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The “2-Minute Devotional,” an OLV podcast, is perfect for today’s busier-than-ever times. It allows you take just 120 seconds of your day to grow deeper in your faith. Each episode includes an original prayer written just for you, as well as thought-provoking, aspirational questions, designed to keep you thinking long after it has ended.
In this special Father’s Day edition of OLV’s 2 Minute Devotional, we reflect on the love, strength, and sacrifices that fathers offer each and every day. Inspired by St. Joseph, we honor the men who nurture faith, guide with compassion, and shape lives through their unwavering care. We hope you enjoy this episode and take a moment to celebrate and pray for the fathers and father figures in your life.
In this special Mother’s Day edition of OLV’s 2 Minute Devotional, we reflect on the love, strength, and quiet sacrifices that mothers offer each and every day. Inspired by Mary, we honor the women who nurture faith, guide with compassion, and shape lives through their unwavering care. We hope you enjoy this episode and take a moment to celebrate and pray for the mothers and mother figures in your life.
February 14th is celebrated with gifts, candy, cards and flowers. This mid-winter festival honors St. Valentine, early Christian martyr of 269 AD. Red hearts are given to loved ones and friends as expressions of love, romance and kindness. We pray for all people that the love of God - which knows no bounds - fills us with a renewed sense of loving kindness for one another.
Peace is needed throughout the world. Join OLV by becoming a courageous peacekeeper and offering prayers to unite all under the banner of goodwill and harmony. Let us pray ...
This episode is devoted to Breast Cancer Awareness. We pray for those will fight, those who are fighting and those who fought until the end. Join us!
This week we honor two very important Saints in our faith- St. Theresa and St. Luke. Both of these incredible people had a strong relationship with the Holy Spirit and healing. We pray to have that some faith. Join us!
Today we remember Mary and her unwavering faith in God as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. May we all have the same trust that she, and OLV founder Venerable Nelson Baker, had. Join us!
On this episode we reflect on the Transfiguration- a moment where apostles were reminded of their faith. Let this reading serve as a reminder to us of the importance of a strong faith. Join us!
On this episode, we welcome summer! We are only days away from the beginning of this lively season that we hope to truly embrace. We pray to be able to find God in everything this summer as we enjoy this time of leisure. Join us!
This episode we prepare for the celebration of Father's Day- a time to honor the men who have greatly impacted our lives. Whether they are with us today or not, we take a moment out of our day to think of them and everything they did for us. Join us!
In preparation of Memorial Day, on this week's episode we remember all of the brave men and women who have given their lives for this country. We pray through the intercession of our founder, Venerable Nelson Baker, for peace in our world. Join us!
On this episode we reflect on the transformative event of Pentecost- a time that took the Disciples from fear and worry to joy and comfort after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. We hope that we too may find this rebirth of joy and faith during this time. Join us!
In preparation of Mother's Day, on this episode we're reflecting on the important women in our lives. We celebrate those, both living and deceased, who have shared their wisdom, love, and faith. Let us also take this time to remember Mary, the mother of Jesus, who lost her only son for us. Her strength has remained across generations and is now seen in women today. Join us!
This week we reflect on the unconditional love that Jesus has for us. Let us pray to live in his image and show that same love to strangers and enemies. Join us!
"I am the vine, you are the branches (Jn.15:5.)"
This week we reflect on this verse from John that tells us Jesus is not only alive among us but also within us. Just as the branches cannot have life without the vine, so neither can we have life without Jesus. Let us become more dependent on Jesus. Join us!
As we approach Earth Day, today we pray for the planet we call home that God made so beautifully in his own image. We ask for God's help to be better protectors of our home and to respect it more thoroughly. Join us!
He is risen! On this episode, we celebrate the mystery of our faith, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We pray to be messengers of this news and beacons of hope in times of darkness. Join us!
This week we remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem before his crucifixion and resurrection. We pray to recognize his unconditional love for us and to give us the strength to praise him and not so easily betray him. Join us!
On this episode, we reflect on the covenant God has written on each of our hearts. Through it, we know how close we are to God and his love for us. We pray to deepen our faith of that covenant through the intercession of Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph- both honored this week. Join us!
Today we celebrate the Fourth week of Lent. It marks the mid-point of our Lenten journey. Here is where we reflect on our relationship with God and explore ways to make it even deeper. Join us!
This week we continue with our Lenten Season prayers, remembering Jesus' time at a Temple that was not being treated sacredly. Even though he was angry, he communicated a new Covenant with his followers. We pray that we may express negative feelings in a similar way Perhaps, this is something we can self-reflect on during this Holy Season. Join us!
In our second episode devoted to Lent, we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration, where Jesus took Peter, James and John to the mountain top and they heard God. We pray to quiet our soul so that we too can better hear you. Join us!
On this episode we embark on the Season of Lent. We pray that during this Holy Season we are able to forge an even stronger bond with Jesus. Let us open our minds and hearts to the Word of God and the graces of this holy season. Join us!
To start the year off right, we're reflecting on the ideas of the profound Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his tireless work for the oppressed. In some ways, he makes us think about our own founder Venerable Nelson Baker. We look to both of them for inspiration on how to be a more peaceful and caring community. Join us!
We are ending Ordinary Time and about to enter the season of Advent in preparation for Christmas. On this episode, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe brings us together to fulfill Jesus' mission for all Creation. Join us!
On this episode we look all around us to see God's work in the beautiful time of autumn. Harvests are abundant and thankfulness is overflowing this time of year. We pray to share our good fortune with those in need. Join us!
In preparation for All Souls' Day, we're remembering all of our loved ones who have passed on to an eternal life with our God. We remember them and their impact on us long after they leave this Earth. Join us!
Today we think of women everywhere in the midst of their pregnancy journey. We pray for their safety and the safety of their babies. Join us!
Today we pray for Our Lady of Victory as we approach her October 7th feast day. Our founder, Father Nelson Baker, devoted his life and work to his patroness and years later we are still following in his footsteps. Join us!
As students settle back into classes, we pray for those trusted with our children- teachers. May they lead by example as they mold students into the people they will be. Join us!
With the sunny days of summer coming to a close, children of all ages are headed back to school. Youngsters hug their parents goodbye for the first time, filled with fear and excitement. Older students return to their desks ready for the new challenges ahead. And seniors strap up their backpacks for the last time looking forward to what awaits them after school. On this episode, we pray for all of them and the school staff who also embark on a new journey. Join us!
As we enter the Season of Creation, we take a moment to reflect on the wonders of the world that God has made. Today, we pray for everything under His care and remember our own responsibility as co-creators to take care of everything around us. Join us!
In these difficult times, it is easy to lose faith in God and ourselves. Today, we pray for hope to get us through. Join us!
Today we remember Mary and her unwavering faith in God as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. May we all have her trust in our journey. Join us!
On this episode we pray for peace across the world. We hope that one day our differences will be something we can celebrate and not something that causes so much fear and hate. Join us!
In preparation for the upcoming World Youth Day, on this episode we pray for our young people everywhere. We hope they find strength and comfort when facing hardships. Join us!
On this episode we pray for those who hold a special place in our hearts- our grandparents. Whether living or deceased, there is no denying the impact the parents of our parents have on us. We pray for God to bless them and to guide us in their name. Join us!
On this Independence Day, we honor the values this country was founded on- religious freedom, equality, and democracy. We remember those who gave their lives defending those values. Join us!
In honor of Father's Day, on this episode we are honoring the special men in our lives. We offer a thank you to all of the fathers and father figures, both living and deceased. Join us!
As warmer days approach, and we spend more time outside admiring our Earth, we take a moment to reflect on our treatment of this beautiful place we call home. We pray that God opens our eyes to the beauty surrounding us and we, in turn, respond with respect towards the planet He created. Join us!
As we enter wedding season, we pause in the midst of the planning and celebrating to remember the true meaning of the Sacrament of Matrimony. We pray for all of those entering marriage that they are committed to their vows to one another and God. Join us!
May is a special time for many young people in Church, as they receive Jesus for the first time at their First Holy Communion. On this episode, we pray for them during this spiritual time and reflect on our own introduction to Jesus.
In honor of Mother's Day, on this episode we are honoring the special women who molded us into the people we are today. We offer a thank you to all of the mothers, both living and deceased. Join us!
This week we pray for the nurses around the world caring for the sick as they heal or enter their final step of life. We support these warriors who give everything they can, opening their hearts and their hands to those most in need. Join us!
As our Jewish brothers and sisters honor Yom Hashoah, we too remember the innocent victims of the Holocaust. We pray to change the hearts of those filled with hatred. Join us!
In preparation for Earth Day coming up, we pray for the beautiful planet we call home, praising its glory and asking for forgiveness for not treating it properly. Join us!
Rejoice! Our Lenten journey is now complete as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. The true mystery of faith. We pray to continue the journey of our Baptismal vows, today and every day. Join us!
As we reach the end of Lent and are ready to welcome Jesus, we look at the faith he showed throughout his life, including his resurrection of Lazarus. We pray that, just like Jesus, we too must have faith in times of darkness and despair. Join us!
As we near the end of Lent, we take a look at our own willingness to open our hearts, the way the Samaritan Woman did when she gave Jesus a drink of water. Join us!
This week we look at two exemplary men of faith, St. Patrick and St. Joseph, both of whom are honored back to back in March. We pray for the strength and courage they both had. Join us!
This week we focus on the voice of the Father, telling us all to listen to his Son. We pray to open our ears to hear messages from Jesus. Join us!
After a successful Ash Wednesday, we are now in the Lenten season. This week we pray for the unconditional love that Jesus shows us. Join us!
Celebrate the beginning of the Lenten season by reflecting on how you can live more like Jesus, serving the poor, oppressed and needy. Join us!
We pray that all of us follow the values of previous leaders who embodied liberty and justice for all. Let us better create communities of loving care for all of us as Americans. Join us!
Valentine's Day is a celebration of love, romance and kindness. While it has become a day filled with chocolate, flowers and cards, let's not forget the true meaning behind it- Valentine the martyr who gave his blood for God. We pray for a day of everyone showing their appreciation for others. Join us!
As we embark on February, heart month, we pray for everything this organ endures. From joy to pain, our hearts experience everything we do. We pray for them to find health and peace. Join us!
On this episode we pray for everyone fighting cancer, directly or indirectly. We praise the health care workers who work tirelessly to heal everyone fighting the disease. Join us!
We are continuing a strong start to 2023 with a prayer for something we can all use more of... Love. Whether it's for yourself or others, love can be challenging at times. We pray for the strength to love everyone the way God loves us. Join us!
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord signals the end of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. As Jesus was called to end suffering among people, we are also called to do something bigger as Children of God- a title we also earn through baptism. Join us!
This episode we celebrate the Epiphany when God revealed himself as Jesus. We pray to have the same hope and faith as the Magi did when they received the good news together. Join us!
As we embark on a new year ahead of us, we look back and reflect on the moments of the past year... Including its joys and blessings, challenges and sorrows. Join us!
On this Holy day we celebrate the humble birth of Jesus, what we have been preparing for during Advent. We remember the first true Christmas gifts: love, peace and faith. Join us!
We have finished preparing for the birth of Jesus and are about to embark on the Christmas season. In this final week of Advent, we pray for strength like Joseph who faced inner turmoil during the birth of his son. Join us!
The theme of this week's prayer is joy as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. We hope you find joy all around you this Advent. Join us!
We are officially in the second week of the Holy Season, Advent. This episode we pray for hope and perseverance, two gifts given to us by God and exemplified by his Son. Join us!
The Holy season of Advent has officially begun, leading up to the birth of Jesus on Christmas. We pray for a prosperous four weeks. Join us!
In celebration of Thanksgiving, here is a special prayer for everyone celebrating this holiday. Join us!
On November 11th, the country comes together to honor the men and women who have served for freedom. We pray for those who are scarred, both physically and emotionally from that service. Join us!
In honor of Alzheimer's Month, we pray for the comfort of those facing memory loss due to Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Join us!
We give thanks for the bounty of fruits and vegetables that come from the land every fall. Join us!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we pray for all of those battling this devastating disease. Join us!
This episode we'll pray for students, parents and teachers heading back to school for a new year. We pray for everyone with new beginnings. Join us!
This episode we'll pray for the end to violence we see internationally and locally. Join us!