Fr. John Grieco

Come Away By Yourselves

Religion EN ↓ 381 episodes

"Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while." These words of Jesus Christ are an invitation to personal and intimate prayer. The meditations offered in this podcast are intended to help the listener enter into his own prayerful relationship with God. By reflecting on scenes from the Gospel, on other passages from Scripture, and on the insights of saints and spiritual writers, we can strengthen our faith in Jesus and our love for God. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "I have called you my friends." By regular meditation and dialogue with Our Lord in prayer, our life can be t...

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Fr. John Grieco

Episodes

"Do Not Doubt But Believe": How to Grow in Faith 21.04.2020 30:10

In the Gospel, Jesus teaches us key ways to grow in faith. Desiring greater faith, asking for it, and acting with faith are all practical ways of increasing our faith.

Loving Much 14.04.2020 30:36

Mary Magdalene's encounter with the Risen Christ as a model for dealing with loss, loving God, and putting prayer first.

Lessons from the Cross: What to do with suffering 07.04.2020 30:09

Jesus accepts the cross with love and trust. He can help you do the same.

Letting God be God 30.03.2020 30:51

Our forced isolation and deprivation have a silver lining. Christ's prayer in the gospels leads us to the wonderful discovery that God is truly our possession and treasure.

Trusting in Times of Trouble 23.03.2020 29:58

Accompanying Jesus in an eventful trip across the Sea of Galilee, we see the trust in Him that our faith makes possible.

Dialogue with Our Lord 17.03.2020 30:24

This time of isolation and fear over the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to improve our personal relationship with God.