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.
The Power of the Holy Rosary: Prayer for Peace and Holiness
How can the Holy Rosary strengthen our faith, bring holiness into our lives, and help us pray for peace in a troubled world? In this meditation, Fr. Paul Donlan reflects on the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 and the origins of the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, emphasizing the importance of prayer in shaping both personal faith and human history. He explains how the Rosary invites us to contemplate the life of Jesus through the mysteries of the Gospel and encourages Catholics to make it a regular part of daily and family life. Drawing on the teachings of the saints, popes, and Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Paul highlights the Rosary as a powerful, accessible prayer for spiritual growth, family unity, and world peace, encouraging everyone to begin with even one decade a day.
2 Oct 2026
Domine Ut Videam!
Could we learn to let God guide us by praying, “Lord, help me to see”? Fr. Paul Donlan reflects on the spiritual journey of St. Josemaría Escrivá, whose encounter with a Carmelite priest's footprints in the snow led him to years of prayer and discernment, culminating in his October 2, 1928 vision of Opus Dei and the sanctification of ordinary life. Drawing on the blind beggar Bartimaeus's plea, “Lord, help me to see,” Fr. Paul emphasizes that this prayer can help anyone recognize God's will in moments of uncertainty, crisis, professional decisions, family life, and ordinary daily work. By combining prayer with trust, reason, consultation, and a willingness to be led, we can invite God into even the most practical aspects of our lives and seek to do what He wants of us, one step at a time.
25 Sept 2026
Faith: The Passion for the Impossible
What does it mean to truly walk by faith rather than by sight? In this meditation, Fr. Luke Mata reflects on St. Paul’s teaching that Christians are called to trust God even when His plans seem difficult, uncertain, or impossible. Drawing on the examples of Abraham, Noah, Moses, Mary, Joseph, the apostles, and the early Christians, he emphasizes that faith is not merely intellectual belief but a way of life that requires trust, sacrifice, risk, perseverance, and stepping beyond our comfort zone. Fr. Luke describes faith as the spiritual “oxygen” that enables us to live according to our true destiny in heaven and encourages us to ask what we are willing to risk for God. He concludes by pointing to Mary’s trust at the Annunciation and at the foot of the Cross, inviting us to believe that “nothing will be impossible for God” and to walk by faith even in moments of darkness.
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