Good News Reflections

We can lean on Jesus when we fall short of righteousness. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s Faith Booster: "The Genuine You" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/the-genuine-you/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-28 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The holier we are, the holier the Church is, and this impacts the world around us. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with this prayer written by Cardinal John Henry Newman, "Jesus, be the Light that others see when they look at me" @ https://gnm.org/prayers/cardinal-newman-fragrance/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-26  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The more we love Christ and follow his ways, the easier it is to identify what's really valuable, and use everything else for his purposes. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "Are you in need of comfort?" @ https://wordbytes.org/passion-spirituality/comfort/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-26 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

Nothing goes to waste when we give our flaws to God. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte: "Do you know how much your Father loves you?" @ https://gnm-media.org/do-you-know-how-much-the-father-loves-you/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-25/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

If our dirt's fertilized and watered, we become rich soil and we yield a huge, fruitful crop. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s Faith Booster, “God’s Creation: You!” @ https://gnm-media.org/gods-creation-you/    The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-24 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God is the fountain of life, but when we rely on ourselves or others, our lives become empty and dry. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "Why go to a priest for confession" @ https://wordbytes.org/faqs/why-priest-confession/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-23. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

There is no loss that comes without improvement, as long as we move through it with the Lord. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s WordByte: "When a loved one leaves us" @ https://wordbytes.org/bereavement/when-a-loved-one-leaves-us/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-22/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God loves everyone equally, but the blessed are those who work hard at being holy. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s video "What are God's dreams for you?" @ https://gnm-media.org/what-are-gods-dreams-for-you/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-21     Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Christ's resurrection is proof that God has the power and the desire to redeem even the worst situations. For more on the topic of this podcast, use Terry Modica’s archived video course on "How to Find God in Times of Waiting" at https://gnm.org/paracletia-course-description-C01/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-20. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Mass ends with Christ commissioning you, through the presider, to be the yeast of goodness that affects those around you. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "3 Stages of Finding Your Calling" @ https://wordbytes.org/master-needs-you/discernment-3-stages/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-19 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

Mercy is the tool for bringing people into a genuine desire to obey the rules. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s WordByte: "When our shepherds fail to protect us" @ https://wordbytes.org/victory/when-our-shepherds-fail-to-protect-us/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-16 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The restful peace we need is available every moment, because Jesus is with us every moment. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte: "Is your strength too weak or too strong?" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/too-weak-or-too-strong/.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-16 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

As long as you stay close to Jesus, God will not allow any person or any situation to hurt you so badly that it destroys you. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "God is speaking right now" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/god-speaking-right-now/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-15 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God's mighty deeds happen every day, especially during difficulties. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordBytes: "God, Why Have You Abandoned Me?" @ https://wordbytes.org/suffering/god-why-have-you-abandoned-me. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-14   Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

No one but Jesus can give us everything we need. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s WordByte: "Winning the race against sin" @ https://wordbytes.org/victory/winning-the-race-against-sin/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-13 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

We will never feel truly fulfilled until we've surrendered to the soil and have allowed God to nourish our growth. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "Persisting Through the Pain to Find Healing" @ https://wordbytes.org/suffering/persisting-to-find-healing The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-12 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

Usually, the only effective way to prophesy is through our persistent actions and behaviors and attitudes of love. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s WordByte: "Living as a stranger in your native land" @ https://wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/living-as-a-stranger. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-10 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

It's important to make time to be alone with Jesus so that he can wash us from the sinfulness of others. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte: “Difficult relationships: Is it loving to stay?” @ https://gnm-media.org/how-to-handle-difficult-relationships/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-09  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God gives us talents and skills and training so that we can be successful. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "What is Faith? What does it do?" @ https://wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/faith/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-08 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

If you let God guide you in what to do and what not to do, you'll always have the perfect amount of time to do his work. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s series of WordBytes: THE MASTER NEEDS YOU @ https://wordbytes.org/evangelization-ministry/of-the-laity/#master. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-07  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

To be near Jesus is to be healed by Jesus -- spiritually first of all, but also in other ways. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s WordByte: "Healing Our Image of God's Fatherhood" at https://wordbytes.org/suffering/gods-fatherhood/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-06  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Jesus offers us everything we need for plowing the fields that God assigns to us. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "Keys for living well on high stress" @ https://wordbytes.org/suffering/high-stress/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-05 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

The only way to experience the support and love of God's household is to get involved in the family. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "The Power to Overcome Evil" @ https://wordbytes.org/victory/power-to-overcome-evil/   The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-03/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

If the task or the dream is a calling from God, no obstacle is insurmountable. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte: “How to Overcome the Pain of Frustration" @ https://wordbytes.org/suffering/the-pain-of-frustration/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-02  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

We experience incompleteness when we seek communion with God without letting him love us through community. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-01. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

It's our insufficient faith that causes us to wander away from Jesus' peace and to fear troubles. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "A Lesson from Cracked Glass about Victory" @ https://wordbytes.org/food-for-faith/cracked-glass-victory/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-30/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The strongholds of evil cannot prevail against our Christ-inspired efforts. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast with GNM’s WordByte called: "How to Be Effective in Ministry" @ https://wordbytes.org/evangelization-ministry/how-to-be-effective/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-29. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

When we let go of our fears and personal goals, letting Jesus lead us, we discover new life in Christ. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s Faith Booster:  "Joy is a ministry that spreads faith" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/joy-is-a-ministry-that-spreads-faith/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-28 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

Every response from Jesus is a good one. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s Faith Booster: “God’s Desire for You” @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/gods-desire-for-you/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-26 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

If we truly accept the truth, we will act on it — even when it’s unpleasant or illogical. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s Faith Booster: “Do the Word” @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/do-the-word/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-25 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Jesus' salvation will reach others as long as you're willing to serve him. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s WordByte: "Turn Failure into Success" @ https://wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/turning-failure-into-success The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-24/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Timing is everything, and only God knows when the timing is perfect. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "Sharing the Light of Christ" @ https://wordbytes.org/evangelization-ministry/sharing-the-light-of-christ/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-23 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God, who is the only completely holy judge, refrains from sentencing until the last possible moment. For more on the topic of this podcast, meditate with the GNM’s WordByte called: "When Someone Is Unpleasant to Serve" @ https://wordbytes.org/passion-spirituality/foot-washing/.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-22. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God is calling you and commissioning you and empowering you, through his Holy Spirit, to share your good news with others. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "'Be not afraid' to speak the truth" @ https://wordbytes.org/holyspirit/be-not-afraid-to-speak-the-truth/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-21 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

You will find true contentment when you use all the treasures that God has given you for His kingdom's sake. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s Faith Booster: “Flying Toward Saintliness” @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/flying-toward-saintliness/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-19 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

We cannot succeed as true followers of Christ unless we have a good prayer life. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordBytes: Healing Our Image of God’s Fatherhood @ wordbytes.org/suffering/Gods-fatherhood/ -- The “Our Father” Prayer: Do I Really Mean What I Pray? @ gnm.org/prayers/the-our-father-prayer-meaning/ Did Jesus Struggle Like You Do?  @ wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/struggle/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-18 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

It's when we believe in God's generosity that we can safely be generous toward others. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s Faith Booster “Power to Defeat Evil” @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/power-defeat-evil/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-17 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

We don't have to like everyone, but to be united to Jesus we do have to love everyone. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: “How Cabbage can Teach Us to Love our Enemies” @ https://wordbytes.org/franciscan-moments/cabbage/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-16 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

If we refuse to give mercy to others, we are refusing to give them God. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s Bible Study about the Sermon on the Mount, visit https://wordbytes.org/bible-study/holy-living-2 The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-15  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The harvest needs collaborators. There are a few things that only a priest-shepherd can do; everything else can be done by his assistants. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: “Testimony of Christian Galvan” @ https://wordbytes.org/evangelization-ministry/testimony-of-christian-galvan/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-14 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

You were chosen by God to be loved and to love others on His behalf. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s Faith Booster: "You are important to the Body of Christ" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/important-body-christ/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-12 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

No one is superior or inferior -- we're just different. All are made in the image of God, who is the only Superior One. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: “Divine Purpose” @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/divine-purpose/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-11/     Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The ultimate goal of obedience is always love. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: “The Law of Love” @ https://wordbytes.org/bible-study/law-of-love/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-10 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

People are much more likely to turn to Jesus if they first experience his love through us. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast using GNM’s Faith Booster: "Divine Power of Fellowship" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/divine-power-of-fellowship. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-09  Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God comforts us and supports us in our efforts to detach from the world and become more like him. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s Bible Study: “Holy Living: The Sermon on the Mount” @ https://wordbytes.org/bible-study/holy-living-1 The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2024-06-08 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God provides what we need by giving us the True Presence of Christ, who comes to us in the sacraments. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "Why is Mass the best way to progress in the spiritual life?" @ https://wordbytes.org/faqs/mass-best-way-to-progress/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-07 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

Following Jesus religiously means going all the way to the cross. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-05 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Our true faith is revealed when we persevere in the truth. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "Is low self-esteem preventing you from loving others?" @ https://wordbytes.org/passion-spirituality/self-esteem/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-04 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God gave us everything necessary to fulfill the purposes for which He created us. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: “How can you be sure what is God’s will?” @ wordbytes.org/master-needs-you/what-is-gods-will The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-03 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Grace gives us supernatural strength to resist sin. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "Moving on Currents of Grace" @ https://wordbytes.org/holy-spirit/currents-of-grace/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-06-02 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net