Praying Always, Sometimes: 7-Minute Meditations with John Paul II

Saint John Paul II National Shrine
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A prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s writings. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection. The simplicity and brevity of the format allows us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!

  1. Episode 5.12: The Spirit and the Bride say “Come!”

    06/07/2022

    Episode 5.12: The Spirit and the Bride say “Come!”

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From Revelation 22 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts come forward and receive the gift of life-giving water. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Suite in Three Movements, Op. 64 by Cyril Bradley Rootham; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  2. Episode 5.11: The Holy Spirit and the Era of the Church

    06/06/2022

    Episode 5.11: The Holy Spirit and the Era of the Church

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From John 20 Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Flute Sonata in A minor, H. 562,I. Poco Adagio by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  3. Episode 5.10: The Testimony of the Day of Pentecost

    06/06/2022

    Episode 5.10: The Testimony of the Day of Pentecost

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From John 4 God is Spirit, and those who worship him shall worship in Spirit and truth. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Trumpet Concerto in E flat major, Hob. VIIe 1,II. Andante by Franz Joseph Haydn; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  4. Episode 5.9: Together in Prayer with the Holy Spirit and Mary

    06/06/2022

    Episode 5.9: Together in Prayer with the Holy Spirit and Mary

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From Acts 1 The disciples devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Ave Maria by Bach/Gounoud and performed by Daniela de Santos. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  5. Episode 5.8: The Holy Spirit, the Source of Interior Life

    06/06/2022

    Episode 5.8: The Holy Spirit, the Source of Interior Life

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From John 14 Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Bassoon Sonata, Op.168-Molto adagio by Camille Saint-Saëns; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    8 min
  6. Episode 5.7: The Spirit Transforms Suffering into Love

    06/02/2022

    Episode 5.7: The Spirit Transforms Suffering into Love

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From Romans 5 Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Xiao performed by Dennis Kwong Thye Lee: https://youtube.com/user/dktlxiao; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  7. Episode 5.6: The Risen Christ Says: “Receive the Holy Spirit”

    06/01/2022

    Episode 5.6: The Risen Christ Says: “Receive the Holy Spirit”

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From John 20 Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the holy Spirit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Stay With Me Taize Prayer by Lauren Asimakoupoulos, flutist (seattle), @laurenasimalaurenasimakoupoulos.com; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    8 min
  8. Episode 5.5: Jesus of Nazareth, exalted in the Holy Spirit

    06/01/2022

    Episode 5.5: Jesus of Nazareth, exalted in the Holy Spirit

    A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes. From Matthew 3 This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1 Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrine https://www.facebook.com/jp2shrine https://twitter.com/jp2shrine https://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/ Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.org Plan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.html Credits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Veni Creator Spiritus (Taize Chant) for 6 Violins by Violin de Noche (https://youtu.be/Bx3nw9KPIXY); Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

    8 min
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A prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s writings. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection. The simplicity and brevity of the format allows us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!

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