Contemplata

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  Our Lord Jesus Christ — Jesus Prayer | Contemplata Ep 60 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 13.08.2026 8mnt

  Our lives are in the hands of the Lord. Our ability to call upon the name of Jesus helps us to give us instruction, to neutralize our fears or temptation, and to unify us with God. One way to start is through the Jesus prayer. It goes “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., in Episode 60 of Contemplata, The Jesus Prayer, and learn a simple, but powerful, prayer to God. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts. ...
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  Jesus, Word of the Father | Contemplata Ep 59 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 30.07.2026 8mnt

  The word of God is the perfect icon of the Father. When you and I see Jesus, we come to know not only him, but his Father as well. As Jesus says, “He who has seen me has seen the Father.” Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., in Episode 59 of Contemplata, Jesus, Word of the Father, and learn about Jesus in a new way. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Support: If you...
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  Jesus, Son of God | Contemplata Ep 58 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 16.07.2026 8mnt

  Jesus is the Son of God in a special way. As the second Person of the Trinity, Jesus’ Sonship is a mystery that can bear fruit in our spiritual lives. In Episode 58 of Contemplata, Jesus, Son of God, learn about what Jesus’ Sonship means for you. Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he teaches us to pay closer attention to Jesus the Son of God. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Dom...
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  Listen to Jesus | Contemplata Ep 57 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 02.07.2026 10mnt

  Learn about how we can grow close to God in Episode 57 of Contemplata, Listen to Jesus. Through the example of the Saints like St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, we can discover new ways to be receptive to the voice of Jesus Christ. Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he explains how we can listen to Jesus ever more attentively. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMe...
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  The Secret of the Upper Room | Featured Homily | Contemplata Ep 56 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 17.06.2026 12mnt

  Learn about how God fulfills His promises in Episode 56 of Contemplata, The Secret of the Upper Room. What should we learn from Mary’s undoubting and faithful example? What should we learn from her life of trust in God’s promises? Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he explains how God wants to fulfill his promises to us through our prayers. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Domin...
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  Ask It From the Eucharist | Contemplata Ep 55 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 03.06.2026 5mnt

  Learn about the divine graces that flow from the Eucharist in Episode 55 of Contemplata, Ask it From the Eucharist. What should we learn from this sacrament, and how should we use it to practice the beatitudes? Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he explains how God wants us to receive graces upon graces from the Holy Eucharist. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Sup...
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  Be Thou My Wisdom | Contemplata Ep 54 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 20.05.2026 7mnt

  In Episode 54 of Contemplata, Be Thou My Wisdom, we learn about the path of divine wisdom. Why is it worth pursuing? And who should we turn to, in order to participate fully in God’s plan for our lives? Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he explains how Jesus Christ is the source of wisdom God has chosen for us. Drawing from the Biblical book of Wisdom, Fr. James discusses how Jesus has all the qualities of a wise man, and how we can begin to imitate him, acquiring our own wisdom. Con...
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  A Word of Love | Contemplata Ep 53 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 06.05.2026 6mnt

  In Episode 53 of Contemplata, A Word of Love, we reflect on the truth at the heart of the Gospel: God loves us with an everlasting love. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, this meditation invites listeners to receive the Word of God not merely as information, but as nourishment for the soul. As fear, anxiety, and distraction fill our daily lives, Fr. James Brent, O.P. calls us back to the Cross and to the living Word that reveals the mercy, tenderness, and love of God. Through passages from Scrip...
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  Bonus Episode: Mary, Seat of Wisdom and the Indwelling Trinity | Contemplata | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 30.04.2026 9mnt

  In this bonus episode of Contemplata, Fr. James Brent, O.P., reflects on Mary, Seat of Wisdom, and the interior life of grace in the soul. The Christian life is not only belief in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, but participation in it: being formed by the Son, led by the Holy Spirit, and drawn to the Father in prayer. At the center of this hidden life is the gift of wisdom, by which we come to know and experience God dwelling within us. Within this mystery, the Blessed Virgin Mary has a mat...
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  How Baptism Changes You | Contemplata Ep 52 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 22.04.2026 7mnt

  In Episode 52 of Contemplata, Fr. James Brent, O.P., takes a closer look at something we often take for granted: what actually happens in baptism. We say that baptism gives us life, but not just the kind of life we already have. In baptism, something new begins. We receive a share in God’s own life, the life of the Most Holy Trinity, dwelling within us. Fr. James walks through this mystery in a simple way, helping us see how this gift goes beyond every form of life we know. It is not symbolic...
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  Bonus Episode: The Mystery of the Holy Trinity | Contemplata | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 16.04.2026 8mnt

  In this bonus episode of Contemplata, Fr. James Brent, O.P., reflects on the mystery of the Holy Trinity and the meaning of our lives in light of it. We were created to know God, not from a distance, but from within. Through grace, we are invited to become contemplative souls, drawn into the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is our calling, our inheritance, and the deepest purpose of being human: to participate in the life of the Trinity through prayer, adoration, and love. Lis...
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  The Church Is Holy | Contemplata Ep 51 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 08.04.2026 19mnt

  There are many ways in which the Church is holy. The main source of its holiness is Jesus Christ, who is the head of the Church. He unites us to himself, through his Church, through our Baptisms, and through the Holy Eucharist. Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he leads us through a tour of the Church’s holiness in Episode 51 of Contemplata. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Support: If you want to support this podcast, please ...
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  Bonus Episode: The Holy Eucharist and the Life of Grace 02.04.2026 11mnt

  In this bonus audio from Contemplata, we turn our attention to the Holy Eucharist—the gift that stands above every other gift given to the Church. Drawing from the tradition of the saints and the Church’s own prayer, this meditation reflects on the unique power of the Eucharist in our sanctification. While many paths of prayer and devotion have been given to us, the Eucharist is not simply one among many—it is the Lord himself, given to us, working within us. This reflection considers the Euc...
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  Watch for the Lord | Contemplata Ep 50 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 25.03.2026 9mnt

  Often we are attacked by distractions and temptations, which distance us from God. But we do not need to despair, because of our Baptism. The first step towards living a life of constant prayer is to develop a constant awareness of God’s action in our lives. When we are vigilant, we can guard against the things that keep us from Jesus. Join Fr. James Brent, O.P. in Episode 50 of Contemplata, as he walks us through scripture and spiritual theology, on the Road to Constant Prayer. Follow us on:...
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  How to Know God's Love | Contemplata Ep 49 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 16.03.2026 11mnt

  As humans we face many difficulties in our day to day lives. It is important to meditate on the presence of Jesus, and of his love, in order to be able to love in return. Loving our neighbors, and loving God through our sufferings can be hard, but a greater knowledge of God’s love for us can make all things easier to bear. In Episode 49 of Contemplata, join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as we learn more about God’s Love. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.you...
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  The Real Reason to Hope | Contemplata Ep 48 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 26.02.2026 9mnt

  We all struggle with daily adversities, or with lifelong hardships. Who should we turn to for consolation and hope? There is only one good answer – Jesus Christ, who has both the desire, and the power, to help us on our path to happiness and heaven. Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., in episode 48 of Contemplata, to learn more about the real reason to hope. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Support: If you want to support thi...
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  How To Contact God: Faith | Contemplata Ep 47 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 11.02.2026 9mnt

  Every time we make an act of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we receive new graces in our souls. Our union with the life of Jesus Christ will grow more and more. Fr. James Brent, O.P. recommends simple prayers of faith, like ‘Jesus, I believe in you,’ even when it feels like our prayer is dry, or God is not present. Learn more about prayer and our relationships with Jesus Christ in Episode 47 of Contemplata. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/Dom...
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  Your Suffering in Christ | Contemplata Ep 46 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 29.01.2026 11mnt

  Our sufferings are the sufferings of the Lord. We are not isolated individuals - God’s plan is unfolding in our lives. God calls us to become another Christ in our suffering. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). Learn more about Christ's presence in our suffering in Episode 46 of Contemplata, hosted by Fr. James Brent, O.P. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriars...
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  Contemplata Episode 45 | How to Rest in God | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 15.01.2026 9mnt

  How do we grow in true humility? In this episode of Contemplata, we meditate on Psalm 131 and learn how silence, prayer, and trust in God shape the humble heart. Drawing on the image of a child resting in its mother’s arms, this reflection invites us to set our souls in tranquility before the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to form us, little by little, in the humility of Jesus Christ. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Suppor...
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  Contemplata Episode 44 | Psalm 1 | Fr. James Brent, O.P. 31.12.2025 9mnt

  The Psalms point out to us the path to life. Learning how to read the Psalms in the light of Jesus can reveal layers upon layers of light - good food for contemplative souls. Watch as Fr. James Brent, O.P., leads a complete Lectio Divina of the very first Psalm in Episode 44 of Contemplata. Follow us on: Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMedia Support: If you want to support this podcast, please visit dominicanfriars.org/contemplata