<p>On the occasion of the Memorial of St. Augustine, this meditation is inspired by some of his deep spiritual insights.  Augustine reminds us of God&apos;s transcendent goodness and his staggering nearness to each one of us.  Finding fulfillment in God takes work, the work of prayer and holiness, but it is a task that God himself promises to help us accomplish.<br/><br/><a href='https://comeawaybyyourselves.com'>https://comeawaybyyourselves.com</a></p>

The Cross and Transformation

"Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while."  These words of Jesus Christ are an invitation to personal and intimate prayer.  The meditations offered in this podcast are intended to help the listener enter into his own prayerful relationship with God.  By reflecting on scenes from the Gospel, on other passages from Scripture, and on the insights of saints and spiritual writers, we can strengthen our faith in Jesus and our love for God.  In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "I have called you my friends."  By regular meditation and dialogue with Our Lord in prayer, our life can be transformed into an ever deepening and loving friendship with God.