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Aug 30, 2026 5 min

The First Thing to Do When Tragedy Hits

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When suffering leaves you feeling powerless, Psalm 136 reminds us that remembering God's faithfulness and our identity in Him is an essential first step toward moving forward. Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________ 🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: https://bit.ly/3sX4exh ✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI 📜 See our most recent digital series: https://bit.ly/3vSIkx1 💬 Follow us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcatholicmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodcatholicmedia/ #nightprayer #nightlyreflections #examinationofconscience

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When suffering leaves you feeling powerless, Psalm 136 reminds us that remembering God's faithfulness and our identity in Him is an essential first step toward moving forward. Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to...

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