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Daily Reflections

Daily Scripture, November 30, 2023

Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle

Scripture:

Romans 10:9-18
Matthew 4:18-22

Reflection:

Jesus has invited Peter and Andrew to be fishers of men. When have you felt a calling, an invitation of the Spirit? Maybe you felt called to a ministry at your church that you never, in your wildest dreams, expected to ever be a member, or even a leader. A calling for us today is a bit different from the calling of Jesus’ first four disciples – Peter, Andrew, James and John. These men left everything to follow Him. They trusted him, they felt his presence, they knew somehow that this was someone they needed to walk with. They returned to their families and their livelihoods, where they would continue to follow Jesus throughout their daily lives.

Do we continue to follow the call? There is a saying that is probably overused, but makes a lot of sense – he doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called. How many times in ministry have we said, “oh, I can’t do that ministry because I’m not worthy”? We are all worthy, if we have that love of Jesus in our hearts, and we love him so much that we will serve him wherever he calls us! Can we trust him implicitly throughout our day to day activities, remembering that he is always with us?

Don’t let any earthly fear or attachment prevent you from answering the call! In your work, at home, at play – Jesus wants you, and he wants to be with you – he wants us all, to share in his works, and all we have to do is let go and trust his guidance. Don’t be a periodic searcher for Jesus in your life, bring him close to you always, and acknowledge and accept those gifts that he so generously wants us to have! God bless you!

Patty Masson supports the Passionists from Spring, Texas.

Daily Scripture, October 1, 2023

Scripture: Ezra 18:25-28Philippians 2:1-11Matthew 21:28-32 Reflection: Anyone who has raised, taught or just been around children can relate to today’s readings.  How often have we heard children cry, “It’s just » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 30, 2023

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15aLuke 9:43b-45 Reflection: ‘Pay Attention’ Jesus tells his disciples and us! I used to teach RCIA sessions at Saint Agnes.  Each week the inquirers, team and sponsors » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 29, 2023

Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14John 1:47-51 Reflection: Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads attended him.      -Daniel 7:10 » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 28, 2023

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8Luke 9:7-9 Reflection: Cost of Discipleship! Jesus said to his disciples in relation to discipleship:                         “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.”                        “If » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 27, 2023

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-9Luke 9:1-6 Reflection: Our readings today give us a great summary of discipleship and what it means to be church. In our first reading Ezra is overcome with » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 26, 2023

Scripture: Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14—20Luke 8:19-21 Reflection: My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it. Luke 8:21 Jesus praises his mother for » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 25, 2023

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6Luke 8:16-18 Reflection: There’s an old song entitled “God Bless the Child.” I think it was first recorded by Billie Holiday and later by Blood, Sweat and Tears, » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 24, 2023

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9Philippians 1:20c-24, 27aMatthew 20:1-16a Reflection: Kindness of God In today’s Gospel a kind owner of a vineyard gives workers a full day’s wage to people who only worked » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 23, 2023

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16Luke 8:4-15 Reflection: In our Gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about a sower who goes out to sow his seed. The seed falls in different places » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 22, 2023

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12Luke 8:13 Reflection: I recall once watching a short documentary on gender differences. A producer had spent hours and hours filming children playing and in the course » Continue Reading.

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