A minute with Jesus

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"May my eyes and ears be always alert to Your presence in my daily life, O Lord." Reflect What gifts and talents has God given you? How do you use these to serve Him and the people He sends you to serve? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/lCqbdThank you and God bless.

Reflect “If you have the courage to imitate Mary Magdalene in her sins, have the courage to imitate her penance.” (St. Padre Pio) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/2CoWLThank you and God Bless.

 reflection question Imagine Jesus stretching out His hands in front of you, inviting you to an embrace. How do you feel?Lord Jesus, thank You for always extending Your loving hands toward me. Amen. Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/C6nX4Thank you and God bless.

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"Lord, renew in me the heart of a child—one that is open, trusting, and full of wonder. Let me never grow tired of seeing Your love at work in my life. Amen." Reflect “The more humble and obedient to God man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all he does.” (Thomas a’ Kempis) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/M44tbThank you and God bless.

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"Lord, my safest place is in Your arms. May I run back home to You now." Reflect How much do you depend on God for your needs? Or do you depend only on yourself? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/Hb0pmThank you and God bless.

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"Lord, teach me patience. Help me to trust Your perfect timing. Strengthen my faith to endure trials with hope, love, and perseverance. Amen."Reflect What example of God’s selfless love do you see around you? How do you share His love with others?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/SlSWWThank you and God bless.

"Lord, make us new wineskins—open, flexible, and faithful. Help us embrace true freedom, defend dignity, and be courageous witnesses of Your Kingdom in our changing world. Amen."Reflect What changes have you made in the way you share the Gospel with others, especially the youth? How did these changes impact your mission to evangelize? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/Ag5W1

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"Lord, strengthen my faith in You and in the Church. Help me to be a channel of healing and support to others. Amen."Reflect Do you believe that Jesus has the power to heal you and forgive your sins? If so, how have you experienced His saving power in your life? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/xyOplThank you and God bless.

Reflect “Jesus is always with you, even when you don’t feel His presence. He is never so close to you as He is during your spiritual battles. He is . . . encouraging you to fight the good fight; He is there to ward off the enemy’s blows so you won’t be hurt.” (St. Padre Pio)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/Hq9P1Thank you and God bless.

Reflect“I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.” (Thomas Merton) "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief. Thank You for Your untiring patience with me. Make me stronger through my fearful situations." Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/OB3PgThank you and God bless.

"Lord God, grant us the strength to be like Saint Peter. Even when our faith is vigorously and strongly shaken, may we remain steadfast and become the rock that holds firm, no matter what. Amen."Reflect “It often happens that I wake up at night and begin to think about a serious problem, and decide I must tell the pope about it. Then, I wake up completely and I remember that I am the pope.” (St. John XXIII) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/Ik2mSThank you and God bless.

Thank You, Lord, for the undeserved, unmerited, and unearned favor You have shown me throughout my life. I am not worthy to have You come under my roof, but speak the word and I shall be healed. Amen.Reflect How much do you trust God? What moment in your life did you risk all and surrender to Him?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/EIYD9Thank you and God bless.

"Lord, help us move from judgment to restoration. Strengthen our faith in Your healing and redeeming power. Amen."Reflect What miracle has Jesus done for you? How did this change your life?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/o1rRNThank you and God bless.

"Lord, help me to build my life on the solid foundation of Your teachings, living out Your will with sincerity and integrity. Amen."Reflect “Let us become saints so that after having been together on earth, we may be together in heaven.” (St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/hdTglThank you and God bless.

"Lord, thank You for the inspiration of John the Baptist’s birth and mission. Help us embrace our calling to prepare our hearts for Jesus. Amen." Reflect “Each one of you has to be God’s microphone. Each one of you has to be a messenger, a prophet.” (St. Oscar Romero)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/3yChcThank you and God bless.

"Lord, guide me through the narrow gate and grant me the strength to uphold my values and integrity, even when faced with temptations and challenges. Amen."Reflect How would you like others to treat you? Do you set the example and treat them the same way? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/hAb3sThank you and God bless.

"Lord, teach me to recognize my own faults and shortcomings. Guide me in self-reflection so I may improve myself and see and treat others with compassion and understanding. Amen."Reflect How do you give constructive criticism to others? How do you receive the same from others?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/qyeMTThank you and God bless.

Father God, take away my worries and anxieties in life, and teach me to cling only unto You—for You are the lone Author and Creator of life, who will never abandon us in our moments of need. Amen.Reflect“The great wealth of Christians is found in the needs of the poor, provided we grasp how to put our possessions to good use. The poor are always before us; if we entrust our wealth to them, we shall not lose it.” (Saint Augustine)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/b2jA7Thank you and God bless.

"Father God, we ask You to give us the right pair of eyes so that we can truly see what is essential in our life. Amen."ReflectWhat treasures have you been storing for yourself? Do they bring you closer or further from heaven?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/P4yC9Thank you and God bless.

"Father, our Father, my Father, You are in heaven, but You are also in me and with me, taking care of me. Abba, take care of me and of my family. I entrust everything to You, for You know better. Amen."Reflect Which part of the Our Father (Lord’s Prayer) is most significant for you? Why?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/VvGE7Thank you and God bless.

"Heavenly Father, help me to practice giving, praying, and fasting with a sincere heart, seeking only to honor You and not to gain the praise of others. Amen."Reflect What is your disposition when you come before the Lord in prayer? What is the first thing you say to Him?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/AxIaHThank you and God bless.

Father God, please grant us peace within ourselves, within our family, our community, and the world so we may love our enemies and forgive those who trespass against us. Amen.Reflect“Great holiness consists in carrying out the little duties of each moment.” (St. Josemaria Escriva)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/fYiRQThank you and God bless.

"Give me a gentle spirit, Lord, that I may resist the urge to retaliate whenever I am wronged. Amen."Reflect“Let the Lord take care of those whom you think have harmed you. All you have to do is love and forgive. Try to forget and leave all else to the Master.” (Mother Angelica)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/dRBryThank you and God bless.

Make me grow before You, O Lord. Amen.Reflect “If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon our Lady, just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’ I must admit, this prayer has never failed me.” (St. Mother Teresa)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/nxrKiThank you and God bless.

"I need Your consolation, Lord; more, I need You—the Lord of my consolation. Amen."Reflect How does Jesus make your burdens light?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/Dmz4GThank you and God bless.

"Help me to fulfill Your mission for me, Lord. Amen."Reflect“Know that the greatest service that man can offer God is to help convert souls.” (St. Rose of Lima)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/CxCH3Thank you and God bless.

"Thank You, Lord God, for Your unchanging love. Amen."Reflect What is the difference between the law of God (The Commandments) and the secular law? Can you obey one and not the other? Why? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/XQ3k3Thank you and God bless.

"May I be salt and light wherever You bring me, Lord. Amen."Reflect What are the ways you live out the Gospel in your daily life? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/v3X8UThank you and God bless.

"Lord God, help me to live according to Your values, not the world’s. Amen."Reflect How are your relationships with the people around you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/zszGzThank you and God bless.

Open my heart, Lord, to the needs of the people around me and help me share whatever I have. Amen.Reflect “A generous spirit is itself great wealth.” (St. Leo the Great)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/bqDplThank you and God bless.

What message from God did you take delight in recently? May I always take delight in Your Word, Lord. Amen.Reflect What is your definition of authority and power? How do you use these in your daily life? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/BaPxJThank you and God bless.

"Help me to love You more, Lord. Amen."Reflect What is the most difficult part of living out the commandments to love God and neighbor?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/3IUSkThank you and God bless.

"May I continue to believe, to hope, and to love—despite the chaos in the world that we have now. Amen."What truths have you discovered in your daily reading of the Bible? What is the most important one for you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/rIS0hThank you and God bless.

Help me, Lord, to fulfill my duties as a good citizen of my country, in the same way that I am trying to be a good Christian. Amen.Reflect How do you become a faithful Christian and a good citizen? 

Help me, Lord God, to be a responsible steward of the resources You have given me—my life, first and foremost. Amen. Reflect How do you recognize Jesus and His presence within you and others? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/aAIf2Thank you and God bless.

“The great conversion called for by Jesus is to move from belonging to the world to belonging to God.” (Henri Nouwen)Lord, I open to You my mind, my heart, and my will. Amen.Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/YAovOThank you and God bless.