We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast.” On each episode listeners will first hear an inspiring homily, especially delivered for the podcast, and then take a pri
The conversion of Paul–from persecutor of Christians to missionary disciple–is one of the most dramatic in the Christian tradition. In this episode of Imagine, we’ll reflect on the story as told in the Acts of the Apostles. In the years followi
From the very beginning, people doubted the resurrection of Jesus. In this episode of Imagine, we’ll focus on one apostle, Thomas, who couldn't bring himself to believe the testimony of the other disciples who had encountered the risen Jesus.T
In this episode, as we continue reflecting on stories of conversion, we’ll look at the resurrection appearance of Jesus to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, found only in the Gospel of Luke. In this story, two disciples are walking away from
In this episode of Imagine, we’ll focus on the story of Jesus’ crucifixion as told in the Gospel of Luke. In this version of the crucifixion, Jesus is nailed to the cross and placed between two criminals. One of the criminals joins the crowd in
In this episode, we’ll reflect on the story of the woman at the well, found only in the Gospel of John (Chapter 4:4-42). While traveling through Samaria, Jesus encounters a woman alone at a well and asks her for a drink of water. Jesus’ interac
Imagine the tension in the room as a known sinner walks in and starts weeping at Jesus' feet. She's a mess. Simon, the Pharisee hosting the party, is not pleased. “If this man were a prophet," he says to himself, "he would have known who and wh
Sitting at his customs post, Levi the tax collector must have gotten some angry glares. After all, tax collectors were despised for collaborating with the Roman authorities and were unwelcome in the Temple or at dinner with upright Jews. But Je
When Jesus calls to a group of fishermen at the Sea of Galilee, they leave everything behind to follow him. The story is simple, but powerful. What was it about this man and his invitation that inspired them to go with him? In what ways have we
Lent is a time of personal and communal conversion, when we acknowledge that God calls each one of us to draw closer and we examine the ways in which we need to grow in response to that call. Calling and conversion are also major themes of the
Imagine is proud to share the latest podcast in the America Media family: Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols.Subscribe to the entire Hark! podcast series online, on apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.O Come,
The resurrected Jesus reveals himself to Peter and the disciples by the sea. After catching nothing through the night, a man tells the disciples to cast their nets again, and they catch a huge number of fish. They realize that it is Jesus and e
In this episode, we’ll reflect on the events that take place following the last supper. We’ll keep watch with Jesus as he prays in the garden. Accompany Peter as he watches Jesus’ trial from a distance and witness his heartbreaking denial of hi
“If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” - Mark 5:28A woman who had been afflicted with a hemorrhage for years believes that if she just touches the garments of Jesus, she will be cured. Pray with this moment of great faith and her enco
“What do you want me to do for you” - Mark 10:51As Jesus passes by with a large crowd, the blind man Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus, “Son of David, have pity on me.” When the crowd tries to silence him, Bartimaeus calls out even louder. Witness
“Has no one condemned you? Neither do I condemn you.” - John 8:10-11While Jesus is preaching at the Temple, a group of scribes and Pharisees bring before him a woman who was caught in the act of adultery. They seek to condemn her, but Jesus tr
“Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Rise and walk’?” - Luke 5:23While Jesus is speaking in a crowded home, a group of people go to extraordinary lengths to bring their friend before him for healing. Find more reflections a
“Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” - Luke 5:8Jesus calls on Peter and his partners to cast their nets into the deep, where they catch a huge number of fish. Peter responds with a moment of vulnerability. See how Jesus responds.Fin
Released on Fridays during Lent, new episodes of "Imagine" will introduce you to a form of prayer called Ignatian Contemplation, in which you use your imagination to interact with various scenes from Scripture.First Friday of Lent: “At once th
“When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.’” Angels announce the birth of Jesus to the poor and
“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” - Luke 2:1-5Accompany Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the birth of Jesus.Learn more
“Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.” Travel with Mary
“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” In this episode, we witness the Visitation, when Mary travels to see her relative Elizabeth.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic
“Hail Mary, the Lord is with you.” In this episode in the Advent/Christmas season of Imagine, we witness the Annunciation, as Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus to Mary and awaits her response.For more Advent content from America Media, clic
What would it be like to witness the Incarnation from God’s point of view? This first episode of the Advent/Christmas season of Imagine focuses on a unique contemplation from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the