Tag: reflections
The Narrow Gate
Sun., August 21, 2016 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough – Luke 13:24 Salvation comes from God, not from our own efforts. Salvation is a grace. A free gift. It is not about pulling… Read More ›
The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion
I am pleased to announce the upcoming publication of a book called The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion. It is a devotional published by Ave Maria Press with daily reflections from over 80 contributors from CatholicMom.com, including well known authors such as Lisa Hendey (founder of CatholicMom.com), Sarah Reinhard, Danielle Bean and Elizabeth Scalia. And lesser… Read More ›
June 27-July 1
Mon., June 27, 2016 Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Matthew 8:18-22 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” – Mt 8:19 Jesus says “Follow me.” What does it mean to follow Jesus? Lord, I yearn to follow you. What does it mean for me to follow you? Help me… Read More ›
June 20-24, 2016
Mon., June 20, 2016 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Matthew 7:1-5 Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own eye? – Mt. 7:3 Jesus tells us: “Stop judging.” Do I judge others? Lord, there are times that I become very judgmental. It is… Read More ›
June 6 – 10, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” – Mt 5:3 In today’s Gospel, Jesus gave us the Beatitudes. Have I adopted these simple rules to my life? Lord, I know that these rules will go a long way to help… Read More ›
May 30 – June 3, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016 2 Pt 1:2-7; Mk 12:1-12 Have you not read this scripture passage: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes’?” – Mk 12:10-11 How can I share my riches with others who are in need?… Read More ›
May 23-27, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mark 10:17-27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Mk 10:27 Jesus reminds us that all things are possible with God. What “impossible” thing do I most need God’s help with today? Lord, there… Read More ›
May 16-20, 2016
Mon., May 16, 2016 James 3:13-18; Mark 9:14-29 When (Jesus) entered the house, his disciples asked him in private, “Why could we not drive the spirit out?” He said to them, “This kind can only come out through prayer.” – Mk 9:28-29 The disciples need Jesus’ power to drive out evil. What evil do I… Read More ›
May 9-13, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016 Acts 19:1-8; John 16:29-33 “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world“. – John 16:33 Jesus told us that we should take courage because he has conquered the world. Has Jesus… Read More ›
May 2-6
Monday, May 2, 2016 St. Athanasius Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26 – 16:4a “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.” – John 15:26 How have I experienced the movement of the Holy Spirit in my life? Lord,… Read More ›
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