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Catholic Daily Reflections on the Gospel of the day. For personal devotion, prayer and meditation. Prepare for Mass or simply enrich you faith each day.
Sep 2, 2024 · His power never changes, but it can only enter our lives when we change and when we recognize our weakness and our need for Him to take control. Reflect, today, upon the infinite spiritual authority and power of our Lord. It is a power beyond anything else we could imagine.
Sep 27, 2024 · Luke 9:44–45. This is the second time that Jesus predicts His coming passion to His Apostles. After telling them that He will be handed over, the Gospel relates that “they did not understand this saying.”. It also states that “they were afraid to ask him about this saying.”.
Sep 20, 2024 · He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”. Matthew 9:11–13.
Oct 26, 2024 · Reflect, today, upon this poor blind beggar, Bartimaeus. See in his humble soul a model of how you must see yourself and of how you must pray. Observe the humility of your fallen state, the isolation you experience from your sin, and the perseverance you need to have in prayer.
Oct 6, 2024 · Reflect, today, upon two things. First, reflect upon how completely open you are to all that Jesus has to say. If you were to ask our Lord this question, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?,” what would Jesus say to you?
Oct 7, 2024 · What if you decided that the first hour of your day would be dedicated to an imitation of Mary in the Gospel passage and that you would do nothing but adore Jesus through silent prayer and meditation?
Jul 10, 2024 · Matthew 10:14–15. Recall how Jesus harshly condemned the Pharisees for their hardness of heart. In Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 23, Jesus issues seven “woe to you” condemnations of these Pharisees for being hypocrites and blind guides.
Oct 17, 2024 · Reflect, today, upon the fact that the Gospel is meant for everyone. Speak to our Lord and tell Him that you are ready and willing to be used by Him to bring His saving message to others. As you do so, wait on the Lord, listen to His inspiration, and respond when He calls.
Nov 8, 2024 · Today’s Gospel depicts Jesus entering the Temple and driving the money changers out with a whip and the animals they were selling for profit. As He did so, He cried out, “Take these out of here, and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.”
