On the Road to Emmaus: Encountering and Confiding in Jesus
18/04/2026 | 28min
The two disciples' encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus teaches us so much about prayer and faith. Jesus walks with us whether we realize it or not. He is interested in what is happening in our lives and also in how it affects us. His presence in the dialogue of prayer, in the Eucharist and in Scripture should be places where we regularly seek his companionship and counsel.
Divine Mercy and The Peace of Christ
11/04/2026 | 30min
When he appears to his apostles on Easter Sunday, Jesus's first and consistent message to them is one of peace. The very presence of Jesus brings us peace as it did the fearful Apostles. Union with the person of Christ is also another source of peace. This is promised to us by Jesus himself, "Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you." Trust in God, especially in God's mercy, is a key to receiving this peace from Christ.
Impatient for Easter Joy!
04/04/2026 | 30min
Lent is over and with it comes the expectation of Easter Joy. Holy Saturday invites us to anticipate the joy and wonder of the Resurrection of Jesus. The Resurrection is a powerful reality that continues to give life and joy to the world and especially the Church.
Jesus in Holy Week: Loving God's Will
28/03/2026 | 27min
As we enter Holy Week, we can ponder Jesus's fundamental motivation. Whether growing up in Nazareth or preaching throughout Galilee and Judea, whether acclaimed by the crowds or nailed to the Cross, Jesus is always doing one thing: fulfilling his Father's will. This is at the crux of our own identity as sons and daughters of God in Christ
[Rebroadcast] Jesus on the Cross: the Reliability of God's Love
21/03/2026 | 30min
Jesus's death on the cross is the supreme revelation of God's love. St. Paul tells us that nothing will separate us from the love of God in Christ. Christ's death shows us how much he loves us and what the Father's love for Him, and for us, is like. This is a reliable love, upon which we can firmly plant all of our problems and our whole life. The cross fills us with confidence in God and our own crosses are a sign of God's confidence in us.
"Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." These words of Jesus Christ are an invitation to personal and intimate prayer. The meditations offered in this podcast are intended to help the listener enter into his own prayerful relationship with God. By reflecting on scenes from the Gospel, on other passages from Scripture, and on the insights of saints and spiritual writers, we can strengthen our faith in Jesus and our love for God. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "I have called you my friends." By regular meditation and dialogue with Our Lord in prayer, our life can be transformed into an ever deepening and loving friendship with God.
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