Tune in to the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast to fuel your prayer and conversation with God. On our weekly podcast we share meditations given by priests who, in the spirit of St. Josemaria Escriva, offer points for reflection to guide you in your personal prayer and help you grow closer to God. The meditations are typically under 30 minutes so that you can take advantage of them during your time of prayer, commute, walk, lunch, or any time you want to listen to something good. The St. Josem ...
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Welcome to the “Mini-Series” podcast of the St. Josemaria Institute! Each mini-series explores topics that help form and inspire our daily lives as Catholics today in the middle of the world. Hosted by guest contributors from around the world, they share how their varied life experiences—both personal and professional—have led them to find God and the true meaning and purpose of their lives, work, and relationships.
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Meditations and talks to help you pray and deepen in your prayer life with Jesus Christ. Inspired by insights from St Josemaría Escrivá and the Opus Dei Prelature.
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I'm Janet Quinlan, a Catholic life coach, and this is Finding Joy in Marriage and Motherhood - a podcast for women who want peace and joy in their marriage and motherhood. I'll help you create mindset shifts that change the way you discipline your children, love your husband, and enjoy your day. This podcast is about coaching women to be the best woman God is calling her to be. I'm a former elementary school teacher and homeschooler, a wife of 39 years, mother of 7, and "Grandma Jan" to 18 g ...
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(Ep. 5) Climbing to the Heights: How Little Things Add Up to Big Things
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35:33New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional In this episode, Rob Hays invites young professionals to shift their focus from ambition to excellence. Ambition often fixates on outcomes we can't control—success, recognition, influence—while excellence is rooted in what we can control: our inputs—our prayer life, study, and the care we give …
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In our meditation of the week: Drawing from St. Luke’s account of the Visitation, Msgr. Frederick Dolan invites us to contemplate Mary’s interior life—her overwhelming joy, her urgency to serve, and her radiant presence as she brings Christ to her cousin Elizabeth’s home. This encounter, filled with prayer and self-giving, offers us a model of what…
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The Ascension is Jesus’ last appearance to the Apostles and the day he sits at the right hand of the Father, bringing our frail human nature to the life of glory.. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan
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It’s when a child responds to authority, usually a parent, in a rude, defiant, or disrespectful way. Now, back talk isn’t always about rebellion. It often comes from frustration, a need for control, or emotional overwhelm. And while it’s frustrating, it’s important to understand that it’s developmentally normal. Kids, especially early teens and tee…
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(Ep. 4) How To Deal With Conflict at Work: 3 Practical Steps to Integrate Into Your Daily Life
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43:52New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional In this episode, Rob Hays offers 3 practical steps to integrate into your daily life to successfully deal with conflict in the workplace, and bring you closer to God. Witnessing how many young professionals today prefer to avoid conflict altogether, Rob believes its important to see it as an op…
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on Mary as the model of discipleship. From the Annunciation to Cana, Mary shows us that God’s plan unfolds through human cooperation. Her presence and intercession at the Wedding Feast of Cana not only initiates Christ’s public ministry but also reveals how our trust and obedience allow God …
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Teaching You How to Parent So You're a Happier Mom
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20:18In this episode, I talk about the importance of teaching your children HOW to behave rather than constantly giving consequences WHEN they don't behave. My course, "Virtue-Based Parenting" is open for enrollment now through May 17th. You can go to janetquinlan.com/parenting to get all the details! Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, …
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(Ep. 3) New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional
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31:59Episode 3: Networking and Relationship Building In this episode of New Horizons, Rob Hays reframes networking as a path to authentic friendship, grounded in three often-overlooked virtues: service, cheerfulness, and naturalness. He first highlights St. Joseph as a model of service—quiet, faithful work done with love and selflessness. Rob encourages…
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On the Feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo (Rebroadcast)
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33:21In our meditation of the week for the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the life and virtues of the faithful successor of St. Josemaria Escriva, whom he affectionately nicknamed Saxum or rock in Latin. Fr. Javier shares how the gift of fortitude, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, was powerfully present in Blessed A…
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This is a meditation by Fr Tom Dowd for the Feast day of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, the first successor of St Josemaria. He was a very bright engineer and later on theologian and canon lawyer, courageous, brave, and conscientious person and was a wonderful support to St Josemaría over many years. He had a marked devotion to our Lady and gave grea…
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What Kind of Adults Do You Want to Raise?
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18:05Without a clear destination with anything we do, our chances of a successful outcome is really limited. It's no different with parenting. As a parent, what’s the destination for your children? What kind of adult do you want your children to become? When we have a clear idea of the end goal, the day to day has more meaning because we understand that…
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(Ep. 2) New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional
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34:05Episode 2: Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout In this second episode of "New Horizons," Rob Hays explores how living with greater unity of life, order, and a daily plan of prayer can help young professionals navigate stress, anxiety, and burnout. Reflecting on his own experiences leading through the pandemic, Rob highlights the importance of…
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on how the Risen Christ remained hidden from the disciples on the road to Emmaus so they would learn to recognize him with the eyes of faith. Drawing from St. Luke’s Gospel, Fr. Peter shares how we too are called to encounter Christ daily—especially in the Bread and the Word—through a life o…
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Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoachingBy Janet Quinlan
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(Ep. 1) New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional
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25:51Episode 1: Introduction - Working for God In this first episode of "New Horizons," Rob Hays introduces listeners to this mini-series for young professionals seeking to integrate their Catholic faith into daily life and work. Outlining the game plan for this 7 episode series, Rob shares a bit about his background, the inspiration for the series, the…
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Proclaiming the Resurrection in Daily Life
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25:19In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the mystery of the Resurrection and our mission to proclaim the joy that Christ is alive. He explains that we are not called to announce that Jesus is risen through dramatic gestures or grand proclamations but through the example of our faith and our joy. Christ's resurrection is not only…
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The Role of Expectations in Raising Your Children
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18:10My parenting course, "Virtue-Based Parenting", will open for enrollment again on May 8, 2025. Make sure to go to janetquinlan.com/parenting so sign up for the waitlist so you have access to all the enrollment information! Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Ins…
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on the overflowing joy and wonder of Christ’s Resurrection and the living presence of the Risen Lord in the Church, in creation, and in our daily lives. Fr. Donncha invites us to rediscover the Church as the living presence of Christ among us - a gift that is not the result of human effor…
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[Trailer] New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional
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1:46Welcome to the “Mini-Series” podcast of the St. Josemaria Institute! We’re excited to launch this new channel announcing our first mini-series: New Horizons: Living the Faith as a Young Professional Launching on May 1, 2025, join our host, Rob Hays, as he invites listeners to open new horizons in their lives and explore what it means to “work for G…
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Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoachingBy Janet Quinlan
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With the Resurrection of Jesus we begin the 50 days of Eastertide. These days offer us a time to think about the joy of heaven that Christ has won for us with his Passion, Death and Resurrection. A meditation by Fr Gavan Jennings
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“He Loved Them to the End”: A Holy Thursday Meditation
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19:17In our meditation of the week for Holy Thursday: Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha offers a profound reflection on the enduring, limitless love of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist. Entering the Upper Room with the Apostles, we are invited to contemplate the eternal love of Christ, who “loved them to the end,” and …
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In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio shares a reflection on the Gospel passage of the Passion of Christ (Luke 22:14-23:56) which is read on Palm Sunday. During this holiest time of the year, the Church invites her people to focus directly on the suffering of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The longer Gospel readings help us to honor Christ’s …
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Self-confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s not pretending to have it all together. It’s not thinking you're better than other people. In fact, most people who exhibit that brand of self-confidence are actually over-compensating for their lack of confidence. Real self-confidence is a quiet, steady belief in yourself. It’s knowing you can handle what life…
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Fifth Sunday & Week of Lent: The Gift of Mercy
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24:28In our meditation of the week: Reflecting on the Gospel of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11), Msgr. Fred Dolan invites us to contemplate the gift of mercy—a central theme of the Christian life. In this powerful scene, Christ reveals the heart of the Father, not through condemnation, but through compassion and forgiveness. It is a call to e…
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Our Lord is tested by some Scribes and Pharisees who bring to him a women caught in compromising circumstances (ref John 8:1-11). In his response he acts with great mercy while not forgetting the needs of Justice. His way of acting reminds us how often charity consist more in understanding that in giving. A Meditation for the Fifth Sunday of Lent b…
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Many years ago I heard a quote by St. Josemaria that spoke about how we should love our husband as our first, most precious child. I couldn’t find the exact quote, but when I heard the message of loving my husband as I would love my first, most precious child it hit me hard. In my marriage course, "Foundations of a Happy Marriage", I teach you how …
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Fourth Sunday & Week of Lent: Sharing in the Self-Emptying of Christ
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31:21Note: This meditation was recorded in front of a live audience. In our meditation for the Fourth Week of Lent, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to renew our commitment to the three pillars of Lent: almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. As we reach the midpoint of this penitential seson, he reminds us that Lent centers on Christ’s self-giving sacrifice on th…
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Laetare Sunday allows us to glimpse the mystery of our new life at Easter and hasten towards it in hope. A meditation by Fr Pat Gorevan.
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A Genuine Priest: On the 100th Anniversary of St. Josemaria's Ordination
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19:46In our meditation of the week: Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the 100th anniversary of St. Josemaria’s priestly ordination on March 28, 1925. He invites us to consider the extraordinary fruitfulness of St. Josemaria’s life and his desire to be a genuine priest with a genuine and serious concern for souls that led him to love everyone without distinct…
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