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
300 episodes
The Gift of the Child
Heading into Christmas we turn our hearts towards the Christ Child. Christ is our great Christmas present from God the Father. Mary and Joseph give him the gifts of their faith, hope and love. These are gifts that we too can g...
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Bartimaeus (and Mary): Novena Reflection
Given as part of a Novena to the Immaculate Conception. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com
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Novena to the Immaculate Conception: "Mother of the Fallen Away"
A reflection given for the Novena to the Immaculate Conception on Mary as "Mother of the Fallen Away."
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[Rebroadcast] Advent: Making Room for Jesus
In Advent we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child at Christmas. Jesus, who found no room in the inn at Bethlehem, can find room in our souls and our lives if we prepare well for his coming. Making room for Jesus means clearing other thing...
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Christ the King
What is the Kingdom of God and the Kingship of Christ? How can we be loyal subjects of this Kingdom? What keeps us from letting Christ rule as King?https://comeawaybyyourselves.com<...
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"Pray without ceasing": Benefits of Prayer
Jesus encourages us to pray constantly. This advice is seconded by St. Paul and many other saints. Scripture teaches us the many benefits of habitual prayer: joy, motivation, peace and fruitfulness. Prayer is the very shape of...
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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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