These meditations on the gospels are so down to earth and applicable, and often so funny. Each new one I think is the best one yet. So grateful for these.

These meditations are such an excellent way for me to pray and converse with Christ in both an intellectual and practical way. Thank you, Father John, for taking the time to give these to us! I am truly grateful to have such high-quality meditations readily available to help me in my prayer with Christ!

These meditations are fruitful and a breath of fresh air from the everyday content of podcasts. They certainly put life into perspective and focus on the primary matters.

These meditations are so helpful in living our faith in our daily life. Fr. John adds humor while also challenging the listener to deepen their relationship with God and live it as God calls.

I am so ver grateful for this re-alignment in my spirituality. Whenever I am beginning to get derailed either by my daily commitments, the world around me or the world inside; I am always consistently consoled and brought back to a peaceful rest when I settle in and pray these medications. Thank God for this podcast. Try it! You’ll love it… if you dare…. JW

Am on quarantine for COVID for 5 days. Using this time and Father’s podcasts as a mini Opus Dei silent retreat. Thanks so much

It has been great to have these half hour mediations over the last couple of years. It has been a huge help with my mental prayer. I’ve re-listened to many of the episodes as I’ve found them very fruitful for continued reflection on the topic of that episode when it bringing it to my mental prayer.

Fr. John’s meditations can help anyone to see what their conversation with our Lord can look like — simple, deep, funny, and rooted in the Gospel. These prayer reflections are a precious gift, and I am so grateful that they can be listened to them from wherever we are, whether it’s from our desk, studio, lab, subway, or the mountaintop!

Fr. John has a down-to-earth approach to peeling back spiritual topics for reflection. His wit and wisdom gently guide listeners into a deeper intimacy with God. His meditations are loving and sincere and one cannot help but be inspired to grow in “loving friendship with God.”

If you looking to cultivate mindfulness, get some prayer, and have a laugh. This podcast is for you!

I dare any listener Catholic or not to listen to three of these mediations and not be spiritually enriched, psychologically healed and intellectually and morally challenged - in the most approachable and charming way by an obviously holy, human and humble priest. This is spiritual wisdom distilled and distributed in a most sincere, encouraging and empathetic way. There’s not a single podcast by Fr. John I haven’t benefited from greatly. Served with a side of humor to make it all go down even smoother. Thanks Father John.

The perfect balance of succinct orthodoxy, in a clear and understandable fashion (for a layman like myself), coupled with humor while being relatable, real and “usable” in the culture we find ourselves in. Thank you!

Very grateful for this insightful and thought provoking content, along with the humor!

Fr. John’s meditations are wonderful. Highly recommend.

I met Fr. John at Shellbourne this spring, and he said that he has a Podcast, Come Away By Yourselves, he asked me to give it a listen; I’m telling you, you should, too, because it’s an excellent Podcast. I listen as my morning prayer while driving to work.

Love this podcast! Fr. John has great meditations that are very helpful for growing in the spiritual life.

I love hearing these meditations. A wonderful way to start my day. It’s hard to say just how great this podcast is.

Fr. John’s mediations are approachable for all listeners and carry tremendous insight into how to lead a happy life. The reflections on the gospels, Christian life, and our human condition have been very helpful to me for personal prayer and development. They’ve taught and gently encouraged interior growth and closeness to Christ. Perfect for a podcast format, the meditations have been ideal for any-time listening: during morning routine, work commute, a walk, a time of prayer, and so on. I highly recommend it. And during Lent, these daily bite-size bits have been awesome.

Through the combination of rich spiritual and theological insights with casual anecdotes, the listener is drawn into a very natural conversation with Our Lord. Fr. John Grieco’s meditations strike the ideal balance between the serious and the casual. Always worth listening and re-listening to. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

In the Come Away By Yourselves podcast, Fr John Grieco invites you to listen in on an intimate conversation that he is having with the Lord Jesus. As you continue to listen, you realize that you aren’t just a third party, but an active participant in the conversation. When the podcast ends, Fr John leaves the conversation and you are left spending your own intimate time, one on one, getting closer to the Lord.

Your down-to-earth style yet deep insights are a joy to listen to. You are helping me pray. Thank you for making these spiritual meditations/talks available to the general public. Your occasional references to American football are hilarious. Overall these are very helpful 30 minutes or less “mini-retreats”!

Thank you for these sources of prayer that bring me strength and guidance. These are a wonderful way to bring peace into our hearts. Fr. John your meditations help me a lot as I am going through a period of mourning- your direction brings me peace.

Fr John does an excellent job in gently steering listeners towards the good in these podcasts and has a deep understanding of life/human nature. Each episode acts as a necessary reset to my compass and brings me back to the ideals that I should be striving for. Fr John not only has a masterful grasp on the spiritual life, but also a strong sense of humor. This combination makes his podcasts very enjoyable. I highly recommend this show to anyone looking to deepen their relationships with God and others.

Father Grieco taught some of my boys and I continue to share his podcasts with them and their family. So excellently focused and relevant for all ages🙏🏼

Father, thank you for this beautiful podcast. It has deeply enriched my prayer life these last months. Very, very grateful. God bless!

I am profoundly enjoying your edifying podcasts! It is true nourishment for my heart, mind, soul and body. I am so grateful that you are willing to share these reflections and spiritual insights! God bless you!