St. Josemaria Escriva: An Envelope with Terrific Content
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the life and mission of St. Josemaria Escriva, describing him as an “envelope with terrific content,” a reference to his profound spiritual legacy. Fr. Peter focuses especially on St. Josemaria’s love for the Eucharist and how he transmitted that love to others.Listen now to reflect on:How St. Josemaria centered his life on the Eucharist, calling it the source of strength for Christian life and apostolate.Why the laity, living in the middle of the world, are uniquely called to spread the Gospel.The transformative power of ordinary life when lived in friendship with Christ and deep Eucharistic devotion.How personal holiness doesn’t require extraordinary gifts but faithfulness in daily duties, love for the Mass, and love for others.The legacy of St. Josemaria, especially as the “saint of the ordinary,” who reminds us that every Christian is called to be a saint where they are planted.Fr. Peter also shares personal anecdotes St. Josemaria's humility and fatherly love, offering a holy example and encouragement for us to also be witnesses of joy and humility in the world.View TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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A Jubilee of Youth: The Cross and the Anchor
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the spirit of the Jubilee of Youth, inviting young people, and all who are young at heart, to rediscover the joyful call of Christ amidst the challenges of life.Drawing from the parable of the wheat and weeds (Matthew 13), Fr. Leo reminds us that the Christian journey is not about eradicating every difficulty or fixing every flaw immediately. Like the disciples who gathered around Jesus after their missions, we are called to walk with Christ, grow stronger through adversity, and deepen our hope rooted in Him.Listen now to reflect on:How the Jubilee of Youth is a celebration of hope—a call to embrace life’s mission with confidence and joy.The quiet strength we find when we recognize that God does not promise an easy path but promises his loving presence in every moment. Why God allows trials to remain—not to discourage us, but to lead us to maturity, resilience, and deeper faith.How prayer, the sacraments, and Christian community anchor us like the Cross on the stormy seas of life, offering true hope and direction.View TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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Rooted in Truth: Elijah, Mount Carmel, and the Promise of Our Lady
In our meditation of the week:Fr. Fred Dolan reflects on the dramatic showdown between the prophet Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18), commemorated in the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Fr. Fred highlights Elijah’s courage in standing alone for the truth and explains how Catholics today are called to live with similar conviction in a world that often abandons its spiritual foundations.Listen now to reflect on:• Elijah’s bold witness on Mount Carmel in defense of the true God• How modern society imitates idolatry through rootlessness and cultural fads• Pope Francis’s warning about building lives without strong spiritual roots• The vital role of doctrine, Church history, and daily study in forming conviction• How God's grace, the power of truth, and a friendly approach, help us conquer false prophets View TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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The Tower of the City
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary in every step of the way of our lives and vocation. Marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine of Torreciudad (Spain), Fr. Leo draws from the Gospel of Luke, the life of St. Josemaria Escriva, and the Church’s mission to recall and praise Mary’s role in guiding us with strength, peace, and joy.Listen now to reflect on:• Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth as a model of divine initiative and joyful urgency• St. Josemaria’s miraculous healing and enduring gratitude to Our Lady• Torreciudad as a visible expression of Marian devotion and mission• Pope Leo’s call to renew the Church through dedication to our interior lives• How Mary strengthens our interior life and vocation with peace and purpose• The assurance of Mary’s presence in temptation, sorrow, and daily lifeAs mentioned in the meditation: Pocket Crucifix, Marian Shrine of Torreciudad - Official Website View TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age
In our meditation of the week:Msgr. Fred Dolan explores the spiritual and societal impact of our growing dependence on digital devices, particularly among the young. Drawing on insights from Professor Jonathan Haidt’s "The Anxious Generation" and recent cultural trends, the meditation helps us bring to our prayer the devastating effects of our digital age on our attention, mental health, and spiritual life.Listen now to reflect on:• The transformation from play-based to phone-based childhood and its devastating effects• The physical and psychological harms linked to Gen Z's digital habits• How constant screen exposure fragments attention and weakens human connection• Four practical norms to reclaim childhood: delay smartphones, limit social media, phone-free schools, and encourage free playView TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
Tune in to the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast to fuel your prayer and conversation with God. On our weekly podcast we share meditations given by priests who, in the spirit of St. Josemaria Escriva, offer points for reflection to guide you in your personal prayer and help you grow closer to God.The meditations are typically under 30 minutes so that you can take advantage of them during your time of prayer, commute, walk, lunch, or any time you want to listen to something good.The St. Josemaria Institute was established in 2006 in the United States to promote the life and teachings of St. Josemaria, priest and founder of Opus Dei, through prayer, devotions, digital and social media, and special programs and initiatives.
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