Meditations
Meditations is a weekly podcast hosted by Fr Gavan Jennings, produced by Called to More. Each episode offers a seed for prayer, focusing on the life of Jesus, his Church, and the pursuit of sanctity. New episodes are released every Saturday at 7pm Irish time.
Episodes
Ep. 106 | Does Hell Actually Exist?
Does hell actually exist, and could you end up there? In this meditation, Fr Gavan takes the question seriously, starting with the clear words of Jesus in the Gospels and working through why eternal punishment is not an injustice but a consequence of radical freedom. Drawing on the analogy of the fallen angels, he explains how a person can truly come to prefer hatred over love, and why that choice
Ep. 105 | Can the Pope Get It Wrong?
Can the Pope get it wrong? In this meditation, Fr Gavan unpacks one of the most misunderstood teachings in Catholicism: papal infallibility. He explains exactly what it means, and crucially what it does not mean, looking at the specific conditions required, the famous Roma locuta, causa finita of Saint Augustine, and Saint John Paul II's solemn declaration on the ordination of women as a clear
Ep. 104 | A Short Meditation on Overcoming Anxiety
Do you ever feel a constant tightening you can't quite shake? In this meditation, Fr Gavan explores anxiety: where it comes from, why it so easily takes over, and how Christ's gift of peace is not the removal of all troubles but something deeper. Drawing on Saint Teresa of Avila's famous poem found written in her breviary after her death, and the simple wisdom of rest, he offers a gent
Ep. 103 | How Much Power Does the Devil Have Over You?
How much power does the devil actually have over you? In this meditation, Fr Gavan works through this question carefully: what the Book of Job reveals about God's limits on diabolical action, why the devil cannot read your soul, and what a dream of Saint Therese of Lisieux shows about the real weakness of Satan in the face of a soul in the state of grace. A reassuring and grounded look at a to
Ep. 102 | How to Discern Your Vocation
How do you know what God is calling you to? In this meditation, Fr Gavan addresses one of the most pressing questions for young Catholics: discerning your vocation. He explains why every person has one, why God woos rather than snatches, and why the process is more like falling in love than reading a letter tattooed on your arm. Drawing on the role of prayer, spiritual direction, and the courage t
Ep. 101 | What the Church Actually Says About Muslims
How should Christians think about Islam and Muslims? In this meditation, Fr Gavan starts with the Catechism's teaching on salvation and works through what Islam gets right, what it lacks, and what Pope Benedict's famous Regensburg lecture revealed about the dangers of setting reason aside. He draws a careful distinction between Islam as a religion and the radicalism of Islamism, and closes
Ep. 100 | Is Purity Really Possible?
Is purity really possible, or is it a battle we are doomed to lose? In this meditation, Fr Gavan addresses one of the hardest struggles in the Christian life: chastity. He explains why sins against purity are uniquely difficult, what it means to avoid the occasions of sin, and why God's grace is not optional but essential in this particular fight. Drawing on the wisdom of Our Lady and the Book
Ep. 99 | Why Sunday Mass Changes Everything
Do you think of Sunday Mass as an obligation to fulfil, or as something far more important than that? In this meditation, Fr Gavan unpacks what the Catechism actually says about the Sunday Eucharist: that it is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice, a testimony of belonging to Christ and his Church, and the sacred beat that gives rhythm and meaning to the whole week. A reminder
EP. 98 | The Books Every Catholic Should Read
Do you know you should be reading more, but never quite get started? In this meditation, Fr Gavan draws on Pope Leo's recent call to read, exploring how the right books can help us think more clearly, connect more deeply with others, and grow closer to God. He walks through which books to prioritise, from the Gospels to the great spiritual classics, and why some books can actually damage our f
Ep. 97 | The Mental Diet Starving Your Soul
Are you living on a diet of headlines and quick scrolls? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on Pope Leo's recent call to read more books, and the three reasons behind it. Reading nourishes the mind, lets us meet others through their stories, and forms the heart through spiritual writing. A simple invitation to start feeding the mind properly, one chapter at a time.🔴 THIS SERIESMeditations |
Ep. 96 | Why You Can't Find Peace
When you watch the news, do the wars in the world feel oddly familiar inside you? In this episode, Fr Gavan traces the conflicts we see around us back to the smaller war within each human heart, the pull of competing desires that leaves us divided against ourselves. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of Augustine and Aquinas, he shows that the peace Christ gives is not a feeling we can manufactur
Ep. 95 | Why Mary Is the Sign of Hope
Do you ever feel like the hard season you're in will never end? In this episode, Fr Gavan turns to Our Lady as the great sign of hope the Church gives us, especially in May. Drawing on the Song of Songs and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux's famous homily, he shows why Mary is called the Morning Star, and why turning to her is the right move when life feels like a storm. Take this as an invitati
Ep. 94 | What Are We Made For?
Have you ever noticed that the most beautiful moments in life carry a strange ache with them? In this meditation, Fr Gavan draws on Saint Augustine, Teresa of Avila, Saint Paul, and the Irish poet Paul Pierce to explain why the joys of this life are meant to make us a little homesick for heaven. Eastertide, he shows, is a season of foretastes: spring, the people we love, and above all the Eucharis
Ep. 93 | Why Holiness Feels So Hard
Why do we keep doing the very things we don't want to do? Saint Paul asked the same question, and so does every one of us. In this meditation, Fr Gavan explores the Church's answer: original sin, the seed that tilts us toward what we most regret. Drawing on Paul's letter to the Romans, a striking scene from The Thin Red Line, and the hidden struggles of Peter, Augustine, Jerome, Teresa
Ep. 92 | Living Charity in Daily Life
Do you ever think about what it’s like for other people to be around you? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the life of the apostles after the Resurrection, and how they lived closely together, trying to recreate something of the presence of Christ among them. From this, he draws a simple and practical question: how do we make life better for the people around us? Looking at the example of
Ep. 91 | Jesus Is Calling You (Will You Follow?)
Do you ever feel like following God is something you have to do, rather than something you freely choose? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the meaning of Easter as a new creation, and what it means to live with the “glorious freedom of the children of God.” God does not force us. He does not want slaves or people acting out of fear, but sons and daughters who choose Him freely. Drawing on
Ep. 90 | Don’t Waste Holy Week: 7 Ways to Go Deeper
Do you ever reach the end of Holy Week and feel like you missed it? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on a quiet mistake many of us make: treating Holy Week as something to observe rather than something to enter. But this week is not just a remembrance of past events. Through the liturgy, what Christ did is made present now—and we are invited to participate in it. He shows how distraction, rou
Ep. 89 | The Lie of "I'll Start Tomorrow"
Do you ever tell yourself you’ll change tomorrow? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the quiet lie that keeps so many of us stuck: the belief that we can delay conversion and begin again later. But the spiritual life doesn’t happen in the future. It happens now. Drawing on a simple story and the Gospel, he shows how perfectionism and discouragement can lead us to give up, while delay keeps u
Ep. 88 | Embracing Jesus' Hardest Teaching
Do you find it difficult to forgive those who have hurt you? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on Jesus’ teaching that we must forgive not seven times but seventy-seven times. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, he shows how easily we forget the immense mercy God has shown us and how quickly we refuse that same mercy to others. When we remember the debt God has forgiven in our own
Ep. 87 | Learning to Overcome Temptation
Why does God allow us to experience temptation? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the Gospel account of Jesus being led into the wilderness and tempted by the devil. By allowing Himself to face temptation, Christ shows us both His solidarity with our weakness and the path to overcoming it. Temptation itself is not sin, but it reveals the desires that pull at our hearts and the areas where w
Ep. 86 | Why Your Prayer Feels Empty
Why does prayer sometimes feel empty, like your words go nowhere and your heart feels untouched? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the experience of dryness in prayer and why it does not mean you are failing or that God is distant. Drawing on the wisdom of the spiritual tradition, he shows how these seasons can purify love, deepen trust, and teach us to seek God for who He is rather than fo
Ep. 85 | The God You Actually Serve
What does real conversion actually look like? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the story of the prodigal son and the call to return not just outwardly, but with the heart. As Lent invites us to prayer, fasting, and penance, he reminds us that God is not interested in cosmetic change or external gestures, but in a radical reorientation of our deepest desires. Drawing on the words of the pro
Ep. 84 | What God Really Wants in Lent
Why does Lent feel so heavy? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the fear many of us feel when we approach fasting, sacrifice, and self-denial — and the deeper question behind it all: why would God want us to suffer? Drawing on the message of Our Lady of Lourdes and the call to “penance, penance, penance,” he explains how sacrifice becomes a kind of prayer made not only with words, but with t
Ep. 83 | You Are Entertaining Your Mind to Death
What is constant entertainment doing to your soul? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the spiritual danger of always seeking distraction and how it can quietly weaken our ability to think clearly, choose wisely, and listen to God. Drawing on the story of Herod and the deadly power of spectacle, he shows how a life filled with noise can dull the conscience and make us vulnerable to temptation
Ep. 82 | How to Help a Hopeless World
What does Jesus mean when He says, “You are the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world”? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on how ordinary Christians are called to bring preservation and meaning to everyday life through their example — at school, at work, at home, and among friends. He also reflects on the power of a single word of faith spoken at the right moment: a light offered to s
Ep. 81 | Strength That Overcomes the World
What does it really mean to be strong? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the virtue of fortitude and the quiet strength needed to endure the trials of ordinary life. True strength is not about impressing others or relying on enthusiasm alone, but about remaining faithful through what is difficult, boring, or disappointing. Drawing on the hidden life of Jesus and the steady example of Our La
Ep. 80 | The Spiritual Danger of Distraction
Are you finding it harder to be present with God? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the subtle spiritual danger of distraction and how easily our attention can be pulled away from what truly matters. What begins as harmless curiosity can quietly fragment our time, our prayer, and our capacity to listen. Drawing on Scripture and the call to say “Here I am, Lord” in each moment, this reflecti
Ep. 79 | Building Friendships That Last
In this compilation episode, Fr Gavan reflects on the nature of true friendship and the quiet ways it shapes the soul. Drawing on both human wisdom and Christian faith, he invites us to consider friendship not as something accidental or based on feeling alone, but as a calling rooted in virtue, patience, and love of the good. Through these reflections, we are encouraged to examine how we relate to
Ep. 78 | Christmas Is Too Big for One Day
It’s easy to feel that Christmas has already passed us by — but the Church insists otherwise. In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the Christmas Octave and the wisdom of lingering with a mystery too large for a single day. Drawing on Our Lady’s quiet pondering of the events of Bethlehem, he invites us to let the visible beauty of Christmas lift us toward the invisible love of God Himself. As d
Ep. 77 | You Were Loved Into Existence
Because the Father gave us His Son, everything about who we are is changed. In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects with St John the Evangelist on the astonishing truth that we are not merely called children of God — we truly are. Knowing that we are loved by the Father before we do anything transforms how we live, what we desire, and where we seek fulfilment. This reflection invites us to rediscove
Ep. 76 | Why Christmas Is Not Sentimental
Christmas brings us face to face with tenderness, beauty, and joy — and then, almost without warning, the Church places before us the martyrdom of St Stephen. In this meditation, Fr Gavn reflects on why the Church does this so deliberately: to remind us that the Child in the manger and the man on the Cross are one and the same. Stephen shows us that real love is never sentimental, but always costs
Ep. 75 | Preparing Your Heart to Meet Jesus
What does it mean to call Jesus “Emmanuel — God with us”? In this final O Antiphon, Fr Gavan reflects on the climax of Advent’s longing: the God who is no longer distant in majesty or hidden in prophecy, but who comes to dwell with us as a tiny child. Drawing on Isaiah’s prophecy, the acrostic ero cras — “I will be with you tomorrow” — and the tender way God chooses to win our hearts, we discover
Ep. 74 | Ask Jesus to Rebuild What Is Broken
What does it mean to call Jesus the “Cornerstone” and “King of the Nations”? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on O Rex Gentium, the antiphon that presents Christ as the stone rejected by the builders yet chosen to anchor all humanity. Drawing on the ancient role of the cornerstone, St Paul’s teaching on the unity of Jew and Gentile, and our own frailty as creatures formed from dust, he shows
Ep. 73 | Prayer of Hope in Winter’s Darkness
What does it mean to call Jesus the “Dayspring” or rising sun? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on O Oriens, the antiphon that celebrates Christ as the splendor of eternal light who breaks into our darkness. Drawing on Malachi’s prophecy of the “sun of righteousness,” the turning point of the winter solstice, and the early Christian practice of praying toward the East, he shows how the light
Ep. 72 | Let Christ’s Light In
What does it mean to call Jesus the “Key of David”? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on O Clavis David, the antiphon that proclaims Christ as the one who opens what no one can shut and shuts what no one can open. Drawing on Isaiah’s prophecy, the image of the key laid upon the shoulder, and the deep symbolism of midwinter’s darkness, we discover how Christ alone can unlock the prisons within
Ep. 71 | Who Did Jesus Come For?
What does it mean to call Jesus the “Root of Jesse”? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the O Antiphon O Radix Jesse, the promise that from a dead royal line a new shoot would spring forth — the Messiah born for all peoples. Drawing on Isaiah’s prophecies, the silence of kings before Christ, and the longing of the nations symbolised in the Magi, we discover that the Child in the manger comes
Ep. 70 | Learn to Feel God’s Presence
What kind of God draws near to us at Christmas? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the O Antiphon O Adonai — “O Lord” — the ancient title that reveals the Child of Bethlehem as the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. Standing before the holiness of Sinai, Israel trembled at God’s power, yet in the manger that same majesty becomes small enough to hold in our arms. Through this
Ep. 69 | How to Spiritually Discern (the Right Way)
What are you longing for this Advent? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the first of the O Antiphons, O Sapientia — “O Wisdom.” In this brief invocation prayed each evening before Christmas, the Church reveals Christ as the eternal Logos who orders all things “mightily and sweetly,” even in the hidden smallness of the Child in the manger. Through this ancient prayer, we explore what it mean
Ep. 68 | The Peace You’re Missing (And How to Find It)
What are you really looking for in life? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on Simeon’s canticle, the Nunc Dimittis – “Now, Lord, let your servant depart in peace.” Holding the infant Jesus in his arms, Simeon knows his deepest desire has been fulfilled. Through this short passage from Luke’s Gospel, we explore what it means to “see” Christ, why so many distractions leave us restless, and how f
Ep. 67 | The Song That Shook Heaven
What made Mary’s heart overflow with joy? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the Magnificat — Our Lady’s song of praise after the Annunciation. Her joy wasn’t rooted in honour or recognition, but in humility and wonder at God’s goodness. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of the saints, Fr. Gavan shows how the Magnificat reveals the secret to Christian joy: self-forgetfulness and thanksgivi
Ep. 66 | From Doubt to Blessing (The Song of Zechariah)
In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the Benedictus – Zechariah’s hymn of praise after the birth of John the Baptist. Once struck silent, Zechariah’s voice returns in thanksgiving, blessing God for His faithfulness through generations. Fr Gavan explores how this canticle invites us to see ourselves within that same living tradition — heirs of faith, called to prepare the way for Christ in our
Ep. 65 | Ordering Your Work Towards Jesus (Mid-Morning Prayer)
In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the mid-morning hymn “Custodi mentem Ordinata”, traditionally prayed at Terce—the third hour of the day, around 9am. Rooted in the moment of Pentecost, this hymn invites us to recognise God’s sacred order woven into the rhythm of time. Through faith, hope and charity, we are called to become a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, even in the midst of daily w
Ep. 64 | Evening Prayer to Release Anxiety
In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the ancient Vespers hymn Deus Creator Omnium — “God, Creator of All Things” — composed by St Ambrose in a time of persecution and fear. This powerful evening prayer invites us to hand over our burdens, anxieties, and exhaustion to God at day’s end, trusting in His providence and loving care. Explore how rest becomes an act of faith, how night can be filled
Ep. 62 | Resting Under God's Protection
In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the ancient hymn Te Lucis Ante Terminum — “Before the Ending of the Day” — traditionally sung at Compline, the Church’s night prayer. This simple and beautiful hymn is a quiet plea for God’s protection through the night, entrusting our final thoughts to Him. Discover how the early Church approached nighttime with faith rather than fear, and learn to hand ov
Ep. 61| Guided Evening Prayer (Entrusting the Night to God)
What does it mean to entrust our nights to God? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on Deus Creator Omnium, the ancient hymn by St Ambrose written for Saturday evening prayer. Through its verses, we discover God’s providential care in creation, His gift of sleep as preparation for new life, and the call to end each day with thanksgiving. Even in life’s darkness, faith shines as a new light.🔴 AB
Ep. 60 | Christ the Rising Sun (Morning Meditation)
How does Christ bring light to the dark places of our hearts? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on a beautiful ancient hymn from the Church’s morning prayer. Like the rising sun banishing night, Christ breaks through the clouds of sin and despair, bringing color, vibrancy, and hope back into our lives. Journey stanza by stanza through this prayerful hymn, learning how to let His gaze heal your
Ep. 59 | The Birthday That Changed History
Why does the Church celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary? In this episode, Fr Gavan reflects on Mary’s birth — one of only three birthdays celebrated in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Discover why this day is called the dawn of salvation, how it paved the way for Jesus’ coming, and two simple ways you can joyfully honor Our Lady on her feast day.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catho
Ep. 58 | Late Have I Loved You
Why are we so drawn to beauty — and why does it never seem to fully satisfy us? In this reflection, Fr Gavan explores the restless heart of St. Augustine, a man who chased earthly beauty only to discover that his deepest desire was for God Himself. Drawing from Augustine’s Confessions and the wisdom of the Church, we’ll discover how our longing for beauty points us to the Creator, the only One who
Ep. 57 | God Makes a Way
When life feels like a trap, where do we turn? In this episode, Father Gavan explores the feeling of being spiritually stuck—when sin, fear, or despair seem to close in with no escape. Drawing from Scripture and the hope of Christ’s redemption, he reveals how God’s grace meets us in our darkest moments. Even when we see no way forward, the Lord opens a path to freedom and new life.🔴 ABOUT USCalle
Ep. 56 | A Confession Worth Celebrating
What does true joy look like after confession? Fr. Gavan shares a remarkable story of a woman whose joy after being reconciled with God radiated to everyone around her. This episode reflects on how confession restores the soul, strengthens relationships, and brings a peace that can’t be manufactured. It’s a reminder that returning to God’s mercy is not a chore—it’s a celebration.🔴 ABOUT USCalled
Ep. 55 | The Confession God Arranged
How far will God go to bring someone back to Him? In this episode, Father Gavan shares a remarkable story of providence: a tourist robbed in Dublin, a missed pilgrimage, and an unexpected confession after 25 years away. What looked like loss became grace, reminding us that God never forgets us—and that His mercy can turn even misfortune into salvation🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for
Ep. 54 | A Great Sign in Heaven
How can we hold on to hope in the face of evil? This episode reflects on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary and her role as a sign of triumph over evil. Through vivid imagery from the Book of Revelation, Fr. Gavan reveals how Mary’s victory reminds us that God defeats evil unambiguously. Her humility and trust become our hope, especially when evil seems overwhelming, reminding us to turn to her i
Ep. 53 | Forgive Me, Father
What makes a truly good confession? Reflecting on the life of St. John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, this episode explores the power and beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Gavan highlights four qualities of a good confession—complete, concrete, concise, and contrite—and shares how confession renews both priest and penitent. Inspired by Vianney’s example, it calls us to embra
Ep. 52 | Seek and You Will Find
Why does Jesus sometimes feel absent? This reflection draws from the story of Mary Magdalene at the tomb on Easter morning. Her persistence in seeking Christ, even in sorrow and confusion, becomes a model for our own prayer life. Fr. Gavan encourages us to keep seeking the Lord through dry spells and doubt, trusting in Jesus’ promise: “Seek and you will find.” The reward of that seeking is always
Ep. 51 | Come Away and Rest
Can rest be holy? In this episode, Fr. Gavan reflects on the value of rest, leisure, and recreation. Drawing from Genesis, Church tradition, and wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI, he reminds us that rest is not laziness but a sacred imitation of God’s own rhythm. Rest restores us, allowing us to celebrate life, deepen relationships, and reconnect with our Creator. Jesus’ invitation to “come away and r
Ep. 50 | Do People Enjoy Being Around You?
This episode dives into the four key qualities that make someone lovable, drawing parallels between these traits and the features of a warm, inviting room. Father Gavan highlights the importance of appearance, a sunny disposition, affection, and shared interests in fostering meaningful and enduring relationships.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Irela
Ep. 49 | Be a Friend Worth Having
This episode highlights the essence of true friendship as a mutual commitment, exploring how virtues like amiability, cheerfulness, and refinement make us more lovable and relationships more fulfilling. Drawing from the Bible and wisdom of saints, it inspires a heartfelt effort to foster kindness, simplicity, and self-improvement in our connections.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-p
Ep. 48 | Friendship is a Choice, Not a Feeling
This reflection explores the essence of true friendship as a decision of the will, not fleeting emotions. Father explains Aristotle’s view of virtuous friendship and draws parallels to marriage, highlighting the need for commitment, freedom, and loyalty. Friendship, like love, transcends transient feelings, calling for fidelity and selflessness to nurture enduring bonds.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More i
Ep. 47 | Aristotle & True Friendship
In this episode, Father Gavan explores Aristotle’s profound reflections on friendship. Delving into pleasure, utility, and virtue-based relationships, he reveals the depth of true friendship: seeking the good of another. With references to marriage vows and Christian values, Father Gavan invites us to live for others, embodying virtue in all connections.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-
Ep. 46 | The Mother Who Reigns with Grace
What does it mean to call Mary Queen? This reflection unpacks the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, showing how her humble “yes” brought her not only motherhood, but heavenly queenship. Her crown is not of domination but of love, and she reigns not above us, but beside her Son, interceding with tenderness and majesty.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ir
Ep. 45 | Christ Didn’t Leave You Behind
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 USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for
Ep. 44 | The Surprising Joy of St Philip Neri
What does holiness look like in hard times? This reflection explores the joyful humility of St Philip Neri—a saint who transformed the Church not with power but with laughter. In the midst of chaos and corruption, he offered Rome a radiant, humorous holiness that shattered pride and opened hearts to God’s grace🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland
Ep. 43 | Is Your Faith Just for Sundays?
This episode explores how integrating faith with daily life brings us closer to God’s holiness. Father Gavan warns against separating faith from work, family, or social life, and highlights our role as co-creators with God. Embracing this unity deepens our humanity and transforms the world while growing in divine grace and holiness.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apost
Ep. 42 | The (Deepest) Call of a Christian
The transformation into Christlikeness is the central theme of this meditation. Through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, and the purification of our souls, we are called to participate in God’s holiness. By detaching from sin and imitating Christ deeply, not superficially, we journey toward unity with God, embodying His joy and holiness.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-prof
Ep. 41 | Are You Really Free?
The gift of human freedom is unique and mysterious. Unlike creatures bound by nature, we choose our path, for good or ill. Fr. Gavan explains how law and virtue guide our freedom, showing us the way to true flourishing and union with God. Discover how small choices shape your destiny.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, article
Ep. 40 | The Lies That Keep You Stuck
Truth guides us to God, yet ignorance blinds us. Father Gavan delves into how idolatry forms when truth is absent and how divine revelation not only informs but transforms us. Encounter the living God, the One who fulfills every heart’s desire. Let divine truth reshape your life and love.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, art
Ep. 39 | Stop Searching, You’ve Already Found It
This reflection explores the insatiable human longing for fulfillment, often misdirected towards finite pleasures, as only God can satisfy our hearts. Through St. Augustine’s transformation, we learn that our restless hearts find peace only in Him, inviting us to embrace this truth and redirect our desires to their ultimate source.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media aposto
Ep. 38 | The Deepest Desire of Your Soul
How can humanity’s longing for beauty and fulfilment be satisfied? This reflection explores the “infinite hole” in our hearts, a yearning for God Himself. Material wealth and worldly pleasures fall short, yet God’s infinite love fulfils our deepest desires, offering unchanging beauty and true happiness.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We cre
Ep. 37 | The World Was Made for You
This reflection delves into the concept of creation as God’s primordial gift of love. It explores how God’s infinite joy manifests as an abundance of gifts, from our very existence to the beauty of creation.🔴 ABOUT USCalled 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 SERIESMeditatio
Ep. 36 | Can We Truly Know God?
How can we truly understand God’s holiness? In this episode, we explore God’s infinite holiness, as revealed in Scripture, and how it reflects His love. 🔴 ABOUT USCalled 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 SERIESMeditations | Episode #36Meditations is a weekly podcast with F
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 USCalled 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 SERIESMeditations | Episode
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.🔴 ABO
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 USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a
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 USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, arti
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 USCalled 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 serv
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 USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcas
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 USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to hel
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 USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, a
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 USCalled 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 SERIESMeditations | Episod
Ep. 26 | How to Fight the Sin of Lust
Lust is particularly difficult. Today, we're going to unpack it.🔴 ABOUT USCalled 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 SERIESMeditations | Episode #26Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation t
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