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.
Episodes
293 episodes
The Example of Jesus' Prayer
Prayer was a regular part of Jesus' daily life. We can learn a lot from watching when, how and where he prayed. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com
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Learning True Manliness from Christ
Given at an Annual Men's Conference. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com
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[Rebroadcast] The Power of Prayer
Jesus's parable of the widow and the unjust judge teaches us to pray with persistence and intensity. While always confident that God our Father hears and answers our prayers, we are called to exercise this confidence by patient perseveran...
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"Free to Love": The Point of Living Poverty
After the Rich Young Man goes away sad, Jesus tells his disciples twice that it will be difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. The possession of riches comes with the danger of relying on them too much, seeking our happiness ...
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Walking by Faith
When Job sees God he accepts God's plan and submits to his judgment. In this life, our vision of God is always indirect and partial. "We see through a mirror dimly." It takes thus faith to trust in God's plan and his providence espe...
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To Struggle for Love
The reward for charity is great, the punishment for sin is daunting. We live in a battle between good and evil, between joy and misery. Victory in this struggle is not just a matter of effort but of clear spiritual vision.
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[Rebroadcast] St. Matthew and the Certainty of Faith
Matthew's response to his vocation demonstrates a great deal of trust in Jesus. His Gospel emphasizes Jesus's deep appreciation of faith and his disappointment at its absence. Trust in Jesus should be absolute, lending a great certa...
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[Rebroadcast] September 14: Triumph of the Cross, Triumph of Love
Christ's Triumph on the Cross defeated sin and death. It was a triumph of love over selfishness. This victory needs to be repeated in our own lives, in our own carrying of the Cross. Sin and selfishness have to be defeated in ...
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"Be strong, fear not!": Christian Courage
Our Faith constantly encourages us to overcome our fears. This entails standing up to them and being open to fearful situations. Christian courage, however, is primarily based on belief in God's powerful presence and protection.&nbs...
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"Welcome the word that has been planted in you"
St. James describes the word of God has "having been planted in us." This gift of God leads to the growth of His own Life in each Christian. To foster the growth of the word in us we need to remove obstacles and create an environmen...
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Finding Christ, Found By Christ
St. Bartholomew's first meeting with Jesus is recorded in the Gospel of St. John. Introduced by Philip, Bartholomew is struck by Jesus's already knowing him before they ever met. Jesus is struck in turn by Bartholomew's sincerity, "...
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Choosing the Better Part
Martha invites Jesus into her home along with her sister Mary. Jesus's interaction with them is a great source of insight for us. "The better part" that Mary has chosen, sitting at the feet of Jesus, tells us of the importance of pr...
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Spiritual Olympics
Jesus wants his joy to be in us and our joy to be full. Sharing the joy of Jesus means sharing in his victory over sin and death on the cross. Jesus receives a crown of glory and joy in heaven for his triumph. We too will be c...
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Rebroadcast: The Bread of Life Discourse
The "Bread of Life" Discourse in John Chapter 6 is a treasure trove of spiritual insights. Faith in Jesus's person is paramount for the Christian life. This faith is tested by the audacity of his claims for the Eucharist as well as ...
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Resting with Jesus
Jesus takes his apostles to a lonely place to rest with them. He offers us the same opportunity in our prayer life and when we practice trust in his constant care for us. We need to distinguish healthy rest from rest that can short-circui...
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"To be holy in his sight": Playing our Role for God
Prophecy wasn't Amos' original plan for life. God chose him to be a prophet. St. Paul speaks of God choosing small and weak people to do great things for him. God also chooses us for great things: holiness and mission. O...
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Meeting Christ Afresh
Prophetic figures are usually violently resisted. This happened to Christ on the Cross. Sometimes they are simply overlooked or ignored. This happened to Christ in Nazareth, with those who knew him well. Unless we are ...
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Rebroadcast: St. Josemaria and the Vocation to Work
On the Feast of St. Josemaria, we reflect on one of his most important teachings: the sanctification of work. After their conversion, the early Christians were encouraged to continue living the same life which God had already given them.&...
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Rebroadcast: Lessons From Jesus Asleep
In the middle of a violent storm, the apostles find Jesus asleep in the boat. This divine sleep of the Son of God teaches us important lessons: the need for rest, the importance of trust in God during difficulties, and the great care that...
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"With all your mind" - Adoration and Thinking about God
To love God as God we need to think about Him. Adoration is not just feelings of awe and veneration, but a deep knowledge of the awesome transcendence of God. This knowledge empowers our ability to love God more profoundly.
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Jesus Present and Alive
Jesus fulfills his promise to "remain with us always" with his presence in the Eucharist. To believe in his real presence is a game changer in our prayer life and in life in general. Jesus is alive in the Eucharist so that he can be...
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Rebroadcast -- The Sacred Heart of Jesus: A Call to Radical Love
Jesus' Sacred Heart reveals the depth of his love for us. Opened on the Cross, streams of blood and water poured out from Jesus' Heart. Our own love for God hinges on our having a heart full of compassion, concern, and a practical s...
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Season 4
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Rebroadcast: The Feast of Corpus Christi: "Adoro te devote"
For the Feast of Corpus Christi we meditate on the Eucharistic hymn "Adoro te devote." Hidden in the Blessed Sacrament, Our Lord Jesus is truly present: body, blood, soul, and divinity. This marvel of our faith reveals God's humble ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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