While He Spoke To Us Along The Way

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Inspired by the moving encounter on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:30–31), While He Spoke To Us Along The Way offers meditations given by priests of Opus Dei in Los Angeles, that invite listeners to experience the warmth of Christ’s presence and the clarity of His Word. Whether you're commuting, taking a quiet moment, or seeking spiritual nourishment, this podcast is a companion for your journey with Christ, aimed to guide you in your daily life of prayer—helping you recognize Jesus walking beside you, speaking to your heart, and opening the Scriptures in ways that illuminate your path.

  1. God's Will, My Choice

    3天前

    God's Will, My Choice

    How do we truly surrender our will to God without losing our sense of self? Fr. Leo Austin explores the virtue of docility and obedience through biblical scenes, especially when Mary and Joseph lose the twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple - on how Jesus’ awareness of His mission to sacrifice Himself embodies mature faith and total trust in God’s plan. Drawing parallels to modern struggles with independence and control, Fr. Leo encourages listeners to embrace patience, humility, and openness to divine guidance so that we can find true peace, which comes not from asserting control, but from aligning our choices with God’s will.

    27 分钟
  2. A Revolution Of Love

    6天前

    A Revolution Of Love

    How do we go about living out Jesus Christ’s radical call to love, even loving one’s enemies? Fr. Luke Mata reflects on how early Christians transformed the Roman Empire through acts of forgiveness, unity, and selfless charity, calling this a true “revolution of love.” Drawing on scripture (especially Matthew 5) and Church teachings, the reflection emphasizes that such love is humanly impossible without faith and the Eucharist, which serve as the source and sustenance of divine love. As Christians, we are challenged to forgive others, love those who are difficult, and embody Christ’s compassion in daily life — continuing the same revolution that began with Jesus on the cross.

    24 分钟
  3. Our Lady Of The Rosary (October 7)

    10月7日

    Our Lady Of The Rosary (October 7)

    Fr. Luke Mata reflects on the significance of October as the Month of the Rosary and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Drawing from Scripture and Church history, he explains how Jesus, in giving His mother Mary to St. John at the cross, gave her also to all Christians as their spiritual mother. He recounts the historical origins of the rosary’s prominence, especially through Pope Pius V and the victory at the Battle of Lepanto, as well as Marian apparitions at Lourdes and Fatima urging people to pray the rosary. The meditation emphasizes the rosary as a Christ-centered prayer that draws believers closer to Jesus through Mary’s eyes and heart, urging the faithful to pray the rosary daily, not mechanically but lovingly and contemplatively, as a way of deepening their relationship with Mary and Christ.

    23 分钟
  4. Your Talents Today (Anniversary of the Canonization of St Josemaria)

    10月6日

    Your Talents Today (Anniversary of the Canonization of St Josemaria)

    On this feast day of the anniversary of the canonization of St Josemaria Escrivá, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the Gospel's parable of the talents, exploring themes of gratitude, vocation, freedom, and trust in God - on how each person’s life and gifts are unique invitations from God to create, take risks, and live gratefully without fear. Drawing on examples from Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Saint Joseph, Pope Francis, and even Bill Gates, the meditation encourages listeners to embrace their personal calling with courage and creativity, transforming ordinary moments into expressions of holiness.

    30 分钟
  5. Faith Means To Trust (27th Sunday in OT)

    10月5日

    Faith Means To Trust (27th Sunday in OT)

    In this reflection, Fr. Luke Mata explores the heart of Christian faith—not as mere belief, but as radical trust in God. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and a touch of humor, we learn that faith endures even when life feels painful or confusing. From the prophet Habakkuk’s cry for help to Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, we’re reminded that true faith says, “Lord, I trust You.” With insights from the film Little Boy and the example of Mary’s unwavering trust, we are invited to pray with the apostles: “Lord, increase our faith.”

    16 分钟
  6. The Non-AI Jesus

    10月3日

    The Non-AI Jesus

    In this meditation, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the call to holiness and the deeply personal nature of each Christian’s vocation, using the image of a “tailored suit” to describe how God lovingly designs each person’s path. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, he meditates on Peter’s confession of Christ as the Messiah, urging us to move beyond superficial or “AI-like” knowledge of Jesus toward a lived, personal encounter where Christ becomes truly the love of our lives. He emphasizes that discipleship requires the crucifixion of ego—an inner martyrdom of pride and self-centeredness—more challenging than external persecution, but essential for spiritual growth. Through examples from saints, particularly the witness of Cardinal Francis-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, who endured 13 years in a Vietnamese prison with unwavering faith. Fr. Leo highlights how purification, gratitude, and humility reveal Christ’s presence even in suffering. He warns against being distracted by self-absorption or worldly noise and encourages recognizing Christ’s closeness in prayer, the Eucharist, and daily life. Ultimately, he calls listeners to respond to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” with a heartfelt declaration of love, gratitude, and surrender, seeing Jesus as our best friend and the center of our vocation, aided by the intercession of St. Josemaria and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    30 分钟
  7. Actively Contemplative, Contemplatively Active

    9月26日

    Actively Contemplative, Contemplatively Active

    Fr. Paul Donlan's meditation on the Gospel of Luke’s story of Martha and Mary of Bethany, highlights the tension between active service and contemplative prayer. Martha as the competent, bustling hostess and Mary as the attentive listener at Jesus’ feet. Martha’s frustration at Mary’s lack of help leads her to complain—even command—Jesus, to which He gently responds that Mary has chosen “the better part.” Traditionally, Martha has represented the active life and Mary the contemplative, but that Christians are called to integrate both: to live “actively contemplative and contemplatively active.” Fr. Paul warns against “activism,” which loses interior connection to Christ, and urges cultivating an inner contemplative spirit even amid daily duties, whether family tasks, professional work, or in the daily commute - transforming ordinary moments into prayer. Stories of saints like Josemaría Escrivá and images of the Holy Family illustrate how everyday work can be suffused with awareness of God. Ultimately, combining service with contemplation becomes a prayerful offering to Christ.

    21 分钟
  8. Work As A Path To Holiness

    9月19日

    Work As A Path To Holiness

    Fr. Paul Donlan's meditation centers on the theme of work as a path to holiness, rooted in scripture, the life of Christ, the Holy Family, and the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva. It begins by praising God’s works in Psalm 111 and explores how Jesus dignified human labor through His hidden years as a carpenter and later by sanctifying ordinary realities through His presence. Our daily work, whether manual or professional, is not merely a burden but can be redemptive when united with God’s love, becoming the “raw material of holiness.” Drawing examples from the Holy Family, practical stories (like that of a dentist guided through prayer), and references to Christian virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance), Fr. Paul underscores that work is service to God and others, challenging everyone to see their labor as a witness to faith, a stimulus for prayer, and a way of sanctifying themselves and those around them. Ultimately, everything points to the Cross and Resurrection as the greatest “works” that give all human activity its redemptive meaning, inviting believers to imitate Christ by sanctifying their own daily efforts with love and faith.

    29 分钟
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Inspired by the moving encounter on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:30–31), While He Spoke To Us Along The Way offers meditations given by priests of Opus Dei in Los Angeles, that invite listeners to experience the warmth of Christ’s presence and the clarity of His Word. Whether you're commuting, taking a quiet moment, or seeking spiritual nourishment, this podcast is a companion for your journey with Christ, aimed to guide you in your daily life of prayer—helping you recognize Jesus walking beside you, speaking to your heart, and opening the Scriptures in ways that illuminate your path.

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