A minute with Jesus

"God our Father, You showed Your love for us by giving Your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to become one like us and die for us. Grace us to appreciate Your great love. Inspire us to imitate Your Son. Give us all the gifts we need to be a loving child like Your Son. Amen."Reflect “We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.” (St. Clare of Assisi) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/MBLGCThank you and God bless.

"Lord, help me see You when You show Yourself all around me." Reflect “The three Persons are distinct from one another; a sublime knowledge is infused into the soul, imbuing it with a certainty of the truth that the Three are of one substance, power, and knowledge and are one God.” (St. Teresa of Avila) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/0TPbhThank you and God bless.

"Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of Your people. Enkindle them with divine love. Reign in us now and at the hour of our death. Amen."Reflect “When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you.” (Corrie ten Boom)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/09k5PThank you and God bless.

Lord Jesus, we beg You to give us Your Truth. Help us to abandon our lies and everything that’s not according to Your will. We empty ourselves of worldly desires and promises so that Your Truth will direct and govern our lives. For only in living in Truth—in You—can we have a life of fulfillment. Amen.What suffering have you endured as you fulfill God’s call for you? How did He comfort and reassure you during difficult times?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/omc7jThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, I admit I am afraid of suffering and death. But You have conquered sin and death when You died on the cross and obtained eternal life for us. Grace me always with courage and faith so I will always decide to be with You in this life and the next. Amen."Reflect How do you proclaim the Gospel amidst the chaos, distractions, and opposing values of the world?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/rMSNBThank you and God bless.

"Have you once in your lifetime forgiven an enemy? If yes, how did you feel afterwards? If no, how are you now?" Reflect In what way have you taken up the Lord’s challenge to love, especially those who are difficult to love? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ddo0SThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, I commit myself to staying connected with You. I commit to always regard my relationship with You as my topmost priority. I commit to be an agent of Your peace to others. Amen." Reflect How is Christ’s joy evident in your life? How do you share His joy with those around you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/B1ejMThank you and God bless.

"God our Father, we thank You for the gift of the Lord Jesus. May we never be disconnected from You. May we always strive, through Your grace, to avoid sin. Amen." Reflect What are steps you take, or the habits you maintain, that helps you remain in God’s love? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/U0AZHThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, I accept Your offer of reconciliation. I admit my sinfulness, and I resolve to restore my relationship with You. In the process, I commit to be an agent of Your peace to others. Be with me always. Amen."Reflect How have you experienced Jesus’ and the Father’s deep love for you? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/TMj54Thank you and God bless.

Lord Jesus, I love You and I know I need to follow Your commands. Let Your Spirit fill me so I will always find the path to Your Kingdom. My heart is restless until it rests in You. Amen.Reflect “The Spirit is the source of holiness, a spiritual light, and He offers His own light to every mind to help it in its search for truth.” (St. Basil the Great)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/zi015Thank you and God bless.

"God our Father, You were so generous and loving to allow Your only begotten Son to be one like us so we can finally see, hear, and feel You. Grace our hearts and minds that we may be able to know, love, and serve You. Amen."Reflect What have you asked for in in Jesus’ Name? How did He answer your prayer?  Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/9FRxYThank you and God bless.

"God our Father, we ask You to bless all fathers and laborers today. Bless them with health, strength, wisdom, patience, and love. Their blessings are our blessings too. Amen."Reflect What are the changes you experience in your relationships with family, colleagues at work, co-servants in community? Among these changes, what is the most challenging for you? Why? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ebwMJThank you and God bless.

"Holy Spirit, Your grace is the basis of a humble life. Help me to embrace Your grace and live the life of a true servant of God. Amen."Reflect How does the Holy Spirit work in your life? Where is He leading you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/tFN5LThank you and God bless.

"Jesus, You demonstrated Your depth of commitment to me through Your willingness to die on the cross. Help me to make a reasonable response to Your offer of love and eternal life. Amen."Reflect “Obedience to the will of God is the pathway to perpetual honor and everlasting joy.” (Charles Spurgeon)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/KE1MRThank you and God bless.

"Holy Spirit, use me as an instrument of unity to bring reconciliation between individuals and groups that have parted ways so they may one day join forces and work together in spreading the Good News. Amen." Reflect How do you live the Gospel daily? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/P3vzxThank you and God bless.

"Holy Spirit, You have been sent to lead me into the Truth and make me a disciple of Jesus. Grant me the grace to surrender to Your will and guidance so that I will truly be a follower of the Good Shepherd. Amen."Reflect: Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He seeks us out and stays near us even though we are sinners, indeed because we are sinners.” (Pope Francis)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/fPxdQThank you and God bless.

"Jesus, help me to hear Your call and take it seriously. Show me what I can do to help build Your Kingdom and care for the Earth in which I live at this time. Amen."Reflect What is God calling you to do today? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/KT48WThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, thank You for the gift of the Eucharist. I pray for the grace to remain in awe of this gift all the days of my life. Amen."Reflect “O sublime humility! O humble sublimity! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble himself like this and hide under the form of a little bread, for our salvation.” (St. Francis of Assisi)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/mXD7CThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, open my heart more fully to the prompting of the Holy Spirit and make me willing to obey it. Amen."Reflect Among the many titles of Jesus, which one is the most important to you? Why? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ltSjwThank you and God bless.

"Holy Spirit, help me to understand the love that the Father has for me so I will be better able to respond to it."Reflect: With what kind of love do you show God, others, and yourself?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/jbgQbThank you and God bless.

"Father, You desire the best for me. I am ready to let go and allow You to take me on the ride of a lifetime! Amen."Reflect: Which among Jesus’ deeds and traits is the most life-giving to you? Why? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/xGUiHThank you and God bless.

"Holy Spirit, open my mind and heart to the truth of God’s will and plan for my life, and grant me the grace to follow it. Amen"Reflect How much does God love you? What are the ways He has shown His love for you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/hfYLHThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, among all the people who have walked the earth, You are the most trustworthy. Help me let go of my desire to control my life and allow You to lead me according to Your will. Amen."Reflect What gifts of the Holy Spirit do you use in your mission and ministry? How do these gifts help you in your service to others?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ow4mMThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, help me to be open to the full working of the Holy Spirit in my life so that I may be willing to do anything the Holy Spirit asks of me. Amen."Reflect What little do you have that you can offer for God’s mission? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/oozt9Thank you and God bless.

 "Jesus, open to me the fullness of life that You offer to all who believe in You and follow Your Word. Let me never doubt that You will reveal all I need to know to be Your faithful disciple. Amen.Today,"Reflect “Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God’s deepening life in me.” (St. Ignatius Loyola) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/i30lCThank you and God bless.

Lord, You loved us first—freely, sacrificially. Draw us into Your light. Help us believe, receive, and live in Your saving love. Amen. Reflect “The endurance of darkness is preparation for great light.” (St. John of the Cross) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/N3k5nThank you and God bless.

"Holy Spirit, break through my resistance. Breathe new life into me, that I may be reborn in Your light. Amen."Reflect What does your way of life tell other people about you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/IEQZqThank you and God bless.

"Lord, in the night of my questions and fear, shine Your light. Transform me by water and Spirit into a new creation. Amen." Reflect “When we have the Holy Spirit, we have all that is needed to be all that God desires us to be.” (A.W. Tozer) Bible reading of the day: https://shorturl.at/QmceFThank you and God bless.

"Risen Lord, send us even in our weakness. Transform our doubt to faith, sorrow to witness, and fear to bold, merciful love. Amen."Reflect In what situation do you take the chance to share the Gospel to others? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/IHFMrThank you and God bless.

"Lord, in my darkness and routine, call to me. Open my heart to recognize You, and fill my emptiness with Your love. Amen."Reflect What core memory do you recall during your most difficult moments? How does remembering this help see you through?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/TacnHThank you and God bless.

"Risen Jesus, open our hearts so that in listening, loving, and walking with others, they may touch and see You in us. Amen."Reflect What promises has Jesus fulfilled in your life? How did you respond to His faithfulness and commitment to you? Bible reading of the day: https://shorturl.at/dGVlQThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, walk with us in our confusion and guide our hearts toward hope, truth, and joy through Your presence. Amen." Reflect “The choice is ours: You can continue on your road to Emmaus and stay there. Continue to live in despair, confusion, instability, and fear. . . . Or hear the Word, hear the Voice, and be overwhelmed by Love. Go back to Jerusalem, backto your passion, back to healing, back to a life of hope, and back to a world where love has the last word and life never ends.” (Lisa Kelly) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/YagRMThank you and God bless.

"Risen Lord, call us by name like Mary Magdalene. Transform our sorrow into joy, and send us to proclaim You. Amen."Reflect What experience allowed you to “see” the Lord powerfully at work in your life? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/YmEnrThank you and God bless.

"Risen Lord, make us bold witnesses of Your truth; may we reject lies, proclaim Your resurrection, and live with joyful integrity. Amen."Reflect What is your conversion story? Have you told anyone about it? How did they react? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/R1qv2Thank you and God bless.

"Risen Lord, lead me back to my Galilee—where love began, faith awakened, and hope now rises stronger than all fear. Alleluia. Amen."Reflect In what way has Christ’s resurrection been life-changing for you?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/HFbhNThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, wash my heart with Your humble love. Teach me to serve, give, and love as You have loved me. Amen."Reflect “Jesus washes the feet of His Apostles. Are we ready to serve others like this?” (Pope Francis) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/x9AaiThank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, thank You for Your mercy that welcomes me to Your table even when I fail You. Teach my heart to love as You do. Amen."Reflect “Those of us who regularly gather around the table of intimacy with Christ yet engage consistently in the works of darkness are meant to see ourselves in the betrayer.” (Bishop Robert Barron) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/DguToThank you and God bless.

"Lord, teach me to remain loyal in love and faith. Help me to forgive others as You forgive me, and guide me to bring light into the darkness of betrayal. Amen."Reflect “Easter is important to me. It’s a second chance [from Jesus].” (Reba McEntire)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/nfRH8Thank you and God bless.

"Lord, help me examine my heart when I criticize others. May my words reflect love and sincerity, building others up and honoring Your example of truth and compassion. Amen." Reflect: How do you celebrate Jesus’ love and the great sacrifice He made for you on the cross? How do you invite others to celebrate with you? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/6zVBQThank you and God bless.

"Lord, teach me to see each person as precious in Your eyes. Help me to honor the dignity of others and reflect Your love in my actions, even in difficult moments. Amen."Reflect “The refusal to take sides on great moral issues is itself a decision . . . The tragedy of our time is that those who still believe in honesty lack fire and conviction, while those who believe in dishonesty are full of passionate conviction.” (Archbishop Fulton Sheen) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/KXnsaThank you and God bless.

"Lord, help me bear good fruits. Cleanse my heart of careless words and actions, and guide me to reflect Your love and truth in all I do. Amen."Reflect How do the leaders in your community, workplace, and parish lead the people? In what aspects of leadership do they excel? In what aspects do they need to improve and how?Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/uG7dyThank you and God bless.

"Lord, soften my heart and free **from pride and stubbornness. Help me embrace Your truth, trust in Your ways, and welcome You fully into my life. Amen." Reflect “Why was our father Abraham blessed? Was it not because of his deeds of justice and truth wrought in faith?” (St. Pope Clement of Rome) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ZEKkPThank you and God bless.

"Lord, help me to seek peace and unity. Grant me the courage to trust You, embrace humility, and be an instrument of reconciliation and love. Amen."Reflect What is the most difficult mission that God has asked you to do? Did you obey Him despite the difficulty? Why? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/MjDhaThank you and God bless.

"Lord, teach me to cherish love in the present. Help me express gratitude and affection today, following the example of Your selfless and sacrificial love. Amen." Reflect What trials has Jesus helped you overcome? How do you share this victory with others? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/0uw0JThank you and God bless.

"Lord of Mercy and Truth, open my heart to Your forgiveness and lead me in the path of holiness. May I embrace Your love and turn away from sin. Amen."Reflect “Forgiveness is, above all, a personal choice, a decision of the heart to go against the natural instinct to pay back evil with evil.”(St. Pope John Paul II)Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/cDLZ0Thank you and God bless.

"Lord, this Lenten season, teach me to rise above judgments and doubts. Help me to embrace humility and obedience, so I may become who You desire me to be. Amen." Reflect What is the best way to introduce Christ to an unbeliever? Why? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/GXf3bThank you and God bless.

"Lord, teach me to wait with faith. This Lenten season, grant me patience, trust, and surrender, knowing that Your time is always perfect. Amen."Reflect What aspect of your life do you find difficult to surrender to the Lord? What graces do you need to be able to do so? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ORDF1Thank you and God bless.

"Lord, grant me the grace this Lent to discern Your will. Teach me to trust Your plans, embrace silence in prayer, and find peace in Your divine guidance. Amen."Reflect “Saint Joseph did not do extraordinary things, but rather by the constant practice of ordinary and common virtues, he attained that sanctity which elevates him above all the other saints.” (St. Joseph Marello) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/V6oi1Thank you and God bless.

"Lord, open my heart to Your life-giving Word. Help me trust in Your promise of eternal life and healing. Strengthen my faith and renew my hope. Amen." Reflect Do you have doubts or questions about God’s gift of salvation? What aspect of salvation do you find difficult to accept or understand? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/0lla3Thank you and God bless.

"Lord, cleanse my heart. Help me let go of my biases and embrace Your grace. Renew my faith and fill me with Your love and mercy. Amen." Reflect What parts of your life are in need of healing? Apart from Jesus, who are the people who can help you heal? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/hpGyEThank you and God bless.