Episode 07 The Gift of Gratitude

Episode 07 The Gift of Gratitude

Welcome back to “2 Minutes with the Lord.” In today’s episode, we explore a vital but often overlooked aspect of our spiritual lives: The Gift of Gratitude. Our biblical guide for today is the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17. I am your host Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, together we embark on the journey of gratitude. Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns to give thanks. This lone Samaritan, an outsider, demonstrates a profound understanding of the value of gratitude. Allow me to share the story of Emily, a young woman who had it all but felt emptiness creeping into her life. Emily started practicing daily gratitude and found that her perspective changed. The job she dreaded going to became a blessing, and the strained relationships with her family began to heal. Just like the Samaritan leper, Emily returned to give thanks for her life, despite its imperfections. And in doing so, she found something that many search for but few truly find: Gratitude isn’t just an occasional feeling—it’s a way of life. Psalm 107:1 tells us, “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Gratitude helps us focus on that enduring love, even when faced with challenges. It acts as a lens that magnifies God’s blessings, often overlooked in our busy lives. St. Teresa of Avila wisely said, “There is more value in a little study of humility and in a single act of it than in all the knowledge in the world.” In our acts of gratitude, we express a form of humility, acknowledging that every good gift comes from above. So, as you go about your week, I challenge you to be like the one leper who returned, like Emily, who found contentment in gratitude. Recognise the blessings you’ve received, big or small, and give thanks. Gratitude isn’t just a spiritual concept; it’s backed by science. Research has shown that practicing gratitude can improve mental health, enhance relationships, and even boost physical well-being. It rewires our brains to focus on the positive aspects of life. So, how can we cultivate gratitude in our lives? It begins with mindfulness, with being present in the moment and appreciating what we have. It involves taking time to reflect on the blessings of God both big and small, that surround us daily. Gratitude is not just an action but a transformative gift from God, leading us to contentment and a fuller appreciation of His eternal love. Until next week, may your hearts be filled with gratitude and your lives be touched by God’s everlasting grace. God bless you all.

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Episode 12 Calming the Storm

Episode 12 Calming the Storm

“Welcome back to ‘2 Minutes with the Lord.’ I’m Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we’re stepping into the last episode of Season 4, a powerful miracle where fear, faith, and unexpected calm can be found even amid a storm. We’re talking about the time Jesus calmed the storm, a story found in Mark 4:35-41. But today, we’re not just looking at the waves and the wind; we’re going deeper, exploring what it means to find peace when life feels out of control.”   “The disciples, in a boat with Jesus, feel terrified when there is a storm, and they wake Him up, shouting, ‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’ It’s that same cry that so many of us feel in the middle of life’s storms—’ God, don’t you see what I’m going through? Don’t you care that I’m struggling?’ The disciples are caught between fear and faith, between their effort to survive and the helplessness of the situation.”

16 Marras 20244min

Episode 11 The Healing of a Paralytic Person

Episode 11 The Healing of a Paralytic Person

Hi everyone, Welcome back to ‘2 Minutes with the Lord.’ I am Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD. Today, we’re diving into the eleventh episode of our podcast, and this episode is so powerful. Let me ask you a question. What about the lengths we’re willing to go to for healing for ourselves and the people we love?  This is the story of Jesus healing the paralytic man, found in Mark 2:1-12. But this isn’t just about one man’s healing—faith that breaks barriers, friendships that persevere, and what happens when we refuse to let anything stand between us and God.”

8 Marras 20244min

Episode 10 The Miraculous Catch of Fish

Episode 10 The Miraculous Catch of Fish

"Welcome to '2 Minutes with the Lord.' I'm your host, Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we're setting sail into one of the most unexpected miracles in the Gospels—The Miraculous Catch of Fish. But this isn't just a fish story. Let's dive in and find out."   "In the Gospel of Luke 5:1-11, Peter and his fellow fishermen are exhausted. They've been out all night, casting their nets repeatedly, and they've caught nothing. Not a single fish. The sun is starting to rise, and with that sinking feeling of defeat comes. They're pulling the nets back in, tired and discouraged. The night is over, and it's time to head back to shore—empty."   "As they're cleaning their nets, Jesus appears. He steps into Peter's boat and asks him to push it out a little from shore so that He can teach the gathered crowd. Peter, still tired, agrees. He pushes out into the water and listens to Jesus speak, probably wondering how much longer this will take before he can go home and rest."

2 Marras 20244min

Episode 09 The Healing of the Woman with the Issue with Blood

Episode 09 The Healing of the Woman with the Issue with Blood

Welcome back to ‘2 Minutes with the Lord.’ I’m your host, Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we’re witnessing one of the most powerful and emotionally charged stories in the Gospels—Jesus’ healing of the woman with the issue of blood, found in Mark 5:25-34. But this isn’t just a story about healing. It’s a story about what happens when someone living in the shadows of life decides to step out into the light and reclaim her dignity, identity, and worth.” “Let’s set the scene: A large crowd surrounds Jesus. People from all over have come to see, hear, and touch Him. Amid this bustling crowd, there’s a woman. For twelve long years, she has been suffering from a condition that not only made her physically weak but also socially outcast. In the eyes of the community, she was unclean and untouchable. She had spent everything she had on doctors who couldn’t heal her. She had tried everything. And now, she was invisible to the world but desperate for something different.

25 Loka 20245min

Episode 08 Healing of Ten Lepers

Episode 08 Healing of Ten Lepers

Welcome back to '2 Minutes with the Lord.' I'm your host, Fr. Veigas Dominic SVD, and today, we're stepping into the world of one of Jesus' most profound miracles—the healing of the ten lepers. But we won't look at this as just another story about healing. This story is about what it means to be restored—not just physically, but in terms of belonging, identity, and community. It's a story about how we treat those on the margins and how radical inclusion can bring true transformation."   Imagine you're walking through a city, and as you pass by an alleyway, you notice a group of people huddled together. They're homeless. Forgotten by society, living on the fringes, unseen by the thousands of people passing them by daily. Some are struggling with addiction, some with mental illness. Each of them has their own story, but they all share one thing in common: isolation. In this busy, bustling world, they've become invisible."

18 Loka 20246min

Episode 07 Raising of Lazarus

Episode 07 Raising of Lazarus

“Welcome to ‘2 Minutes with the Lord.’ I’m your host, Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we’re stepping into one of the most profound moments in the Gospels—the raising of Lazarus. But today, we will look at it from a completely different angle. This isn’t just about someone coming back to life. It’s about the in-between—the waiting, the grief, the uncertainty before hope breaks through. We will explore what it means to stand at the tomb of your deepest despair and still believe that something incredible can happen.”

11 Loka 20245min

Episode 06 Walking on the Water

Episode 06 Walking on the Water

“Welcome back to ‘2 Minutes with the Lord.’ I’m Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we’re diving into something deeper than a story—something that touches the essence of faith, fear, and the unknown. The story of Jesus walking on water is familiar, but what if this isn’t just about physical waters, waves, and boats? What if it’s about stepping into an unknown dimension of faith, where reality bends, and we’re forced to confront the limits of what we think is possible?”

5 Loka 20245min

Episode 05 The Healing of the Man Born Blind

Episode 05 The Healing of the Man Born Blind

"Welcome to '2 Minutes with the Lord.' I'm Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we're stepping into one of the most profound miracles of Jesus—His healing of a man born blind. This story, found in the Gospel of John, chapter 9, is much more than a physical healing. It's a transformation story that resonates deeply with how we see the world and ourselves."

27 Syys 20245min

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