About this episode

Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on the significance of the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election.

Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation on the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election, on May 8, 2026 at Ernescliff College, Toronto. Today’s antiphon on the anniversary of the election of the Pope, takes on special resonance for us. Matt 16, 16- 19: 6 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Christ, the one were expecting, the one we had hoped for, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. They are words that resonate with us, as we fortify our love for the Pope. Music: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, with license.

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Eric Nicolai

Topics covered

• Pope Leo XIV
• Christian meditation
• Anniversary
• Faith
• Spirituality

Keywords

• Pope Leo XIV
• Fr. Eric Nicolai
• Christianity
• meditation
• spirituality
• Toronto
• anniversary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Places: Ernescliff College, Toronto

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