Menu The Deeper Meaning of My Life Matthew 1:1-17 |
 Charity for All Luke 3:10-18 |
 Just Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 |
Doubting Zechariah |
Mary’s Fiat |
A Journey of Faith and Love |
Favor Is the Key |
 God Is with You Luke 1:26-38 |
 A Question of Kingdoms John 18:33b-37 |
 The Richest Gift Luke 21:1-4 |
 Why So Glum? Luke 21:5-11 |
 Scary Times Luke 21:20-28 |
 A Decisive Response Matthew 4:18-22 |
 Ready or Not? Luke 21:34-36 |
 Make Ready, the Lord is Coming Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 |
 Faith that Moves Rain Clouds Matthew 8:5-11 |
 God’s Ways Luke 10: 21-24 |
 A Decisive Response Matthew 15:29-37 |
 Flood-Proof Matthew 7:21, 24-27 |
 When We Show Humility and Faith, You Act, O Lord Matthew 9:27-31 |
 Holiness Is Just one “Yes” Away! Luke 1: 26-38 |
 Prepare the Way of the Lord! Luke 3:1-6 |
 The Paralytic Versus the Pharisees Luke 5: 17-26 |
 There’s No Shepard like the Good Shepherd Matthew 18:12-14 |
 A Kingdom for the Violent? Matthew 11:11-15 |
 A Lesson about the Heart Matthew 11: 16-19 |
 Bethlehem and the Cross Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 |
 Costly Catholicism Luke 21:12-19 |
| Costly Catholicism Luke 21:12-19 |
 Living My Encounter with Christ Luke 17:26-37 |
 Pray With Faith Luke 18:1-8 |
 Towards Heaven Mark 13:24-32 |
 Seeing with Faith Luke 18:35-43 |
 Jesus Is My Guest Luke 19:1-10 |
 Kings and Gold Coins Luke 19:11-28 |
 Build Your Life on the Rock That Is Christ Luke 19:41-44 |
 God’s House Is Holy Luke 19:45-48 |
 Christ Is the Answer Luke 20: 27-40 |
 A Call to Authenticity Mark 12:38-44 |
 The “Right” of Gratitude Luke 17:7-10 |
 The Highest of All Prayers Luke 17: 11-19 |
 The Kingdom Within Luke 17:20-25 |
 Uprooting Sin Luke 17:1-6 |
 Not Far from the Kingdom Mark 12:28b-34 |
 Our Invitation List Luke 14: 12-14 |
 RSVP’ing the Lord! Luke 14: 15-24 |
| Discipleship: Neither Cheap nor Easy Luke 14: 25-33 |
 Keeping the Right Company Luke 15: 1-10 |
 The Indestructible Temple John 2: 13-22 |
 The Choice Between God and Mammon Luke 16: 9-15 |
The Kingdom of Heaven Infiltrates and Enriches Everything It Touches  Winning the Only Contest that Matters Solemnity of All Saints Matthew 5:1-12a |
 I Hold the Keys to the Gates of Purgatory John 11:17-27 |
 Friend, Go Up Higher Luke 14:1, 7-11 |
 Hope is living for the encounter with Jesus Pope Francis explained “hope” with the image of a pregnant woman waiting for her child to be born. |
The Gentle Mercy of God |
Jesus Blows me Out of my Comfort Zone – Again! |
Up Against the Narrow Gate |
Up Against the Narrow Gate |
Winning the Only Contest that Matters |
I Hold the Keys to the Gates of Purgatory |
Friend, Go Up Higher |
Not Far from the Kingdom |
Our Invitation List |
 RSVP’ing the Lord! Luke 14: 15-24 |
Discipleship: Neither Cheap nor Easy |
Keeping the Right Company |
The Indestructible Temple |
The Choice Between God and Mammon |
 How difficult it is to find dawn in twilight The message of young people to bishops |
 Jesus’ Fire Must Be My Own Luke 12:49-53 |
| Spiritual Weather Reports Luke 12:54-59 |
 The Fig That Was Almost Toast! Luke 13:1-9 |
 To Serve Is to Reign Mark 10:35-45 |
 Bigger Barns? Luke 12:13-21 |
 Spiritual Readiness Luke 12:35-38 |
 It’s So Hard to Get Good Help Luke 12:39-48 |
 Me? An Apostle? Luke 10: 1-9 |
| Hitting the Spiritual Wall Mark 10:17-30 |
 The Queen, the Ninevites and Me Luke 11: 29-32 |
 Laws That Bind or Free Luke 11: 37-41 |
 The Grumpy Catholics Guild Luke 11: 42-46 |
 Into the Lion’s Mouth Luke 12: 1-7 |
 Fidelity to the Holy Spirit’s Inspirations Luke 12:8-12 |
| The Synod of Bishops at the service of the People of God Bishops, the Pope says, are at the same time teachers and disciples. |
 Jesus Breaks the Habit of Putting Limits on Our Love Luke 10:25-37 |
 The Loving Hand of God’s Providence Mark 10:2-16 |
 Prayer Is the Lifeblood of My Relationship with Jesus Luke 10:38-42 |
The Christian Who Doesn’t Pray Treats God like a Servant  Keeping House Luke 11:15-26 |
 Mary Is My Master Educator in Virtue Luke 11:27-28 |
Working Together to Build the Kingdom |
 The Greatest Luke 9: 46-50 |
 Heavenly Helpers Matthew 18: 1-5, 10 |
 Costly Christ Luke 9: 57-62 |
 Bumper Crop Luke 10: 1-12 |
 Payback Time Luke 10: 13-16 |
 Better Than Success Luke 10: 17-24 |
A Just Settlement |
| We Too Wish to See Jesus Luke 8:19-21 |
 Take It or Leave It Luke 9: 1-6 |
 Conversion of the Heart Luke 9:7-9 |
 The Mistaken Messiah Luke 9:18-22 |
 Angelic Company John 1: 47-51 |
 Getting to Know the Lord Mark 8:27-35 |
 Lord, Say the Word… Luke 7:1-10 |
 Do Not Weep! Luke 7: 11-17 |
 Perpetually Dissatisfied Luke 7:31-35 |
 The Healing Power of Love Luke 7:36-50 |
 With the Eyeglasses of Faith Matthew 9:9-13 |
 Treat Me Like Dirt! Luke 8:4-15 |
Be Opened! |
 Do Good, Always and Everywhere Luke 6: 6-11 |
 Prayer and Action Luke 6: 12-19 |
 Leap for Joy for Heaven Luke 6: 20-26 |
 A Most High Ideal Luke 6: 27-38 |
 God So Loves Me John 3: 13-17 |
 Taking Mary into My Home John 19: 25-27 |
 Who Am I That My Lord Should Come to Me? Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
 What Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ? Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 |
 “He Who Hears You, Hears Me.” Luke 4:16-30 |
 Christ at Home in Capernaum Luke 4:31-37 |
 Risen People Called to Serve Luke 4:38-44 |
 The Great Navigator Luke 5:1-11 |
 Becoming the New You Luke 5: 33-39 |
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 The Bread of Eternal Life John 6:41-51 |
 Death and Taxes Matthew 17:22-27 |
 No Cheap Souls Matthew 18:1-5 10, 12-14 |
 God Lifts Up the Lowly Luke 1: 39-56 |
 Human Harshness vs. the Charity of a Saint Matthew 18:21 - 19:1 |
 From the Beginning It Was Not So… Matthew 19:3-12 |
| The Parental Vocation Matthew 19: 13-15 |
 A New Life John 6:51-58 |
Money Changes Everything |
 Getting to the Top Matthew 19: 23-30 |
 Working for God Matthew 20: 1-16 |
 Wearing the Right Clothes Matthew 22: 1-14 |
 St. Bartholomew – Believing in the Signs John 1:45-51 |
| Be a Christian, Don’t Just Seem Like One Matthew 23: 1-12 |
 The One and Only John 6:60-69 |
Matthew 23:13-22 |
 First Things First Matthew 23:23-26 |
Witness to the Truth |
 No Sleeping on the Job Matthew 24:42-51 |
Ready or Not! |
 Ready or Not! Matthew 25:1-13 |
 Accountability Matthew 25:14-30 |
 Glimpsing the Depths of Jesus John 6: 24-35 |
 Love’s Labor Transfigured Mark 9: 2-10 |
 Mission Impossible? Matthew 14: 22-36 |
 Daring Doggedness Matthew 15: 21-28 |
 The Mysterious Man Matthew 16: 13-23 |
 The Force of Love John 12:24-26 |
 Turn to Jesus Matthew 17: 14-20 |
 They Love Me, They Love Me Not. Matthew 12:38-42 |
| Scoring Goals in Life Matthew 12: 46-50 |
 Called to Be Servants Matthew 20: 20-28 |
 Fighting the Good Fight of Faith Matthew 13:10-17 |
 Gardening with Gusto Matthew 13:18-23 |
 Rolling Up the Sleeves and Gathering the Sheaves Matthew 13: 24-30 |
 Love is Demanding Matthew 10: 34-11:1 |
 Harsh or Rash Judgment? Matthew 11: 20-24 |
| Knowing the Father and the Son Matthew 11: 25-27 |
 Weary of Heart Matthew 11: 28-30 |
 Condemning the Innocent Matthew 12: 1-8 |
 The Quiet Healer Matthew 12: 14-21 |
 A Miracle That Kept on Giving John 6:1-15 |
| Quiet but Steady Growth Matthew 13:31-35 |
 God’s Final Harvest Matthew 13: 36-43 |
 The Treasure Hunt Matthew 13: 44-46 |
 Powerful Net Matthew 13: 47-53 |
 Lack of Faith Matthew 13:54-58 |
 Heeding or Silencing the Conscience Matthew 14: 1-12 |
| Opportunity Missed Mark 6:1-6 |
 Faith is All-Powerful Matthew 9:18-26 |
 Matthew 9:32-38 |
| Choosing an Apostle Matthew 10:1-7 |
Go, Spread the Kingdom |
 Divisions in the Family Matthew 10:16-23 |
 Persecution, for Heaven’s Sake Matthew 10:24-33 |
 Touching the Lord Mark 5:21-43 |
 Determined Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 |
 Casting out Evil Matthew 8: 28-34 |
 Fathoming Christ’s Mercy Matthew 9:1-8 |
 Where Mercy Reigns Matthew 9: 9-13 |
 Fasting and Feasting Matthew 9:14-17 |
 The Difficult Path Matthew 7:6, 12-14 |
 Rerun of Little Red Riding-Hood Matthew 7:15-20 |
 Built Wisely Matthew 7:21-29 |
 Rock of Peter Matthew 16:13-19 |
 Let it be Done for You Matthew 8:5-17 |
 The Danger of Vanity Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 |
 Living with Christ Mark 4:26-34, crowds, kingdom, God, Jesus, fruit, plants, grain, ripe, ear, grain |
 Something Radically New Matthew 5: 38-42 |
 We Are All Brothers and Sisters, Children of Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5: 43-48 |
 The School of Prayer Matthew 6: 7-15 |
 What is My Deepest Desire? Matthew 6: 19-23 |
| Only One Master Matthew 6: 24-34 |
 What's in a Name? Luke 1:57-66, 80 |
 Unjust Judges Matthew 7:1-5 |
 The World vs. The Way Mark 3:20-35 |
 Winning the Only Contest that Matters Matthew 5:1-12 |
 True Leadership Matthew 5:13-16 |
 Cancelling or Fulfilling – Emptiness or Plenitude Matthew 5:17-1 |
 Keep Your Words Short and Sweet Matthew 5:20-26 |
 A Clean Heart Matthew 5:27-32 |
 Yes or No Matthew 5:33-37 |
 The Feast of Champions Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 |
 Payback Time Mark 12:1-12 |
 A Taxing Question Mark 12:13-17 |
 Love the Ones You're With Mark 12:18-27 |
 Self - Donation Mark 12:28-34 |
 Look at the Heart That Has Loved So John 19:31-37 |
 Blessed is She Who Believed Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Luke 2:41-51 |
 The Great Commission Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Matthew 28:16-20 |
 The Price Is Right and the Choice Is Yours Mark 10: 17-27 |
 The Rewards of Self Denial Mark 10:28-31 |
| On Sitting and Serving Mark 10:32-45 |
 Pentecost Anticipated Luke 1:39-56 |
 Jesus and the Fig Tree Mark 11:11-26 |
 From Heaven or Earth? Mark 11:27-33 |
 The Journey Away from Self Mark 9:30-37, |
 The Zeal of Charity Mark 9:38-40 |
 Price of the Kingdom Mark 9:41-50 |
 One Flesh Mark 10:1-12 |
| Children of the Kingdom Mark 10:13-16 |
| Taking Mary into My Home Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, Mark 9: 14-29 |
 The Powe of the Spirit Pentecost Sunda, John 20: 19-23 |
 In But Not Of the World John 17:11b-19 |
 God’s Eternal Love John 17:20-26 |
| Love Demands a Loving Response John 21:15-19 |
 You Follow Me John 21:20-25 |
 Consecrated in Truth: Authentic Love John 17:11b-19 |
 Consolation from the Spirit John 16:5-11 |
 Nothing But the Truth John 16:12-15 |
 Letting the Lord Work Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Mark 16:15-20 |
 On Grieving and Rejoicing John 16:20-23a |
 Confidence in the Father’s Love John 16:23b-28 |
| Consecrated in Truth: Authentic Love John 17:11b-19 |
| Consecrated in Truth: Authentic Love John 17:11b-19 |
 Intimacy with God John 15:9-17 |
 Jesus’ Priestly Prayer John 17:1-11a |
In But Not Of the World |
 Baptism 'Christifies' us Baptism: an unmerited gift that changes our existence |
 Message of Mercy The Missionaries of Mercy are meeting in Rome for a few days of prayer and reflection . |
 How to Remain in Him John 15:1-8 |
 Holy Spirit John 14: 21-26 |
 Danger of Slavery John 14: 27-31a |
 Separated From Christ John 15: 1-8 |
| Seeing God Face to Face John 14: 6-14 |
 Loving to the Extreme John 15:12-17 |
| The Master and the Slave John 15: 18-21 |
| I Lay Down My Life John 10:11-18 |
 Going Through the Gate John 10:1-10 |
 Nobody Can Steal From Jesus John 10: 22-30 |
 Our Turn Mark 16: 15-20 |
 A Life of Service John 13:16-20 |
 Our Gaze Fixed on Christ John 14:1-6 |
 Supernatural Secrets John 14:7-14 |
 We Are Witnesses to the Risen Lord Luke 24:35-48 |
 The Sincere Search for Christ John 6: 22-29 |
 The Unbearable Sign John 6: 30-35 |
 “You Will Never Be Lost Where I Cannot Find You.” John 6: 35-40 |
| Bread for Eternity John 6: 44-51 |
 Seeking to Have Your Heart Filled John 6: 52-59 |
 Are You Going to Leave? John 6: 60-69 |
 The Power of Personal Freedom Luke 1:26-38 |
| Born of the Spirit John 3:7b-15 |
 Children of the Light John 3:16-21 |
 Gift From on High John 3:31-36, |
| Our Meager Gifts to God John 6:1-15 |
 Walking on the Water John 6:16-21 |
 The Limit of Evil John 20:19-31, Sunday of Divine Mercy |
 The World Awaits Our Witness Mark 16:9-15 |
 Fire of Mercy, Fire of Love John 21:1-14 |
 Unexpected Company and Personal Reassessments Luke 24:13-35 |
 The Supreme Measure of Paschal Joy Matthew 28:8-15 |
 From Tears of Sorrow to Tears of Joy John 20:11-18 |
| You are Witnesses of these Things Luke 24:35-48 |
 Empty Tomb, Expectant Heart Easter Sunday, John 20:1-9 |
 The Messiah Finally Reveals Himself Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Mark 11:1 – 10 |
 Invitation to Intimacy John 18:1-19:42 |
 Blind Guides John 12:1-11 |
 Peter’s Collision Course John 13:21-33, 36-38 |
| Unmasking the Betrayer Matthew 26:14-25 |
 Come to Serve and not to Be Served John 13:1-15 |
 A Christian Only Rents a Tomb Holy Saturday, Mark 16:1-7 |
 A Life Pleasing to God John 8:21-30 |
 Winning Souls for Christ John 12:20-33 |
 A Heroic Example Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a |
The Truth Will Set You Free |
 Keeping His Word John 8:51-59 |
 Whoever is not With Me is Against Me John 11:45-56 |
| Actions Speak Louder than Words John 10:31-42 |
 The Need for Some Soul Searching John 3:14-21 |
| The Royal Official’s Request for a Miracle John 4:43-54 |
 The Desire to be Cured John 5:1-16 |
 Greater Deeds Still John 5:17-30 |
 God’s Testimony John 5:31-47 |
 Trust; A Lenten Resolution John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 |
 Openness of Heart John 7: 40-53 |
Luke 4:24-30 |
 Forgiveness from the Heart Matthew 18:21-35 |
 To Keep or To Abolish Matthew 5:17-19 |
 Jesus or Satan Luke 11:14-23 |
 Purify Us, Lord! John 2:13-25 |
 The Prodigal Father Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 |
 The Gift of Life Matthew 21: 33-43, 45-46 |
 Too Late for Change? Luke 16: 19-31, Lent |
 Put God at the Center Matthew 20: 17-28, |
 Discussions With Lawyers Mark 12:28-34, Jesus, teacher, heart, soul, God, Lord |
Luke 18:9-14 |
 Seeking the Face of God Mark 9:2-10 |
 Actions Speak Louder Than Words Matthew 23: 1-12 |
Too Late for Change? |
| Master, Teach Us to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 |
 Forgiveness from the Heart Luke 6: 36-38 |
| Holiness and Community Matthew 25:31-46 |
 Forgotten Gifts Luke 11:29-32 |
 The Most Important Question Matthew 16:13-19 |
 Pretending to Be and Truly Being Holy Matthew 5:20-26 |
 Be Perfect? Matthew 5:43-48 |
 A Highway to God Luke 9:22-25 |
 Time of Fasting Matthew 9:14-15 |
 The Joy of Lent Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 |
 Having a Memory for God Mark 8: 14-21 |
 Loving Christ for Who He Is Mark 8:11-13 |
 Corrupt people can never be saints Sinners who repent are still able to become saints, but the corrupt will not achieve holiness. |
 The Kingdom Within Mark 7:14-23 |
 True Worship Mark 7:1-13 |
 Immutable Mark 7:31-37 |
 Faith and Christ’s Healing Power Mark 6:53-56 |
| Humility and Faith: Foundation and Cathedral Mark 7:24-30 |
 Two by Two Mark 6:7-13 |
 Made for God Mark 6:1-6 |
 A Madman for Christ Mark 5:1-20 |
 Touched by Faith Mark 5:21-43 |
 Mark 4:26-34 |
 Caught by the Mission Mark 16:15-18, |
 Fertile Ground for the Harvest Mark 4:1-20, |
 Stronger Than Blood Mark 3:31-35 |
| Identity Confusion Mark 3:22-30 |
 On the Way There Mark 4:35-41 |
 Christ Chooses Me Mark 3:13-19, mountain, James, Zebedee, Andrew, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas |
 Through the Eyes of Faith Marco3:20-21 |
 The Look that Leads to Deeper Commitment John 1:35-42 |
| The New Joy of the Bridegroom Mark 2:18-22 |
 Mankind in Dire Need Mark 2:23-28 |
 To Do Good or Evil? Mark 3:1-6 |
 Aspiring to Humility John 1: 19-28 |
| A Decisive Response Matthew 15:29-37 |
| God’s Ways Luke 10: 21-24 |
 Why so Glum? Luke 21:5-11 |
 Faith that Moves Rain Clouds Matthew 8:5-11 |
 The Transforming Power of the Cross Mark 8: 34-9:1. Lead me to you as I seek to I wish to carry my cross with joy as a token of my love and gratitude to you. |
 Climbing with Christ Mark 9:2-13. Like the disciples who are humbled by how you pray, but are desirous to learn, I turn to you with trust. |
 The Baptism of the Lord Saint Mark 1:7-11. The Baptism of the Lord - Feast. |
 Jesus at Prayer Mark 1:29-39. Jesus works tirelessly from morning to night. He never thinks of himself. |
 A Humble and Contrite Heart Mark 1: 14-20. Jesus call to conversion and penance, like that of the prophets before him. |
 The Steep and Thorny Road of Truth Mark 1: 21-28. Jesus taught with authority because he was both the Truth and the Good. |
 To Be Free to Love Mark 1: 40-45. This story is for us, to show us Christ's heart, reveals his love and his desire to free us from sin. |
 A paralytic and his friends Mark 2:1-12 I will make a sacrifice today for the person most in need of God's grace. |
 Discipleship Saint Mark 2: 13-17. Each day he invites us to follow him, to deepen the communion of love with him. |
 The Right Word at the Right Time John 1: 35-42. It can be very difficult for us to seek only God's glory and the good of those around us. |
 The New Joy of the Bridegroom Mark 2: 18-22. Jesus, what a joy and what a gift to have this time to be alone with you! |
 Mankind in Dire Need Mark 2: 23-28. What a joy, what an honor, what a glory to be the follower of a king like you! |
 To do Good or Evil? Mark 3: 1-6. Lord, I believe in you. Thank you for the gift of faith, more precious than life itself. |
 Touching the Lord Mark 3: 7-12. Lord, help me to touch you in this moment of prayer. Help me to touch you in the Eucharist so that your presence will transform me. |
 Christ Chooses Me Mark 3:13-19. I may be a mere sinner, but with you, Lord, I believe that I can do great things. |
 Through the Eyes of Faith Mark 3:20-21. What a joy, what an honor, what a glory to be the subject of a king like you! |
 A Humble and Concrite Heart Mark 1:14-20. Lord, I thank you for this time to be with you. I don't deserve your close friendship, and yet you offer me the intimacy of your heart. |
 Identity Confusion Mark 3: 22-30. Lord, help me not to be afraid of the battle against evil. |
 Stronger Than Blood Mark 3: 31-35. Today I want to encounter you as a friend and brother, Lord. I believe that you want to encounter me and transform me. |
 Work for the Harvest Mark 4: 1-20. What the Father has planted in our lives is good. Goodness can bear fruit. |
 Let Christ's Light Shine Mark 4: 21-25. God sees us. This is a simple truth an extremely powerful truth. God looks at us with love. |
 Living With Christ Mark 4: 26-34. Lord, I believe you have called me to strive tirelessly to extend your Kingdom throughout the world. |
 On the Way There Mark 4: 35-41. I want a stronger faith in you. I trust that you will lead me, sinful though I am, to your good harbor. |
 The Steep and Thorny Road of Truth Mark 1:21-28. I do believe in you, but I know that I need to believe in you more strongly. |
 A Madman for Christ Mark 5:1-20. Father in heaven, my heart is hungry for your word. I believe that you want to speak a word of hope to me today. |
| Touched by Faith Mark 5: 21-43. Grant me the grace of deeper trust and faith in all moments of hardship. |
 Made for God Mark 6:1-6. I love you, Lord, and wish to lead my brothers and sisters to you through my testimony, through my being truly convinced that you are the life of men. |
 Learning to Follow Directions Mark 6:7-13. I believe in you, and I believe that I must follow your will in all that I do. |
| Grace's Last Stand and Ultimate Victory Mark 6: 14-29. Although I am weak, I trust that you will keep me close. |
 Fellowship with Christ Mark 6: 30-34. ou have pity on me in my weakness because you became weak for love of me. I believe in you. I trust you. |
| Jesus at Prayer Mark 1: 29-39. I wish to step away from the world and all its activities to be alone with you now. |
 Faith and Christ's Healing Power Mark 6: 53-56. Lord, heal my heart and soul, and help me to do what I must do to maintain my spiritual health. |
 True Worship Mark 7: 1-13. Lord, thank you for your Gospel and for all the truth it teaches me. |
 The Kingdom Within Mark 7:14-23. Thank you for loving me infinitely. I offer you my weak love in return. |
 Humility and Faith: Foundation and Cathedral Mark 7:24-30. I want to learn to be patient when you test my faith. I know you want only to make it grow and bear more fruit in my life. |
 Be Opened! Mark 7:31-37. Even though I cannot see you, my faith tells me that you are present. |
 Goodness in Abundance Mark 8: 1-10. As you are my Creator, you know what I need and provide for me each day. |
| To Be Free to Love Mark 1:40-45. I need you in my life and the life of my family. It is easy to let activities overwhelm me so that I lose track of you. |
 Loving Christ for Who He Is Mark 8: 11-13. I approach you now, wanting only to be a more faithful disciple of your Kingdom. |
 Having a Memory for God Mark 8: 14-21. I am hungry for goodness that will make this day fruitful in ways that will last, that will not deceive me. |
 The Power Of Faith Mark 8: 22-26. I follow you, Jesus. I have faith in you. |
 Can Christ Count on Me? Mark 8: 27-33. In you is hidden my beginning; in you is hidden the mission of my life; in you is hidden my future happiness. |
 Administrators of God's Love Mark 2:1-12. Lord, help me to overcome the obstacles that paralyze me as your apostle. Give me the faith, courage, ingenuity, and will to overcome them. |
 Help My Unbelief! Mark 9: 14-29. I believe that you ask nothing of me that you do not give me the strength to do. I trust in the power of your grace and the care of your love. |
 The Journey Away from Self Mark 9: 30-37. I love you and want to love you more by embracing and living out your will. Mother Mary, teach me to say with you, |
 The Zeal of Charity Mark 9: 38-40. Lord Jesus, I believe in you and in all the expressions of your goodness and love in my life. |
 Price of the Kingdom Mark 9: 41-50. I trust that you will help me treat others as your brothers and sisters. I love you now with my prayer. |
 One Flesh Mark 10: 1-12. I love you, Lord, with this prayer. May it increase the authenticity of the love expressed in my daily life. |
 Children of the Kingdom Mark 10: 13-16. I believe that you call me to help protect, guide and inspire innocence and holiness in others. |
 The New Joy of the Bridegroom Mark 2:18-22. Only you can give me these gifts. Only you can make me a bold and joyful apostle of your Kingdom. |
 The Price is Right and the Choice is Yours Mark 10: 17-27. Even though I cannot see you, I trust that you are present and want very much to instruct me in your teachings. |
 On Sitting and Serving Mark 10: 32-45. Here I am, Lord, to listen to you and respond with love. |
 The Gentle Mercy of God Mark 10: 46-52. I trust in you, hoping to learn to accept and follow your will, even when it does not make sense to the way that I see things. |
 Jesus and the Fig Tree Mark 11:11-26. Lord Jesus help me to learn how to unite prayer and action. |
 From Heaven or Earth? Mark 11:27-33. Here I am, Lord, to listen to you and respond with love. |
 Mankind in Dire Need Mark 2: 23-28. What a joy, what an honor, what a glory to be the follower of a king like you! |
| Payback Time Mark 12:1-12. Lord, I come before you humbly. As one who has frequently fallen into sin, I am aware of my weakness. |
| A Taxing Question Mark 12:13-17. Give me guidance, Lord, on a big decision that I have to make. |
 Love the Ones You're With Mark 12: 18-27. Lord, let me imitate you better in my dealings with my loved ones. |
 Discussions With Lawyers Mark 12: 28-34. My hope is that from the little I am able to love, you will teach me to love with a magnanimous heart. |
 A Good Homily Mark 12:35-37. I trust that you will teach me to pray and relish what is right and true, good and beautiful. |
 A Great Contrast Mark 12:38-44. I trust that you will always inspire my heart to love you in all I do. |
 With What Can We Compare the Kingdom of God? Mark 3: 20-35. Lord, I believe in you. Thank you for being so merciful. |
 Blessed Are You Matthew 5: 1-12. Father of love, source of all blessings, you have led me throughout my life, and you lead me still. |
 True Leadership Matthew 5:13-16. Holy Spirit, sweet guest of the soul, you heal me and strengthen me and set me on fire from the most intimate depths of my soul. |
 To Keep or To Abolish Matthew 5: 17-19. Lord, as I journey through Lent I have a great desire to be close to you. |
 Keep Your Words Short and Sweet Matthew 5:20-26. Thank you for your loving presence within me. |
 A Clean Heart Matthew 5: 27-32. Thank you, Lord, for another day; it is another opportunity to deepen my love and friendship with you. |
| Yes or No Matthew 5: 33-37. Thank you for showing me the way home to the Father. |
 The Fruit of the Kingdom Mark 4:26-34. Lord, I come into your presence with openness of heart. |
 Something Radically New Matthew 5: 38-42. As I begin this moment of prayer, I turn to you as one in need. |
 We Are All Brothers and Sisters, Children of Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5:43-48. Lord, you present a message that is not easy for my fallen nature to accept. |
 The Danger of Vanity Matthew 6: 1-6. 16-18. I want to show my love for you in this meditation. |
 Master, Teach Us to Pray Matthew 6: 7-15. Lord, teach me how to pray. |
 What is My Deepest Desire? Matthew 6: 19-23. I love you because you died on the cross for me, to save me. |
 Only One Master Matthew 6:24-34. Lord, help me to trust more deeply in the loving providence of our heavenly Father. |
 Faith in Our Lives Saint Mark 4: 35-41. Jesus I have faith in you. I know you will be there in times of trouble. |
 Unjust Judges Matthew 7:1-5. Lord, help me to rid myself of judgmental attitudes. |
 The Difficult Path Matthew 7:6, 12-14. Lord, help me appreciate better the beauty of the Christian faith. |
 Rerun of Little Red Riding-Hood Matthew 7:15-20. Lord, help me to see more easily the goodness in people around me. |
 Built Wisely Matthew 7: 21-9. I believe in your presence in the Eucharist. |
 The Gift of Healing Matthew 8: 1-4. Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean. |
 An Amazing Example Matthew 8:5-17. Lord, increase my faith. |
| Touching the Lord Mark 5:21-43. Lord, help me to reach out to you with faith. |
 Determined Disciplineship Matthew 8:18-22. Lord, I come to you in this meditation ready to do whatever you ask. |
 Letting Jesus Sleep Matthew 8: 23-27. Lord, grant me the grace of a mature faith. |
 Casting out Evil Matthew 8:28-34. Lord, I believe that you are present within me. |
 Fathoming Christ's Mercy Matthew 9:1-8. Lord, grant me a deeper experience of your mercy. |
 Where Mercy Reigns Matthew 9:9-13. In you I find the reason to abandon the easy path for a more perfect mission of love. |
 Fasting and Feasting Matthew 9:14-17. I'm ready to learn the meaning of your command: |
| Opportunity Missed Mark 6:1-6. Lord, thank you for this Sunday, the day we celebrate your Resurrection. |
 Faith is All-Powerful Matthew 9:18-26. Jesus, you are my savior and redeemer; I believe that you want to hear from me. |
 How Do You Feed a Hungry Heart? Matthew 9:32-38. Lord, I bring myself into your presence knowing the zeal of your heart for souls. |
 Choosing an Apostle Matthew 10:1-7. The glory of your heavenly Father can shape my own heart. |
 Go, Spread the Kingdom Matthew 10: 7-15. I know my poverty, and you are immensely rich in all that I need. |
 Divisions in the Family Matthew 10: 16-23. Lord, you are the one constant in my life. |
 Persecution, for Heaven's Sake Matthew 10: 24-33. I love you as my savior. I trust you as my closest companion. |
 Learning to Follow Directions Mark 6:7-13. Teach me not to place my hope in created things, but only in your will. |
 Love is Demanding Matthew 10:34-42; 11:1. I believe in you, I hope in you, and I seek to love you with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind, and all my strength. |
 Harsh or Rash Judgement? Matthew 11:20-24. I know and I believe that I can count on your help when I stumble, that you will catch me when I fall and guide my steps firmly in faith toward the promise of eternal life. |
 Knowing the Father and the Son Matthew 11:25-27. Jesus, help me to seek you with a sincere heart. |
 Weary of Heart Matthew 11: 28-30. Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, help me to take on your yoke. |
 Condemning the Innocent Matthew 12:1-8. Help me to make every Sunday a special day for me and my family. |
 The Quiet Healer Matthew 12:14-21. Jesus, like you, make my heart attentive to the needs of others. |
 Resting In The Lord Mark 6:30-34. Lord, I believe that you are present here. |
 They love Me... They Love Me Not... Matthew 12: 38-42. Lord, my prayer will �work� only if I have humility in your presence. |
 Scoring Goals in Life Matthew 12:46-50. Lord, I begin my meditation aware of my need of your grace and your help. |
| A Hundred or Sixty or Thirty-Fold Matthew 13: 1-9. Thank you for the unfathomable gift of your love. |
 Fighting the Good Fight of Faith Matthew 13: 10-17. Increase my faith, hope and love, Lord. |
 Gardening with Taste Matthew 13:18-23. Lord, I believe in your Incarnation. You became flesh for love of us. |
 Rolling Up the Sleeves and Gathering the Sheaves Matthew 13:24-30. Lord, I believe in your Church. I believe that it is the sacrament of salvation, and that you have chosen to lead me to heaven. |
| A Miracle That Kept On Ginving John 6:1-15. Lord, I believe that you, the Holy Trinity, dwell in my soul. |
 Quiet but Steady Growth Matthew 13: 31-35. Lord, I come into your presence seeking to know you better. |
 God's Final Harvest Matthew 13: 36-43. Lord, thank you for this new day. I believe that you are present in my heart. |
 The Treasure Hunt Matthew 13: 44-46. Lord, you have made me for yourself, and my heart is restless until I rest in you. |
| Powerful Net Matthew 13:47-53. I trust that you are guiding my life. Thank you for showing me that you will triumph. |
 Lack of Faith Matthew 13:54-58. I want to allow you to have total control over my life. |
 Heeding of Silencing the Conscience Matthew 14: 1-12. Lord, I believe you are looking for me. You stand ready to come to me in this moment of prayer. |
 Glimpsing the Depths of Jesus John 6:24-35. Jesus, I believe that you are present in my life. You know all of my thoughts, desires, intentions and deeds. |
| Feed Them Yourselves! Matthew 14: 13-21. I hope in your words, not relying solely on my own strength or reasoning. |
| Mission Impossible? Matthew 15:1-2.10-14. Lord, may my prayer lead me to step out from my comfort zone today. |
| Ask and You Shall Receive Matthew 15:21-28. I believe in you, my God. You called me into existence from nothingness and carefully watch over me. |
 The Mysterious Man Matthew 16:13-23. Lord, may I know you personally through faith and a generous imitation of you. |
| Selling Your Soul Matthew 16: 24-28. Heavenly Father, help me to seek the things that are above. |
 Turn to Jesus Matthew 17: 14-20. Lord, give me the grace to trust you. |
| The Bread of Eternal Life John 6: 41-51. Lord, give me faith to believe that you are the Bread of Life. |
| Death and Taxes Matthew 17: 22-27. Lord, help me to acknowledge your greatness with my words and actions. |
| No Cheap Souls Matthew 18:1-5 10, 12-14. Heart of Christ, make my heart more like yours! |
 Love for Lost Sheep Matthew 18:15-20. Lord, help me to grow in my love for the Church and for souls. |
| Human Harshness vs. the Charity of a Saint Matthew 18:21-19:1. Lord, grant me a more forgiving heart! |
 From the Beginning It Was Not So Matthew 19:3-12. Lord God, fill me with your grace so I can meet your lofty expectations. |
 The Parental Vocation Matthew 19:13-15. Lord, help me to be faithful in carrying out the commitments of my state of life. |
 A New Life John 6:51-58. I trust in your infinite goodness, and I abandon into your loving hands my fears, my hopes, my needs, my desires, everything. |
 Money Changes Everything Matthew 19:16-22. I love you because you are greater than any of the things you have created. |
 Getting to the Top Matthew 19:23-30. Lord, you know what is best for me, and that is why I believe in you. |
 Working for God Matthew 20:1-16. Dear Jesus, I believe in you because you have revealed your plan of love to the Church. |
 Wearing the Right Clothes Matthew 22:1-14. Lord, grant me the grace to value heaven and to live in such a way that I can get there. |
 Being Like God Matthew 22: 34-40. Give me, Lord, the grace to practice charity faithfully. |
 Actions Speak Louder than Words Matthew 23:1-12. Lord, help me to be humble like you. |
 God's Loving-kindness John 6:60-69. Lord Jesus, you have the words of everlasting life. |
| I Am I My Brother's Keeper? Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Matthew 23: 13-22. I love you, and I know you love me. |
 First Things First Matthew 23:23-26. Lord, help me to dedicate my life to weightier matters rather than mere appearances. |
 To Be or Not to Be Matthew 23:27-32. Lord Jesus, grant me a sincere and humble heart. |
 Stay Awake Matthew 24:42-51. Lord, help me stay awake. I must be prepared. |
| Ready or Not! Matthew 25:1-13. Lord, make me long for and strive to enter the kingdom of heaven. |
 Accountability Matthew 25:14-30. Teach me, Lord, to take all that you have given me and make it produce fruit for your kingdom. |
 What Can Separate Us from the Love of Christ? Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Lord, give me confidence in the power of your grace. |
| He Who Hears You, Hears Me. Luke 4: 16-30. Lord, I love you and thank you for all that you have done for me. |
 Christ at Home in Capernaum Luke 4:31-37. Lord, you have looked with favor on me. You have seen in my soul fertile ground, and you have sown your word in hope of an abundant harvest. |
| Risen People Called to Serve Luke 4: 38-44. I am honored that you wish to stop by even when I don't call for you. |
 The Great Navigator Luke 5: 1-11. Christ, help me to understand and embrace your call to holiness for me. |
 Becoming the New You Luke 5: 33-39. Thank you for looking upon me and blessing me with your love. Take mine in return. I humbly offer you all that I am. |
| The Heart of the Matter Luke 6:1-5. Lord, I worship you because I came from you. I long for you because you made me for yourself. |
| Faith Makes Me Listen! Mark 7:31-37. Even though I am deaf, I can hear your wise words. |
 The True and the Good. Luke 6:6-11. I strive to be a link in the faith chain for many other souls. |
 Prayer and Action Luke 6:12-19. Call me to you, Lord Jesus, and remindme of my personal mission. |
 Leap for Joy for Heaven Luke 6:20-26. Father, help me to seek the things that are above. |
 A Most High Ideal Luke 6: 27-38. God the Holy Spirit, thank you for being the sweet guest of my soul, enlightening my mind, strengthening my spirit and kindling the fire of your love in my heart. |
 A Humble Mirror Luke 6:39-42. Lord, help me find humbleness in me. |
 Know the Tree by Its Fruits Luke 6:43-49. Lord, here I am again spending time in prayer. I am going to meditate on your word. |
 Getting to Know the Lord Mark 8:27-35. I hope in you, and in your power to transform my soul, by your grace, from sinfulness to holiness. |
 Lord, Say the Word Luke 7: 1-10. Lord Jesus, I believe that you came into this world to redeem sinners. |
 Do Not Weep! Luke 7: 11-17. Lord, I love you, for the great love that you have for me. |
 Perpetually Dissatisfied Luke 7: 31-35. Eternal God, prayer is your gift to me. I believe that you give me complete and unlimited access to your power and mercy. |
 The Healing Power of Love Luke 7: 36-50. Lord Jesus, help me to be humble and open to interior growth. |
 Love Is Not Snobbish Luke 8:1-3. Lord Jesus, I believe that you came into this world to redeem sinners. |
| Treat Me Like Dirt! Luke 8:4-15. Lord, I love you and offer you the longings of my heart to put you truly first in my life. |
 Childlike Trust Mark 9:30-37. Lord Jesus, grant me the grace of loving trust in you, like that of a little child. |
 A Just Settlement Luke 8:16-18. Lord, enlighten my mind and heart to follow your path that leads to the endless day. |
| We Too Wish To See Jesus Luke 8: 19-21. Lord, you are the author of life and the giver of all that is good. |
 Spread the Good News Luke 9:1-6. Remove from me the way of falsehood, and favor me with your law. |
 Conversion of the Heart Luke 9: 7-9. As I enter your presence today, Lord, I know that I am not worthy to be with you. |
 The Mistaken Messiah Luke 9: 18-22. Lord, you are the author of life and the giver of all that is good. You are the Prince of Peace and my mainstay. |
 The Gift of Faith Luke 9:43b-45. Lord Jesus, strengthen my weak faith and guide me along your paths. |
 Goodness Among Us Mark 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48. Envy and jealousy must be rooted out of our hearts. God rewards those who do good to others. |
 The Greatest Luke 9:46-50. Holy Spirit, teach me to see myself as the least of all, as one called to serve all. |
 God's Grace Sets Us Free Luke 9:51-56. Heavenly Father, keep my mind fixed on the surpassing joys stored up for me in your kingdom. |
| Costly Christ Luke 9:57-62. Let me willingly accept the cost of following in your footsteps. |
 Bumper Crop Luke 10: 1-12. Good Jesus, thank you for this opportunity to speak with you again and to listen to you. I know that you have longed for this moment we will spend together. |
 Payback Time Luke 10: 13-16. Lord, help me to appreciate your gifts and use them to the best of my ability, for your glory. |
 Better Than Success Luke 10: 17-24. Let me see, Holy Spirit, that the most important thing in life is to reach heaven. |
 The Loving Hand of God's Providence Mark 10: 2-16. Loving Father, help me to be open to your message today. |
 Jesus Breaks the Habit of Putting Limits on Our Love Luke 10: 25-37. Lord Jesus, you are the master of the universe, and yet you wish to listen to me and guide me. |
 Only Jesus, Only Jesus Luke 10: 38 -42. Lord, I believe that you are my God and my all. You created me, and you made me to be happy with you. |
 Prayer Has an Important Place in Our Continuing Conversion Luke 11: 1-4. Lord, teach me through the Our Father to pray more deeply. |
 The Christian Who Doesn't Pray Treats God Like a Servant Luke 11: 5-13. Lord, through this meditation, grant me the grace of a greater dependence on you. |
 Keeping House Luke 11: 15-26. Lord Jesus, your kingdom come in my soul! |
 Mary Is My Master Educator in Virtue Luke 11: 27-28. Lord, help me to imitate Mary. |
 Hitting the Spiritual Wall Mark 10: 17-30. Help me, Lord, to accept generously the sacrifices that you ask of me today. |
| Forgotten Gifts Luke 11:29-32. This Lent, I want to learn to love you more, as you deserve. I want to be the person you want me to be. |
 Laws That Bing or Free Luke 11: 37-41. I trust and have confidence in your desire to give me every grace I need to receive today. |
 The Grumpy Catholics Guild Luke 11: 42-46. Thank you for your love, thank you for your immense generosity toward me. |
 Understanding God's Word Luke 11:47-54. Lord, help us understand and act based on your wise words. |
 Into the Lion's Mouth Luke 12:1-7. When faced with any worry today I will pray, Jesus, I trust in you. |
 Fidelity to the Holy Spirit's Inspirations Luke 12:8-12. Grant me, Lord, the grace to stand up for my beliefs today. |
 To Serve Is to Reign Mark 10: 35-45. You want to show me the difference between earthly and heavenly glory. |
 Bigger Barns? Luke 12: 13-21. Oh God, I come to you today with all my human frailty. |
 Spiritual Readiness Luke 12: 35-38. Lord, you watch my every action, know my every thought, and guide my every path. |
| It is So Hard to Get Good Help Luke 12: 39-48. Lord Jesus, my Creator and Redeemer, everything good comes from you. |
 Jesus Fire Must Be My Own Luke 12: 53-59. Lord, help me to ignite awareness of your love all around me. |
| Spiritual Weather Reports Luke 12: 53-59. Lord, I believe that you are here with me. I have come to honor and adore you. Your love sustains me. I want to love you more in return. |
 The Fig That Was Almost Toast! Luke 13: 1-9. Lord, who am I that you spend time listening to me in my prayer? |
 Go! Mark 10: 46-52. Lord, grant me to be a courageous witness of you and your Kingdom. |
| Jesus Blows me Out of my Comfort Zone, Again! Luke 13: 10-17. I trust in you, hoping to learn to accept and follow your will, even when it does not make sense to the way that I see things. |
| The Kingdom of Heaven Infiltrates and Enriches Everything It Touches Luke 13: 18-21. Lord, help me to value and seek the invisible strength of the Kingdom of Heaven. |
 Up Against the Narrow Gate Luke 13: 22-30. Lord, grant me the humility and sincerity to enter by the narrow gate. |
 God Desires to Draw Us to Himself Luke 13: 31-35. Lord, I thank you for this time with you and this new day you have given me. |
 God and Love of Neighbor Luke 14:1-6. Lord, may I honor you in my work and in my rest and in the way I treat my neighbor. |
 Friend, Go Up Higher Luke 14: 1, 7-11. I trust in you, hoping to learn to accept and follow your will, even when it does not make sense to the way that I see things. |
 Discussions With Lawyers Mark 12: 28-34. Lord, teach me to love you with my whole heart, soul and mind and with all my strength. |
 Our Invitation List Luke 14: 12-14. Oh God, thank you for allowing me to come into your presence. Your love enlarges my soul. |
 RSVPing the Lord Luke 14: 15-24. Lord, help me to put aside all excuses when invited to your banquet. |
 Discipleship: Neither Cheap nor Easy Luke 14: 25-33. Lord, help me to realize that holiness is worth the effort! |
 Keeping the Right Company Luke 15: 1-10. Lord, grant me greater zeal for the salvation of souls. |
 Responsibility of Possessions Luke 16: 1-8. Lord, all that I have is a gift from you. May I love you freely and generously with all that I possess. |
 The Choice Between God and Mammon Luke 16: 9-15. Father in heaven, I come to you today to praise and worship you. |
 A Call to Authenticity Mark 12: 38-44. Lord, help me to be coherent and sincere in my decision to follow your will in my life. |
 Uprooting Sin Luke 17: 1 - 6. Lord, may I desire death before committing one sin. |
 The Right of Gratitude Luke 17: 7 - 10. Jesus, I believe in you, my Lord and my Creator! You have given me everything, and you owe me nothing. |
 The Highest of All Prayers Luke 17: 11-19. I love you my Lord, because you are love itself. Forgive all that is in me that does not come from your love and does not reflect your love. |
 The Kingdom Within Luke 17: 20-25. Lord, help me to understand your Kingdom better. |
 Living My Encount with Christ Luke 17: 26-37. I hope in you, Lord, as the one who fills my longing to love and be loved. |
 Never Lose Heart Luke 18: 1-8. Lord Jesus, my Creator and Redeemer, everything good comes from you. You are the one source of peace and happiness. |
 Towards Heaven Luke 21:5-19. Lord, I turn to you today with faith, knowing that you are the Lord of life and history. |
 Seeing with Faith Luke 18: 35-43. Lord Jesus, you are the Alpha and the Omega. You have given me life and offer me eternal life with you. |
 Jesus Is My Guest Luke 19: 1-10. Thank you for respecting my freedom so that I can offer myself to you. All that I have is yours; I return it to you. |
 Kings and Gold Coins Luke 19: 11-28. Lord Jesus, teach me to be patient and persevering in using my talents to serve you and my neighbor. |
 Build Your Life on the Rock That Is Christ Luke 19: 41-44. Lord Jesus, many times I have overlooked your love in the circumstances of my life. I know you are always present, even if I don't feel your love. |
 God's House Is Holy Luke 19: 45-48. Lord God, teach me greater reverence for your house. |
 Christ is The Answer Luke 20:27-40. Lord Jesus, help me to be a child of God, a child of the resurrection. |
 Open Our Hearts To The Truth John 18: 33-37. Lord, let us open our hearts, specially at the moment you will appear before us. |
 The Richest Gift Luke 21: 1-4. Dear Jesus, I believe that you have blessed me with life and with a vibrant faith. |
 Why So Glum? Luke 21: 5-11. Lord Jesus, thank you for this special time I have with you. It's one of the few calm moments of the day. |
 Costly Catholicism Luke 21: 12-19. Lord, help me face the difficulties of practicing my faith day to day. |
 Scary Times Luke 21: 20-28. Jesus my Savior, thank you for another day and another chance to grow in holiness with your grace. I love you and wish to make you the true center of my thoughts, desires and actions. |
 The Kingdom Is Near Luke 21: 29-33. I hope to arrive to heaven when you say it is time. I wish to spend myself for those I should love the most. |
 Ready or Not? Luke 21: 34-37. I hope to arrive to heaven when you say it is time. I wish to spend myself for those I should love the most. |
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