# Journey to the Manger with Mary | The First Week of Advent

An episode of [St. Josemaria Institute Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/966458405), 28 Nov 2025, 20 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862514/episodes/18254140-journey-to-the-manger-with-mary-the-first-week-of-advent.mp3

In this first meditation of our Advent series, Fr. Eric Nicolai invites us to contemplate Mary, the Blessed Mother, who shows us how to awaken from spiritual lethargy and guides us as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. Through the mystery of the Annunciation and her total dedication to God, Mary becomes the one who helps us protect, nourish, and welcome the life of Jesus within us. Listen now to reflect on: • The meaning of Advent as a time of awakening and preparation • Mary’s total dedication to God from her youth • The Annunciation as the beginning of our redemption • The power of Marian devotion and sacred images • Practical ways to let Mary accompany us through Advent Download our free Advent devotional, Journey to the Manger, for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection to accompany our Advent podcast series. View Transcript Visit Show Page THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed this meditation, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback is important to us, and each rating and review helps expand our reach to more listeners! Support the show

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