Come Away By Yourselves

"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.

Podcasting since 2020 • 390 episodes

Come Away By Yourselves

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Mary's Birthday: Humility and Trust

On September 8th we celebrate the Feast of The Nativity of Our Lady. THis is an opportunity to contemplate her humility and her radical response to God.

September 05, 2026 • 28:36

Contemplatives in the Middle of the World: Identification with Christ

St. Josemaria described the potential of lay holiness in an interesting way. He said all Christians can and should be "contemplatives in the middle of the world." Holy Scripture and Church teaching reaffirm this high ideal. Th...

August 29, 2026 • 30:04

Christ's Suffering (and ours?): Meaningful, Free, Loving

Sacred Scripture teaches us some clear lessons about Christ's suffering. His passion was redemptive and meaningful. It was freely chosen and accepted. It was all an act of divine and human love for us and for the Father. ...

August 22, 2026 • 29:52

The Assumption of Mary: Shining like the Sun in the Kingdom of God

The Assumption of Mary is a very special Feast in the Church. To gaze on Our Lady in Heaven is to contemplate something very beautiful and important. The marvel of her glorification speaks to us of the surpassing beauty of goodness ...

August 14, 2026 • 30:15

"Say 'Thank You!'": Reflections on Gratitude

Gratitude is a very important Christian disposition. God appreciates gratitude, as we all do. One of the four basic acts of prayer, gratitude should be a constant state of mind and heart. In addition to pleasing God, it also b...

August 08, 2026 • 28:54

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