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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded by Victoria WoodallPermission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded by Victoria WoodallPermission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded by Victoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded by Victoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

This 12-episode series will lead us through the season of Advent. We will walk with the Virgin Mary, who in the fullness of time welcomed within herself the Son of God. Thus, God's promise of a Redeemer was fulfilled. Each episode consists of brief readings from Scripture and Saint John Paul II, with time for personal reflection in silence. 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!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.html-Adapted from John Paul II's homilies, audiences, and Angelus addresses-Wait for the Lord –Taizé-Wait for the Lord–Violin de Noche-Rorate Caeli Desuper–Instrumental by Ruth Swope-O Come O Come Emmanuel –Recorded byVictoria WoodallPermission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-726735. All rights reserved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Lenten prayer experience guided by John Paul II's letter "On Human Suffering." For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Philippians 2:Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every other name.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.html

A Lenten prayer experience guided by John Paul II's letter "On Human Suffering." For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From Isaiah 53:He was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity. He bore the punishment that makes us whole, by his wounds we were healed.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.html

A Lenten prayer experience guided by John Paul II's letter "On Human Suffering." For in order to pray always, we must pray sometimes.From James 1:Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.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.html