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Our Daily Family Reflection features beautiful images, a scripture passage and a short inspiring reflection each and every day. If you need a reflection on the go, we also have a prayer app that includes a quote from Pope Francis. If you haven't already, sign up today!
Below lists recent Reflections that were published. You can share them with family and friends and use them as you gather together for a brief, yet meaningful,
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November 07, 2024
“There will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)
November 06, 2024
“If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of God rests upon you.” (1 Peter 4:14)
November 05, 2024
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord. (Mathew 11: 28)
November 04, 2024
Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also everyone for those of others. (Phil 2: 3-4)
November 03, 2024
Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord; and my father will love him and we will come to him. (John 14:23)
November 02, 2024
Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. (Mt. 25:34)
November 01, 2024
"These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb. Rev. 7:14
October 31, 2024
"Put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground.” (Ephesians 6:11) Father, we pray for families as they navigate the challenges of raising children in today's world. Equip parents with Your wisdom so that they may stand firm in faith and lead their children to know and love You. Amen.
October 30, 2024
"Fathers [Parents], do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4) Lord, we lift up all parents. Grant them patience, understanding, and a spirit of love as they guide their children. Help them to create homes filled with Your grace, even amidst a world that often pulls in many different directions. Amen.
October 29, 2024
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” (Ephesians 5:31) Lord, we thank You for the sacred gift of marriage, the foundation of families. Bless all couples, that they may grow in love and unity—reflecting Your divine love. Help us to create homes where relationships and prayer flourish. Amen.
October 28, 2024
“[Jesus] spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve. (Luke 6:12b-13)
October 27, 2024
"Jesus said to him in reply, "What do you want me to do for you?" (Mark 10:51) Father, You know the depths of our hearts and the longings within. Grant us the courage to bring our needs and desires before You, trusting in Your loving care and knowing that You will answer according to Your will. Amen.
October 26, 2024
“Living the truth in love, we should grow in every way into him who is the head, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15)
October 25, 2024
“Brothers and sisters: I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace; one Body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
October 24, 2024
“And that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God..” (Ephesians 3:17-19)
October 23, 2024
“That the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6) Lord, so quickly, we focus on our differences and what divides us, even with those we love. You gave your life to unite us! You give us the Eucharist to heal our wounds. Bring us together! Amen.
October 22, 2024
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the Blood of Christ. For he is our peace.” (Ephesians 2:13-14) Lord, You chose the great Saint John Paul II to call all to “open wide the doors to Christ” who is our peace. May we hear His call to reconciliation and unity, starting in our homes and our communities. Amen.
October 21, 2024
“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ (by grace you have been saved), raised us up with him, and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus,” (Ephesians 2:4-6)
October 20, 2024
“Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:14-16) Jesus, You became incarnate so that You may understand our struggles. Teach our family to always lean on You when we face life's difficulties. You know better than anyone our pains and our triumphs. Amen.
October 19, 2024
“And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the Church, which is his Body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.” (Ephesians 1:22-23) Lord, through our baptism, we are brought into Your mystical body with You as the head. We are more unified than we can truly understand. When we grow impatient, help our family to remember we are truly one in Christ. Amen.
October 18, 2024
“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.” (Luke 10:2-3)
October 17, 2024
“I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Almighty Father, it feels as though everything is always changing in the world. It seems so difficult to sort fact from fiction. Thank You for being our foundation, for being the Truth that we build our lives on. Amen.
October 16, 2024
“My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27) Christ Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd and we are Your flock. We pray that You never let us stray from You. Help our family to always hear Your voice and to follow Your will. Amen.
October 15, 2024
“For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1)
October 14, 2024
“This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” (Luke 11:29b) Gracious Lord, too often we seek the world and its allurements, looking for signs that will give us pleasure. Help all Your followers, the Christian community, to always look to You for our daily needs. Amen.
October 13, 2024
“For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” (Mark 10:27) Lord Jesus, often our trust in You is inadequate, but Your words to the Apostles help us to know You are with us in all things. Help Christian families to be faithful by placing their trust completely in You. Amen.
October 12, 2024
“For through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26)
October 11, 2024
“Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house.” (Luke 11:17b)
October 10, 2024
“Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” (Acts of the Apostles 16:14B)
October 09, 2024
“You have received a spirit of adoption as sons through which we cry: ‘Abba! Father!’” (Romans 8:15bc) Father, in Baptism, You make us Your children in the order of grace. The blessings that flow from Your gift fill us with all the blessings needed to live honorable and generous lives of love. Amen.
