Meditations

Called to More

Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.

  1. 28 FEB

    Ep. 86 | Why Your Prayer Feels Empty

    Why does prayer sometimes feel empty, like your words go nowhere and your heart feels untouched? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the experience of dryness in prayer and why it does not mean you are failing or that God is distant. Drawing on the wisdom of the spiritual tradition, he shows how these seasons can purify love, deepen trust, and teach us to seek God for who He is rather than for the feelings He gives. If your prayer feels flat or silent, this is an invitation to persevere, and to discover that even in emptiness, God is at work. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 86 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    7 min
  2. 21 FEB

    Ep. 85 | The God You Actually Serve

    What does real conversion actually look like? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the story of the prodigal son and the call to return not just outwardly, but with the heart. As Lent invites us to prayer, fasting, and penance, he reminds us that God is not interested in cosmetic change or external gestures, but in a radical reorientation of our deepest desires. Drawing on the words of the prophet Joel and the witness of St Augustine, this reflection asks a simple but searching question: where is your heart pointed? A gentle invitation to turn back to the Father, and allow your restless heart to find its rest in Him. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 85 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    8 min
  3. 14 FEB

    Ep. 84 | What God Really Wants in Lent

    Why does Lent feel so heavy? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the fear many of us feel when we approach fasting, sacrifice, and self-denial — and the deeper question behind it all: why would God want us to suffer? Drawing on the message of Our Lady of Lourdes and the call to “penance, penance, penance,” he explains how sacrifice becomes a kind of prayer made not only with words, but with the body. Through ordinary daily duties — even the small crosses we resist — we learn what it means to take up our cross and follow Christ, and how true conversion begins little by little. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 84 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    8 min
  4. 7 FEB

    Ep. 83 | You Are Entertaining Your Mind to Death

    What is constant entertainment doing to your soul? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the spiritual danger of always seeking distraction and how it can quietly weaken our ability to think clearly, choose wisely, and listen to God. Drawing on the story of Herod and the deadly power of spectacle, he shows how a life filled with noise can dull the conscience and make us vulnerable to temptation. A meditation on guarding the mind, recovering silence, and learning again how to live with wisdom in a world that never stops scrolling. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 83 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    7 min
  5. 31 JAN

    Ep. 82 | How to Help a Hopeless World

    What does Jesus mean when He says, “You are the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world”? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on how ordinary Christians are called to bring preservation and meaning to everyday life through their example — at school, at work, at home, and among friends. He also reflects on the power of a single word of faith spoken at the right moment: a light offered to someone in darkness. A meditation on living with quiet courage, speaking with charity, and asking Jesus to make us salt and light in the world. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 82 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    6 min
  6. 24 JAN

    Ep. 81 | Strength That Overcomes the World

    What does it really mean to be strong? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the virtue of fortitude and the quiet strength needed to endure the trials of ordinary life. True strength is not about impressing others or relying on enthusiasm alone, but about remaining faithful through what is difficult, boring, or disappointing. Drawing on the hidden life of Jesus and the steady example of Our Lady and Saint Joseph, this reflection invites us to grow in an inner strength that allows God to work through us. A meditation on maturity, perseverance, and asking God for the grace to become truly strong. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 81 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    8 min
  7. 17 JAN

    Ep. 80 | The Spiritual Danger of Distraction

    Are you finding it harder to be present with God? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the subtle spiritual danger of distraction and how easily our attention can be pulled away from what truly matters. What begins as harmless curiosity can quietly fragment our time, our prayer, and our capacity to listen. Drawing on Scripture and the call to say “Here I am, Lord” in each moment, this reflection invites us to examine how we use our attention and how learning to be present transforms ordinary time into an offering to God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Ep. 80 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts. 🔴 MEMBERSHIPS We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content. Join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/memberships Thank you, and welcome to the team! 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: ​​ / ctmcatholic TikTok: / ctm_catholic Facebook: / ctmcatholic Apple (Little by Little): https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast... Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UN... Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJ... 🔴 WEBSITES For more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org For more on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, visit their website: https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 SUBSCRIBE Subscribing to this channel helps us to grow and reach more people. It's simple and free, and we'd really appreciate it!

    8 min

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Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a seed for prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity. New episodes every Saturday at 7pm Irish time (2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific). Listen here or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.

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