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.

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    Spirit of Service

    This meditation invites us to reflect on Christ's profound example of service, from washing his disciples' feet to his ultimate sacrifice upon the cross. We are challenged to examine our daily attitudes—whether we expect to be served or actively seek opportunities to discreetly help others in our work, studies, and family life. Drawing inspiration from St. Josemaría Escrivá's teaching that to be of use we must serve, let us ask for the grace to abandon our pride and discover the genuine joy of serving those around us with a humble and generous heart.

    27 phút

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    Sanctifying Ordinary Work

    This meditation explores St. Josemaría’s profound vision of human work, reflecting on our calling as gardeners, children of God, and fishermen. We are reminded that daily labour is not a penalty, but a magnificent opportunity to collaborate with divine grace. By embracing our filiation, we can transform our everyday tasks into a joyful and courageous mission of love, service, and evangelisation.

    27 phút

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    Praying with John - Part 1

    Initiating a new series on the Gospel of St. John, this meditation invites us to soar into the profound mysteries of the Prologue. We are guided to contemplate the eternal reality of the Trinity, the triumph of light over darkness, and the wondrous gift of divine filiation. By reflecting on the profound humility of St. John the Baptist and the eager response of the first apostles, we ask for the grace to deepen our interior life and, with genuine apostolic zeal, lead those closest to us to a personal encounter with Christ.

    28 phút

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    The Pierced Heart

    This meditation invites us to contemplate the wounded heart of Christ as a sure refuge for our own brokenness and a source of healing grace for others. Drawing upon St Josemaría and Pope Francis’s teachings, we are challenged to examine our sincerity in Confession, moving beyond mere appearances to cultivate a truly contrite heart. By uniting our daily struggles to the cross, let us ask our Lord for the grace to respond to those who hurt us not with bitterness, but with a meek, authentic, and forgiving love.

    26 phút

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    Sealed in His Blood

    Reflecting on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, this meditation contrasts the ancient covenant of Sinai with the new, eternal covenant sealed in the Blood of Christ. We are invited to approach the Holy Mass with loving obedience, deep contrition, and reverent care for the liturgy, transforming the Eucharistic meal into a total gift of ourselves. Receiving Jesus gives us the spiritual youth and strength needed to remain faithful as we journey through the desert of daily life, united as God's family.

    25 phút

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    The New Wine of Christ

    As we prepare for the centenary of Opus Dei, this meditation invites us to return to the freshness, daring, and joy of the early Christians. By contemplating how the first believers embraced the mystery of the Blessed Trinity and lived their baptismal calling in the middle of the world, we can rid ourselves of the "old leaven" of pride and routine. Let us ask the Holy Spirit for a childlike simplicity and radical freedom, ready to share the new wine of Christ with everyone around us.

    30 phút

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    Guided by the Divine Wind

    This meditation invites us to reflect on the indispensable action of the Holy Spirit, the divine wind and fire who provides the necessary propulsion for our spiritual life. Recognising that we cannot achieve holiness or true forgiveness by our own natural strength, we are encouraged to foster a deep, personal friendship with the Holy Spirit dwelling within our souls. Through a constant ascetical struggle and greater docility to his promptings, we can learn to work purely out of love, bear our daily crosses, and carry out our apostolic mission with a renewed and joyful fervour.

    28 phút

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    The Heart’s Ascent

    This meditation for the Solemnity of the Ascension explores Christ’s return to the Father as our own ultimate journey toward meaning and identity. As exiles and sojourners, we are called to a "lifelong ascension," shedding earthly baggage and embracing the hard climb of conversion to sit with Christ in the heavenly places. By beholding the Lord’s glory in both the mundane and the struggle, we ask the Holy Spirit to transform us, helping us to plant the cross at the summit of every human activity.

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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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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Fr Joseph Evans
  • Năm hoạt động
    2024 - 2026
  • Tập
    107
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    Sạch
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    © Fr Joseph Evans
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