forming-saints">https://stpaulcenter.com/store/forming-families-forming-saints</a>

Faith Begins at Home

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

Catholic Parenting and Sexual Identity

In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the anxieties and distractions that often disturb our peace. Through the Gospel account of Jesus calming the storm, we are reminded that true security comes not from controlling our circumstances, but from trusting in Our Lord who remains with us in every trial.  Msgr. Dolan invites us to slow down, focus on what is truly important, and develop habits of prayer and recollection that help us remain calm in the midst of life&apos;s challenges.  Listen and reflect on: <ul><li>Facing anxiety with faith </li><li>The importance of a Plan of Life </li><li>Remaining present in daily life </li><li>Finding peace amid distractions </li><li>Trusting Christ in difficult moments </li></ul> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Gift-of-Interior-Peace-Transcript.pdf '>View Transcript</a> <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/gift-of-interior-peace/'>Visit Show Page</a> THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoy our weekly meditations, please consider helping us keep the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast ad-free and accessible for all our listeners: <a href='https://stjosemaria.org/give/'>Give today!</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://stjosemaria.org/give/">Support the show</a>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>

The Gift of Interior Peace

The month of May is traditionally the month of Mary. To begin these days dedicated to our Mother, we are sharing a portion of St. Josemaria Escriva's homily on To Jesus Through Mary from his book Christ is Passing By.

To Jesus Through Mary

St. Paul's initial transformation was a dramatic shift from Saul to Paul, from persecutor to believer, from darkness to light. And yet, the scales falling from his eyes was only the beginning: he lived and taught the lesson of transformation for the rest of his life. 
In his book, Fr. Cromly reveals the universality and timelessness of St. Paul's leadership, what can happen if we let Christ transform our lives, and how we can find guidance from this great saint who is, in fact, much like us. Just a few of the lessons we can learn include: 

• Five essential questions that help us engage our God-given freedom into action 
• The forms of inner paralysis that result from giving in to fear and negativity 
• How to follow Christ's call to love – in whatever state of life we find ourselves in 
• How God meets us where we are broken and weak – and how to be open to it 
• The role of the Holy Spirit in confronting fear and uncertainty 
• St. Paul's secret to turning negative circumstances into positive results 
• The redemptive role of the "daily grind" – and how to use it to glorify God 

Paul is the one who dares us to be impactful Christians in an often-perilous world, and who shows us how to transform our fears into courage, our rejections into opportunities, our suffering into grace, and our solitude into union with Christ.

Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation

Doug finishes discussing Ephesians 5:25. He also discusses gratitude and forgiveness.&nbsp; &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Michelle - My daughter died a few years ago from cancer. My husband has treated me terribly since she died. He's even called girlfriends from high school. It's hard to live like this. What am I to do? I need some help dealing with this. (37:33)</li> <li>Mary - How do you get over a broken heart from your husband's porn and social media addiction? He lusts over much younger women. (44:10)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: The Forgiveness Institute <a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a>

Sacrificial Love, Forgiveness & Gratitude

Doug discusses suffering in marriage. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Jennifer - How much suffering is too much? (8:44)</li> <li>Candy - I have been married for 40 years. My husband goes into funks and won&rsquo;t talk to me for a day or up to 3 months. I start getting upset and I don&rsquo;t know what to do. (19:37)</li> <li>Elaine - I was divorced in 1991, and he was having an affair with his secretary since 1989. It was awful and I wanted to save the marriage, but I had lost to this woman. I wonder what would have happened if I had stuck around. (27:46)</li> <li>Rocco - Mary at the Wedding of Cana might have said what she said to the servants because of her perspective as a married woman. She was invested in the wedding going well and starting the marriage off well. (34:51)</li> <li>Mike - I suffer from depression myself and one thing I find is that medication helps. Prayer life will also help. (37:41)</li> <li>Deedee - What is the difference between the 6th and 9th commandments? Which is worse? (41:45)</li> <li>Anthony - My wife revealed trauma from her childhood (incest and rape) and she told me ten years after we got married. We divorced because of it. She kept this from me before marriage. (44:09)</li> </ul> &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://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a> &nbsp; Catholic Psychotherapy <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Marriage, Suffering, and Lasting Hope

Jump into the second chapter of Fr. Edward Maristany's book, Heaven Can't Wait: A Glimpse of the Eternal in the Present. He recommends reading it slowly, deliberately, multiple times, to really glean the necessary insights from the short chapters. So we recommend putting this short episode on repeat!

Putting God's Plan Into Action - Heaven Can't Wait

Doug unpacks 5 things that couples in good marriages do. He also discusses 12 saints who suffered from mental illness. &nbsp; 5 thing couples in good marriages do <ol> <li>They always resolve conflicts</li> <li>They give each other freedom</li> <li>They don&rsquo;t narrate each other&rsquo;s feelings</li> <li>They make space for boredom</li> <li>They don&rsquo;t outsource reassurance</li> </ol>

Marriage Wisdom and Saintly Struggles

Doug discusses forgiveness. He also shares how to make the perfect apology and give the perfect compliment. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Deedee - I like the idea of being specific with compliments. It shouldn&rsquo;t be just in marriage but all your friendships. (38:56)</li> <li>Jeff - What you just went through and outlined for couples, could you also apply this to singles? Is the Christian life best lived in community? (43:01)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Lovemaking: How to Talk about Sex with Your Spouse - A Guide for Everyday Catholics <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X">https://www.amazon.com/Lovemaking-Talk-about-Your-Spouse/dp/164680371X</a> &nbsp; God&rsquo;s plan for your marriage <a href="https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/">https://godsplanforyourmarriagebook.com/</a> &nbsp; Holy Sex <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713">https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Sex-Toe-Curling-Mind-Blowing-Infallible/dp/0824524713</a> &nbsp; Making a good apology <ol> <li>Acknowledge the offense</li> <li>Express remorse</li> <li>Make amends</li> </ol> &nbsp; Giving an effective compliment <ol> <li>Be specific</li> <li>Name a particular virtue</li> <li>Tell your spouse why it mattered</li> <li>A good compliment should be timely</li> <li>It&rsquo;s all about them not about you</li> </ol>

The Perfect Apology

Are you divorced and dealing the painful aftermath? Carolyn Klicka joins Doug to discuss Abounding Joy Ministry and healing after divorce. &nbsp; <ul> <li>Patty - I was divorced and I feel like the Church hasn&rsquo;t helped divorcees who feel stuck by these processes. It&rsquo;s given me PTSD. (28:10)</li> <li>Walt - I have an aunt who married a man with PTSD and she knew, but she stayed with him. I feel that people give in too easily. (43:03)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: Abounding Joy Ministry <a href="https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/">https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/</a>

From Heartbreak to Healing

Mike and Alicia Hernon from the Messy Family Project join Doug discussing how to handle the chaos of family life. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: &nbsp; <ul> <li>Cindy - My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and we are talking about money. My concern is that he isn&rsquo;t 100% open to support me. Should it be 50/50? (8:39)</li> <li>Jean - We have been married 60 years and We share the money. (22:10)</li> <li>Jack - I am 62 and my daughter is 22. I am seeing some similarities between what I did with my ex-wife. How involved with this should I be? (38:01)</li> </ul> &nbsp; Resources: &nbsp; Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Batoni <a href="https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart">https://relevantradio.store/products/sacredheart</a> &nbsp; Happy Marriage for Life <a href="https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/">https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/</a> &nbsp; Messy Family Project <a href="https://messyfamilyproject.org/">https://messyfamilyproject.org/</a>

Order Within Family Chaos

Doug discusses how married people are living their best lives and how married women are increasingly the happiest women. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Denise - My boyfriend has stopped talking to other women but he has a friend who is a woman. She is married but he doesn't want to hurt the friendship. It bothers me. (10:34)</li> <li>Dana - It seems like Catholicism encourages marriage when Paul advises against it. Why? (21:00)</li> <li>Rita - I am in a relationship with a man after being widowed. I want to get married but he won&rsquo;t move forward with it. Should we go to therapy? (25:49)</li> <li>Adela - I have seen two instances where the men have left their fianc&eacute;s for their best friends. (30:24)</li> <li>Ann - I know a man who adopted some children and now has a problem with them and doesn&rsquo;t want to live with them. (35:35)</li> <li>Regina - the context of Paul&rsquo;s writing is that Paul believed that the second coming would be within the year or two so it wasn&rsquo;t worth having kids because we have so little time. (42:27)</li> <li>Danielle - I am married and we are both Catholic and I am still learning about the faith and he has abused me so I am asking about a divorce. He wants to go to therapy. What do I do? (44:17)</li> </ul>

Marriage Unhindered Lightning Round

What should you do if your spouse always says no to marital intimacy? What if there is conflict about abstaining from intimacy to avoid sin? Doug goes to the mailbag answering these questions and more. &nbsp; &nbsp; Listener questions and Comments: <ul> <li>Ray - I am seeing the biggest hinderance in marriage being unrealistic expectations. (21:59)</li> </ul>

When Your Spouse Says No

The path to deep faith isn't complicated: it's clear, powerful, and already within reach.
In this world of endless noise, shifting values, and spiritual confusion, The Four First Things calls us back to the beginning&mdash;to the foundational truths that can shape our lives, heal our hearts, and lead us into a profound relationship with God.
Joseph S. Reel presents four essential principles as the "first things" every soul must return to again and again. These are accessible anchors for anyone seeking to grow in their faith, whether just beginning the journey or longing to go deeper within it.&nbsp;
This book:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Shows why, without God, even our highest ideals fall apart</li>
<li>Describes God&rsquo;s invitation to create freely with him</li>
<li>Explains how suffering and evil fit within a God-given world</li>
<li>Gives practical tools for developing unwavering trust in God&rsquo;s Will</li>
<li>Reminds us that no detail is too small for God's love and help</li>
</ul>
Written for young adults exploring their faith, spiritual seekers, lapsed believers, and the already devoted who need fresh inspiration, this powerful book is a short read with a lasting impact. Above all, it aims to awaken a burning desire to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength&mdash;and to love others not just as ourselves, but as God loves us.

The Four First Things

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

Behold Your Mother

Meditation by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Ellentor Centre in Toronto, May 29, 2026. Today is the memorial of Pope Paul VI, Giovanni Battista Montini, a man of courage in a time of upheaval.Gen 12, 1-16: God speaks to Abraham: leave your country, your family, and go to the country I will tell you. So he responded by going to that unknown country. He was open to what God wanted. It took courage and fortitude and magnanimity to undertake such a massive task, to be the father of a nation.We need this human virtue of fortitude, but it must also be supernatural, done out of love. Music: Mulvey Awakening

Fortitude, Resilience, Courage

Isidoro Zorzano was an industrial engineer. He worked for a Spanish railroad and was one of the earliest members of Opus Dei. During the Spanish Civil War he was undaunted by the many dangers he faced in supporting the founder of Opus Dei and its members in war-torn Madrid. In 2016 Pope Francis declared him Venerable.
Resources to learn more about Venerable Isidoro Zorzano:
<ul>
 <li>⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://opusdei.org/en-us/isidoro-zorzano/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website for His Cause of Canonization⁠⁠</a>.</li>
 <li>McDonough, Thomas A. Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Living: Isidoro Zorzano. New Rochelle, NY: Scepter, 2009. (<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/ordinary-life-extraordinary-living" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Scepter⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Life-Extraordinary-Living-Isidoro/dp/1594175152" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Amazon⁠</a>)</li>
 <li>Pero-Sanz, José Miguel. Isidoro Zorzano Ledesma. 2nd ed. Madrid: Palabra, 1996. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jos%C3%A9-Miguel-Pero-Sanz-Elorz/dp/8498403995" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Amazon⁠</a>, in Spanish)</li>
</ul>
For more information about Opus Dei or to inquire about Opus Dei activities in your area, visit <a href="https://opusdei.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Scepter Publishers⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/159417511X" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.

Isidoro Zorzano: Engineer

Every era of spiritual renewal begins with a renewal of prayer.
 Where do we find the answers to the challenges of our time? Fr. Jacques Philippe asserts that the answers – which can renew the Church and save the world – can be found in the "living contact with the mystery of God in prayer." 
 Drawing on quotes from the saints, scripture, and the Catechism, the authors "communicate the thirst for an encounter with God in prayer" and "provide the means to persevere faithfully in the practice of meditation." 
 In this short book packed with spiritual wisdom, you'll gain practical knowledge to help awaken your desire for personal prayer and truly encounter our living God, including: 

• Why we should pray – even when it's full of poverty, pitfalls, and dark nights 
• Awakening your thirst for God's love – and recognizing his thirst for yours 
• Overcoming obstacles to receiving God's grace 
• The high-stakes role of prayer in spiritual combat 
• Strategies for salvaging a "failed" prayer session 

 Written to encourage and nourish the life of prayer, this book has been adapted to apply to anyone interested in fostering a deeper relationship with God. 
FR. JACQUES PHILIPPE and SR. ANNE OF JESUS collaborated with other members of The Community of the Beatitudes to create this book. The Community of the Beatitudes is a Catholic community, found in twenty-six countries, which consists of what they call "one spiritual family of sisters, brothers, priests, and lay people, married or single, who share a fraternal life, a life of prayer, and mission." Their goal is to live a life of holiness through the Beatitudes given to us by Christ in his Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.

Prayer: Oxygen for the Soul

Toni Zweifel was an engineer who studied at the Swiss equivalent of MIT but spent most of his career directing a foundation he founded to support social projects in poor countries. The foundation mostly focused on projects for women. Toni’s cause of canonization began in 2000.
Resources to learn more about Toni Zweifel:
<ul>
 <li>⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://opusdei.org/en-us/toni-zweifel/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website for His Cause of Canonization⁠⁠</a>.</li>
 <li>López Kindler, Agustín. Given to Others: The Life of Toni Zweifel. New York: Scepter, 2016. (⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/given-to-others-the-life-of-toni-zweifel" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Scepter Publishers⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Given-Others-Life-Toni-Zweifel/dp/1594173990" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon⁠⁠⁠</a>)</li>
</ul>
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>.

Toni Zweifel: Foundation Executive

Every now and then as the Lord permits, he brings into existence men and women who embody joy not only beneath the surface, but as the essence of their being and their defining trait. When we think of these men and women, we cannot distinguish that joy as separate from who they are. Joy, nourished by the wellspring of Christian love, is their embodiment, their modus operandi, the indelible sign that the spirit of the Lord is upon them.
 Philip Neri was one of these men.
 Love and joy were as much an inextricable part of his being as hydrogen and oxygen are to water.
 These words from Coached by Philip Neri capture the essence of this patron saint of joy. St. Philip's infectious spirit, says Rob Marco, is the "prescriptive balm" that we are in most dire need of today.
 Follow the lessons of St. Philip Neri as he coaches us, through example, to be imbued with Christian joy, a most attractive and desirable attribute, that draws us, and those around us, nearer to Christ.

Coached by Philip Neri

Preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Kintore College, Toronto on May 21, 2026. As we prepare for Pentecost, let us consider the first gift of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, which enables you to see how good and great the Lord is and, fills our life with flavour, so that, as Jesus said, you may be “salt of the earth”. Music: Audio MULVEY Awakening InstrumentalThumbnail: St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Concord, NC. Wikimedia

The Gift of Wisdom Changes Everything

In The Tenth Hour: Ten Transforming Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels, Joe Billmeier guides readers through ten powerful Gospel scenes where ordinary people meet Jesus—and are never the same again. From Bartimaeus the blind beggar who dared to cry out, to Zacchaeus who climbed a sycamore tree, to Simon of Cyrene unexpectedly pressed into carrying the Cross, each story reveals the lasting transformation that comes from meeting Christ face-to-face.

The Tenth Hour

Monica Hinderer joins Doug to discuss parenting and family relationship. &nbsp; Listener questions and comments: <ul> <li>Ron - It&rsquo;s my job as a man to lead my wife regardless of how we feal at the time. This is something the younger generation does not understand. My son does not understand. I had to cut him off. (6:07)</li> <li>Maryann - My daughter's friends say she has a personality disorder. She doesn't want to listen to me. How do I help her? (13:08)</li> <li>Maria - Thank you for the show and welcome back Monica! (22:20)</li> <li>Therese - One of my daughters is "married" to a woman and we didn&rsquo;t go to the wedding. Now they won&rsquo;t talk to us. What do we do? (22:57)</li> <li>Reba - I am a mother of 4 and the oldest is 14. She is the only daughter and she and I have really hit a brick wall and I don&rsquo;t want to ruin it. What should I do? (28:52)</li> </ul>

When Children Shut Down

Coached by Joan of Arc book is a dialogue between the reader and Joan of Arc, the woman Mark Twain called &ldquo;easily and by far the most extraordinary person the human race has ever produced.&rdquo;
As we explore her virtue-infused life, this astonishingly modern woman takes us by the hand, coaches us, whispers wise advice and lessons in noble leadership in our ear. Far from being anachronistic, her way of life and virtuous example is eternally new, for she follows precepts that are above human weakness.
Joan is for all of us &ndash; men and women of today, living and working in the midst of the world. She is for us all a coach, a mother, and an excellent teacher of the elevated, virtuous, and courageous life.

Coached By Joan of Arc: Lessons in Virtuous Leadership (audiobook)

This study guide is intended to accompany the book Coached by Paul the Apostle by Fr. Nathan Cromly. In his book, Fr. Cromly teaches us how we can use Paul's leadership to transform our own lives and be more united with Christ. Filled with thought-provoking and prayer-compelling insight, this study guide will help you delve more deeply into Paul's world of transformation of the heart. Use this guide to: 

• Thoroughly contemplate the insights you've received as you journey with Paul; 
• Share in your transformation journey with others on the same path; 
• Internalize a spiritual fortitude that comes from a deeper communion with God and his plan for you.

Study Guide for Coached by Paul the Apostle

How do I find fulfillment in life? How do I obtain happiness? Despite a multitude of self-help books in recent years, these eternal questions have become increasingly urgent in today's directionless world.
Author Jacques Philippe provides some answers. In his new Christian self-help book, Called to Life, he explains that a complete and fulfilled life is much more assured when we stop trying to chart our own course, when we realize that we are essentially creatures called by God. He goes on to describe where and how these calls take place: the events of life, the Word of God in Scripture, and interior motions of the Holy Spirit. Learning to recognize and follow these calls is what leads to a happy and full life. 
Called to Life by Fr. Jacques Philippe includes a special section on how to read Sacred Scripture prayerfully (Lectio Divina), making this a timely source of inspiration and guidance following up on the recommendations of Pope Benedict XVI and the 2008 Synod of Bishops on the Word of God.

Called to Life

"What the world most needs today is prayer. It is prayer that will give birth to all the renewals, healings, deep and fruitful transformations we all want for society today.... I am more and more convinced that everything comes from prayer and that, among the calls of the Spirit, this is the first and most urgent one we should respond to."
 Many have already benefited from Fr. Jacques' best-selling book on prayer, Time for God. In Thirsting for Prayer, Fr. Jacques revisits some of the themes covered in that book and develops new insights that are both profound and practical. This book of reflections will guide us with simplicity on the path to intimacy with God, helping us to develop an actual taste for personal prayer. This "school of prayer" opens us up to the encounter with God that transforms us from within.

Thirsting for Prayer

It's not always possible to control external events. There are so many things that are outside our control: the past, what others think of us, chronic health issues, other peoples' actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on. 
 It is possible, though, to gain more control over our interior life.
 In his book Interior Freedom, Fr. Jacques Phillipe shows us that we possess, each of us, inside of us a space of freedom that no-one can take away. Despite the most unfavorable outward circumstances, we can claim our freedom because God is its source and its guarantee. Without this, we will always be in search for something else to fulfill us, and we will never understand true happiness.
 Fr. Philippe lays out a simple but important theme in Interior Freedom: "We gain possession of our interior freedom in proportion to our growth in faith, hope, and love." He explains that the dynamism between these three theological virtues is the heart of our spiritual life, and he underscores the key role of the virtue of hope in our spiritual growth.
 Written in a simple and inviting style, Interior Freedom seeks to liberate the heart and mind to live the true freedom to which God calls each of us. Get the most out of this book with our Interior Freedom Study Guide.

Interior Freedom

Jacques Philippe

Fr. Jacques Philippe guides us through a profound reflection on experiencing God&rsquo;s presence within the humanity of Jesus Christ. As the ultimate bridge to the divine mystery, touching Christ's human life reveals the face of the Father and unlocks infinite treasures of wisdom, grace, and inner transformation.&nbsp;
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Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction &amp; Prayer to the Virgin Mary 00:01:54 Accessing the Mystery of God Through Jesus 00:02:46 St. Paul&rsquo;s Letter to the Colossians 00:06:32 Recognizing the Divine Presence Through Faith 00:09:34 Drawing Close to Jesus in Prayer 00:12:54 Understanding the Mysteries of the Life of Jesus 00:17:15 The Eternal Value and Grace of Christ's Historical Life 00:18:06 Spiritual Insights from Cardinal de B&eacute;rulle &amp; St. John of the Cross 00:25:10 Lights and Graces for Deep Inner Transformation 00:33:54 The Mystery of the Nativity: A Lesson in Divine Humility 00:43:56 Healing the Heart and Rediscovering Spiritual Childhood 00:47:18 St. Th&eacute;r&egrave;se of Lisieux and the Grace of Christmas 00:52:46 The Power and Simplicity of the Jesus Prayer 00:58:38 Conclusion &amp; Final Blessing

God's Presence In the Humanity of Christ

In preparation for the solemnity of Pentecost, we have been trying to see all the things that can happen if we really become docile to his presence in our souls. For the apostles, it was manifested by a powerful wind that shook the house that they were in. Like a powerful tornado, a divine presence that no one could ignore. The result was that their lives were imbued with the fruits of the Holy Spirit. A meditation preached on the eve of Pentecost at Kintore College, Toronto, May 23, 2026.Music: Audiio MULVEY Awakening Instrumental.Thumbnail: Bernini&#39;s Holy Spirit in St. Peter&#39;s Basilica, Rome.

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Fr. Jacques Philippe guides us on a reflection on God&rsquo;s peace and how we might keep it in our hearts. As a spiritual director and speaker, his work on peace, prayer, and freedom has changed countless lives. This is the first in a series of videos on God&rsquo;s peace.
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--- TIMESTAMPS --- 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:05 - Remaining Trustful: Hearing Christ's call to remain in peace in spite of anxiety or a troubled world.&nbsp; 00:05:21 - The Peace of Christ: Exploring St. Paul's letter to the Colossians and the calling for Christ's peace to rule our hearts. 00:08:37 - What It Means to Be a Peacemaker: Letting God's peace reign in our own hearts so we can diffuse it to the people around us. 00:11:34 - Etty Hillesum: Finding deep peace and purpose even in the darkest of times.&nbsp; 00:16:34 - Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled: Understanding Jesus' spiritual testament in the Gospel of John. 00:21:08 - The Peace of Jesus vs. The Peace of the World: Recognizing that true peace does not rely on perfect outward circumstances, but on God's infinite love. 00:26:05 - The Victory of Christ: Grounding our inner peace in faith, trust, and the certainty that love has overcome the world. 00:30:40 - Opening Our Hearts: Why seeking peace isn't just about personal comfort, but about opening ourselves up to the action of the Holy Spirit. 00:34:44 - Insights from Padre Pio: How the devil uses our restlessness and lack of trust to distance us from grace. 00:39:41 - Peace and Discernment: The importance of remaining in peace to avoid a distorted perception of reality.&nbsp; 00:43:37 - Moments of Desolation: Why St. Ignatius of Loyola warns against making important life decisions while feeling discouraged or restless. 00:46:52 - A New Strategy for Spiritual Struggles: Why we must regain our peace before we try to solve our problems, not the other way around. 00:53:30 - Growing in Faith and Charity: Embracing the lifelong journey to build unshakeable trust in God's mercy.
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Keeping Christ's Peace In Our Hearts

The vocation of apostolic celibacy is a call from God to dedicate one's life entirely to the needs of the Church. In a world increasingly burdened by distraction from what matters most, this calling is all the more necessary&mdash;and all the more attractive.&nbsp;
Angela Fortunato enlightens the hearts and minds of her readers in this timely book about apostolic celibacy: its origins and its characteristics, certainly, but also the way this vocation has touched her life and the lives of those around her. Her words are a supportive encouragement to be open to the gentle voice of the Creator, beckoning souls to find joy and fulfillment through him.
Young or old, married or single, curious for yourself or for a friend, pick up this book&mdash;it will help you gain a better understanding of the vital importance of this vocation in the life of the Church, and how apostolic celibacy can impact your own life!

Wholeheartedly: God's Mystery of Love in the Call to Celibacy

Pulled from the final meditation from In Conversation with God, Volume 2, this reading shares the history of the feast of Pentecost, how the Paraclete continues to sanctify the Church and how to better correspond to His promptings.