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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2025 · 7 MIN

Ep. 48 | Friendship is a Choice, Not a Feeling

from Meditations · host Called to More

This reflection explores the essence of true friendship as a decision of the will, not fleeting emotions. Father explains Aristotle’s view of virtuous friendship and draws parallels to marriage, highlighting the need for commitment, freedom, and loyalty. Friendship, like love, transcends transient feelings, calling for fidelity and selflessness to nurture enduring bonds.🔴  ABOUT USCalled 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.🔴  THIS SERIESMeditations | Episode #48Meditations 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 8pm GMT.Listen here, YouTube, or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.🔴  MEMBERSHIPSWe 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.You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/communityThank you, and welcome to the team!🔴  WEBSITESFor more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org🔴  SOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholicInstagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholicSpotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487cSpotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6fSubstack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

This reflection explores the essence of true friendship as a decision of the will, not fleeting emotions. Father explains Aristotle’s view of virtuous friendship and draws parallels to marriage, highlighting the need for commitment, freedom, and loyalty. Friendship, like love, transcends transient feelings, calling for fidelity and selflessness to nurture enduring bonds.🔴  ABOUT USCalled 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.🔴  THIS SERIESMeditations | Episode #48Meditations 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 8pm GMT.Listen here, YouTube, or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.🔴  MEMBERSHIPSWe 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.You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/communityThank you, and welcome to the team!🔴  WEBSITESFor more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org🔴  SOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholicInstagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholicSpotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487cSpotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6fSubstack: https://calledtomore.substack.com

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