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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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September 06, 2024
“I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) Lord, come, be our light! With Your Light, our family prays so we can believe; believes so we can love; loves so we can serve and serves so we can know your joy. Amen.
September 05, 2024
"Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command, I will lower the nets." (Luke 5:6) Dear Jesus, when our family’s efforts seem in vain, strengthen our faith to trust in Your timing. May we always be ready, as a family, to follow Your guidance, believing in the abundance You will provide.
September 04, 2024
“The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim liberty to captives.” (Luke 4:18) Lord, inspire our family to be messengers of Your Good News. Help us to bring hope to the poor and freedom to the oppressed, as we live out the mission You have entrusted to our family.
September 03, 2024
“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.” (Psalm 145:8-9) Gracious God, may our family always remember Your endless mercy and kindness. Help us to embody Your compassion within our home and extend that love to everyone we encounter.
September 02, 2024
“How I love your law, O Lord! It is my meditation all the day.” (Psalm 119:97) Lord, fill our family’s hearts with a deep love for Your law. May Your word be our constant guide and source of wisdom, shaping our thoughts and actions throughout each day as a family.
September 01, 2024
“Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.” (James 1:22) Loving Father, guide our family to be doers of Your word, living out our faith together with integrity and purpose, so that we may collectively reflect Your love in our daily lives.
August 31, 2024
"Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.” (1 Corinthians 1:26) Creator God, we celebrate our unique gifts — physical, mental, and emotional. Help us accept ourselves, find patience with our weaknesses, and use our strengths for Your glory. Amen.
August 30, 2024
"Be vigilant at all times and pray, that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:36) God of all hours, our relationship with You is ongoing. Make us alert and ready to turn to You in prayer, always seeking your strength. Amen.
August 29, 2024
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Heavenly Father, it's not always easy to stand out. Help us remember Your teachings when our choices differ from others. Grant us the courage to live whole-heartedly for You. Amen.
August 28, 2024
"Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him.” (I John 2:5) Loving God, guide our family to understand Your teachings. Grant us the courage to follow them, deepening our love for You, each other, and the world. Amen.
August 27, 2024
"The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) Lord, as we gather to read Your Living Word in our home, open our hearts to its truth. May we examine our thoughts and find consolation in Your forgiveness and merciful love. Amen.
August 26, 2024
"We always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling.” (2 Thessalonians 1:11) Gracious God, we thank You for our Christian family. Remind us to pray for one another, that together we may grow and fulfill Your purpose. Amen.
August 25, 2024
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, and I am applying it to Christ and the church.” (Ephesians 5:31-32) Lord, Your vision for marriage and family is truly amazing! May our marriage, our family be a living manifestation of Your love for the Church, Your love for us, and a light for those around us.
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.
