St. Josemaria Institute Podcast Living as Apostles: The Necessity for a Plan of Life
Jan 6, 2025
Fr. Peter Armenio highlights the relevance of St. Josemaria’s spirituality in today's world, emphasizing the need for modern apostles to embody Christ's love. He discusses how personal faith can transform society and the importance of a plan of life in cultivating a deep connection with God. Inspiring anecdotes illustrate the impact of kindness on spiritual inquiry, showcasing how small actions can lead to greater faith. The discussion encourages listeners to become a 'leaven' in the world, radiating Christ's presence through authentic love and engagement.
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Called To Be Leaven In The World
- Our vocation is to be leaven in a largely pagan culture by radiating Christ through daily life and love.
- Union with Christ must produce visible fruit so others recognize we are His followers.
Kindness Led Two Concierges To Ask About Faith
- A couple of concierges twice told a young Christian woman they felt her closeness to God and asked how to grow spiritually.
- Her kindness and prayer life led both men to seek Christian orientation and attend Mass with her.
Interior Life Fuels Apostolate
- True interior life and apostolate are inseparable: deep union with Christ naturally overflows into outreach.
- The Eucharist, the Word, and the cross power both personal holiness and effective apostolate.
