Weekday Reflections 
Nov. 21-25, 2016
Mon., November 21, 2016 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rev 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 “for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” – Lk 21:4 The poor widow gave all she had. How generous am I? Lord, you have given… Read More ›
Nov. 14-18, 2016
Mon., November 14 Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Luke 18:35-43 “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” – Lk 18:41 Faith in Jesus will always help us see things more clearly. Where do I need help to see spiritual things more clearly? Lord, there are times I just… Read More ›
Nov. 7-11, 2016
Mon., November 7, 2016 Titus 1:1-9; Luke 17:1-6 Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. – Lk 17:3 Jesus encourages us to avoid doing wrong. What area do I most need help to avoid doing wrong? Lord, I try so very hard to avoid doing wrong…. Read More ›
Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2016
Mon., October 31, 2016 Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 14:12-14 Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind – Luke 14:13 What ways of God most puzzle me? Lord, your ways are so mysterious at times. Help me to understand all your ways. Grant me the discernment to see which… Read More ›
Oct. 24-28, 2016
Mon., October 24, 2016 Ephesians 4:32 – 5:8; Luke 13:10-17 He was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. – Luke 13:10 Jesus points out that good works are permitted on the Sabbath. Do I observe the Sabbath completely and properly? Lord, I know it is your day, but there are so many projects that… Read More ›
Oct. 17-21, 2016
Mon., October 17, 2016 St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop & martyr Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21 Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions. – Lk 12:15 How does my greed get in the way of my relationship… Read More ›
Oct 12 to 14, 2016
Wednesday, October 12 Galatians 5:18-25; Luke 11:42-46 And he said, “Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them. – Lk 11:46 Do I always reflect the values of Jesus to others? Lord, sometimes I expect others… Read More ›
Oct. 10-11, 2016
Monday, October 10 Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Luke 11:29-32 Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. – Lk 11:30 Jesus preaches repentance. What is God asking me to change? Lord, you are always nudging me to change many ways. Most times I just… Read More ›
Sept. 26-30, 2016
Monday, September 26 Job 1:6-22; Luke 9:46-50 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side …Lk 9:47 Jesus tells us that the least in the eyes of man will be the greatest. How do I humble myself in the eyes of man? Lord, sometimes I get… Read More ›
Sept. 19-23, 2016
Mon., September 19, 2016 Proverbs 3:27-34; Luke 8:16-18 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” – Lk 8:15 Do I let the light of my faith in Jesus shine… Read More ›
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