Daily Reflections

Faced with misfortune, it is only human to be tempted to look beyond faith for answers.

We can go forward, and help others to go forward, if we keep our eyes fixed on God.

Perhaps one of the simplest gifts we can give another person today is our willingness to truly encounter them.

In our gospel reading today we hear the apostles commit to a life of discipleship as they respond ‘Yes, Lord, I will follow you wherever you go.” 

In the Church we celebrate the archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael who are mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.

May we be people of faith, hope, and love as we recommit ourselves to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.

Today God says, “turn back to me and begin again."  

God provides a time and place of refuge for each of us through his great love and mercy.

As the autumn colors begin to appear, today’s readings remind us of the beauty in the unfolding of all kinds of change.

So few lines in the gospel today, but such a huge lesson!