Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Saturday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary TimeTired of leaders who demand respect rather than earning it? Today's readings from Ruth 2 & 4, Psalm 128, and Matthew 23 reveal why authentic humility creates lasting influence while self-promotion ultimately backfires. This Catholic daily mass reflection explores how Ruth gained everything by demanding nothing and why Jesus's warning about the Pharisees applies to every leadership situation today.Ruth could have leveraged her tragic story for sympathy or used her foreign status to excuse herself from responsibility. Instead, she quietly went to work gleaning grain like the poorest laborers. Her humility didn't keep her invisible—it made her irresistible. Boaz had heard about her character before he ever saw her face, and her reputation for kindness opened doors no amount of self-promotion could have unlocked.Discover why leaders who focus on appearing impressive rather than being useful ultimately lose respect, how the scribes and Pharisees' strategy for gaining authority completely backfired, and what it means to gain influence by giving it away. This reflection examines the dangerous slide from wanting to do good work to wanting credit for good work.Learn how to build lasting authority through consistent service rather than demanding recognition, why Ruth's path to blessing involved accepting the lowest position available, and how to recognize when you're slipping into Pharisee behavior without realizing it. Perfect for Catholics in leadership positions, Christians examining their motivations for service, believers studying the relationship between humility and influence, anyone struggling with recognition and appreciation issues, and those learning to serve without keeping score.📖 ReadingsRuth 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4: 13-17Psalm 128:1b-2, 3, 4, 5Matthew 23:1-12⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Ruth 2: 1-3,8-11;4: 13-1702:16 Psalm Response - Psalm 128:1b-2,3,4,505:40 Gospel - Matthew 23:1-1206:52 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics in leadership positions examining their motivations, Christians studying the relationship between humility and influence, believers struggling with recognition and appreciation issues, anyone learning to serve without keeping score, those exploring authentic vs artificial authority, and people studying how character creates lasting influence according to Catholic teaching.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #RuthHumility #ServantLeadership #AuthenticAuthority #CatholicReflection

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Friday, August 22, 2025 - Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryStruggling to explain Mary's queenship to Protestant friends or questioning this Catholic teaching yourself? Today's readings from Ruth 1, Psalm 146, and Matthew 22, combined with Mary's Queenship memorial, provide a gentle defense of why calling Mary "Queen of Heaven" actually enhances rather than diminishes worship of Christ. This Catholic daily mass reflection addresses common concerns about this controversial doctrine.Ruth's radical loyalty to Naomi demonstrates the kind of queenship Mary exercises - not competition but complete dedication to another's mission. In ancient Israel, the queen mother (gebirah) served as advocate and intercessor, bringing the people's needs to her royal son. Mary's queenship follows this biblical pattern perfectly: she points constantly toward Jesus rather than away from him.Discover why Mary's queenship solves rather than creates theological problems, how her perfect love of God and neighbor makes her the ideal intercessor, and why honoring the Queen Mother properly always leads to deeper worship of the King. This reflection gently addresses Protestant concerns while helping Catholics understand and defend this beautiful teaching.Learn how to explain Mary's crown as service rather than sovereignty, why her intercession participates in rather than competes with Christ's mediation, and how accepting Mary as Queen Mother actually brings you closer to Jesus's Sacred Heart. Perfect for Catholics defending Marian doctrine, Christians exploring intercession theology, believers addressing Protestant concerns about Mary, anyone studying the relationship between Mary's queenship and Christ's kingship, and those seeking to understand rather than attack this challenging teaching.📖 ReadingsRuth 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22Psalm 146:5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10Matthew 22:34-40⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Ruth 1:1,3-6,14b-16,2201:33 Psalm Response - Psalm 146:5-6ab,6c-7,8-9a,9bc-1004:44 Gospel - Matthew 22:34-4005:22 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics defending Marian doctrine to Protestant friends, Christians exploring the theology of intercession, believers addressing concerns about Mary competing with Jesus, anyone studying the relationship between Mary's queenship and Christ's kingship, those seeking to understand rather than attack challenging Catholic teachings, and people learning to explain controversial doctrines with gentleness and respect.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #QueenshipOfMary #MarianDoctrine #CatholicApologetics #CatholicReflection

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Thursday, August 21, 2025 - Memorial of Saint Pius X, PopeStruggling with spiritual commitments that cost more than you calculated? Today's challenging readings from Judges 11, Psalm 40, and Matthew 22, combined with the feast of Saint Pius X, expose the dangerous gap between our promises to God and our willingness to honor them. This Catholic daily mass reflection examines why making spiritual bargains in desperate moments often leads to tragic consequences.Jephthah's horrific vow that cost his daughter's life reveals how we manipulate God when desperate, making grand promises without considering the real cost. The wedding banquet parable shows guests who casually dismiss the king's invitation when it becomes inconvenient, while one man expects to participate without proper preparation. Saint Pius X understood that accessibility doesn't mean abandoning standards - he opened First Communion to seven-year-olds while requiring serious preparation.Discover why your spiritual commitments might be costing more than you want to pay, how casual dismissal of God's invitations reveals our true priorities, and what it means to show up to God's banquet dressed appropriately. This reflection challenges our therapeutic Christianity that promises comfort without cost and reveals why Saint Pius X made the sacred more accessible while insisting it remain sacred.Learn why feeling trapped by your spiritual promises might indicate you never understood what you were offering, how to respond when following Christ becomes more expensive than expected, and what "wedding garment" changes God is requiring that you're resisting. Perfect for Catholics struggling with spiritual commitments that feel too costly, Christians learning about the relationship between grace and obligation, believers studying Saint Pius X's approach to accessibility and standards, and anyone discovering that following Jesus costs more than they calculated.📖 ReadingsJudges 11: 29-39aPsalm 40:5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10Matthew 22:1-14⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Judges 11: 29-39a02:05 Psalm Response - Psalm 40:5,7-8a,8b-9,1005:35 Gospel - Matthew 22:1-1407:06 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics struggling with spiritual commitments that feel too costly, Christians learning about the relationship between grace and obligation, believers studying Saint Pius X's approach to balancing accessibility with standards, anyone discovering that following Jesus costs more than they calculated, those examining their response to God's invitations, and people learning to honor spiritual promises despite unexpected costs.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3tYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #SaintPiusX #SpiritualCommitment #WeddingBanquet #CatholicReflection

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the ChurchStruggling with recognition and fairness in leadership? Today's powerful readings from Judges 9, Psalm 21, and Matthew 20, combined with the feast of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, reveal the radical difference between worldly authority and godly leadership. This Catholic daily mass reflection explores why Jesus's vineyard workers received equal pay for unequal work and what it means to lead by serving rather than being served.The parable of trees seeking a king shows how productive leaders (olive, fig, grapevine) focus on bearing fruit for others, while only the worthless thornbush eagerly accepts the crown. Saint Bernard exemplified this principle, becoming one of history's most influential leaders not by seeking power but by embodying authentic service. Born into nobility, he chose the austere Cistercian monastery and led through humility, wisdom, and devotion.Discover why the vineyard workers' complaint about equal wages reveals our struggle with grace versus merit, how Saint Bernard revolutionized medieval Europe through servant leadership, and what it means to find strength in the Lord rather than human recognition. This reflection challenges our assumptions about fairness and success while revealing how true authority flows to those who serve most authentically.Learn why feeling overlooked might be preparation for genuine leadership, how to respond when others receive recognition you feel you deserve, and what it means to lead like a fruit tree rather than a thornbush. Perfect for Catholics in leadership positions, Christians struggling with recognition and fairness, believers studying servant leadership principles, anyone feeling unappreciated in service roles, and those learning from Saint Bernard's example of influential humility.📖 ReadingsJudges 9:6-15Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Matthew 20:1-16⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Judges 9:6-1501:32 Psalm Response - Psalm 21:2-3,4-5,6-704:17 Gospel - Matthew 20:1-1605:59 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics in leadership positions seeking authentic authority, Christians struggling with recognition and fairness issues, believers studying servant leadership principles according to Catholic teaching, anyone feeling unappreciated in service roles, those learning from Saint Bernard's example of influential humility, and people exploring the relationship between grace and merit in spiritual life.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #SaintBernard #ServantLeadership #VineyardParable #CatholicReflection

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary TimeFeeling unqualified for what God might be calling you to do? Today's powerful readings from Judges 6, Psalm 85, and Matthew 19 reveal why God called Gideon a "mighty warrior" while he was hiding in a winepress and why Jesus told his astonished disciples that all things are possible with God. This Catholic daily mass reflection explores how God specializes in choosing the unlikely and accomplishing the impossible.When the angel found Gideon, he was cowering in a winepress, secretly threshing wheat to hide from Midianite raiders. For seven years, Israel had been terrorized by invaders who stole everything at harvest time. This is the man God calls "mighty warrior" - not because of his current courage, but because of his future calling. God doesn't call the qualified; he qualifies the called.Discover why the disciples were astonished when Jesus said it's easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich person to enter heaven, how human advantages can become spiritual obstacles, and what it means when Jesus says "for God all things are possible." This reflection challenges our assumptions about qualifications and reveals how God's power is made perfect in weakness.Learn why feeling inadequate might actually be preparation for God's work through you, how to step into callings that seem beyond your abilities, and what it means to trust divine strength rather than human qualifications. Perfect for Catholics feeling unqualified for God's calling, Christians struggling with inadequacy and self-doubt, believers facing impossible circumstances, anyone wondering if God can use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, and those learning to trust God's power rather than human ability.📖 ReadingsJudges 6: 11-24aPsalm 85:9, 11-12, 13-14Matthew 19:23-30⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Judges 6: 11-24a02:32 Psalm Response - Psalm 85:9,11-12,13-1405:45 Gospel - Matthew 19:23-3006:58 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics feeling unqualified for God's calling, Christians struggling with inadequacy and self-doubt, believers facing seemingly impossible circumstances, anyone wondering if God can use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, those learning to trust God's power rather than human ability, and people studying how God works through weakness according to Catholic teaching.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #GideonCalling #GodsChoice #DivineCalling #CatholicReflection #CamelNeedle

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Monday, August 18, 2025 - Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary TimeStruggling with whether you can follow Jesus and still maintain your current lifestyle? Today's powerful readings from Judges 2, Psalm 106, and Matthew 19 reveal why the rich young ruler walked away sad and what it means when prosperity becomes our spiritual poison. This Catholic daily mass reflection explores why Jesus demands total commitment rather than partial devotion.The rich young ruler thought he had cracked the code of serving God while keeping everything else. He was religiously observant, morally upright, and financially successful - living proof that you could have it all. When Jesus told him to sell everything and give to the poor, the man discovered he couldn't afford the cost of discipleship. But the real tragedy is that he couldn't afford not to pay it.Discover why the Israelites repeatedly fell into the same trap of trying to worship God alongside other securities, how prosperity can become spiritual poison, and what Jesus really means when he asks us to give up everything. This reflection challenges our cultural assumption that we can have financial success and spiritual depth, material abundance and prophetic authenticity, comfortable lives and costly discipleship.Learn why divided loyalties always serve the wrong master, how possessions can possess us instead of blessing us, and what it means to trade temporary wealth for eternal riches. Perfect for Catholics examining their relationship with money and possessions, Christians struggling with materialism, business leaders seeking to integrate faith and success, anyone facing major financial decisions, or believers wondering if they can afford to follow Jesus completely.📖 ReadingsJudges 2: 11-19Psalm 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43ab and 44Matthew 19:16-22⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Judges 2: 11-1901:50 Psalm Response - Psalm 106:34-35,36-37,39-40,43ab,4405:46 Gospel - Matthew 19:16-2206:36 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics struggling with materialism and financial decisions, Christians examining their relationship with money and possessions, business leaders seeking to integrate faith and success, believers wondering about the cost of following Jesus completely, anyone facing major life decisions involving financial security, and those studying the relationship between prosperity and spiritual growth according to Catholic teaching.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #RichYoungRuler #Materialism #CostOfDiscipleship #CatholicReflection

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Sunday, August 17, 2025 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeDiscover why Jesus said he came to bring fire and division, not peace, and what this means for modern Catholic families facing faith challenges. This Catholic daily mass reflection explores Jeremiah's imprisonment for speaking truth, the cloud of witnesses in Hebrews, and Christ's warning about family divisions through authentic discipleship.Jeremiah's cistern experience wasn't punishment for heresy but for refusing to adjust God's message to make it more palatable during Jerusalem's siege. His rescue by an unexpected Ethiopian outsider foreshadows how salvation often comes from surprising sources when religious insiders fail to act justly. Jesus understood this dynamic when he warned that following him authentically would create division even within families.This reflection challenges our tendency to want faith without fanaticism, commitment without cost, and dedication while keeping other options open. Perfect for Catholics experiencing family tensions over faith commitments, Christians facing workplace challenges due to their values, parents wondering how to pass on authentic faith to questioning children, believers seeking encouragement during difficult seasons of discipleship, or anyone struggling with the cost of following Jesus authentically.Learn why neutrality is impossible in matters of faith, how public commitment strengthens private resolve, and what it means to make God your complete inheritance rather than just one option among many.📖 ReadingsJeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18Hebrews 12:1-4Luke 12:49-53⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-1001:38 Psalm Response - Psalm 40:2,3,4,1804:47 Reading II - Hebrews 12:1-405:30 Gospel - Luke 12:49-5306:13 ReflectionPerfect for: Catholics experiencing family tensions over faith commitments, Christians facing workplace challenges due to their values, parents wondering how to pass on authentic faith to questioning children, believers seeking encouragement during difficult seasons of discipleship, anyone struggling with the cost of following Jesus authentically, and those preparing for deeper commitment to exclusive Christian loyalty.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #CatholicMass #CostlyDiscipleship #ChristianLiving #FaithAndFamily #CatholicReflection

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary TimeDiscover Joshua's final challenge to Israel and Jesus's teaching about childlike faith, exploring what it means to choose complete commitment over divided loyalty. This Catholic daily mass reflection examines the difference between emotional enthusiasm and actual choice in following God.Joshua's farewell speech at Shechem wasn't a casual suggestion but a final demand for decision: "Choose this day whom you will serve." He knew neutrality is impossible - you're always serving someone or something. When the people enthusiastically declared they would serve the Lord, Joshua challenged them to understand the cost of their choice.Jesus demonstrated the same principle when He welcomed children the disciples wanted to turn away. Children choose completely, trust absolutely, and love without reservation - exactly the kind of wholehearted commitment God desires from His followers.This reflection challenges our tendency to want faith without fanaticism, commitment without cost, and dedication while keeping other options open. Perfect for Catholics examining their level of commitment, Christians learning about wholehearted discipleship, or anyone facing major life decisions that require choosing God over other attractive alternatives.Learn why Joshua set up a stone witness against the people's commitment, how public accountability strengthens private resolve, and what it means to make God your complete inheritance rather than just one option among many.📖 ReadingsJoshua 24:14-29Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11Matthew 19:13-15⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Joshua 24:14-2902:49 Psalm Response - Psalm 16:1-2a,5,7-8,1106:05 Gospel - Matthew 19:13-1506:29 ReflectionPerfect for Catholics attending Saturday daily mass, Christians examining their commitment level, anyone facing decisions between God and other attractions, or those studying the relationship between faith and total dedication according to Catholic teaching.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available: Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3t YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #NineteenthWeek #ChooseThisDay #CatholicMass #ChildlikeFaith #CompleteCommitment

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Thursday, August 15, 2025 - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryCelebrate the Catholic Church's solemn teaching that Mary, the Mother of God, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory, becoming the first fruits of our own resurrection and the Queen of Heaven and Earth. This Assumption solemnity reflection explores the cosmic significance of Mary's role in salvation history.The Assumption isn't just about Mary but about God's plan for every human being who dies in His friendship. Mary shows us what glorified humanity looks like and gives us hope that death is not the end but the gateway to bodily resurrection and eternal life with God.Revelation's vision of the woman clothed with the sun reveals Mary's cosmic role as the one who bears the Light of the World and defeats Satan's plans. Paul's teaching about Christ as first fruits of resurrection finds its fulfillment in Mary's assumption, proving that our destiny includes both soul and body.The Magnificat shows Mary's understanding that God lifts up the lowly, and her assumption is the ultimate fulfillment of this promise. The lowly servant girl from Nazareth has been crowned Queen of Heaven, showing what God does with those who say yes to His will completely.This reflection emphasizes authentic Catholic teaching about the Assumption as a solemnly defined dogma, not merely pious belief, and explains why Catholics invoke Mary's intercession as the woman who has already reached our final destination.Perfect for Catholics celebrating the Assumption solemnity, Christians learning about Mary's role in salvation, or anyone seeking hope about bodily resurrection and eternal life according to Catholic teaching.📖 ReadingsRevelation 11: 19A; 12:1-6A, 10ABPsalm 45:10, 11, 12, 161 Corinthians 15:20-27Luke 1: 39-56⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Revelation 11: 19A;12:1-6A,10AB01:20 Psalm Response - Psalm 45:10,11,12,1603:57 Reading II - 1 Corinthians 15:20-2704:52 Gospel - Luke 1: 39-5606:30 ReflectionPerfect for Catholics celebrating the Assumption solemnity, Christians seeking to understand Mary's role in salvation history, anyone learning about bodily resurrection, or those studying Catholic Marian doctrine and teaching.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go? The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3tYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #AssumptionMary #CatholicMass #QueenOfHeaven #Magnificat #BlessedVirginMary

Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection for Thursday, August 14, 2025 - Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and MartyrExperience the dramatic story of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, who volunteered to take another man's place in Auschwitz's starvation bunker and showed that love is stronger than hate even in humanity's darkest hour. This Catholic memorial day reflection tells the captivating story of prisoner 16670 who refused to let the Nazis strip away his identity.When a fellow prisoner broke down after being selected for death, crying about his wife and children, Maximilian stepped forward and volunteered to die in his place. The shocked commandant had never seen anyone volunteer for death in two years of running the camp.This wasn't a spontaneous decision but the culmination of a life spent preparing for sacrificial love. From his childhood vision of the Blessed Virgin offering two crowns - white for purity, red for martyrdom - Maximilian chose both and spent his life living that choice through media ministry, monastery building, and finally martyrdom.Even in Auschwitz, he secretly celebrated Mass, heard confessions, and reminded fellow prisoners they were beloved children of God, not just numbers. His final two weeks in the starvation bunker were filled with prayers and hymns instead of screams, showing that holiness can transform even hell itself.Perfect for Catholics celebrating Saint Maximilian Kolbe's memorial day, Christians learning about heroic virtue and forgiveness, or anyone needing inspiration about the power of sacrificial love to overcome evil.Learn how Maximilian's media empire prepared him for ministry in hell, why the man he saved attended his canonization, and what it means to forgive seventy-seven times like Jesus taught.📖 ReadingsJoshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17Psalm 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Matthew 18:21–19:1⏱️ Timeline00:00 Introduction00:15 Reading I - Joshua 3:7-10a,11,13-1702:16 Psalm Response - Psalm 114:1-2,3-4,5-605:17 Gospel - Matthew 18:21-19:107:16 ReflectionPerfect for Catholics celebrating Saint Maximilian Kolbe memorial day, Christians studying heroic virtue and martyrdom, anyone facing persecution or hostility, or those learning about unlimited forgiveness according to Catholic teaching.🎧 Prefer to listen on the go?The Christus Dominus Daily Bread podcast is now available:Video Podcast:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7H4YZ5ZIq4rVVF3670Av3tYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPJP7WEcCSTIO2N4N_AoIsxmzIYRYiStAudio Podcast:Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christus-dominus-daily-bread/id1826298886#CatholicDailyReadings #SaintMaximilianKolbe #AuschwitzMartyr #CatholicMass #Prisoner16670 #SacrificialLove