CHARITY - is recognizing God in all His children. St. Vincent tells us that we must love others because of their inherent dignity as children of the same Father. “If there are any among us who think they are in the mission to evangelize the poor people but not to alleviate their sufferings, to take of their spiritual needs but not their temporal ones, I reply that we have to help them and have them assisted in every way, by us and by others.” — St. Vincent de Paul SCRIPTURE Proverbs 19: 17 (Psal...
Sep 02, 2021•13 min
Today we kickoff our September Spirit month reflecting and sharing a bit on Vincentian Charism and Spirituality. St. Vincent de Paul is the founder and inspiration of so many groups and organizations around the world who serve the poor. His feast day is the 27th of this month. So today, Fr. Ron kicks it off with a little bit about St. Vincent himself along with two essential truths that you have to remember every day about God. Want to read a little more about St. Vincent? Go to the BLOG on our ...
Sep 01, 2021•15 min
"Out of the mouths of babes..." Sr. Carol reflects on heaven inspired by the vision of such from a young boy. Jesus talks about heaven in our scripture today but doesn't tell us exactly what that will look like. Hmmmmm. SCRIPTURE John 14: 2-3 GOD MINUTE The Lord is my Light and Salvation MUSIC Dona Nobis Pacem by Pianissimo Brothers Gjeilo Eclipse by Ola Gjeilo
Aug 31, 2021•12 min
LIVING IN PATIENCE Living in patience offers us the opportunity to remain joyful when everything around us is directing us to give up, despair, and complain to God about our circumstances and situation. As people of faith, we are called to live in patience, holiness and joy, remembering always that Jesus is the source of all joy. SCRIPTURE Habakkuk 3: 17 - 18 GOD MOMENT "The source of my joy is Jesus" MUSIC "Lord, I'm Coming Home" "Lord of All Hopefulness"...
Aug 30, 2021•11 min
The 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr. Ron shares on the gospel and gets us looking forward to September Spirit that begins on Wednesday!
Aug 29, 2021•16 min
Litany of Loreto - Today we pause briefly from the recitation of the Rosary to honor our Blessed Mother by praying the Litany of Loreto. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Music: "Ave Maria" (Instumental) Litany of Loreto Here...
Aug 28, 2021•11 min
In 1638, Allegri composed the "Miserere Mei Deus". It was sung during services traditionally on Good Friday of Holy Week, but only in the Sistine Chapel. The pope forbade anyone from transcribing it, and its exact composition was kept secret for over 100 years. Today we have the privilege to pause and listen to the ancient Psalm and reflect upon the mercy of God. SCRIPTURE Psalm 51 GOD MOMENT Have mercy on me MUSIC "Miserere Mei Deus" (“Have mercy on me, O God”) from Psalm 51 composed by Gregori...
Aug 27, 2021•12 min
Have you heard that phrase before-- "Actions speak louder than words"? It's a challenge that was always at the heart of Jesus' teachings. St. Paul reminds us today that God proved His love for you, for me, in what He DID. It's a witness we bear truth to every time we sign ourselves with the sign of the cross.... SCRIPTURE Romans 5: 5 GOD MOMENT I Am Loved by God! MUSIC - Let there be peace on Earth - Aerial Boundaries by Michael Hedges...
Aug 26, 2021•11 min
Peggy reflects on the feast of St. Monica coming up later in the week. GOD MOMENT Lord, our hearts are restless until they rest in You. MUSIC New Dawn by Scripture Lullabies & Jay Stocker The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins
Aug 25, 2021•11 min
Eye of the Hurricane When we are surrounded by chaos, it is often difficult for us to remember to center ourselves and go to that simple, quiet place that is our core, our center. This is where we will find God. He is in the calm center with His calming voice to reassure us, we are not alone. Be centered in God. SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 45:19 (Psalm 26) "Just As I Am" (Instrumental) "O Lord Hear My Prayer" - Taize
Aug 24, 2021•11 min
Today is the feast of St. Rose of Lima (as in the capital city of Peru). Lauren reflects on a beautiful writing of St. Rose reminding us that there is no resurrection without the crucifixion. Why is it that we hold on to things that keep us from Jesus? Because as Lauren shares, as in water tubing, it's hard to let go. READING is from a writing of ST. ROSE GOD MOMENT Let me give my all to you, Jesus MUSIC "Ever Faithful" by Scripture Lullabies & Jay Stocker...
Aug 23, 2021•11 min
When many of Jesus’ disciples returned to their former way of life after Jesus confronted them on their belief of Him and His words, Jesus turns to the 12 apostles and asks them, “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter responds, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” What a profound response. SCRIPTURE John 6: 60 - 69 GOD MOMENT “Lord, to whom shall we go?" MUSIC "Look Beyond" - The Dameans...
Aug 22, 2021•13 min
The Scapular Devotion The Scapular is how to prepare us for a happy death . This reliance on Mary's intercession for the gift of final perseverance derives historically from her promise to Saint Simon Stock that all who die wearing the scapular will not suffer the eternal flames of hell. This has since become known as the scapular promise. Wearing the armor of Our Lady Music: "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman". (Carey Landry) "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" (sung by Robert Kochis)...
Aug 21, 2021•11 min
We're uploading two Concert Friday songs today- depending on your mood. One is loud and one is soft and quiet. This is the soft, quiet one. Its by Jonathan David Helser and called 'Abba". I listen to this song almost every night as I am going to bed. It's a beautiful reminder of the same truth that our LOUD song is also about: We belong to a God who holds us in His love. Go back to the list of Daily Prayer and you will see the LOUD one in the list (it's got the same cover artwork). Enjoy!...
Aug 20, 2021•11 min
We're uploading two Concert Friday songs today- depending on your mood. This is the loud, arms waving, jump up and down LOUD one! It's called, "Graves into Gardens" by Brandon Lake. The soft, peaceful, quieter song today is one I've used before but maybe you've forgotten. Its by Jonathan David Helser and called 'Abba". I listen to this song almost every night as I am going to bed. It's a beautiful reminder of the same truth that our LOUD song is also about: We belong to a God who holds us in His...
Aug 20, 2021•12 min
Do the current trends in life grab your attention? Are you captured by the latest and greatest things the world of Fashion, entertainment or technology have to offer? In the passage we hear today, the Apostle John encourages and invites us to stay focused on the things that are eternal as opposed to the passing things of this world. SCRIPTURE 1John 2: 7 (Psalm 22) GOD MOMENT Focus on the things that will last MUSIC "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" "All Creatures of Our God and King"...
Aug 19, 2021•10 min
Guest presenter today is Father Bill Kraft , the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Linden, California. He shares with us his homily to his parish family reflecting on the parable of the mustard seed that leads us to a further understanding of the gift of faith. The Lord will allow the seed of faith to grow if we do what we're supposed to do, namely, stay present. SCRIPTURE Mark 4: 26 - 34 (Psalm 16) GOD MOMENT Place yourself in the presence of the Lord MUSIC "Peace I Leave With You" "Plus Tot" by A...
Aug 18, 2021•11 min
One of the most wonderful aspects about our God is that he never let's go. God never gives up or gets exhausted clinging to us in love. We are his beloved, as Sr. Kara shares today. But it's the way the message comes to her that is most striking. Peanut butter and jelly? SCRIPTURE Isaiah 43: 1-3 GOD MOMENT God's promise: I will never let you go MUSIC " Christ the Lord is Risen Today" " Before Dawn" by Ola Gjeilo...
Aug 17, 2021•10 min
SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 12: 18 (Psalm 55) There is no upside to being a gossip. Gossips hurt neighbors, divide friends, and damage reputations and relationships. The Bible labels gossips as untrustworthy and meddlesome and even as worthy of death. At your best in Christ, you don’t want to be one. Today we can change our conversations to build up rather than tear down. MUSIC: "How Can I Keep From Singing" (instrumental) "Watch Over Us" "Let us Build on Christ, our Foundation"...
Aug 16, 2021•10 min
Today is the feast of the Assumption of Mary. Watch the VIDEO to this reflection by going to our BLOG menu on the app.
Aug 15, 2021•15 min
5th Joyful Mystery - The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple SCRIPTURE: Sirach 3: 1- 8 Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe - a Polish Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan Friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the German death camp of Auschwitz, located in German-occupied Poland during World War II. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, an...
Aug 14, 2021•11 min
"Scars In Heaven" - by Casting Crowns "The only scars in heaven, they won't belong to me and you There'll be no such thing as broken, and all the old will be made new And the thought that makes me smile now, even as the tears fall down Is that the only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now." May they Rest In Peace.
Aug 13, 2021•10 min
Random Wednesday Today is the Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi. -- GOD MOMENT The Lord delights in those who serve Him MUSIC - My Soul is at Rest from the "Simply Taize" album - Doria (Piano Version) by Olafur Arnalds
Aug 11, 2021•11 min
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 33: 11 Trust is the posture of the Christian. We must make every effort to trust in the heart of Jesus. Age to age He has a plan for us. His broken wounded heart knows are needs and knows our brokenness. Let us place our trust in Him. GOD MOMENT Jesus I trust in You! MUSIC "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" "O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine"
Aug 10, 2021•9 min
MATTHEW 24: 42 What sits on the front burner of your life? What commands your attention and influences your thoughts and actions? The message of Jesus is the invitation for us to place our heavenly Father in that space. To keep watch for His presence and love that is with us throughout our day. Javier explains it well in today's reflection.... GOD MOMENT Are you aware that God is with you? Right now as your read this?! MUSIC - How Can I Keep From Singing?...
Aug 09, 2021•10 min
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B SCRIPTURE: John 6: 41-51 Learning more and understanding the depth of the gift of the Eucharist awakens in us a better way of loving and living. We are no longer distracted by our own doubts and fears. We are no longer confused by the falsehoods by which others might try to manipulate us. We are no longer in this by ourselves. Jesus is present in us and to us and we are united in Him and by Him. MUSIC: "Bread of Life" - -Rory Cooney "I Am the Living Bread th...
Aug 08, 2021•12 min
The 4th Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple (Malachi 3: 1-4) Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. "Ave, Ave" (refrain from the Fatima Hymn)
Aug 07, 2021•11 min
See the video on our app blog! BELOVEDNESS by Sarah Kroger Lyrics : You’ve owned your fear and all your self-loathing You’ve owned the voices inside of your head You’ve owned the shame and reproach of your failure It’s time to own your belovedness You’ve owned your past and how it’s defined you You’ve owned ev’rything everybody else says It’s time to hear what your Father has spoken It’s time to own your belovedness He says you’re mine I smiled when I made you I find you beautiful in ev’ry way M...
Aug 06, 2021•8 min
Matthew 10: 29-31 (Psalm 45) God knows everything about us. When we feel small, insignificant, unloved...God cares for us. He loves us beyond all telling. The scriptures remind us we are worth more than a sparrow and the single hair on our head does not go unnoticed by our Loving God. This is the reality of the God who loves us. "O God You Search Me and You Know Me"
Aug 05, 2021•11 min
St. John Vianney - Cure of Ars - Patron of Priests "The Christians treasure is not on earth but in heaven. Our thoughts then ought to be directed towards where our treasure is. This is the glorious duty of man. To pray and to love. If you pray and love that is where your happiness lies." -St. John Vianney Prayer by St. John Vianney “I love You O my God, and my only desire is to love You until the last breath of my life. I love you O my infinitely lovable God and I would rather die loving You tha...
Aug 04, 2021•10 min
