What does it mean we are not supposed to call anyone “father”? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

To what extent have good leaders been key in your own faith journey? Do you see situations in which you or others could be giving too much importance to those faith leaders, in a way that is not healthy or helpful? If you are responsible for others, are you exercising that responsibility in a spirit of humility and service?

Why was the question on the greatest commandment a test? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

How central is friendship with God to your own life? How would you assess your love for people around you? And where does that love spring from?

The parable of the wedding guests - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What are the obstacles people need to overcome to respond to God’s call? What are some excuses that are used to justify our rebellion against God? How is Jesus asking you to respond?

The parable of the laborers of the last hour - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What does Christ’s invitation to work in his vineyard mean for you? Do you experience it as a blessing or as a burden? What is the true motivation for serving him that Jesus wants you to find?

The spiritual danger of possessions - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Are there things you need to be more detached from? Think of situations in which being detached from material things has helped you grow spiritually. Have you experienced the grace of a higher love that helped you become more detached?

The calling of the rich young man - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Has your faith in Christ helped you grow in your sense of orientation, morally speaking? What has helped you, or could help you, discover the commandments as a path of freedom? Have you ever encountered Jesus, or someone who reflected Jesus to you, in such manner that you discovered a deeper way to live the commandments?

Why was Jesus harsh with the Canaanite woman? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Have you seen the difference that purifying tests have made in your life? In what ways has the Lord tested your heart? What do you think He still wants to purify in you?

Mary’s inner freedom - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What do you find striking about Mary’s words and actions in this gospel? What elements here lead you to think of Mary as someone who was ready for heaven, even as she walked this earth? What does the Lord want you to learn from her example?

Marriage as the gift of a higher love - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Why did God decide to call humanity to such great and challenging vocation? Why is it a vocation? Why is it increasingly being perceived as something faith-related?

On forgiving daily annoyances - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Have you experienced patient acceptance from God and from others? How are you reacting to the faults committed by those around you? What is the attitude Jesus would want you to develop in this regard?