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St. Josemaria Institute Podcast

St. Josemaria Institute Podcast

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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. Josemaria Institute was established in 2006 in the United States to promote the life and teachings of St. Josemaria, priest and founder of Opus Dei, through prayer, devotions, digital and social media, and special programs and initiatives.

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Episodes
  • The Third Word: "Woman, behold your son." (...) "Behold, your mother."

    The Third Word: "Woman, behold your son." (...) "Behold, your mother."
    Mar 3 2026

    In this third meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on Jesus’ words from the Cross: “Woman, behold your son.” (…) “Behold your mother.” In this tender exchange, Christ entrusts his Mother to the beloved disciple, and to each of us, revealingthe depth of his love and the gift of Mary’s maternal closeness in our lives.

    Fr. Ó hAodha invites us this Lent to stand at the foot of the Cross with Our Lady, to receive her confidently as Our Mother, and to learn how to remain close to Jesus in his Passion from her quiet, faithful presence.


    PAUSE & REFLECT

    • What worries and hesitations can I give to Our Lady and entrust them to her intercession?
    • In what ways do I shield my heart, keeping it closed off from God or from my loved ones who deserve to find my heart open like Our Lady?
    • What temptations am I battling in my life that I should be seeking out divine help and intercession?

    LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL

    Download our free PDF devotional, The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections & Prayers from St. Josemaria Escriva, available in our online shop.

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    19 mins
  • The Second Word: The Second Word: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

    The Second Word: The Second Word: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
    Feb 24 2026

    In this second meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Msgr. Martin Schlag reflects on Jesus’ promise to the Good Thief: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise," which reveals the power and repentance and depth of God's mercy.

    Msgr. Schlag encourages us to examine our hearts this Lent, ask for the grace of sincere conversion, and place our trust in the saving love of Christ.


    PAUSE & REFLECT

    • What obstacles do I need to remove to more fully allow the work of the Holy Spirit to mold me into the image of Christ?
    • Do I approach my work with an optimistic Christian outlook?
    • As I look back on my unique journey with Our Lord, for what moments can I give thanks for when he has made his presence most known to me?

    LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL

    Download our free PDF devotional, The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections & Prayers from St. Josemaria Escriva, available in our online shop.

    View Transcript
    Visit Show Page

    Support the show

    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

    Let us know that our podcast is important to you:

    • Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.
    • Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org

    Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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    32 mins
  • The First Word: “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do.”

    The First Word: “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do.”
    Feb 17 2026

    In this first meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on Jesus’ prayer from the Cross: “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do.” These words, spoken amid suffering, awaken us to the reality of sin and the mercy Christ offers to us even in our blindness.

    This meditation invites us to approach Lent with seriousness and sincerity, asking for the grace of true contrition and a deeper awareness of God’s point of view.


    PAUSE & REFLECT

    • How do I make efforts to seek out and accept the mercy of Our Lord through prayer and the sacrament of Penance?
    • How can I deepen my appreciation of the redemptive value of my work—today and throughout the Lenten season?
    • As I begin this season of Lent, what relationships in my life—family, work, or social—requires more effort on my part, particularly to better communicate?

    LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL

    Download our free PDF devotional, The Seven Last Words of Christ: Reflections & Prayers from St. Josemaria Escriva, available in our online shop.

    View Transcript
    Visit Show Page

    Support the show

    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

    Let us know that our podcast is important to you:

    • Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.
    • Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org

    Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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    13 mins
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