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St. Josemaria Institute Podcast"An Enduring Influence" | The 20th Anniversary of the St. Josemaria InstituteIn this meditation marking the 20th anniversary of the St. Josemaría Institute, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the life, spirituality and enduring influence of St. Josemaria Escriva. Fr. Peter explains how St. Josemaria’s vision places the lay faithful at the center of evangelization and reminds us that, "Sanctity is not reserved for a privileged few. All the ways of the earth, every state in life, every profession, every honest task can be divine” (Conversations, no. 26). Listen to reflect on: The lasting fruit of St. Josemaría’s mission The universal call to holiness Th...
2026-02-1032 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Plan of Life: Daily Habits for HolinessIn this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on how a plan of life can help us stay anchored in God amid the distractions of daily life. Drawing on the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, he explains that holiness is achieved through steady, faithful habits that keep us close to Christ throughout the day. To help put this concept into action, explore St. Josemaria's plan of life on our blog: https://stjosemaria.org/plan-of-life/ Listen now to reflect on: • The meaning and purpose of a personal plan of life • How daily prayer transfor...
2025-11-1128 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastLove for the Cross: A Path Toward SanctityIn this meditation for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14), Fr. Marty Miller draws upon the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Josemaria Escriva to share how struggles, contradictions, and even ordinary duties can become moments of joy when lived with love for Christ.Listen now to reflect on:• How the cross transforms suffering into holiness• The importance of starting each day with the “heroic minute”• St. Josemaria’s encouragement to trust God’s plans, even in small beginnings• How the cross draws us beyond our own goals to God’s g...
2025-09-0926 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria Escriva: An Envelope with Terrific ContentIn 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 Go...
2025-07-2932 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Tower of the CityIn 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 ur...
2025-07-0831 min
La PlenaEl culto a la productividad y cómo soltarlo con Bebo AdumLa Plena que estamos agotados… y con culpa por no hacer más. En este episodio conversamos en vivo con Bebo Adum sobre el culto a la productividad, esa sensación constante de que nunca es suficiente y lo difícil que se ha vuelto simplemente… descansar.¿Por qué sentimos que parar es perder el tiempo?¿Por qué vivimos esperando al fin de semana para “vivir”?¿Cómo aprender a ser productivos sin perdernos en la exigencia?🎙️ Una conversación real, divertida y necesaria sobre cansancio, expectativas culturales y sentido.💬 ¿Cuál ha sido tu momento más “la p...
2025-07-0751 minSt. Josemaria Institute Podcast“Born for Greater Things”: Celebrating the Feast of St. Josemaria EscrivaIn our meditation of the week: On the 50th anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva’s entrance into heaven (June 26, 1975), we reflect on the enduring legacy of his life and message. Msgr. Dolan explores the central theme of divine filiation - the foundation of Opus Dei’s spirit, and how it empowers ordinary Christians to become contemplatives in the middle of the world.Listen now to reflect on:• The moment in 1931 when St. Josemaria grasped his identity as a beloved child of God• How divine filiation filled his heart with joy and shaped the spir...
2025-06-2413 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Mystery of Eternal Love: Contemplating the Holy TrinityIn our meditation of the week: On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Javier del Castillo leads us in a profound meditation on the central mystery of our faith: the Blessed Trinity. Through Scripture, Church teachings, and insights from St. Josemaria Escriva, we are invited to deepen our relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Listen now to reflect on:• Why the Trinity created us out of a desire to share eternal love• How each Person of the Trinity is distinct yet inseparable• What the Church Fathers and early...
2025-06-1534 min
Mini-Series of the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast(Ep. 6) Face to Face, Heart to Heart: Living and Sharing Our Faith at WorkNew Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young ProfessionalIn this episode, Rob Hays tackles the sometimes uncomfortable but essential call to evangelize in the workplace, a responsibility St. Josemaria Escriva called our “principal mission.” Through personal stories and practical insights, Rob explains that we are not called to impose, but to witness—face to face, heart to heart—through sincere friendship and daily fidelity.Drawing from the writings of St. Josemaria, Rob offers three key virtues for living out this mission:Sincerity – Be truthful in word and deed. Sincerity reveals God's love and b...
2025-06-0535 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastLetting Go and Letting God: Following the Good ShepherdIn our meditation of the week: Msgr. Martin Schlag guides us to contemplate Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows, loves, and leads each of us personally. Drawing from Scripture, as well as the writings of St. Josemaria Escriva, Fr. Martin explores the meaning of faithfulness in ordinary life, learning to recognize the voice of Christ the Good Shepherd, and surrendering our own plans in trust.Listen now to reflect on:• How to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd in daily life• Why “letting go and letting God” is an act of deep fai...
2025-06-0329 min
Mini-Series of the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast(Ep. 1) Working for God: Open Your Heart, Open New HorizonsNew Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young ProfessionalIn this first episode of "New Horizons," Rob Hays introduces listeners to this mini-series for young professionals seeking to integrate their Catholic faith into daily life and work. Outlining the game plan for this 7 episode series, Rob shares a bit about his background, the inspiration for the series, the common struggles and issues of the professional life, and the spiritual wisdom of St. Josemaria Escriva that transformed his perspective on work, faith, and life.For Rob, St. Josemaria speaks more directly about...
2025-05-0125 min
Mini-Series of the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast[Trailer] New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young ProfessionalWelcome to the “Mini-Series” podcast of the St. Josemaria Institute! We’re excited to launch this new channel announcing our first mini-series:New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young ProfessionalLaunching on May 1, 2025, join our host, Rob Hays, as he invites listeners to open new horizons in their lives and explore what it means to “work for God,” especially as young professionals who are trying to navigate both the opportunities and pitfalls they face every day at work, at home, and in society. Over 7 in-depth episodes, Rob shares anecdotes and lessons learned from his pe...
2025-04-1701 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastA Genuine Priest: On the 100th Anniversary of St. Josemaria's OrdinationIn our meditation of the week: Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the 100th anniversary of St. Josemaria’s priestly ordination on March 28, 1925. He invites us to consider the extraordinary fruitfulness of St. Josemaria’s life and his desire to be a genuine priest with a genuine and serious concern for souls that led him to love everyone without distinction.Drawing from personal anecdotes and historical accounts, Msgr. Dolan highlights three defining traits of St. Josemaria’s priesthood: his passionate love for the Eucharist, his burning desire for souls, and his constant search for God’s will. He...
2025-03-2820 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastTake Up Your CrossIn our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on self-denial as a path to deeper faith and freedom in Christ. As we begin Lent, we are reminded that to follow Our Lord, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Self-denial strengthens our commitment to prayer, holiness, and living the Gospel with conviction. Fr. Peter reminds us that St. Josemaria Escriva said, "If you don’t deny yourself, you will never be a soul of prayer" (The Way, no. 6). In a world filled with temptation, we must cultivate self-control and embrace sac...
2025-03-0422 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastNo Ordinary Light: The Founding of Opus DeiIn our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on how St. Josemaria Escriva was inspired by the light of God with the mission to bring Christ into the heart of the entire world in a way that he had never been before, especially into a world gripped by a culture of death and in need of healing through God’s mercy.St. Josemaria wrote: “God is the same as always. It is men of faith that are needed: and then, there will be a renewal of the wonders we read of in the Gosp...
2024-09-3026 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastRising with Mary: The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother (Rebroadcast)In our meditation of the week: Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how she helps us to rise up to Heaven in our daily lives. For St. Josemaria, the Assumption or the Dormition of Our Lady played a vital role in his life as a young boy in Barbastro, Spain. St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady became so great that he wished to “rise up” to Heaven with Mary by clinging to the tassel of her cloak in an effort to bring a piece of Heaven to Earth.F...
2024-08-1226 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastDestined In Love: The Legacy of St. Josemaria EscrivaIn our meditation of the week: in light of the Feast of St. Josemaria on June 26th, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to reflect on St. Josemaria's legacy and his role as an "evangelical sacramental." The canonization of a saint is an infallible declaration that the person is an actual sacramental, an outward sign of Jesus Christ. Through canonization, the Church acknowledges that person as a faithful reflection of the heart of Our Lord.St. Josemaria exemplified what it means to radiate Christ's presence in everyday life. Fr. Peter references St. Paul's words to the...
2024-06-2427 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastEverything Hinges on the MassIn our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio helps us to pray about the sacrificial and redemptive true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, and how we should make the greatest treasure of the universe the center of our life.The source and summit of the Christian life is the Eucharist. Therefore, as Fr. Peter explains, "everything hinges on the Mass. In a certain sense, every devotion is an extension of the Mass and must lead to the Mass." And, how much we get out of Mass depends on our presence of God throughout the...
2024-02-1322 minSt. Josemaria Institute Podcast“The Big Picture”: Fourth Sunday of AdventIn this podcast for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: Fr. Leo Austin guides us in our prayer as we near the end of the Advent journey that is bringing us closer and closer to the day of Jesus's nativity and to the day that changed history forever. Our Lord, in his providence, has been leading us towards the destination that is the encounter with him. There are 7 billion people on the planet right now, more or less, and God is actually coming to us personally. He knows our past and our limitations. The good news is that...
2023-12-2227 minSt. Josemaria Institute Podcast“Glowing Witnesses”: Third Sunday of AdventIn this podcast for the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Leo Austin encourages us to continue our interior journey this season -- a journey to (re)discover our vocations by asking ourselves the deeper questions of life: Who am I? What's my identity? What's the reason of my existence?St. John the Baptist was asked a similar question to which he immediately answered, “I am not the light, but came to testify to the light” (Jn 1:6-9). We will discover that our vocation is also to testify to the light and to be glowing witnesses of Christ who...
2023-12-1526 minSt. Josemaria Institute Podcast“An Invitation to the Desert”: Second Sunday of AdventIn this podcast for the Second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the invitation we receive this season to go to the desert-- a mysterious and quiet place where we can meet Our Lord face-to-face without distractions and without hiding to contemplate our lives and specifically our vocations.Even if he already knows everything, it is good for our relationship with Jesus Christ to open our hearts to him and tell him the story of our lives. This is always a little bit scary, as Fr. Leo explains, but God does not come to accuse...
2023-12-0922 minSt. Josemaria Institute Podcast“Come to Me”: First Sunday of AdventIn this podcast for the First Sunday of Advent, Fr. Leo Austin offers an inspiring meditation to help us focus not necessarily on what we are going to give to Jesus, but on the gifts that Jesus gives to us. He is not asking us to be perfect. He is inviting us to a relationship with him saying, "Come to me."Advent is a preparation for an encounter. It's not about being scared or tense because God is going to show up at any moment and catch us. Advent is a time for us to realize that...
2023-12-0123 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastChrist is Unstoppable: Commemorating the Canonization of St. Josemaria EscrivaBONUS EPISODE OF THE WEEK - In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the commemoration of the canonization of St. Josemaria Escriva (October 6, 2002). The commemoration of feasts and anniversaries are designed for conversion and inspiration from the Holy Spirit to connect with Jesus Christ in a closer way. As Fr. Peter says, "although we may feel like a zero or insignificant, if Christ is dwelling in us, Christ is unstoppable." He will use us as that divine pathway to spread the Gospel "to every corner of the earth,” as he did with St. Josemaria.
2023-10-0628 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastCalled to Change the World: On the Founding of Opus Dei (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares how God desires everyone to be a recipient of his message to become saints in the middle of the world and to change the world. This message probably sounds familiar to us today, but it was an unprecedented message in the Church in the early 20th century.In 1928, St. Josemaria Escriva was a young priest in Spain who since seminary had developed a reputation for special graces and holiness. However, as Fr. Peter explains, he was not a mystic or visionary, a missionary, or a founder of a religious order...
2023-10-0326 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastAt the School of Prayer with St. JosemariaIn this podcast, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha offers a profound reflection on St. Josemaria Escriva as a great teacher of prayer to help us renew our awareness of the essential nature of prayer and how transformative it is.In society, we tend to measure things by people's doings and achievements. But what ultimately gives value to any life is communion with Christ. Without prayer, nothing! With prayer, everything! Prayer produces the fine wine of Christian holiness in and around us. Prayer fills ordinary life with the greatness of God.Our Christian faith teaches us that it i...
2023-08-2821 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Joy of the Assumption of Mary [Rebroadcast]In this podcast, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how this feast is a cause for joy and hope for all of us.Whenever we see the Assumption depicted in art, it's always joyful and beautiful! Why? Because it is a reminder of the ancient teaching that Mary knew no corporal decay, but entered into Heaven and was received by God in body and soul. It fills us with peace to know that she is waiting for us and wants us to come to be with her Son....
2023-08-1329 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria Escriva: Holiness and Good HumorIn this podcast, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on St. Josemaria’s last moments on earth and how his docility to the Holy Spirit and good humor until the end led him to have so much effect on people's lives.God granted St. Josemaria a deep spiritual paternity through which he embraced everyone that would come in contact with him. "And since this paternity was completely supernatural," Fr. Eric explains, "it was strengthened by the fact that he went to Heaven. He could continue to exercise that spiritual paternity by interceding for us." St. Josemaria became so...
2023-06-2528 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastMary: Awaken Our Faith, Make Us StrongThis week, we're sharing a bonus episode as we end the Month of May dedicated to Our Lady!In this podcast, Fr. Eric Nicolai helps us reflect on the times when our faith and trust in God may seem quite fragile, even weak. In these moments, Fr. Eric explains, St. Josemaria would recommend recourse to little aspirations, glances at images of our Lady and other simple devotions, because these small acts end up awakening something within us. Mary seems to stir up devotion in us. She awakens our faith and makes us strong...
2023-05-2728 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastOur Lady, Queen of PeaceIn our podcast of the week, Fr. Donncha O hAodha reflects on the title of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, on this anniversary of the Dedication of the Prelatic Church of Opus Dei (May 2). The church was built by St. Josemaria Escriva as the central church of Opus Dei, the heart of the Prelature, in Rome. And he dedicated it to Our Lady of Peace.Like all of Our Lady’s titles, “Queen of Peace” stems from her motherhood, from being the Mother of Jesus Christ who is our peace. “For he is our peace… he came and preach...
2023-05-0119 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastWalking with the Resurrected Christ (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the continual call toward conversion as we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing on the familiar story of the road to Emmaus, Fr. Peter encourages us to persevere in our daily prayer and to remain faithful through the moments in which we may not always recognize the presence of Christ.St. Josemaria explains: “Persevere in prayer. Persevere, even when your efforts seem sterile. Prayer is always fruitful” (The Way, no. 101).View TranscriptVisit Show Page Support the showTHANK YOU FOR...
2023-04-1732 minSt. Josemaria Institute Podcast80th Anniversary of the Priestly Society of the Holy CrossIn this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a historical reflection on the 80th anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva’s founding of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross on February 14, 1943. Fifteen years after founding Opus Dei (October 2, 1928), St. Josemaria finally saw “a way, a canonical solution to have priests in Opus Dei.” St. Josemaria had realized early on that Opus Dei needed priests “who have that heightened awareness that Christ wants to be in the workplace. He wants to be in the family, he wants to be in social relations… The layperson can’t just receive the sacraments in...
2023-02-1419 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastMary, Mother of Fairest LoveIn this special podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the feast of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love (February 14th), and the significance of this Marian title in the life of the Church and the history of Opus Dei.Rooted in the Old Testament, Fr. Javier explains how “fair” in this title of Our Lady refers to “beauty” and “fairest love” means “the most beautiful love.” He also explains how St. Josemaria Escriva helped to revive the devotion to this title applying it to Mary as “the guardian of the beauty of chastity” and “as a way of praying for holy pu...
2023-02-1124 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Power of Divine InterventionIn this podcast, Fr. Peter commemorates the canonization of St. Josemaria Escriva as well as the background of the founding of Opus Dei. He talks about the light St. Josemaria received on that fateful 2nd of October, after a decade of constant prayer, and how that light came to illuminate the rest of his life.We are also privileged to hear about Fr. Peter's own experience at the canonization of St. Josemaria, which he says was filled with people from all walks of life, and from many different countries and cultures. The ceremony itself, we learn, was...
2022-10-0528 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastFeast of the Holy Archangels (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo shares an insightful reflection on the Holy Archangels – St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael – in honor of their feast day on September 29. Fr. Javier explains how "the work of the Archangels is really one of service to God, adoring God, being messengers of God, and helping mankind reach its ultimate end of going back to God."As he reflects on the tasks of the Archangels in the history of salvation, Fr. Javier also shares anecdotes about St. Josemaria Escriva's personal devotion to the Guardian Angels and Archangels, to whom he e...
2022-09-2628 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastOrdinary Citizens at WorkDo you love your life and the world with passion?In this podcast, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha continues our mini-series on St. Josemaria’s homily Passionately Loving the World with a reflection on our call to profoundly love and serve the Lord in and through our ordinary circumstances, especially our work. Fr. Donncha shares that, although worldliness can receive a negative connotation, we are called to give witness to the love of Christ in our daily actions as God became incarnate so that we can see and experience the world through his eyes.St. Josemaria explains: “A man...
2022-07-1820 minSt. Josemaria Institute PodcastMary, My Mother (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on embracing Mary as our spiritual Mother. He illustrates the idea that Mary is a great miracle worker through whom we can identify with our Lord and conquer the struggle to become holy by drawing inspiration from the Marian devotions of St. Josemaria Escriva, St. John Paul II, and Bl. Alvaro del Portillo.As St. Josemaria Escriva explains: “I would recommend that, if you haven’t already done so, you find out for yourself by personal experience the meaning of Mary’s maternal love. It is not enough just t...
2022-05-1622 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria: The Saint of Ordinary LifeIn honor of the Feast Day of St. Josemaria on June 26, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on the origin and meaning of St. Josemaria’s title, “Saint of Ordinary Life”, and invites us to contemplate what God is saying and revealing to us as we seek the company and intercession of St. Josemaria.St. Josemaria said, “There is something holy, something divine, hidden in the most ordinary circumstances, and it’s up to each one of us to discover it.” Fr. Donncha, therefore, reminds us that the invitation of this feast day is to discover that something holy in the ordina...
2021-06-2231 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastPart One | An Introduction to the Holy SpiritA Spiritual Retreat on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit guides us through a deeper understanding of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and shares practical applications of how to foster these gifts in our prayer and conversation with God.“We should be aware of the work of the Holy Spirit all around us, and in our own selves we should recognize the gifts he distributes, the movements and institutions he inspired, the affections and decisions he provokes in our hearts” (St. Josemaria Escriva; Christ is Passing By, no. 130).However, in our human weakness, our...
2021-05-2314 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastEncountering Jesus in the EucharistOn April 23, 1912, at the age of 10, St. Josemaria Escriva made his First Communion.In this podcast, on the anniversary of St. Josemaria’s First Communion, Fr. Leo Agustina reflects on Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, and how the Eucharist shows us Jesus as he is and ourselves as we are. As we pray and contemplate the presence of Christ in the silence of our heart, we see that Christ seeks to redeem us and to transform our hearts so that we may imitate his presence in the world today. His presence in the Eucharist teaches us how...
2021-04-2328 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastPraying the Stations of the Cross with St Josemaria EscrivaPraying the Stations of the Cross with St. Josemaria Escriva is an invitation and guide to praying and contemplating the traditional fourteen stations following the way of Jesus Christ’s passion and death. Like the original, this adaptation of St. Josemaria’s beloved devotion, The Way of Cross, seeks to help people to pray and, with God's grace, to grow in a spirit of reparation and of gratitude to Our Lord, who has rescued us at the cost of his blood.Physical copies of Praying the Stations of the Cross with St. Josemaria Escriva are available online to a...
2021-03-2847 min
Dos Tipos el PodcastEl Debate - Ep. #016Mar & JoseMaria invitaron a Rodolfo un buen amigo, para compartir e intercambiar ideas sobre los temas delicados de la fe, moralidad, religion, cristianismo, ateísmo... este episodio termino en "el debate", mientras Mar y Rodolfo se pusieron los guantes JoseMaria disfruto con palomitas.
2021-03-031h 08
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Spirit of Detachment | Meditation TwoHow can we live a sanctified life and inherit the gift of eternal life?St. Josemaria explains: “Detach yourself from the goods of this world. Love and practice poverty of spirit: be content with what is sufficient for leading a simple and temperate life. Otherwise, you will never be an apostle” (The Way, no. 631).This reflection from Fr. Peter Armenio offers three practical considerations in applying St. Josemaria’s teaching on detachment: to recognize that God is good and offers a lasting joy, to live out the Ten Commandments so that we can freely choose Christ...
2021-01-1233 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Richness of Ordinary LifeAs we look forward to the New Year and seek opportunities to begin again, we are pleased to begin a new podcast series reflecting on St. Josemaria’s homily The Richness of Ordinary Life, in which St. Josemaria puts before us the goal of personal sanctity and reminds us that the path of holiness lies in the little things of ordinary life.In this podcast, Fr. Leo Agustina draws inspiration from the Parable of the Sower and challenges us to cultivate an interior life full of “rich soil” through which we can produce spiritual fruit and grow in per...
2021-01-0531 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria Escriva: A Pilgrim at Tepeyac (Rebroadcast)St. Josemaria Escriva made many pilgrimages throughout his lifetime seeking opportunities to encounter God and praying for his conversion and of the whole world. Today’s podcast commemorates the 50th Anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva’s pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City from May 15-24, 1970.His pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on the Hill of Tepeyac, is recognized as the longest and one of the most important pilgrimages in his life. In this podcast, Fr. Javier shares historical insight to the pilgrimage and the lessons we can lear...
2020-12-1129 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastMeditation One: The Canonization of St. JosemariaAre you living with the desire to become a saint?In this podcast, part of our Day of Recollection resources for the month of October, Fr. Peter Armenio shares spiritual insights from his experience of attending the canonization Mass of St. Josemaria Escriva in 2002. Reflecting back on this historic moment, Fr. Peter looks at the impact the life of St. Josemaria continues to have upon countless people throughout the world and reminds us to live out the gospel message in the ordinary moments of everyday life. In doing so, we too can follow in St. Josemaria’s fo...
2020-10-0632 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastOpus Dei & the Sanctification of Work (Rebroadcast)October 2nd marks a special anniversary in the life of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei. In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo explains how God showed St. Josemaria his vocation to be the founder of Opus Dei and the prayers and circumstances that led up to that moment. Reflecting on this anniversary will help lead us to ask ourselves: “What does God want of me?” “What does He want me to do?” And, we learn practical ways in which we can answer those questions through our daily life and work.To learn more about Op...
2020-10-0232 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastFeast of the Holy Archangels (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo shares a reflection on the Holy Archangels–St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael–in preparation for the feast of the Holy Archangels on September 29. As we reflect on the tasks of the angels in the history of salvation, we are encouraged to strengthen our own devotion to the angels, especially through the example of St. Josemaria Escriva.St. Josemaria explains: “We must spend our life completely in the service of the Lord. If our desire for holiness is sincere, if we are docile enough to place ourselves in God’s hands...
2020-09-2929 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastTo Jesus Through Mary (Rebroadcast)In this podcast we rebroadcast a cherished meditation from the first five years of the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast. This reflection from Msgr. Fred Dolan leads us to consider our own relationship with Mary, through whom we are led closer to the heart of Christ.As St. Josemaria Escriva wrote: “Today as in other times, the rosary must be a powerful weapon, to enable us to win in our interior struggle and to help all souls. Exalt holy Mary with your tongue: God asks you for reparation, and for praise from your lips. May you always want to...
2020-09-1525 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastCharity: A Fruit of SacrificeDo you have the desire and goal to love others well?In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on sharing the love of Christ with those we encounter each day: among our family, friends, and colleagues. He explains that to love others well, we must first deny ourself by embracing our daily struggles and sacrificing for the good of others. As we transform our disposition toward our challenges, we can become more receptive to the grace attained through charity.St. Josemaria explains: “Charity is not something we ourselves build up. It invades us along with Go...
2020-08-1820 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Javier del Castillo revisits the dogma of the Assumption, discusses St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady, and explains how we too can participate in the mystery of the Assumption.St. Josemaria explains: “As we meditate on these truths, we come to understand better the logic of God. We come to realize that the Supernatural value of our life does not depend on accomplishing great undertakings suggested to us by our overactive imagination. Rather it is to be found in the...
2020-08-1429 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastFour Characteristics of a Priestly Soul (Rebroadcast)What is the vocation of a priest, and how can we as the lay faithful support them in their path of life?In this podcast, as we celebrate the feast of St. John Vianney, Fr. Javier del Castillo explains why priests need our prayers and reflects on the four characteristics of a priestly soul according to St. Josemaria Escriva.St. Josemaria explains: “The Church needs priests, and always will. Ask the Blessed Trinity for them each day, through Holy Mary. And pray that they may be cheerful, hard-working, effective; that they may be well trained: an...
2020-08-0429 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastGod, Our Infinitely Loving FatherAmid the challenges of your day, do you find God there with you as a Loving Father?In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on the fatherly love of God and the joy we can experience when we live in proper relationship with him. This timely meditation speaks to the challenges present in society and inspires listeners to be a reflection of the love of God in the world today.St. Josemaria explains: “Charity is not something we ourselves build up. It invades us along with God’s grace, ‘because he has loved us fir...
2020-07-1430 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastPart One: Temptation & Divine FiliationA Spiritual Retreat on the Temptations of Christ invites you to journey with Christ through six key moments in which he encountered and resisted temptation.This retreat prompts us to look inward and assess the temptations we face in our daily life – in our profession, in our spiritual life, with family, among friends. As we look at the example of Christ, we come to understand the necessary virtues we need to overcome temptation and persevere in our journey toward heaven. A Spiritual Retreat on the Temptations of Christ is ideal for anyone seeking to take 1 - 2 days fr...
2020-07-0731 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastWanting Jesus Alone to Shine: The Feast of St. JosemariaAs we prepare for and celebrate the Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva on June 26, we share a new podcast from Fr. Peter Armenio reflecting on the spiritual aspiration of St. Josemaria: to hide and disappear, wanting Jesus alone to shine.Inspired by the Holy Spirit, St. Josemaria set out to encounter Christ in the ordinary moments of everyday life. In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the humble, yet impactful, life of St. Josemaria and connects his life to the lessons Christ shares with us in the parable of the mustard seed.As Christians, we...
2020-06-2333 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the immeasurable love of Christ as we prepare for and celebrate the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Christ became incarnate and took on a human heart to model for us the ability to love with our own heart of flesh if we are receptive to the grace of God. As Christians, we must allow for the love of Christ to permeate our daily actions so that others may see and encounter the heart of Christ.St. Josemaria explains: “The source of all grace is God’s lo...
2020-06-1634 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Mystery of the Eucharist (Rebroadcast)In today’s podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo shares a reflection on the mystery of the Eucharist, the memorial of Christ’s sacrifice of infinite love, that we can use for our prayer as we celebrate and contemplate today the beautiful gift of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).Saint Josemaria explains: “Eternal happiness begins now for the Christian who is comforted with the definitive manna of the Eucharist. This is the Good News. News, because it speaks to us of a deep love which we never could have dreamed of. Good, because there is nothin...
2020-06-0935 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastMary, Mother of the ChurchOn June 1 the Church celebrates the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church. Traditionally the Church is also called Mother, through which we are nourished, consoled, washed, embraced, and reborn. We run to it in times of difficulty. The Church is an extension of Christ, and in the background is the icon of the Church—Mary, Mother of Christ and Mother of the Church.In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on this mystery; how we can bring the mystery to our daily lives; and, how Mary wants us to treat her as Mother in every sense of...
2020-05-3129 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastPentecost Sunday (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the spiritual transformation the Apostles went through upon receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. As disciples of Christ, if we are docile to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, we can continue the work of the Apostles in sharing the Gospel message in the world today.St. Josemaria explains: “The Holy Spirit is present in the Church of Christ for all time, so that it may be, always and in everything, a sign raised up before all nations, announcing to all men the goodness and the love of Go...
2020-05-2635 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastBringing Christ to the Periphery (Rebroadcast)In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on Christ’s last words before his Ascension and explains that in the work of evangelization no one can be ignored – “out of a hundred souls we are interested in a hundred.”St. Josemaria explains: “What compassion you feel for them! You would like to cry out to them that they are wasting their time… Why are they so blind, and why can’t they perceive what you – a miserable creature – have seen? Why don’t they go for the best? Pray and mortify yourself. Then you have the duty to wake them up, one...
2020-05-1929 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria Escriva: A Pilgrim at TepeyacSt. Josemaria Escriva made many pilgrimages throughout his lifetime seeking opportunities to encounter God and praying for his conversion and of the whole world. Today’s podcast commemorates the 50th Anniversary of St. Josemaria Escriva’s pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City from May 15-24, 1970.His pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on the Hill of Tepeyac, is recognized as the longest and one of the most important pilgrimages in his life. in this podcast, Fr. Javier shares historical insight to the pilgrimage and the lessons we can lear...
2020-05-1529 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Consoling Meaning of the ResurrectionIn this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on this joyous Easter season and the consoling truth of the faith in which we know that Christ has conquered sin and death for all. This season encourages us to look inward and foster a resurrection within our spiritual life. As we continue to grow in holiness, we receive the grace needed to be a vessel in which others can encounter Christ through our witness.St. Josemaria explains: “Easter is a time of joy – a joy not confined to this period of the liturgical year, but to be found really and...
2020-04-1931 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastDivine Mercy Sunday: A Feast of God, Our Merciful Father (Rebroadcast)St. Josemaria Escriva recognized that God’s forgiveness is even more impressive than his ability to create something out of nothing, and that “his absolute power is best shown in his power to forgive.” On our part, we ultimately have to accept God’s gift of Divine Mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation that he established.In this reflection from Fr. Javier del Castillo, we learn how Christ forgives us, just as he forgave Thomas and the Apostles for running from the Cross and not having believed on Good Friday. After this encounter with the resurrected Christ, we must...
2020-04-1733 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastReflections on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the RosaryIn this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the five sorrowful mysteries to help us slow down and go deeper as we pray each decade of the Holy Rosary. St. Josemaria explains: "As we draw closer during this Holy Week to the suffering of Jesus Christ, let us ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to enable us, like her, to keep all these things in our minds and ponder over them in our hearts” (Friends of God, no. 126).Each mystery is time marked below:0:00 First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden5:10 Second Mystery: The Scourging at th...
2020-04-0824 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastMary, My MotherIn today’s podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on embracing Mary as our spiritual Mother. He illustrates the idea that Mary is a great miracle worker through whom we can identify with our Lord and conquer the struggle to become holy by drawing inspiration from the Marian devotions of St. Josemaria Escriva, St. John Paul II, and Bl. Alvaro del Portillo.As St. Josemaria Escriva explains: “I would recommend that, if you haven’t already done so, you find out for yourself by personal experience the meaning of Mary’s maternal love. It is not enough j...
2020-02-1122 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastPreaching the Good News to All | Part ThreeIn today’s podcast, we conclude our three-part series exploring the prominent themes in Towards Holiness – a homily by St. Josemaria Escriva on the universal call to holiness.St. Josemaria Escriva explains that “Our Lord Jesus Christ preached the good news to all, without distinction. He calls each and everyone to holiness; he asks each and every one to love him: young and old, single and married, healthy and sick, learned and unlearned, no matter where they work, or where they are” (Friends of God, no. 294).Reflecting on this passage in Towards Holiness, Fr. Javier del Castillo reminds...
2020-01-2834 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastGenuine Peace | Part TwoIn today’s podcast, we continue with the second installment of our three-part series exploring the prominent themes in Towards Holiness – a homily by St. Josemaria Escriva on the universal call to holiness.St. Josemaria explains that “in order to bring peace, genuine peace, to souls; in order to transform the earth and to seek God Our Lord in the world and through the things of the world, personal sanctity is indispensable. We must come to know him through prayer; we must speak to him and show him, through a heart-to-heart conversation, that we love him” (Friends of God...
2020-01-2132 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastGod's Will For Us, That We Be Saints | Part OneAs most of us look forward to the New Year for a fresh start and the opportunity to begin again, especially our resolutions and goals, you have likely spent time time reflecting on resolutions for your spiritual life and the ultimate (lifelong) goal to become a saint. To inspire and motivate our spiritual goals, we are launching the New Year with a three-part podcast series from Fr. Javier del Castillo exploring the prominent themes in Towards Holiness— a homily by St. Josemaria Escriva on the universal call to holiness.In this podcast, the first of the series, Fr...
2020-01-1335 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastOpus Dei: A Pathway to HolinessOctober 2 marks the anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei by St. Josemaria Escriva in 1928. St. Josemaria saw and understood that the laity, not only priests and religious, are called by God to a life of holiness through their work, family, and personal interests, married or single. He set out to found Opus Dei as a means to offer a spirituality for the laity and the means to help them persevere in their calling to live and work as one more in the world.In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo talks about Opus Dei—its beginnings an...
2019-10-0132 min
St. Josemaria Institute Podcast"The Way": Challenging Readers to HolinessThroughout the month of September, the St. Josemaria Institute is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first publication of The Way by St. Josemaria. For thousands of people today, The Way is a beloved guide to prayer that helps readers in their effort to get to know Jesus Christ and to strive for holiness in everyday life.We end our four-part podcast series on The Way with a talk by Fr. Javier del Castillo who reflects on the top four points shared and referenced across social media in the past year. Fr. Javier helps us to explore...
2019-09-2425 min
St. Josemaria Institute Podcast"The Way": Points for ConsiderationThe Way is a practical guidebook for our spiritual life that offers insight into real life experiences. The points found in The Way came about from the fruit of St. Josemaria’s interior life paired with intense spiritual direction. He wrote frequently about what he was experiencing, and although the points touch on many facets of life, the core of St. Josemaria’s message is that we are all beloved children of God.In this podcast, Msgr. Fred Dolan offers a reflection on key points from The Way that are useful for consideration in prayer. He brings a de...
2019-09-1728 min
St. Josemaria Institute Podcast"The Way": A Resource for PrayerContinuing our celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the first publication of The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva, we share a new podcast on utilizing The Way as a spiritual resource during your time of prayer. Throughout his life, St. Josemaria stressed the importance of maintaining a strong prayer life and used it as the foundational element of his apostolate, Opus Dei. He explained that if we are to be holy and centered on Christ, we must first contemplate Him in prayerful recollection and silence.In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the spirituality of St...
2019-09-1029 min
St. Josemaria Institute Podcast"The Way": An IntroductionPublished in 1939, The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva has become a spiritual classic that has been translated to over 40 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. In this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo introduces listeners to The Way: what inspired its content and how it continues to provide spiritual wisdom and counsel to readers today.Unlike most spiritual works, St. Josemaria compiled the book to be used as an aid in prayer and it is not intended to be read straight through from cover to cover. When using this book with its original intent in mind, readers...
2019-09-0332 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastToward HolinessIn this podcast, as we prepare to celebrate the feast day of St. Josemaria, Msgr. Fred Dolan shares a reflection on the life of St. Josemaria and the inspiration behind Opus Dei.In Scripture, Christ compares the Kingdom of God to a tiny mustard seed that will grow and flourish over time. On October 2, 1928, God led St. Josemaria to discover his own mustard seed - the work of Opus Dei. St. Josemaria showed the world that holiness is not something extraordinary, rather, something ordinary which can be found in our everyday work. God led St. Josemaria to...
2019-06-2428 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastTake Up Your CrossIn this podcast, we reflect on self-denial as a way to increase our faith and relationship with Christ. If we are to follow Christ, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Self-denial allows us a certain freedom in which we can live out the Gospel message. The goal of becoming a saint takes a serious commitment, one of prayer and Eucharistic piety. We cannot let laziness get the best of us or hold us back from becoming the person we were created to be. Saint Josemaria tells us, “if you don’t deny yourself you will neve...
2019-03-0422 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastWe Need More HeartAs we prepare for the upcoming season of Lent, in this podcast we turn our attention to the life of Saint Paul. Paul, who once led the persecution of the early Christian church, had a profound conversion after encountering the love of Christ and in turn, began to lead the spread of the Christian faith. Paul shows us that we evangelize by giving others a similar experience to what we had when we first encountered Christ. Paul preaches ‘Christ crucified’, that we must ‘put on Jesus Christ’.During his visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalup...
2019-02-2029 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Love of GodOn this podcast we are invited to contemplate the apostles' first encounter with Jesus Christ and how that experience was an encounter with the love He had for them. Jesus is human love with a human nature--the Word made flesh.After Jesus' first conversation with Andrew and John, Andrew left the Lord's house a new man and he want out to find his brother, Simon Peter, and brought him to Jesus. From the get go, Jesus asks them (and us): "Are there other people you can bring to me?"Part of this following Him is...
2019-01-1331 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Summit of Our Spiritual LifeSt. Josemaria Escriva wrote that: “A very important characteristic of the apostolic man is his love for the Mass” (The Way, no. 528). Today on the podcast, we listen and reflect on the Sacrifice of the Mass, the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and how it is the center and summit of our spiritual lives.Our belief in the Eucharistic Sacrifice comes from God. We don’t achieve that belief through technique but through God’s grace. Our task is to correspond to the faith that God gives us and to ask Him to intensify it so that...
2018-11-2023 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastOpus Dei & the Virtue of MagnanimityNinety years ago, on October 2nd, God showed Opus Dei to the young St. Josemaria Escriva. It happened in an instant, he fell to his knees dazzled by all that God had just showed him. On this anniversary, our desire is not simply to celebrate this milestone in the history of Opus Dei but also to learn from the operating system of this faithful instrument of God’s providence. To relive the path taken by St. Josemaria will help us to desire the virtue of magnanimity—greatness of spirit and largeness of heart—a genuine craving for great and noble...
2018-10-0127 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria Escriva and the Founding of Opus DeiToday on the podcast... In celebration of the anniversary of the founding of Opus Dei (October 2, 1928), we reflect on the early life of St. Josemaria Escriva and the historical circumstances that led him to receive the special light from God to found Opus Dei.This light from God helped St. Josemaria to see:It is possible to create a civilization of love—to bring Jesus Christ in a new way into the very heart of the world amid a culture that is antithetical to the Gospel.God was giving St. Josemaria the grace to change the world sh...
2018-09-2726 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastTo Whom Shall We GoToday on the podcast… Faced with the present crisis of the Church, we are guided in this reflection to look to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Truth, for light and hope. Today we find ourselves in a similar situation as the Disciples of Jesus when he unveiled his teachings on the Eucharist in the Gospel of John (Jn 6:60-71). Many of the disciples felt that what Jesus was teaching was a hard saying and they turned away from him. What we see going on in the Church today is in a certain sense a very hard saying too; th...
2018-09-0630 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastNo Ordinary LightFr. Peter Armenio, an Opus Dei priest, reminds us that St. Josemaria was inspired by the light of God with the mission to bring Christ into the heart of the entire world in a way that He had never been before. Into a world that is gripped by a culture of death; to be healed by the intervention of God’s Mercy. “God is the same as always. It is men of faith that are needed: and then, there will be a renewal of the wonders we read of in the Gospel” (St. Josemaria; The Way, no. 586).Faith...
2017-10-3026 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastTurning Work into Prayer“Each and every event of this life, without exception, must be steps which take you to God, which move you to know him and love him, to give him thanks, and to strive to make everyone else know and love him” (St. Josemaria Escriva; The Forge, no. 680). In this meditation from Fr. Peter Armenio, priest of Opus Dei, we are invited to reflect upon work as a medium for prayer, using the hidden life of Jesus as an example. Before beginning his public ministry, Jesus spent many years working as a carpenter. Though nothing is written about these years, St...
2017-08-2925 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastMary, Our HopeIn this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio, priest of Opus Dei, invites us to reflect upon Mary, especially in light of her Assumption, as God’s great gift to us and as our great hope. ‘Mary has been taken up to heaven by God in body and soul, and the angels rejoice.’ Joy overtakes both angels and men. Why is it that we feel today this intimate delight, with our heart brimming over, with our soul full of peace? Because we are celebrating the glorification of our mother, and it is only natural that we her children rejoice in a specia...
2017-08-2025 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastSt. Josemaria's Message on WorkOn June 26th, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva. In this reflection, Fr. Peter Armenio explains the reason why the Holy Spirit moved the Church to canonize St. Josemaria so quickly. The reason he suggests is because “the Church wants us to encounter Jesus amid work” following Jesus’s own example. “Jesus’ thirty-three years!...: thirty were spent in silence and obscurity; in submission and work…” (St. Josemaria Escriva; Furrow, no. 485).“God is self-giving love…and he manifests it in work and in family relations and friendships.” So we should ask ourselves: “how do I elevate my love for Ch...
2017-06-1927 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastA Reflection on the Anniversary of the Founding of Opus Dei (Oct. 2nd, 1928)Today on the podcast… Fr. Peter Armenio, a priest of Opus Dei, shares how St. Josemaria Escriva founded Opus Dei to build what he calls “a civilization of love” and to bring Jesus Christ, in a new way, into the very heart of the world amid a culture that is contrary to the Gospel. Fr. Peter tells the story of St. Josemaria’s calling to the priesthood when he was 16 years old, his inspiration for founding Opus Dei, and why he believed that the responsibility of extending the Kingdom of God would rest on the shoulders of lay women and men...
2016-10-0429 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastFeast of the Holy Archangels (Rebroadcast)Today on the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast we bring you a meditation by Fr. Javier del Castillo on the Holy Archangels—St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael.On September 29 and October 2, the Church celebrates the feasts of the Archangels and the Guardian Angels respectively. This meditation will help us to reflect on the tasks of the angels in the history of salvation and how we can develop our devotion to the angels, especially through the example of St Josemaria Escriva. Support the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us...
2016-09-2930 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastIntroduction | As Another Person in the Scene | Praying 15 Days with St JosemariaWe are pleased to share with you today an excerpt from the audio edition of the book Praying 15 Days with St. Josemaria Escriva by Fr. Guillaume Derville. To get instant access to all 15 chapters of the audiobook, and to buy the book and 2-Disc CD set, please visit us online.Praying 15 Days with St. Josemaria Escriva invites us, under his guidance, to follow various characters in the gospels, placing ourselves in each scene as one more among the rest, as they live out their personal encounters with Jesus Christ. Support the show...
2016-07-0711 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastOn the Feast of St. Josemaria Escriva - June 26th (Rebroadcast)Today on St. Josemaria Escriva’s Feast Day (June 26th), Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the patron saint of ordinary life and his 41 years of intercession from heaven.What you’ll hear:- Why St. Josemaria said that he would be more useful after his death.- St. Josemaria’s favorite Gospel passage.- How God used footprints in the snow to call St. Josemaria to his vocation.- How St. Josemaria discerned the will of God.- Why St. Josemaria initially became discouraged when he went to London.- How...
2016-06-2433 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastFeast of the Holy ArchangelsToday on the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast we bring you a meditation by Fr. Javier del Castillo on the Holy Archangels—St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. On September 29 and October 2, the Church celebrates the feasts of the Archangels and the Guardian Angels respectively. This meditation will help us to reflect on the tasks of the angels in the history of salvation and how we can develop our devotion to the angels, especially through the example of St Josemaria Escriva. Support the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know th...
2015-09-3030 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Assumption Of MaryIn this podcast on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Javier del Castillo revisits the dogma of the Assumption, shares St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady, and explains how we too can participate in the Assumption.What you’ll hear:0:30 – On the Dogma of the Assumption as proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on November 1st, 1950.2:50 – On the two artistic “scenes” of the Assumption4:35 – St. Josemaria’s insights into the Assumption and the radiant beauty of the Blessed Virgin Mary7:50 – Why St. Josemaria was so fond of our Lady of the Assump...
2015-08-1729 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Four Characteristics Of A Priestly SoulIn today’s podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo explains why priests need our prayers and reflects on the four characteristics of a priestly soul according to St. Josemaria Escriva.What You’ll Hear:2:05 – Why pray for priests?4:05 – How priests are like great chefs5:30 – How the priesthood is a gift of God to the Church8:25 – What is the vocation of a priest?14:00 – How prayer for priests actually makes a difference16:05 – St. Josemaria’s advice to his brother priests17:35 – How St. John Vianney was a model priest18:35 – Why St. Josemaria turned down positions of pres...
2015-08-0529 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastOn the Feast of St. Josemaria 2015Today on St. Josemaria Escriva’s Feast Day (June 26th), Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects in this new meditation on the patron saint of ordinary life and his 40 years of intercession from heaven.What you’ll hear:- Why St. Josemaria said that he would be more useful after his death- St. Josemaria’s favorite Gospel passage- How God used footprints in the snow to call St. Josemaria to his vocation- How St. Josemaria discerned the will of God- Why St. Josemaria initially became discouraged when he went t...
2015-06-2633 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastThe Feast Day Of Blessed Alvaro - May 12, 2015Following the beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo in 2014, the Church designated May 12th (the anniversary of his First Communion) as his feast day and it was celebrated for the first time in 2015. To mark the occasion, Fr. Javier del Castillo prepared a special meditation for listeners of the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast.Meditating on the nickname given to him by St. Josemaria, “Saxum,” which means “rock” in Latin, we reflect on Blessed Alvaro’s fortitude and how God sends us this gift of the Holy Spirit to help us overcome all obstacles, to become “rocks”— “a better building bl...
2015-05-1134 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastMay: The Month of Our Mother MaryIn this podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo celebrates Mother’s Day by meditating on our Mother Mary, and why we should turn to her powerful intercession, especially in the Holy Rosary. He also reflects on the theology behind repetitive and intercessory prayer, and St. Josemaria’s suggestions for how to honor Mary in the month of May.What you will hear:- How Mary anticipates the needs of others in the Gospels- How becoming children of Mary leads to becoming children of God- Why we should turn to our Mother Mary’s powerf...
2015-05-0829 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastDivine Mercy Sunday 2015: A Feast of God, Our Merciful FatherAs the Easter season continues, we encounter another great feast, Divine Mercy Sunday. We invite you to take some time to reflect on the Gospel for this Sunday (John 20:19-31) with Fr. Javier del Castillo on the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast.In this meditation, we will see how Christ forgives us, just as He forgave Thomas and the Apostles for running from the Cross and not having believed on Good Friday. St. Josemaria recognized that God’s forgiveness is even more impressive than His ability to create something out of nothing, and that "His absolute power is be...
2015-04-1033 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastPost - Synodal Air and the Upcoming Synod Of The FamilyOn February 7, 2015, over 100 guests participated in the St. Josemaria Institute’s 2015 inaugural conference “Pope Francis: His Life and Papacy and the Synod of the Family”, which was held at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.Our speaker, Father Mark Manion, presented three talks on Pope Francis:First Conference-- Francis: A Brief Biographical Sketch in the Context of John Paul II and Benedict XVISecond Conference-- Unpacking the Joy of the GospelThird Conference-- Post-Synodal Air and the Upcoming Synod of the FamilyFr. Mark Manion is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei an...
2015-02-1849 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastUnpacking "The Joy Of The Gospel"On February 7, 2015, over 100 guests participated in the St. Josemaria Institute’s 2015 inaugural conference “Pope Francis: His Life and Papacy and the Synod of the Family”, which was held at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.Our speaker, Father Mark Manion, presented three talks on Pope Francis: First Conference-- Francis: A Brief Biographical Sketch in the Context of John Paul II and Benedict XVISecond Conference-- Unpacking the Joy of the GospelThird Conference-- Post-Synodal Air and the Upcoming Synod of the FamilyFr. Mark Manion is a priest of the Prelature of Opus De...
2015-02-1859 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastFrancis - A Brief Biographical Sketch in the Context of John Paul II and Benedict XVIOn February 7, 2015, over 100 guests participated in the St. Josemaria Institute’s 2015 inaugural conference “Pope Francis: His Life and Papacy and the Synod of the Family”, which was held at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois.Our speaker, Father Mark Mannion, presented three talks on Pope Francis:First Conference-- Francis: A Brief Biographical Sketch in the Context of John Paul II and Benedict XVISecond Conference-- Unpacking the Joy of the GospelThird Conference-- Post-Synodal Air and the Upcoming Synod of the FamilyFr. Mark Mannion is a priest of the Prelature of Opus D...
2015-02-1852 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastFourth Sunday Of AdventIn this meditation for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr Javier del Castillo reflects on the Gospel of the day (Luke 1: 26-38) and invites us to prepare our hearts for Christmas by striving to have a listening heart like Mary. “This Advent we have to adapt the same kind of contemplative listening of Our Lady to be able to listen to the whisper of God that comes to us” and “to prepare a place for Him in our hearts.”Advent is a time of expectation, preparation, purification and contemplation— this is true both as we prepare for the coming...
2014-12-1835 min
St. Josemaria Institute PodcastOpus Dei and the Sanctification of WorkIn this meditation for October 2, a special anniversary in the life of St Josemaria, Fr Javier del Castillo explains how God showed St Josemaria his vocation to be the founder of Opus Dei and the prayers and circumstances that led up to that moment. Inspired by this anniversary, Fr Javier explains how we too are lead to ask ourselves: "What does God want of me?" "What does He want me to do?" And he offers practical ways in which we can answer those questions through our daily life and work. Support the showTHANK...
2014-09-1932 min