Into the Deep

Fr Joseph Evans
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Meditations by Fr Joseph Evans, a Catholic priest of Opus Dei in Oxford, England, and author of the poetry collection 'When God Hides' (2025: SLG Press). These prayer sessions, designed for both men and women, aim to facilitate a profound, personal encounter with the living presence of Jesus Christ.

  1. -5 ДН.

    Freshness of the Spirit

    This meditation introduces our spiritual preparation for the centenary of Opus Dei, inviting us to rediscover the "freshness" of the early Christians. By reflecting on the need for personal conversion and renewal, we are encouraged to cast off any "stale leaven" of pessimism or routine, opening our hearts instead to the creative responsibility of our charism. As we look towards 2028, let us ask the Holy Spirit to rekindle the gift of God within us, transforming our daily work into a vibrant service of love and a true encounter with Christ.

    29 мин.

  2. 17 АПР.

    The Second 'Follow Me'

    This meditation reflects on the Easter gospel scenes, focusing on the weakness of the apostles and Christ’s enduring mercy. Despite their failures, Jesus does not discard his chosen ones; instead, he lovingly corrects them and renews his call. By exploring Peter's second "follow me" by the Sea of Galilee, we are invited to see our own trials, discouragements, and frailties not as reasons to turn back, but as profound opportunities for a more mature and definitive fidelity to our vocation.

    29 мин.

  3. 4 АПР.

    Living the Resurrection

    This meditation addresses the temptation of spiritual confinement, where discouragement and a lack of supernatural outlook can leave us feeling trapped in the tomb. By reflecting on the experiences of Mary Magdalene and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are reminded that Christ is not a memory of the past, but a living reality. We are invited to ask our Guardian Angels to roll away the stones of our despair, so that, gathered around Our Lady and strengthened by the Eucharist, we might replace cynicism with profound hope and allow the Risen Lord to live fully within us.

    25 мин.

  4. 3 АПР.

    Praying at the Foot of the Cross

    On this Good Friday, as we experience the poignant absence of the Blessed Sacrament in our churches, this meditation draws our gaze to the profound mystery of Christ’s continuous prayer. From His baptism to His intense agony in the garden, Jesus shows us that all our apostolic efforts and daily struggles must be rooted in a deep, trusting conversation with the Father. Guided by the wisdom of St Josemaría, we will reflect on the necessity of persevering in prayer—even amidst busyness, dryness, or darkness—so that, avoiding the restless anxiety of Martha or the slumber of the Apostles, we might faithfully stand with our Lady at the foot of the Cross.

    27 мин.

  5. 19 МАР.

    Learning Fidelity from St. Joseph

    This meditation invites us to draw profound parallels between the Joseph of the Old Testament and the New Testament Joseph, our beloved father and lord. Both were men of dreams who faced adversity with heroic chastity and steadfast fidelity, ultimately acting as instruments for the salvation of their people. As we reflect on their resilience—from the trials of Egypt to the quiet obedience of Nazareth—we are called to joyfully renew our own vocation, asking Saint Joseph for the grace to feed a spiritually starving world with the true bread of Christ's doctrine.

    26 мин.

  6. 13 МАР.

    Seeing with Christ's Eyes

    In this meditation, we are invited to examine how we look at the world and the people around us. Drawing from the Gospel of the man born blind, we reflect on whether we view others through a lens of criticism and judgement, or with the merciful gaze of Christ. By asking for the grace of spiritual sight, we can learn to look past people's faults, recognise their inherent dignity, and discover opportunities for God's glory to manifest even in difficult circumstances. Let us ask our Lord to help us perceive reality through the transforming love of Christ.

    28 мин.

  7. 6 МАР.

    Prudence at the Well

    This meditation draws upon Christ's encounter with the Samaritan woman to offer profound lessons on safeguarding our vocation. By observing our Lord's exquisite prudence, total availability, and apostolic zeal, we explore the practical boundaries necessary to protect both celibate and married commitments. Let us ask for the grace to approach souls with a pure, priestly heart, always beginning with the hope of God's grace and directing others towards Christ rather than ourselves.

    28 мин.

  8. 27 ФЕВР.

    Mending Our Nets

    This meditation invites us to reflect on the urgent, ongoing need for personal conversion, particularly during Lent. By taking a proper look at our own spiritual blind spots—from a slip in our daily piety to our everyday foibles—we explore practical ways to "mend our nets" through sincere confession and honest spiritual direction. Recognising that true transformation relies on God's grace rather than simply pushing on under our own steam, let us ask the Holy Spirit, Our Lady, and St. Joseph for the gift of spiritual childhood to help us grow in authentic holiness and apostolic zeal.

    27 мин.
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Meditations by Fr Joseph Evans, a Catholic priest of Opus Dei in Oxford, England, and author of the poetry collection 'When God Hides' (2025: SLG Press). These prayer sessions, designed for both men and women, aim to facilitate a profound, personal encounter with the living presence of Jesus Christ.

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  • Автор
    Fr Joseph Evans
  • Годы выхода
    2024 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    97
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    © Fr Joseph Evans
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