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Come Away By YourselvesMeeting Jesus on the ShoreIn St. John's Gospel, Jesus's third appearance happens after a night of fruitless fishing for the apostles. Our Lord's intervention makes up abundantly for the lack of success they had that night. Our lives too are often marked by apparent failure and frustration. Like the apostles, this can be made right by a new encounter with the Risen Christ. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2025-05-0428 minCome Away By YourselvesChildren of God!At the Last Supper Jesus opens his heart to the apostles and to us. St. John shares Jesus' own description of the Father's love for us: it is the same love that he has for his only Son, Jesus. If and when we truly believe this, it changes everything and serves as the foundation of our Christian life. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2025-04-1228 minCome Away By YourselvesThe Baptism of Jesus: Humility, Love, and JoyThe Baptism of Jesus speaks to us of his incredible humility. Without being a sinner, Jesus plays the role of one by letting himself be baptized by John the Baptist. Humility unlocks our ability to love God and others. It protects our peace and joy. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2025-01-1128 min
Security DilemmaKelly Grieco on the Future of Air Power and the Indo-PacificJohn Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Kelly Grieco, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center's Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program, discussing geography and the regional balance of power in East Asia, proposals for an "Asian NATO," the Air Force's ongoing modernization efforts, and more.2024-12-0453 minCome Away By YourselvesFinding Christ, Found By ChristSt. Bartholomew's first meeting with Jesus is recorded in the Gospel of St. John. Introduced by Philip, Bartholomew is struck by Jesus's already knowing him before they ever met. Jesus is struck in turn by Bartholomew's sincerity, "an Israelite in whom there is no guile." Our own Christian life is a matter of meeting Jesus, finding that he already knows and loves us, and being radically sincere with him so that he can completely forgive and save us. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2024-08-2428 minCome Away By YourselvesRebroadcast: The Bread of Life DiscourseThe "Bread of Life" Discourse in John Chapter 6 is a treasure trove of spiritual insights. Faith in Jesus's person is paramount for the Christian life. This faith is tested by the audacity of his claims for the Eucharist as well as by the trials and difficulties of our personal Christian vocation. Jesus promises spiritual satisfaction, eternal life, and, most amazingly of all, intimate communion with him for those who receive the Bread of Life in the Eucharist. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2024-08-0530 minCome Away By Yourselves"Speak Lord, your servant is listening": Awake and Attentive in PrayerGod wakes up the young boy Samuel four times when he gives him his vocation as a prophet. God will also wake us up from different forms of spiritual slumber when we go to him in our times of prayer. Jesus does something similar with Andrew and John. When they take their very first steps as disciples, he asks them "What are you seeking?" We should reflect on how much we listen to God in our prayer, how engaged our own will and desire is in following him, and from what kinds of spiritual sleep we need to be arou...2024-01-1330 minCome Away By YourselvesExpecting Jesus: Light, Word, SalvationToday we contemplate three ways of thinking about Jesus and his coming. He is the light of the world to whom John the Baptist gives witness. He is the eternal Word. John's voice and ours expresses this Word in preaching and in holiness of life. He is our salvation. By turning away from sin and towards charity with his help, Jesus heals us and brings us deep peace and joy. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2023-12-1729 minCome Away By Yourselves[Rebroadcast] Divine Mercy: From Sadness and Fear to Peace and JoyOriginally published in 2021.On Divine Mercy Sunday, we reflect on Jesus's message of peace to the Apostles in the upper room on Easter Sunday. He brings them peace and joy when they are afraid and sad. He gives them and us the means to return to peace, the sacrament of confession. God's Mercy is powerful and enduring, only our pride can keep us from experiencing its marvelous effects. https://comeawaybyyourselves.comhttps://soundcloud.com/dave-grieco-1/tracks2023-04-1630 minCome Away By Yourselves[Rebroadcast] St. Joseph: A Model of Courage and TrustOn the Feast of St. Joseph, we reflect on his courage in accepting the unique responsibilities entrusted to him by God. This courage was bolstered by his trust in God and in God's plan. Joseph didn't have to understand everything to be faithful to God's will. His determination to love and protect Mary and Jesus is tied to his flexibility and detachment with respect to his own plans. For more information and resources, please visit https://comeawaybyyourselves.com 2023-03-2031 min
Come Away By YourselvesRebroadcast: The Amazing Presence of Jesus in Our SoulsIn the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you." What a difference it makes to know that Jesus is present within us! Ours is a God who loves us, understands us, and wants to help us. And he doesn't do this from a far distance, he is more present to us than we are to ourselves. With him present in our soul, we need never be alone. 2023-02-1229 minCome Away By YourselvesRebroadcast: "She smiled and smiled at me": The Immaculate Conception of Our LadyOriginally published 12/8/2020:The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady is a wonderful occasion for prayer. Our Lady's special favor with God is a reflection of his generosity and love for us. Bernadette of Lourdes' encounter with Mary helps us to deal personally with our Lady as she truly is: a loving mother and a teacher of prayer. 2022-12-0831 minCome Away By Yourselves[Rebroadcast] "Make straight his paths": Advent and our Need for SalvationOriginally published Advent 2020 John the Baptist is a key figure in Advent. His call to penance prepares us for the coming of Christ, our redeemer and savior. A key to being redeemed and saved is our recognition of our own sinfulness. Only by admitting our need for Christ will we truly encounter him come Christmas time. 2022-11-2730 minCome Away By YourselvesIn the Octave of Corpus Christi: The "Bread of Life" DiscourseThe "Bread of Life" Discourse in John Chapter 6 is a treasure trove of spiritual insights. Faith in Jesus's person is paramount for the Christian life. This faith is tested by the audacity of his claims for the Eucharist as well as by the trials and difficulties of our personal Christian vocation. Jesus promises spiritual satisfaction, eternal life, and, most amazingly of all, intimate communion with him for those who receive the Bread of Life in the Eucharist. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-06-2330 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 38 Holy Thursday"If we knew the value of the Mass we would die of joy." -- St. John Marie Vianneyhttps://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-04-1404 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 31"The truth will set you free." Part of the truth is hard to accept. A good examination of conscience helps a lot. Examinations of conscience: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-consciencehttps://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-04-0603 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 30Lifted up on the Cross, Jesus reveals himself to be God. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-04-0504 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 29"Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more." Jesus' response to our sins. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-04-0404 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 28Christ’s words have the power to change us. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-04-0201 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 26Faith is essential for life - who should we trust?https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-3102 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 24"Do you wish to be healed?" A great question from Jesus to each one of us. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-2903 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 23"I am about to create new heavens and a new earth." Faith in God means faith in his power to recreate and renew us, no matter how bad we are. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-2804 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 22Originally published in 2021Justification is a gift that we receive from God. This takes humility and an appeal to his mercy. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-2604 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 20Originally published in 2021In spite of all of the good he does, Jesus is criticized and viewed with suspicion. Why and what does it mean for us?https://comeawaybyyourselves.comApologies for the earlier repeat, here is a reflection on today's Gospel. 2022-03-2404 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 19Originally published in 2021In redeeming and saving us, God does not do so from a distance. He rather enters history and comes near to us. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-2304 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 18Originally published in 2021Looking for something to let go of? Let's start with our grudges. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-2203 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 17Originally published in 2021Are we rejecting Jesus?https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-2103 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Feast of St. JosephOriginally published 2021 (when the feast of St. Joseph fell on a Friday)St. Joseph is a man on a mission. His life is all about just one thing. Ours should be too. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1903 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 15Originally published in 2021In the parable of the vineyard, Jesus reveals the radical nature of our redemption. God turns our rejection of Him into his acceptance and forgiveness of us. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1805 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick was the apostle of Ireland. What about you and me?https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1703 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 13Originally published 2021If God thinks you can do something, you certainly can do it. And He thinks you can be a saint!https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1604 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 12Originally Published in 2021For Jesus, true greatness means great service. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1503 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 11Originally published in 2021"Judge not." Rash judgment is a very easy way to lack charity. Fighting it is a good Lenten practice.https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1404 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 10Originally published in 2021."Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you." God wants us to imitate and have a share in Jesus' own merciful love. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1204 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 9Originally published in 2021.To be truly righteous, we need to recognize our sinfulness and strive for inner goodness.https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1103 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 8Originally published in 2021."Ask, seek, knock." Jesus gives us great confidence that God always answers our prayers. Our Lenten penance can make them even more powerful. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-1004 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 7Originally published in 2021.Jesus laments the lack of response from his hearers. Lent is a time for us to be a good audience. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-0904 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 6Originally published in 2021.Forgiveness for our sins is an essential part of Lent. But to receive forgiveness we must be ready to give it. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-0804 minCome Away By YourselvesLent Day 4Originally published 2021.In order to have Jesus as savior, we have to admit our need for salvation. Unless we realize we are spiritually sick, he cannot save and heal us.https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-0503 minCome Away By YourselvesLent Day 3Originally published 2021.The Church only requires two days of fasting each Lent. If we can, it's good to do more.https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-0406 minCome Away By YourselvesLent Day 2Originally published 2021."Whoever saves his life will lose it." A huge task in life is giving up control. For more visit https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-0304 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 1The first daily Lenten Homily. Originally published 2021. For more information, visit https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2022-03-0204 minCome Away By YourselvesRebroadcast: A Love Beyond Rights and Duties: The Baptism of JesusFirst published 1/11/21: In Jesus's Baptism we see Jesus doing something unnecessary and in a sense unfair. He takes on the role of a sinner, allowing John to baptize him with his baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. At the beginning of his public life, this event foreshadows our redemption at the end of Jesus's life--his death on the cross. Jesus loves us by lowering himself, forgetful of his status and his rights, giving himself in a way that is beyond all necessity and human logic. Christian life is an invitation to do the same2022-01-0830 min
Come Away By Yourselves(Rebroadcast) The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and RaphaelOriginally published 9/28/2020The three Archangels teach us important truths about God. They reveal to us His transcendence, His power, and His salvific action. 2021-09-2830 min
D’Amato & Szabo: Wine ThievesIn Conversation with Paul GriecoThe Man, The Myth, The Legend. On occasion, the Thieves feature conversations with sommeliers and wine industry leaders with unique perspectives, who are great storytellers, and whose work they admire. In this episode, John and Sara speak with the one and only Paul Grieco, 'General and Manager' of Tribeca's Terroir wine bar in New York City, one of the finest not only in Manhattan but in the whole U.S. Canadian born, Grieco was initiated into hospitality at his family's restaurant La Scala, a Toronto institution from the early 60s until 1993 on the corner of Bay and Charles Street...2021-06-2635 min
RUNWAY SERIES by Olive Capital - web3, Venture Capital, Startup, CryptoHuman Factor, ép. OFF #2 - John Lafleur, Co-Founder @ Airbyte (YC W20)Dans le cadre de HUMAN FACTOR, aujourd’hui je partage avec toi un 2ème échange en off que j’ai eu cette fois-ci avec John Lafleur, Co-Founder de Airbyte, alumni Y Combinator Winter Batch 2020. Avec Airbyte, John et son co-founder Michel developpent une plateforme open-source d’intégration de données et ont annoncé debut 2021 une levée de fonds de 5 millions de dollars avec Accel.
Tout comme l'épisode OFF #1 avec Laurent (Front), on découvre la passion que John a pour la lecture, l’importance toute particulière qu’il accorde à tester par la contradiction les soft skills pour...2021-04-2752 minCome Away By Yourselves"Become what you receive": Easter and the EucharistThe Holy Mass makes present Jesus' Resurrection as well as his sacrifice on the Cross. The Body of Christ, as a resurrected body, is a gift that is given to others. To receive our Lord is to become like him and moves us to imitate his goodness. https://comeawaybyyourselves.comSpecial thanks go to Quinn Grieco the younger for supporting this podcast. 2021-04-1827 minCome Away By YourselvesDivine Mercy: From Sadness and Fear to Peace and JoyOn Divine Mercy Sunday, we reflect on Jesus's message of peace to the Apostles in the upper room on Easter Sunday. He brings them peace and joy when they are afraid and sad. He gives them and us the means to return to peace, the sacrament of confession. God's Mercy is powerful and enduring, only our pride can keep us from experiencing its marvelous effects. https://comeawaybyyourselves.comhttps://soundcloud.com/dave-grieco-1/tracks2021-04-1130 minCome Away By YourselvesGood Friday: Contemplating Christ on the Cross"Behold the man." These words of Pontius Pilate are an unwitting invitation to contemplation. To behold Jesus in his passion is to see much more than meets the eye. The cross reveals God's judgment of the world, a judgment at once harsh and hopeful. The staggering mystery of good Friday is the mystery of the suffering and death of God himself. For St. John Henry Newman's stunning sermon, see: https://www.newmanreader.org/works/parochial/volume6/sermon6.htmlFor the musical intro and outro, "Crosses to Bear," see my brother's album: https://open.spotify.com/album...2021-04-0229 minCome Away By Yourselves"A Cross without a Cross": Suffering to LoveAs Good Friday approaches, we reflect on Jesus' death on the Cross. In his Passion and death, Jesus turns suffering into love. Love gives his suffering meaning and makes it fruitful. Jesus invites us to likewise accept suffering as a means to loving God and others. Suffering is unavoidable in this life, the real question is what will we do with it? https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-03-1431 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 21"All you need is love."https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-03-1203 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 16The story of the prodigal son's older brother is a cautionary tale for committed Christians. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-03-0605 minCome Away By YourselvesLent - Day 14Jesus' parable of Lazarus and the rich man warns us of the danger of indifference. Greed, gluttony, and vanity can all make us miss out on seeing the needs of others. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-03-0405 minCome Away By YourselvesFrom Mount Thabor to Mount Calvary: Living the Ups and Downs of Our Spiritual LifeShortly before his death on Calvary Jesus is transfigured in glory on Mount Thabor. Our spiritual lives have similar peaks and valleys. This is no accident but an important part of God's will for us. Learning how to use the peaks to navigate the valleys is a lesson we can learn from Jesus and the apostles' experience on Thabor and on Calvary. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-02-2831 minCome Away By YourselvesLent 2021 - Day 5 (The Chair of St. Peter)Today we commemorate the establishment of the Papacy, the moment when Jesus appointed Peter as the rock upon which the Church is built giving him great authority. During Lent, this is a reminder to pray for the Pope by offering some of our Lenten sacrifices for him. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-02-2204 minCome Away By YourselvesThe Value of Fasting and Temptations: Jesus in the DesertBefore he begins his public life of preaching, Jesus spends forty days fasting in the desert. After this time of fasting, he is tempted by the Devil. In Lent, we imitate Our Lord's forty days of prayer and fasting in the desert solitude. The desert is a place free of distractions, where we come face to face with ourselves and with God. Jesus' undergoing temptation reveals to us the hidden value of our own trials and temptations. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-02-2030 minCome Away By Yourselves"Repent and Believe in the Gospel": Our Lenten Call to ActionLent is an excellent opportunity for conversion. Turning away from our selfishness and disciplining the needs of our bodies, our souls and our spirits receive a new strength and vitality. Our ability to focus in prayer and in life can be revitalized especially by limiting our tendency to curiosity, distraction and excessive entertainment. For more information visit https://comeawaybyyourselves.com2021-02-1631 minCome Away By YourselvesThe Communion of the SaintsMystically united in the Body of Christ, Christians have the great consolation of depending on the intercession of the Saints. The Communion of the Saints is also a call to responsibility. Since we are all spiritually connected, our individual effort to live the Faith well supports all other members of Christ's Body. For more information visit htttps://comeawaybyyourselves.com.2021-02-1429 minCome Away By Yourselves"I always do what pleases him": Living to do the Will of GodIn the Gospel of St. John, Jesus says, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work." In the Christian life, the central attitudes of Jesus become more and more our own. At the core of Jesus's personality, we find his love for doing his Father's will. This makes him a beloved son, in whom the Father "is well pleased." Our union with Jesus leads us to seek out and accomplish God's will for us day by day. For more content, please visit https://comeawaybyyourselves.com. 2021-02-0631 minCome Away By Yourselves"With all your heart, mind, soul and strength": Our Need for AdorationThe great commandment is to love God "with all of your mind, with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all of your strength." Adoration is how we love God most directly as God. This humble recognition of God's holiness, transcendence, and radical goodness is essential for our lives as Christians. Like most things, however, we have to learn to adore God by practicing it. We need to enter into the presence of God in our prayer, be still, and "know that he is God."2021-01-3030 minCome Away By Yourselves"Let not your hearts be troubled": Abandonment to Divine ProvidenceDuring the stressful and uncertain moments of Holy Thursday, Jesus tells his disciples to trust in God and in Him. This is the solution to having a troubled heart: a heart dominated by fear, worry and anxiety. Our trust in God involves trusting in his Providence. Providence is God's governance of the world and his guiding it to a good end. Four key principles of our faith reveal to us that it is impossible to trust in God's Providence too much. 2021-01-2631 minCome Away By YourselvesHumility and Greatness of SoulJesus stresses the importance of humility for being "great" and even "first" in the Kingdom of God. Humility is hard to come by, however, because pride is not easily overcome. The road to deep humility is a often a painful one, but there is also a shortcut called gratitude. 2021-01-1832 minCome Away By YourselvesA Love Beyond Rights and Duties: The Baptism of JesusIn Jesus's Baptism we see Jesus doing something unnecessary and in a sense unfair. He takes on the role of a sinner, allowing John to baptize him with his baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. At the beginning of his public life, this event foreshadows our redemption at the end of Jesus's life--his death on the cross. Jesus loves us by lowering himself, forgetful of his status and his rights, giving himself in a way that is beyond all necessity and human logic. Christian life is an invitation to do the same. 2021-01-1130 minCome Away By YourselvesRebroadcast: Mary, Mother of God and our MotherRecorded 12/31/20, New Year's Eve. Each year begins with the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. The greatest of Our Lady's titles, her motherhood is a cause of wonder, hope, and encouragement for Christians and the world. Humanity begins again in Mary and we can begin again in her Son who comes to bring us new life. Jesus shares everything with us, even his Mother. 2021-01-0329 minCome Away By YourselvesChristmas: The Light of the Stable, The Light of the WorldHow wonderful it must have been for the Shepherds from Bethlehem to enter the stable on Christmas night ! Our times of prayer this Christmas are our own chance to be close to the baby Jesus, to speak softly with Mary and Joseph, to be wrapped up in the mystery of God present in the Child. The warm light of the fire in the stable lets us see and welcome into our lives him who is the Light of Life. 2020-12-2430 minCome Away By YourselvesOn the Way to BethlehemWe can join Mary and Joseph on their journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The divine adventure that they were on was filled with trust in God, which counteracted their natural concerns and fears. The silent presence of Jesus within his Mother's womb was a source of wonder, love, and prayer for Mary and Joseph. Jesus's silent presence in Mary and his silent sleep in the manger has a profound meaning for times of spiritual dryness. 2020-12-2131 minCome Away By YourselvesA Time for HopeAdvent is a perfect time to develop the virtue of hope. Christian hope is a powerful force because it is based on God's power and care for us. Hope is the certain expectation of good things from God and the strength of waiting for them to come from his hand. Christian desire is shaped by hope. In hope, our trust in God goes as far as trusting his vision of our happiness and well-being even beyond our own view of the matter. 2020-12-1329 minCome Away By Yourselves"Give thanks in all circumstances": The Greatness of GratitudeOn this Thanksgiving weekend, we take time to reflect on gratitude. Gratitude is an essential act of prayer. Being grateful is closely linked to joy and freedom from sadness and despair. The grateful soul needs humility, temperance and chastity to continually recognize all of the gifts that come from God. For the study on gratitude and well-being, please visit: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/how-to-flourish2020-11-2529 minCome Away By YourselvesLiving for Eternal LifeAlthough we might avoid thinking of it, we all know that this life is passing. Reflecting on this truth gives life its proper perspective. One day we will die and pass into eternity. Living a life of faith, hope, and charity will make us ready for that moment. The prospect of eternal life can help make us resilient, daring and loving in this life. 2020-11-2030 minCome Away By Yourselves"Compassion on the Crowd": Giving and Receiving with TrustJesus shares his compassionate concern for the world with us, his disciples. To help him feed the crowd, however, we need to give all that we have while receiving everything from him. Times of crisis are opportunities to put our hope in the Lord God, who made heaven and earth. 2020-11-1330 minCome Away By YourselvesHoliness and the Power of God: The Feast of All SaintsContemplating the great multitude of saints in heaven, we realize the power of God to change and purify us. From heaven the saints speak to us of the primacy God should have in our lives. The purification necessary to be in heaven comes from our acceptance of the cross. 2020-11-0129 minCome Away By YourselvesGood Soldiers of ChristThe ascetical struggle--a true fighting spirit--is a key element of following Christ. While the Christian's battlefield is mainly an internal one, the goodness of the world itself depends on our willingness to fight against sin and the suggestions of the devil. To refuse to fight is worse than being defeated, it is to desert ranks and make things worse. 2020-10-2830 minCome Away By Yourselves"That my joy may be in you": Dimensions of Christian JoyIn the Gospel of John, Jesus promises us "the fullness of joy" if we keep his commandments. Reflecting on his relationship to God the Father, we can ascertain several aspects of Christ's own joy, a joy which he shares with us. This helps us to avoid recourse to false joys and teaches us some key ingredients to true happiness. 2020-10-2029 minCome Away By YourselvesThe Challenge and the Promise of Personal PrayerZacchaeus's encounter with Jesus is a great model for our own relationship with Our Lord in prayer. By overcoming obstacles to meet Jesus, Zacchaeus is rewarded with the joy of Jesus's presence in his life and the experience of a radical conversion. We too need to identify and confront obstacles to our prayer life, placing ourselves clearly in our Lord's presence. The payoff is well worth the effort. It's hard to believe this is our 30th episode. Please help us reach more listeners--and let us know what you think--by rating and reviewing "Come Away by Yourselves" on Apple...2020-10-0830 min
Come Away By YourselvesDetoxing from IdolsHaving the true God as our personal God is a great accomplishment and privilege. The worship of false gods can take various forms. In order to be truly human and to love God as he deserves, we need to identify and cast out our idols. 2020-09-2329 min
Come Away By Yourselves"If you knew the gift of God": Jesus and the Samaritan womanJesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman poses the question of our appreciation of God. By prayer, silence, study, and conversion we can come to a greater sense of awe and wonder at God's grandeur and presence in our life. 2020-09-1730 min
Come Away By YourselvesThe Beautiful Truth of HumilityAlthough difficult, humility is liberating and beautiful. Since the truth sets us free, humility is a condition for having Jesus as our savior. Acceptance of our neediness and limitations is a sure path to trust and love. 2020-09-1029 min
Come Away By YourselvesThe Assumption of MaryOriginally published 8/15/2020.The Assumption of Our Lady is one of God's wonderful works. It provides an opportunity for us to increase our faith in God and to contemplate our Lady's presence with her Son in heaven. 2020-08-1527 min
Come Away By Yourselves"My Sacrifice and Yours": Living the Holy MassOur Faith teaches us that the Holy Mass makes present the sacrifice of Our Lord on the cross. Keeping this in mind during the Mass and during the day is an effective means of union with Jesus. 2020-08-1230 min
Come Away By YourselvesGod's Greatness and Ours: Christian IdentityThe radical reality and transcendence of God is often forgotten or overlooked. Remembering and reflecting on the greatness of God is key to understanding our own identity as his children and disciples. 2020-08-0429 min
Come Away By YourselvesYour Words Are Spirit and LifeThe Word of God is a powerful reality. Nourishing ourselves with it through reading, reflection, and prayer is a sure-fire way to change our lives. 2020-07-2832 min
Come Away By YourselvesSeen and Called by ChristThe calling of St. Matthew teaches us about our own Christian vocation. We need to see Christ look at us, hear him call us, and follow him into a new life with him. 2020-07-2129 min
Come Away By YourselvesDaring to Depend on GodA poor widow wins Jesus's praise by giving "all that she had to live on." In doing so she becomes radically dependent on God. Jesus's image of the vine and the branches teaches us a similar lesson.2020-07-1430 min
Come Away By YourselvesHow to Love God (2): Being TruthfulJesus compliments Nathanael for his lack of "guile." Sincerity and authenticity are virtues pleasing to God. They are also a way to let him love us. 2020-07-0730 min
Come Away By YourselvesHow to Love God: Please Him with your Trust.To love God above all things is to strive to be pleasing to him. One of the things which delights God is our trust in him. 2020-06-3030 min
Come Away By YourselvesSt. Josemaria: Finding Christ in our boatsOn the Feast of St. Josemaria, we reflect on Jesus's presence in our ordinary lives and work. 2020-06-2328 min
Come Away By YourselvesImitating the Heart of ChristThe Feast of the Sacred Heart helps us to imitate Christ's love, meekness, and compassion. 2020-06-1630 min
Come Away By YourselvesCorpus Christi: The humility and the love of GodThe real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament reveals his humility and his tremendous love for us. 2020-06-0933 min
Come Away By YourselvesService and Trust: Timely Lessons from Our LadyChristians have always run to Our Lady in difficult times. Her Visitation to Elizabeth reveals the secret to her greatness. 2020-06-0331 min
Come Away By YourselvesWind and Fire: Pentecost and Life in the SpiritWhen the Holy Spirit descends on Pentecost Sunday he comes as wind and fire. What does this coming mean for you and I?2020-05-2630 min
Come Away By YourselvesThe Ascension of JesusBringing the Ascension to our prayer reveals how much Jesus does for us from heaven. 2020-05-1930 min
Come Away By Yourselves"With You Always": Living the Presence of GodAs Christians, Christ's presence should touch our entire experience and all of our thoughts. 2020-05-1229 min
Come Away By Yourselves"By Your Patience You Will Win Your Souls": The Virtue of EnduranceDuring these challenging times patience is a key virtue in our imitation of Christ. Praying about Christian patience can help us to live it. 2020-05-0530 min
Come Away By Yourselves"Rejoice and Be Glad": Jesus and Joy in the Midst of DifficultiesWitnessing Jesus teach the crowds who followed him, we learn the secrets of a deep and resilient joy. 2020-04-2830 min
Come Away By Yourselves"Do Not Doubt But Believe": How to Grow in FaithIn the Gospel, Jesus teaches us key ways to grow in faith. Desiring greater faith, asking for it, and acting with faith are all practical ways of increasing our faith. 2020-04-2130 min
Come Away By YourselvesLoving MuchMary Magdalene's encounter with the Risen Christ as a model for dealing with loss, loving God, and putting prayer first.2020-04-1430 min
Come Away By YourselvesLessons from the Cross: What to do with sufferingJesus accepts the cross with love and trust. He can help you do the same. 2020-04-0730 min
Come Away By YourselvesLetting God be GodOur forced isolation and deprivation have a silver lining. Christ's prayer in the gospels leads us to the wonderful discovery that God is truly our possession and treasure. 2020-03-3030 min
Come Away By YourselvesTrusting in Times of TroubleAccompanying Jesus in an eventful trip across the Sea of Galilee, we see the trust in Him that our faith makes possible. 2020-03-2329 minCome Away By YourselvesDialogue with Our LordThis time of isolation and fear over the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to improve our personal relationship with God. 2020-03-1730 min