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The God Minute

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The God Minute is a short, daily Christian prayer that weaves peaceful music, scripture and a reflection to bless your day with the Lord. It is around 10 minutes. Take a few God Minutes each morning and see how your day rises in abundance. A Catholic devotional by the Congregation of the Mission - the Vincentians.

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Episodes

March 21 - Chosen

SCRIPTURE -Ephesians 1:4-5 "He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we could be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will." REFLECTION -Roxie MUSIC -"Still" Instrumental -"Take My Life and Let It Be" Instrumental CONCERT FRIDAY - "Endless Night" by Jason Raize and The Lion King Ensemble Where has the starlight gone? Dark is the day How can I find my way home? Home i...

Mar 21, 202516 min

March 20- As YOU do, so do I

SCRIPTURE - Luke 6: 31 REFLECTOR - Fr. Kevin MUSIC - Campfire by Ludovico Einaudi PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES - thegodminute.org/lent

Mar 20, 202510 min

March 19- Shout for Joy (Feast of St. Joseph)

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 100: 1 - "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." REFLECTOR - Sr. Kathleen MUSIC - If Today you hear His voice - Songs in His presence - Shout for Joy by North Central University Worship Live NOTES - thegodminute.org/lent

Mar 19, 202513 min

March 18 - Look Them in the Eye

SCRIPTURE -Matthew 28:19-20 -"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." REFLECTION -Fr. Carl MUSIC -"O Sacred Head Surrounded" Instrumental -"Open My Eyes, Lord" by Jesse Manibusan NOTES Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph...

Mar 18, 202512 min

March 17 - A Light in the Darkness

SCRIPTURE 2 Samuel 22:29 "You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light." REFLECTION Peggy MUSIC "All the Way My Savior Leads Me" (Instrumental) "Blessed Assurance" (Instrumental) NOTES Celtic Protection Prayer - The Lorica of St. Fursey "May the guiding hands of God be on my shoulders, may the presence of the Holy Spirit be on my head, may the sign of Christ be on my forehead, may the voice of the Holy Spirit be in my ears, may the smell of the Holy Spirit be in my nose, may the...

Mar 17, 202510 min

March 14 - Trust in the Waiting

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 8:17 "I will wait for the Lord...I will put my trust in Him." REFLECTION Javier MUSIC "Loving and Forgiving" (Instrumental) "Crown Him with Many Crowns" (Instrumental) NOTES Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph CONCERT FRIDAY "This Road" by Jars of Clay All heavy laden acquainted with sorrow May Christ in our marrow carry us home From alabaster come blessings of laughter A fragrance of passion and joy from the truth Grant the unbroken tears ever flowing From hearts of contrition o...

Mar 14, 202514 min

March 13 - Draw Near

SCRIPTURE - James 4:7 "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you." REFLECTION -Fr. Ron MUSIC -"Sleeping Peace" Instrumental -"You Are Near" Kitty Cleveland NOTES - Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph

Mar 13, 202512 min

March 12- Heaven

SCRIPTURE - Philippians 4: 11 REFLECTOR - Laruen MUSIC - The Lord is My Light by "Psalms by Chris" PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES - Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph...

Mar 12, 202513 min

March 11 - Engage the Reality

SCRIPTURE - Hebrews 12:1-2 -"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." REFLECTOR Sr. Charlene MUSIC -"Kyrie Eleison" Gregorian Chant -"Distraction Days" Instrumental NOTES Link to 9-Day Novena to St. Joseph...

Mar 11, 202511 min

March 10- Friendship

St. Joseph Novena Prayer- CLICK HERE ------ SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 27: 9 REFLECTOR - Sarah MUSIC - Diary of Love by Nyman

Mar 10, 202513 min

March 9- 1st Sunday Lent (Fr. Ron)

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO to this reflection CLICK HERE FOR THE ALMSGIVING OVERVIEW VIDEO LUKE 4: 1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted[a] by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’[b]” 5 The devil le...

Mar 09, 202512 min

March 7- Concert Friday (1st Friday)

The first Friday of every month is Concert Friday where we give our prayer time exclusively to music-- to lead us in reflection and prayer. And today's is a beautiful one to remind us what our season of Lent is all about. Enjoy.

Mar 07, 202511 min

March 6 - Daily Bread

SCRIPTURE - Exodus 16:4 "God said to Moses, 'I'm going to rain bread down from the skies for you. The people will go out and gather each day's ration, I'm going to test them to see if they'll live according to my teaching." REFLECTION -Sr. Carol MUSIC -"Letting Go" Instrumental -"I Will Make This Day My Prayer" by David Kauffman NOTES -

Mar 06, 202511 min

March 5- Ash Wednesday

SCRIPTURE - Daniel 93: 4 REFLECTOR - Fr. Jason Schumer MUSIC - Nocturnal by Gjeilo PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES - Be sure and check our LENT 2025 webpage at thegodminute.org/lent...

Mar 05, 202513 min

March 4 - Living Life to the Fullest

SCRIPTURE John 10:10 "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." REFLECTION Gary MUSIC "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" (Instrumental) "Moments with you" by Andreas Horschel NOTES

Mar 04, 20259 min

March 3 - What's in your Heart?

SCRIPTURE - 2 Thessalonians 3:5 "May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's endurance." REFLECTION -Jen MUSIC -"Prayer of St. Francis" by Jamie Shaw -"Night Rain" by Ola Gjeilo NOTES -

Mar 03, 202512 min

March 2- Breaking Open the Word

CLICK HERE for the video to this reflection LUKE 6: 39-45 39 He also told them this parable: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. 41 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the ...

Mar 02, 202514 min

February 28 - Have No Fear

SCRIPTURE John 14:6 "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" REFLECTION Fr. Dick MUSIC "The Kingdom of God" Instrumental "A New Beginning" by James Spiliteri CONCERT FRIDAY "Fear is a Liar" by Zach Williams (Live from Harding Prison) When he told you you're not good enough When he told you you're not right When he told you you're not strong enough To put up a good fight When he told you you're not worthy When he told you you're no...

Feb 28, 202511 min

February 27 - Cherish the Present

SCRIPTURE -Psalm 37:3 "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and verily you shall be fed." REFLECTION -Peggy MUSIC -"O Lord Hear My Prayer" Taize -"Hands Be Still" Instrumental NOTES

Feb 27, 202511 min

February 26- Hope

SCRIPTURE - Luke 8: 48 REFLECTOR - Sr. Kara MUSIC - I Praise You by "Songs in His Presence" - Holy, Holy, Holy Instrumental PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES - Check our app blog for a brief overview of the Holy Father's Jubilee Year of Hope that Sr. Kara refers to in her reflection....

Feb 26, 202511 min

February 25- I Am the Light

SCRIPTURE - John 8:12 REFLECTOR - Jeff Diebold (our newest reflector!) MUSIC - Lord of All Hopefulness, Instrumental - Be Thou my Vision sung by Nathan Pacheco PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES -

Feb 25, 202515 min

February 24 - Love Like Jesus

SCRIPTURE -John 13:34 "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." REFLECTION -Javier MUSIC -"So Will I" Instrumental -"Before the Throne of God Above" Instrumental NOTES -

Feb 24, 202510 min

February 23- Breaking Open the Word (Fr. Ron)

Watch the video to this reflection by CLICKING HERE Luke 6: 27-38 7 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 3...

Feb 23, 202514 min

February 21 - Speak Kindness

SCRIPTURE Proverbs 12:25 "Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad." REFLECTION Gerry MUSIC Piano Instrumental Prayer of St. Francis Instrumental CONCERT FRIDAY "Joy of the Lord" by Rend Collective In the dead of night, I'll lift my eyes I'll lift my eyes to You Though the waters rise, I'll lift my eyes I'll lift my eyes to You While there's hope in this heart I will praise You Lord The joy of the Lord is my strength The joy of the Lord is my strength In the d...

Feb 21, 202513 min

February 20- Love, Love, Love

SCRIPTURE - Romans 13: 8 REFLECTOR - Fr. Jason MUSIC - New Dawn by Jay Stocker - Die with a Smile by Lance Allen PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES -

Feb 20, 202511 min

February 19 - From Smallness into Greatness

SCRIPTURE Matthew 17:20 "Jesus said, 'If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'move from here to there', and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you.'" REFLECTION Sister Carol MUSIC "Ancient of Days" by David Bauer Piano Instrumental NOTES

Feb 19, 202510 min

February 18- Letting Go

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 5: 4 REFLECTOR - Fr. Kevin MUSIC - Tantum Ergo by Catholic Latin Classics PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES -

Feb 18, 20259 min

February 17- Forgiveness

SCRIPTURE - Luke 4: 11 REFLECTOR - Lauren MUSIC - Let there be peace on earth by The Sunday Church Choir - Good Night, Day by Johannsson PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES -

Feb 17, 202511 min

February 16- Breaking Open the Word

AUDIO ONLY this week. Luke 6: 17, 20-26 Looking at his disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated...

Feb 16, 202515 min
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