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Meditations

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How can Jesus leave and still be near? This reflection on the Ascension reveals that Christ’s departure wasn’t an absence but a deeper presence. Drawing from Scripture and the insights of Pope Benedict XVI, it explores how Jesus remains with us—closer than ever—inviting us into lasting communion and joyful trust in His promise: “I am with you always”. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to h...

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How can Jesus leave and still be near? This reflection on the Ascension reveals that Christ’s departure wasn’t an absence but a deeper presence. Drawing from Scripture and the insights of Pope Benedict XVI, it explores how Jesus remains with us—closer than ever—inviting us into lasting communion and joyful trust in His promise: “I am with you always”. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to h...

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Religion & Spirituality

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Meditations

Ep. 35 | What It Means to "Put on Christ"

The New Testament talks a lot about "putting on Christ" — but what does that mean? Is it just a bad translation, or is there something we can learn from this phrase? Fr Gavan explains. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #35 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. E...

1 year ago

5 minutes

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Ep. 34 | Actions Have Consequences (& Leave Lasting Marks)

We are either growing or declining in virtue — never stagnant. (In fact, stagnation may imply a decline.) So, what are you? Well, look at your actions, especially the habitual ones. Is virtue something that comes naturally, or are there vices you just can't get rid of? Actions have consequences, and, if we don't mend our ways, sometimes lasting ones that shape our entire character. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create vide...

1 year ago

6 minutes

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Ep. 33 | Pursue the Good Because It's Good (Use Your Conscience)

The dynamics of holiness: how do we become holy in practice? When a person is elevated in Baptism, when they receive sanctifying grace, they are not automatically holy or, indeed, automatically guaranteed Heaven. Faith without works is dead. By their fruits we shall know them. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Epis...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 32 | Is Your Faith Too Platonic?

Today we are looking at the human person as the subject of holiness (as opposed to animals or plants) — what makes it possible for us to become saints? Why are we elevated, transformed to children of God? What in our essence does that — and what are the consequences of this great honour? 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditat...

1 year ago

8 minutes

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Ep. 31 | This Is Your Call to Holiness

If God calls Himself holy, is it possible for us to also be holy? Are we split into those who are merely saved, and those who are actually saintly? Fr Gavan talks about how holiness is available, for you and for me, if we strive for it. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #31 Meditations is a weekly podcast ...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 30 | How Do I Become More Holy?

Have you ever laughed at the idea of becoming a canonisable saint? Sure, it's hard to imagine, but as Catholics it should be our ambition. Father looks at holiness in the Bible, theology and the history of the Church — exploring what it is and how we can attain it. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #30 Med...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 29 | Looking at the Life of St Joseph

With the Feast of St Joseph the Worker yesterday, we look at his life, his work and how that relates to us. Joseph the father, the worker, the commuter — what did that look like? Could he cut corners, have miracles worked for him, or was he just like you and me? 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #29 Medita...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 28 | How to Stop Being Lazy

The seventh and final deadly sin is sloth, and it's a tricky one being a sin of omission. Not getting up at the first alarm, procrastinating on tasks, not caring about things or people. These things can be sinful or lead us to sin, and it's helpful to watch out for them. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #2...

2 years ago

6 minutes

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Ep. 27 | The Five Aspects of Gluttony

Overeating can make us spiritually sluggish; under-eating can lead us into the sin. How to have the right relationship with food is a surprisingly complex topic. Fr Gavan unpacks its five aspects. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #27 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Calle...

2 years ago

6 minutes

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Ep. 26 | How to Fight the Sin of Lust

Lust is particularly difficult. Today, we're going to unpack it. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #26 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his ...

2 years ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 25 | Is It Sinful to Be Angry?

Anger is often misunderstood: is it an emotion, a sin, or could it be both? Jesus got angry, so why can't I? Fr Gavan explains when anger is okay, and when it is a power surge. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #25 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week...

2 years ago

6 minutes

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Ep. 24 | Envy: The Green Eyed Monster

Shakespeare calls it "the green eyed monster", St Augustine calls it "the diabolical sin". Envy, we're told, can lead us to the worst of crimes. We are all victims of envy. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #24 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you...

2 years ago

6 minutes

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Ep. 23 | Is Money an Idol for You?

Avarice: an intense kind of greed. A love of money. The second deadliest sin. "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." We cannot serve two masters. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #23 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect ...

2 years ago

8 minutes

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Ep. 22 | What Is the Worst Sin?

Did you know that the seven deadly sins are actually listed in order of importance? Today Fr Gavan looks at the deadliest of them all. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #22 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with ...

2 years ago

6 minutes

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Ep. 21 | Winning the War with Our Passions

Temperance is so much more than watching what we eat and drink. In our human nature, we often feel our passions are at war with our soul. This comes to the forefront with temperance. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #21 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Eac...

2 years ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 20 | The Value of Suffering

In the world, people often try to avoid suffering at all costs; but as Catholics, we know that suffering can be an opportunity for good. Fr Gavan looks at the value of suffering and the virtue of fortitude, the third of the Cardinal Virtues. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #20 Meditations is a weekly pod...

2 years ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 19 | How to Practise Justice

Justice is a word that’s often hijacked. But in the Catholic context, it remains elevated as one of only four cardinal virtues. Fr Gavan explores its meaning and role in our lives today. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #19 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More....

2 years ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 18 | How to be a Good Person

In these next four episodes we will be looking at the Four Cardinal Virtues. These can be traced back to the early Greek philosophers who saw there were four basic qualities without which we cannot be good people. Today, we look at the first — prudence. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #18 Meditatio...

2 years ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 17 | How to "Exit" Christmas

As Christmas comes to a close, how can we "exit" — not in a gloomy way, but in a way that makes the most of the grace we've received? 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #17 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with a...

2 years ago

7 minutes

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Ep. 16 | The Magi Meet the Infant God

In a few days we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a Greek word meaning "shining out" or "manifestation". In this feast, we celebrate the shining out of Jesus beyond the Chosen People. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God. 🔴 THIS SERIES Meditations | Episode #16 Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More...

2 years ago

6 minutes