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Contemplata

Contemplata

By: Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
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The purpose of our lives is to come to know God, yet on account of sin the eyes of our hearts have grown blind to the presence of God. Just as Jesus healed the blind men in the Gospels, so God is now at work to heal the eyes of our hearts by the light of his grace. Contemplata is a podcast for those seeking to grow in contemplative prayer—the loving awareness of the presence of God. Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P. is a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph.

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Episodes
  • Contemplata Episode 43 | How to Look on God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    Contemplata Episode 43 | How to Look on God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
    Dec 11 2025

    We should love righteousness, which is a right relationship with God. How should we conduct ourselves? “Think of the Lord in goodness, and seek him in simplicity of heart (Wisdom 1:1).” Learn how Fr. James Brent, O.P. explains this important Bible verse, and leads us into greater contemplation of God, in Episode 43 of Contemplata.

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    Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia

    Support: If you want to support this podcast, please visit dominicanfriars.org/contemplata
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    7 mins
  • Contemplata Episode 42 | Scripture Transforms You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    Contemplata Episode 42 | Scripture Transforms You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
    Nov 26 2025

    Scripture doesn’t offer quick fixes—but it truly transforms us. In this episode, Fr. James Brent, O.P., shares how daily lectio divina with the book of Genesis changed one young mother’s outlook on her marriage, her family, and her interior life. Discover how God’s Word quietly reshapes the mind and heals the heart. Watch the full episode 42 of Contemplata, with Fr. James Brent, O.P., to deepen your intimacy with God.

    Follow us on:

    Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia

    Support: If you want to support this podcast, please visit dominicanfriars.org/contemplata
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    6 mins
  • Contemplata Episode 41 | Listening to God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    Contemplata Episode 41 | Listening to God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
    Nov 12 2025

    Fr James Brent, O.P., reminds us that whatever happens to us is also happening to Christ in us. You and I are so closely united with Jesus Christ, as branches are to the vine, that our joys, sufferings, and daily experiences are shared in him.


    Watch the full episode 41 of     Contemplata to reflect on this profound union with Christ.

    Follow us on:

    Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia

    Support: If you want to support this podcast, please visit dominicanfriars.org/contemplata
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    12 mins
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