Episode 05 Psalm 139: Walking with the One Who Knows You

Episode 05 Psalm 139: Walking with the One Who Knows You

Episode 5

Psalm 139: Walking with the One Who Knows You

“Welcome back to ‘2 Minutes with the Lord.’ I am your host, Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we’re taking a very different approach to Psalm 139.

Psalm 139, traditionally attributed to David, is a meditation on God’s intimate knowledge of, and presence with, each individual.

It reveals a God who knows the Psalmist completely and is present in every moment of life.

In the Historical Context: In Israelite thought, God’s omniscience and omnipresence were central beliefs.

This Psalm reflects the understanding that God is actively involved in His creation and attentive to each person’s life.

The themes of divine knowledge and intimacy are central. The Psalmist marvels at God’s knowledge of him, from his movements to his thoughts and even his formation in the womb.

The Psalm is deeply personal, expressing awe at the closeness of God’s presence.

Instead of just reading and reflecting, I invite you to join me on an imaginative journey—a walk with God where you’ll experience what it’s like to be fully known and loved.

Let’s step into this Psalm together and discover what it means to be seen by the One who understands every part of us.”

“Picture this: You’re in a quiet, peaceful place—maybe a path in a forest,

a quiet shoreline, or somewhere that feels like home. You’re not alone; God is walking with you, at your side, completely present.

As you walk, you feel this deep, calming presence, and you know that God is here not as a distant observer but as someone who understands every thought and every feeling.

He speaks, and His words feel like they’re filling every part of you:

‘I’ve searched you, and I know you.

I know when you sit and when you rise.

Before you even speak, I understand your thoughts.

Wherever you go, I am there.’

As you hear these words, imagine each part sinking in. You don’t have to explain yourself, put on a brave face, or pretend to be anything you’re not. You are fully known, right here, right now.”

“How does it feel to be indeed known in this way?

To not have to hold back or hide?

In this journey, there’s no judgment, no shame—just a safe space to be exactly who you are. God knows the parts of us that we’re proud of and wish we could change, and still, He’s walking right beside us.

Psalm 139 says, ‘Where can I go from Your Spirit?

Where can I flee from Your presence?’

The answer is simple—nowhere. God’s love is like a gentle, constant presence that fills even our darkest corners.

Imagine how it would feel if, every day, you could walk with this kind of understanding, knowing that you’re accepted exactly as you are.”

“Let’s make this personal. This week, find a quiet place where you can imagine yourself taking this walk with God.

Maybe it’s in a park, by a lake, or even in your living room. Spend five minutes just sitting with the idea that God knows you—every detail.

Bring your worries, your hopes, and even your doubts. Let God’s presence remind you that you’re completely seen and loved.

If you’d like, write down anything that comes up during this time. It could be a word, a feeling, or even a question you want to ask God.

Keep it somewhere you can see, as a reminder that you’re never alone on this journey.”

I want to narrate my own experience of closeness with the Lord. God knew what I was and who I was. He was there before me in my life’s journey.

He knew my every move. The Lord loved me as I was, and I just surrendered my life to him, and he took care of me. Through this deep experience, I feel so close to Him.

“Let’s pray together.

God, thank You for walking with us, for knowing us in ways we don’t even know ourselves.

Help us to rest in the truth that we are fully seen and loved, even when we don’t understand everything.

Let this knowledge free us to live with courage and peace. Guide us as we walk with You each day, knowing that wherever we go, You are there. Amen.

Jaksot(77)

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.

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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."

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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.”

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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?”

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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."

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