The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.

Spiritual wisdom from the youngest woman at the Vatican Synod, Julia Osęka

52 min·August 19, 2025
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About this Episode

Host James Martin, S.J., talks with Julia Osęka, one of the youngest delegates at the Vatican Synod on Synodality which sought to increase participation in the Catholic Church. They reflect upon:

  • How Julia’s childhood faith that ‘checked all the boxes’ matured into a relational faith between herself, God and other people

  • Both the inspiration and challenges Julia felt as a young delegate at the Synod on Synodality in October of 2023 and 2024.

  • Julia’s way of incorporating Ignatian principles of consolation and desolation, along with The Examen (St. Ignatius’ review of the day), into her prayer life.

Link to Fr. Jim’s spiritual advice article on this episode: Coming Soon

Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at:  thespirituallife@americamedia.org

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