
St. Josemaria Institute Podcast
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On our weekly podcast we share meditations given by priests who, in the spirit of St. Josemaria Escriva, offer points for reflection to guide you in your personal prayer and help you grow closer to God.
The meditations are typically under 30 minutes so that you can take advantage of them during your time of prayer, commute, walk, lunch, or any time you want to listen to something good.
The St. Josemaria Institute was established in 2006 in the United States to promote the life and teachings of St. Josemaria, priest and founder of Opus Dei, through prayer, devotions, digital and social media, and special programs and initiatives.
St. Josemaria Institute Podcast
On the Feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo (Rebroadcast)
In our meditation of the week for the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the life and virtues of the faithful successor of St. Josemaria Escriva, whom he affectionately nicknamed Saxum or rock in Latin.
Fr. Javier shares how the gift of fortitude, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, was powerfully present in Blessed Alvaro’s life and how we too are called to become “rocks”--dependable building blocks for the Church wherever God has placed us.
Listen now to reflect on:
• The meaning behind Blessed Alvaro’s nickname “Saxum”
• How the Holy Spirit strengthens us through the gift of fortitude
• Why faithfulness in ordinary life shapes us for holiness
• What Blessed Alvaro’s example teaches us about spiritual resilience
To learn more about Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, visit: www.alvarodelportillo.org
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