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As we commemorate the 55th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, meaning "Of Human Life", this meditation reflects upon the depth and resonance of this seminal papal encyclical. Published on July 25, 1968, and penned by Pope Paul VI, it stands as a lyrical exploration of the Catholic Church's teachings on the sanctity of life, marriage, and human procreation. This deeply thoughtful document remains a testament to the Church's enduring commitment to upholding the sacredness of human life and familial love.
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Doña Dolores Albás, or ‘the Grandmother’, as she was affectionately called was the mother of St. Josemaría Escrivá and played a crucial role in his upbringing, providing a truly Christian home environment. Her son fondly remembered their family traditions of attending Mass, giving alms to the disabled, and praying together on Sundays. She instilled in him a deep prayer life that he continued throughout his life. The Grandmother, along with her daughter Carmen, also sacrificed greatly to support the founding of Opus Dei. Despite financial difficulties, they selflessly gave their time and resources to help with the apostolate. One of the Grandmother’s simple yet beloved traditions was making crespillos, a dessert that the whole family looked forward to on her feast day.
St. Jude, known as Thaddaeus, was a brother of St. James the Lesser, and a relative of Jesus. Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia. According to Eusebius, he returned to Jerusalem in the year 62 and assisted at the election of his brother, St. Simeon, as Bishop of Jerusalem.
Little is known about the post-Pentecost life of St. Simon, who had been called a Zealot. He is thought to have preached in Egypt and then to have joined St. Jude in Persia. Here, he was supposedly martyred by being cut in half with a saw, a tool he is often depicted with. However, the 4th-century St. Basil the Great says he died in Edessa, peacefully.
This meditation is released on the occasion of the feast of St. John Henry Newman.
His feast day falls on October 9th, the date of his conversion to Catholicism.
"the Church would look foolish without them [the Laity]."
- St. John Henry Newman
This meditation is released on the occasion of the feast of St. John Henry Newman.
His feast day falls on October 9th, the date of his conversion to Catholicism.
"There have been men before now, who have supposed Christian love was so diffuse as not to admit of concentration upon individuals; so that we ought to love all men equally. ...Now I shall maintain here, in opposition to such notions of Christian love, and with our Saviour's pattern before me, that the best preparation for loving the world at large, and loving it duly and wisely, is to cultivate our intimate friendship and affection towards those who are immediately about us".
- "Love of Relations and Friends", Parochial and Plain Sermons, Volume 2, Sermon 5.
St. Monica (c. 332 – 387) was an early North African Christian saint and the mother of Augustine of Hippo. She is remembered and honored for her outstanding holy life, particularly the suffering caused by her husband's adultery, and her prayerful life dedicated to the conversion of her son St. Augustine, who wrote extensively of her pious acts and life with her in his Confessions. Meditation notes: http://bit.ly/3qYlccL
Luke 16:19-31
In this Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, the rich man does nothing while alive to help Lazarus, a poor beggar, and when he dies the rich man goes to Hell whilst Lazarus goes to Heaven. While in Hell the rich man asks Abraham for some relief and he is declined, in the same way that he did nothing to help Lazarus.
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary was a constant reference throughout the life of St. Josemaría Escrivá. All the titles he knew found a place in his heart, and some took on special relevance at specific moments in his life: Our Lady of Ransom (Nuestra Señora de la Merced), patroness of Barcelona, was one of them. Meditation notes: https://bit.ly/3C3SMEA
The Catholic teaching on this subject is expressed in the papal encyclical Ad Caeli Reginam, issued by Pope Pius XII in 1954.It states that Mary is called Queen of Heaven because her son, Jesus Christ, is the king of Israel and the heavenly king of the universe; indeed, the Davidic tradition of Israel recognized the mother of the king as the Queen Mother of Israel.
St. Edith Stein was a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Discalced Carmelite nun. She is canonized as a martyr and saint of the Catholic Church, and she is one of six co-patron saints of Europe.
Our Lady of Peace, Prelatic Church of Opus Dei, is a place of prayer, housing the mortal remains of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and Blessed Álvaro del Portillo.
This is a set of six previously published meditations on marriage and family. It contains the following titles:
Fidelity in Marriage (00:00:00); Children a Gift of God (00:31:22); Zeal for Holiness Through Marriage (01:01:55); Forming Saints in Domestic Church (Easter) (01:34:06); Forming Saints in Domestic Church (The Cross) (01:55:48); Forming Saints in Domestic Church (Bethany) (02:23:21)
Compilation of previously published meditations on the Seven Gifts of Holy Spirit: 1) Wisdom (00:00); 2) Understanding (32:36); 3) Counsel (62:57); 4) Fortitude (90:39); 5) Knowledge (121:39); 6) Piety (154:07); 7) Fear of the Lord (185:37)
This episode contains previously published meditations for 2021 Easter season:
- Ash Wednesday;
- Palm Sunday (32:09);
- Holy Thursday (66:19) ;
- The Washing of the Feet (97:46) ;
- Good Friday (129:51);
- Holy Saturday (160:08);
- Easter Sunday (191:19);
- Easter Faith (223:52);
- Easter Joy (255:36);
- Emmaus (286:55);
- Mary of Bethany (317:49);
- Ascension (347:05)
On Holy Saturday (April 3rd 2021), Fr. Conor gave a recollection with the main theme Forming Saints in the Domestic Church.
This is the last meditation entitled Easter. It is 20 minutes length.
On Holy Saturday (April 3rd 2021), Fr. Conor gave a recollection with the main theme Forming Saints in the Domestic Church.
This is the second meditation entitled The Cross.
On Holy Saturday (April 3rd 2021), Fr. Conor gave a recollection with the main theme Forming Saints in the Domestic Church.
This is the first meditation with the title Bethany. The actual topic about family began at minutes 2:40.
This contains three previously published meditations on three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith 2) Hope (32:53) 3) Charity (63:38)
This retreat contains previously published meditations: 1) Aim High; 2) The Prodigal Son (30:49); 3) The Only Real Evil 2nd Ed. (62:18); 4) The End of Life (93:35); 5) Eternal Happiness (122:50) 6) The Rich Young Man (152:40); 7) You Are Nothing (183:52); 8) Charity and Tongue (214:32); 9) Peter and Prayer (246:46); 10) Crucifixion (278:56); 11) Bread of Life (309:24); 12) Annunciation (341:02).
This contains four previously published meditations on four cardinal virtues: 1) Making Good Decisions Prudence; 2) Thirsting for Justice (32:34); 3) On Temperance (71:12); 4) Fortitude (103:28)
On March 13th 2021, his Holiness Pope Francis marks the 8th anniversary of his election by the papal conclave as Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church.
It contains the following meditations: 1. Beginning Again / 2. Creation (28:19) / 3. Sin of Pride - The Elder Brother (57:58) / 4. Death, Good Use of Time (1:29:18) / 5. Hell, Purgatory, Heaven (1:59:48) / 6. Humility (2:31:59) / 7. Poverty and Detachment (3:1:27) / 8. Charity (3:32:35) / 9. Prayer (4:3:33) / 10. The Passion and Death of Our Lord (4:35:29) / 11. The Mass (5:4:10) / 12. Our Lady (5:34:38)
This is a compilation of 16 of previously published meditations during last 2021 Christmas season: 1. Advent meditation; 2. St Nicholas of Bari Dec 6th (30:20); 3. Immaculate Conception (Dec 8th) (59:43); 4. Decree of Caesar Augustus Journey to Bethlehem (90:26); 5. The Mystery of the Incarnation (119:05); 6. The Beauty of the Manger (151:09); 7. Joseph and The Treasure of Silence (176:46); 8. Joseph in the Incarnation (Pope Francis) (205:58); 9. The Light Streaming from Bethlehem (238:28); 10. The Shepherds and Peace (270:16); 11. Last Day of the Year (Dec 31st) (299:27); 12. Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1st) (329:07); 13. The Holy Name of Jesus (Jan 3rd) (354:29); 14. The Epiphany (382:02); 15. Egypt and the Holy Family (410:02); 16. The Baptism of Jesus (439:05)