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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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August 24, 2024
“Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, ‘Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him.’” (John 1:47-48) Lord Jesus, please give our family a heart like yours with which to follow You each day so we may grow in goodness, authenticity, beauty, and peace. Make us sincere and genuine like the Holy Apostle Nathanael. Make us like You!
August 23, 2024
“Then the Lord said to me: Prophesy over these bones, and say to them: Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! See! I will bring spirit into you, that you may come to life.” (Ezekiel 37:4-5) Lord, when we feel tired, beaten down, scared, or just plain bored with our lives, breathe New Life into us! May Your Spirit within us renew us, lift us up, and make us a New Creation!
August 22, 2024
“Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’” (Luke 1:38) Dear Mother Mary, be the queen and mother of our home, helping us to see Jesus among us each day in the little things. Lead us to unity and love, leaving selfishness behind.
August 21, 2024
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul.” (Psalm 23:1-3) Lord Jesus, You have been such a Good Shepherd to us. Help us to be your good shepherds of those you have entrusted to us.
August 20, 2024
“Jesus Christ became poor although he was rich so that by his poverty you might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) Lord, You are king of all and yet You sacrificed Yourself for us. Help us to have a giving heart as You do. Help us to give everything we have for each other. Amen.
August 19, 2024
“Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Jesus, we are in desperate need of You in our lives. Allows us as a family to seek You more actively and to put You at the center of our days. Amen.
August 18, 2024
“Therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord.” (John 6:51) Christ Jesus, do not allow us to continue on in ignorance of Your will. Give us the wisdom and grace to work together as a family and to find Your will for us each and every day. Amen.
August 17, 2024
“’Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14) We pray we may be good role models for our children and disciples of You, O Lord. Help us to be drawn to You as a family. Never let us stray. Amen.
August 16, 2024
“Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God.” (1 Thessalonians 2:13) Your word sustains us, Lord. We pray that we may always be attentive and truly listen to Your Gospel and to Your voice in our lives. Amen.
August 15, 2024
“[Mary said], ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’” (Luke 1:46) Mary understood the importance of her vocation and rejoices that God has chosen her for a special role. Help all Christian families to understand the importance of their vocation of spreading the Gospel message in word and deed. Amen.
August 14, 2024
“[Jesus said] ‘For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.’” (Matthew 18:20) God our Father, Your Son Jesus Christ taught us to always pray for our needs. Help all who bear the name of Your Son to be confident that You hear their prayers and provide us with all that we need. Amen.
August 13, 2024
“[Jesus said] ‘Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.’” (Matthew 18:2b) Gracious Lord, too often adults feel they have all the answers to the world’s questions, but as You have taught, we should be more childlike in our attitude. Help all Christians to demonstrate the humility of children. Amen.
August 12, 2024
“[Jesus said], the Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” (Matthew 17:22) Christ Jesus, You willingly went to the cross, heedless of its shame and the pain it would bring to You. Help all Christian families be willing to sacrifice more fully and completely in imitation of You. Amen.
August 11, 2024
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever.” (John 6:51a) Lord Jesus, You left us the Eucharist, Your Real Presence among us as the spiritual food for life eternal. May all who bear the name Christian be ever mindful of this greatest of all gifts. Amen.
August 10, 2024
“A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said, ‘Lord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic…’” (Matthew 17:14) Lord, my children often drive me to distraction. Give me a merciful and just heart so that I can help form my children into healthy, good disciples. Amen.
August 09, 2024
“Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.’” (Matthew 16:24) Father, at every Mass, we offer to You our sacrifices and our lives joined to the offering of the priest and of Jesus. Help us offer our family’s challenges, struggles, fears, love, and joys. Amen.
August 08, 2024
“Create a clean heart in me, O God.” (Psalm 51:12a) Lord, we are sinners in need of repentance and forgiveness. Ready our hearts for reconciliation through sacramental confession and lead us to serve our family and You with clean hearts. Amen.
August 07, 2024
“The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock.” (Jeremiah 32:10d) Lord, You are the model shepherd laying down Your life for the sheep. Give us hearts like Yours so we, too, can lay down our lives for the children and family we love. Amen.
August 06, 2024
“Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves.” (Mark 9:2) Lord, every day, we can lead our family to new heights by spending time in prayer and growing our friendship with You. As we grow close to You, we also grow close to each other, strengthening our family bond. Amen.
August 05, 2024
“They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over- twelve wicker baskets full.” (Matthew 14:20) Lord, may our family always find abundance in Your provision, and may we cherish and share the blessings You give us. Amen
August 04, 2024
“One does not live on bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4b) God, nourish our family not just with physical sustenance but with the spiritual nourishment that comes from Your word. Amen
August 03, 2024
“Rescue me out of the mire; may I not sink! may I be rescued from my foes and from the watery depths.” (Psalm 69:15) Lord, rescue our family from all trials and adversities and keep us steadfast in Your loving embrace. Amen
August 02, 2024
“The word of the Lord remains forever; this is the word that has been proclaimed to you.” (1 Peter 1:25) Heavenly Father, let Your eternal word be the foundation of our family, guiding us in love and faith each day. Amen
August 01, 2024
“Open our heart, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” (Acts 16:14) Lord, open our hearts as a family to truly listen to the teachings of Your Son so we may grow closer to You and to one another. Amen
July 31, 2024
"I call you my friends, says the Lord, for I have made known to you all that the Father has told me.” (John 15:15b)
July 30, 2024
“Deliver us and pardon our sins for your name's sake.” (Psalm 79:9)
July 29, 2024
“I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.” (John 11:27)
July 28, 2024
"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.” (Ephesians 4:1)
July 27, 2024
“My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” (Psalm 84:2)
July 26, 2024
“But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” (Matthew 13:23)
