The 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.
Oct 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In 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.
Oct 20, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Zacchaeus'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 k...
Oct 08, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Having 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.
Sep 23, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Jesus'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.
Sep 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Although 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.
Sep 10, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Originally 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.
Aug 15, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Our 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.
Aug 12, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The 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.
Aug 04, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The 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.
Jul 28, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The 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.
Jul 21, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A 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.
Jul 14, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Jesus 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.
Jul 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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.
Jun 30, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On the Feast of St. Josemaria, we reflect on Jesus's presence in our ordinary lives and work.
Jun 23, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Feast of the Sacred Heart helps us to imitate Christ's love, meekness, and compassion.
Jun 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The real presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament reveals his humility and his tremendous love for us.
Jun 09, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Christians have always run to Our Lady in difficult times. Her Visitation to Elizabeth reveals the secret to her greatness.
Jun 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13
When the Holy Spirit descends on Pentecost Sunday he comes as wind and fire. What does this coming mean for you and I?
May 26, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Bringing the Ascension to our prayer reveals how much Jesus does for us from heaven.
May 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
As Christians, Christ's presence should touch our entire experience and all of our thoughts.
May 12, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
During these challenging times patience is a key virtue in our imitation of Christ. Praying about Christian patience can help us to live it.
May 05, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Witnessing Jesus teach the crowds who followed him, we learn the secrets of a deep and resilient joy.
Apr 28, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In 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.
Apr 21, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mary Magdalene's encounter with the Risen Christ as a model for dealing with loss, loving God, and putting prayer first.
Apr 14, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jesus accepts the cross with love and trust. He can help you do the same.
Apr 07, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Our 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.
Mar 30, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Accompanying Jesus in an eventful trip across the Sea of Galilee, we see the trust in Him that our faith makes possible.
Mar 23, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This time of isolation and fear over the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to improve our personal relationship with God.
Mar 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
