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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
  • The Real Reason to Hope | Contemplata Ep 48 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    The Real Reason to Hope | Contemplata Ep 48 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
    Feb 26 2026

    We all struggle with daily adversities, or with lifelong hardships. Who should we turn to for consolation and hope? There is only one good answer – Jesus Christ, who has both the desire, and the power, to help us on our path to happiness and heaven. Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., in episode 48 of Contemplata, to learn more about the real reason to hope.

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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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    9 mins
  • How To Contact God: Faith | Contemplata Ep 47 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    How To Contact God: Faith | Contemplata Ep 47 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
    Feb 11 2026

    Every time we make an act of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive new graces in our souls. Our union with the life of Jesus Christ will grow more and more. Fr. James Brent, O.P. recommends simple prayers of faith, like ‘Jesus, I believe in you,’ even when it feels like our prayer is dry, or God is not present. Learn more about prayer and our relationships with Jesus Christ in Episode 47 of Contemplata.

    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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    9 mins
  • Your Suffering in Christ | Contemplata Ep 46 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    Your Suffering in Christ | Contemplata Ep 46 | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
    Jan 29 2026

    Our sufferings are the sufferings of the Lord. We are not isolated individuals - God’s plan is unfolding in our lives. God calls us to become another Christ in our suffering. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). Learn more about Christ's presence in our suffering in Episode 46 of Contemplata, hosted by Fr. James Brent, O.P.

    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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    11 mins
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