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Jul 13, 2025 13 min

What Animates Our Life?

from Superior Priest Hosted by Father Samuel Schneider

17Apr25 (25Thursday). This is an AI generated summary, enjoy if anyone reads this… On this Holy Thursday, we reflect on the Passover and the Eucharist as the spiritual food that sustains us on our journey toward heaven. Like the Israelites who ate in haste, we too live as people in flight—not made for this world, but for the promised land. The priesthood and the Eucharist, both instituted by Christ, remind us that leadership is about service, not power. We see this echoed in the Marine tradition of “leaders eat last,” where those in authority care for their people before themselves. Though it’s not always lived perfectly, the principle is clear: charity must animate all we do. The washing of the feet calls us back to that core of Christian service—to feed, to lead, and to love, even when it costs us.

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War Priest Fr. George Hill, Alex Braszko A podcast for Orthodox Christian Warriors serving in the military and as first responders, past, present, and future. St. Josemaria Institute Podcast St. Josemaria Institute Tune in to the St. Josemaria Institute Podcast to fuel your prayer and conversation with God. On our weekly podcast we share meditations given by priests who, in the spirit of St. Josemaria Escriva, offer points for reflection to guide you in your personal prayer and help you grow closer to God. The meditations are typically under 30 minutes so that you can take advantage of them during your time of prayer, commute, walk, lunch, or any time you want to listen to something good. The St. Josemaria Institute was established in 2006 in the United States to promote the life and teachings of St. Josemaria, priest and founder of Opus Dei, through prayer, devotions, digital and social media, and special programs and initiatives. Father Bill W. Father Bill W. I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W.

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