Meditations in Manhattan

Epizodes

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  Come Closer to Me — Humility, Contrition, and Grace 21.07.2026 30min

  Drawing on the Old Testament story of Joseph inviting his repentant brothers to "come closer," this meditation explores God’s tender invitation to draw near despite our sins. Through the parable of the humble tax collector and the inspiring witness of St. Maria Goretti’s forgiveness, we are reminded that God never tires of offering His mercy. By approaching the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we discover true peace and the joy of a contrite heart. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.
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  Eucharistic Remembrance 08.06.2026 35min

  Reflecting on the Feast of Corpus Christi, this meditation explores why remembering what God has done for us is the secret to living with hope. Spending time before the Eucharist helps us overcome the daily noise and worries that pull us away from Him. In the end, we are called to bring Him into our workplaces and families—where we become the monstrance, the love of Christ shining forth in our lives. A meditation by Father Philip Moss.
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  Making Music in the Holy Spirit (Pentecost Reflection) 20.05.2026 32min

  Inspired by a simple poem seen on a subway door — "I am the wind, you are the chimes" — this meditation explores how the Holy Spirit works in each of us. By choosing a path of docility, prayer, and sacrifice, we allow the Paraclete to turn our individual urban lives into a symphony of divine music. A meditation by Father Philip Moss.
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  The Ascension: Christ Lifts Us Up 14.05.2026 30min

  How do we maintain presence of God amidst the noise and struggles of daily life? The Feast of the Ascension reminds us that while our feet must be planted on earth, our hearts are called to be united to the joy and hope of Christ. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.
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  The Joy of Easter: Living the Alleluia 23.04.2026 32min

  In this meditation Father Timothy Uhen explores the theme of being an "Easter people" by encouraging listeners to focus on the light of Christ even amidst life's inherent contradictions and struggles. Drawing on artistic metaphors and the restoration of peace to the apostles, he emphasizes that human weakness should not lead to despair but rather to a deeper reliance on God’s enduring mercy.
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  Easter: From Bitter Tears to Living Hope 07.04.2026 21min

  This meditation reflects on Saint Peter's journey from the "bitter tears" of his denial to the transformative "living hope" found in the Resurrection. It explores how Jesus often remains by our side in unexpected ways—as a gardener or a stranger—even when we fail to recognize his presence through our personal trials. Drawing from Saint Peter's first letter, Father J.P. Mitchell explains that we are regenerated by God's mercy regardless of our past faults. Therefore, with Christ's help, let us go through this life with joy—the joy of the Resurrection. Our Lord is here. We were lost and now we've been found.
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  The Sermon on the Mount: A Lenten Path to Heaven 24.03.2026 29min

  This meditation offers a moment of recollection and examination as we pass through Lent and journey toward Holy Week. Using the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) as a spiritual roadmap, we explore Jesus' call to holiness through the "narrow gate" of our ordinary, daily activities. A meditation by Father Tim Uhen.
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  Lent: Tremendous Lovers 05.03.2026 30min

  In this Lenten meditation, taking inspiration from Eugene Boylan’s classic This Tremendous Lover, Father Phil Moss reflects on the Christian call to be "possessed by love." This radical love is not just something we live in specific situations, but something we become through identification with Christ during this season of conversion. By plunging into His merciful heart, we find the strength to love even our enemies, replacing the "thunder" of our own reactions with the enduring peace of the Gospel.
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  The Beatitudes: A Portrait of Supernatural Life 11.02.2026 34min

  This meditation by Father Phil Moss explores the Beatitudes as a "portrait of supernatural life" that fulfills the law through a radical newness of heart. We discover that true happiness is found through sacrifice, mercy, and union with Christ.
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  Be an Authentic Christian 16.01.2026 30min

  Let us live "unity of life." May we live a life of intimacy with God, drawing closer to Christ in everything we do, through our prayer and our sanctified work. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.
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  Humility: To Become Great, Become Small 07.01.2026 31min

  As we gaze upon the infant Jesus during this Christmas season, let us embrace our identity as children of God. True self-knowledge combines an awareness of one’s own nothingness with the confidence of being infinitely loved by God our Father. A meditation by Father Philip Moss.
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  Christmas is Fast Approaching 16.12.2025 28min

  This Christmas let us present the baby Jesus with the gift of our lives. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.
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  Learn from Mary this Advent 03.12.2025 35min

  Let us imitate Mary’s example this Advent so that the presence of Christ may overflow from within us and into the lives of our loved ones. A meditation by Father Javier del Castillo.
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  The Humility of Mary 11.09.2025 30min

  Our mother Mary gave all the glory to God. Throughout the Gospels, she usually remains in the background. She directs attention not to herself but to Jesus. Mary becomes a model of humility, obedience and love for the whole Church. Mary was a mother for the first Christians, and she is a mother for us. A meditation by Father Thomas G. Bohlin.
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  The Assumption of Mary into Heaven 15.08.2025 28min

  Let us ask our mother Mary, who has been assumed into heaven, to help us get into heaven. Mary, help us to be lovers after the Heart of your Son. A meditation by Father Timothy Uhen.
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  The Transfiguration of Christ 06.08.2025 30min

  Jesus took Peter, James and John, and he led them up a high mountain apart by themselves, and he was transfigured before them. The Transfiguration on Mount Tabor was a preparation for that other mountain, Mount Calvary, Golgotha. Jesus calls upon us to become another Christ, to embrace the Cross. A meditation by Father Thomas Bohlin.
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  Preparing for Holy Week 08.04.2025 34min

  We are entering Holy Week, the most sacred and spiritually intense week of the year. Let us live it well, accompanying Jesus closely. A meditation by Father Thomas Bohlin.
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  Lent: An Invitation to Prayer 05.03.2025 31min

  Throughout the Gospels Jesus tries to form the Apostles as men of prayer. He tries to introduce them to the intimacy he has with the Father. Lord, this Lent, let us enter through prayer into the life of the Trinity, into the loving dialog of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. A meditation by Father Joe Keefe.
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  Blessed are the Pure of Heart 04.09.2024 26min

  Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person. Living the virtue of purity will always be a battle, but with the help of Jesus, it is a battle we can win. We will need prayer and the sacraments, especially confession and the Holy Eucharist.  The fight is worth it, because we are called to live here as children of God. A meditation by Father Thomas G. Bohlin.
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  August: When the Saints Come Marching In (Re-broadcast) 01.08.2024 29min

  In this mediation we look at some of the great saints we encounter in the liturgy in August, including the Cure of Ars, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Monica, Saint Augustine, Saint John the Baptist. We celebrate the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus and the greatest of saints. Taking advantage of the example, lives, and words of these great saints, let us strive to grow in holiness and become saints ourselves.