Praying Always, Sometimes: 7-Minute Meditations with John Paul II

A prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s writings. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection. The simplicity and brevity of the format allows us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!

Episode 5.12: The Spirit and the Bride say “Come!”

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Revelation 22The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts come forward and receive the gift of life-giving water.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Suite in Three Movements, Op. 64 by Cyril Bradley Rootham; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-07
09:03

Episode 5.11: The Holy Spirit and the Era of the Church

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 20Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Flute Sonata in A minor, H. 562,I. Poco Adagio by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-06
09:15

Episode 5.10: The Testimony of the Day of Pentecost

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 4God is Spirit, and those who worship him shall worship in Spirit and truth.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Trumpet Concerto in E flat major, Hob. VIIe 1,II. Andante by Franz Joseph Haydn; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-06
09:28

Episode 5.9: Together in Prayer with the Holy Spirit and Mary

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Acts 1The disciples devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Ave Maria by Bach/Gounoud and performed by Daniela de Santos. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-06
09:12

Episode 5.8: The Holy Spirit, the Source of Interior Life

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 14Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Bassoon Sonata, Op.168-Molto adagio by Camille Saint-Saëns; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-06
08:11

Episode 5.7: The Spirit Transforms Suffering into Love

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Romans 5Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Xiao performed by Dennis Kwong Thye Lee: https://youtube.com/user/dktlxiao; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-02
08:33

Episode 5.6: The Risen Christ Says: “Receive the Holy Spirit”

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 20Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the holy Spirit.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Stay With Me Taize Prayer by Lauren Asimakoupoulos, flutist (seattle), @laurenasimalaurenasimakoupoulos.com; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-01
08:21

Episode 5.5: Jesus of Nazareth, exalted in the Holy Spirit

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Matthew 3This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Veni Creator Spiritus (Taize Chant) for 6 Violins by Violin de Noche (https://youtu.be/Bx3nw9KPIXY); Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

06-01
08:21

Episode 5.4: The Messiah, anointed with the Holy Spirit

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Isaiah 61The spirit of the Lord is upon me. He has sent me to bring good news to the afflicted and to proclaim liberty to the captives.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music licensed from MusOpen; Partita in A minor, BWV 1013, III. Sarabande by Johann Sebastian Bach; Tui Amoris Ignem(Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

05-30
08:45

Episode 5.3: The self-giving of God in the Holy Spirit

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 16:7I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music licensed from MusOpen; Clarinet Sonata no. 1, Op. 120 no. 1 -II. Andante un poco adagio by Johannes Brahms; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

05-29
08:32

Episode 5.2: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 14:7If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music licensed from MusOpen; Clarinet Concerto no. 1 in F minor, Op. 73 -II. Adagio ma non troppo by Carl Maria von Weber; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

05-28
08:27

Episode 5.1: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit at the Last Supper

A Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From John 14I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintJohnPaulIINationalShrine?sub_confirmation=1Stay connected on social media: @jp2shrinehttps://www.facebook.com/jp2shrinehttps://twitter.com/jp2shrinehttps://www.instagram.com/jp2shrine/Visit us at: http://jp2shrine.orgPlan your visit on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d254181-Reviews-Saint_John_Paul_II_National_Shrine-Washington_DC_District_of_Columbia.htmlCredits: Adapted from John Paul II’s homilies, audiences, and the encyclical Dominum et Vivificantem. Music: Xiao performed by Dennis Kwong Thye Lee: https://youtube.com/user/dktlxiao; Tui Amoris Ignem (Taize). Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

05-27
09:18

Episode 4.12: Obedient unto Death

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-Attende Domine – performed by Ruth Swope

04-11
09:03

Episode 4.11: For Our Sins

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-At the Cross – performed by Ruth Swope

04-07
09:07

Episode 4.10: Perseverance

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-Attende Domine – performed by Ruth Swope

04-01
09:03

Episode 4.9: The Cross

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-At the Cross – performed by Ruth Swope

03-30
09:07

Episode 4.8: For the Church

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-Attende Domine – performed by Ruth Swope

03-25
09:03

Episode 4.7: The Easy Yoke

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-At the Cross – performed by Ruth Swope

03-23
09:07

Episode 4.6: Behold the Man

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-Attende Domine – performed by Ruth Swope

03-18
09:03

Episode 4.5: So Loved

For this season of our podcast, the Shrine invites you into a Lenten prayer experience guided by Saint John Paul II’s letter On Human Suffering. The simplicity and brevity of the format allow us to enter into interior prayer, regardless of where we may find ourselves throughout the day or week. For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes!- Adapted from John Paul II’s On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering-Tui Amoris Ignem - Taize-At the Cross – performed by Ruth Swope

03-16
09:07

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