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What made Mary’s heart overflow with joy? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the Magnificat — Our Lady’s song of praise after the Annunciation. Her joy wasn’t rooted in honour or recognition, but in humility and wonder at God’s goodness. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of the saints, Fr. Gavan shows how the Magnificat reveals the secret to Christian joy: self-forgetfulness and thanksgiving. Learn how to pray with Mary’s words and let your own soul magnify the Lord.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #67
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
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In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the Benedictus – Zechariah’s hymn of praise after the birth of John the Baptist. Once struck silent, Zechariah’s voice returns in thanksgiving, blessing God for His faithfulness through generations. Fr Gavan explores how this canticle invites us to see ourselves within that same living tradition — heirs of faith, called to prepare the way for Christ in our own lives. Like John, we are each given a unique mission: to bring light to others and to serve God without fear.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #66
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
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In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the mid-morning hymn “Custodi mentem Ordinata”, traditionally prayed at Terce—the third hour of the day, around 9am. Rooted in the moment of Pentecost, this hymn invites us to recognise God’s sacred order woven into the rhythm of time. Through faith, hope and charity, we are called to become a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, even in the midst of daily work. Discover how prayer can reorient a wandering heart, restore purpose to the ordinary, and rekindle the Spirit’s presence in the middle of your day.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #65
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
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In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the ancient Vespers hymn Deus Creator Omnium — “God, Creator of All Things” — composed by St Ambrose in a time of persecution and fear. This powerful evening prayer invites us to hand over our burdens, anxieties, and exhaustion to God at day’s end, trusting in His providence and loving care. Explore how rest becomes an act of faith, how night can be filled with hope rather than fear, and how even our final thoughts can rise in quiet praise to the Holy Trinity.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #64
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
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In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on the ancient hymn Te Lucis Ante Terminum — “Before the Ending of the Day” — traditionally sung at Compline, the Church’s night prayer. This simple and beautiful hymn is a quiet plea for God’s protection through the night, entrusting our final thoughts to Him. Discover how the early Church approached nighttime with faith rather than fear, and learn to hand over your worries, fears, and final thoughts to God each night.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #62
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
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What does it mean to entrust our nights to God? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on Deus Creator Omnium, the ancient hymn by St Ambrose written for Saturday evening prayer. Through its verses, we discover God’s providential care in creation, His gift of sleep as preparation for new life, and the call to end each day with thanksgiving. Even in life’s darkness, faith shines as a new light.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #61
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
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How does Christ bring light to the dark places of our hearts? In this meditation, Fr Gavan reflects on a beautiful ancient hymn from the Church’s morning prayer. Like the rising sun banishing night, Christ breaks through the clouds of sin and despair, bringing color, vibrancy, and hope back into our lives. Journey stanza by stanza through this prayerful hymn, learning how to let His gaze heal your soul and fill you with His transforming light.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #60
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
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Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f
Why does the Church celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary? In this episode, Fr Gavan reflects on Mary’s birth — one of only three birthdays celebrated in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Discover why this day is called the dawn of salvation, how it paved the way for Jesus’ coming, and two simple ways you can joyfully honor Our Lady on her feast day.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #59
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
Listen here, YouTube, or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.
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Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c
Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f
Why are we so drawn to beauty — and why does it never seem to fully satisfy us? In this reflection, Fr Gavan explores the restless heart of St. Augustine, a man who chased earthly beauty only to discover that his deepest desire was for God Himself. Drawing from Augustine’s Confessions and the wisdom of the Church, we’ll discover how our longing for beauty points us to the Creator, the only One who can truly fulfill our hearts.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #58
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
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Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f
When life feels like a trap, where do we turn? In this episode, Father Gavan explores the feeling of being spiritually stuck—when sin, fear, or despair seem to close in with no escape. Drawing from Scripture and the hope of Christ’s redemption, he reveals how God’s grace meets us in our darkest moments. Even when we see no way forward, the Lord opens a path to freedom and new life.
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Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.
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Meditations | Episode #57
Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.
New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.
Listen here, YouTube, or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.
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We couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.
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Spotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487c
Spotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f
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