Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

The weaving of grace and freedom - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

How does this text help you understand your own calling to be a disciple? Why didn’t Jesus make you invincible? What graces has He given you, and what is their purpose?

Why does the kingdom of God begin small? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What are those small beginnings that drew you to Christ? Have you seen the kingdom of God grow in different places following the law of these parables? In what way is the Lord encouraging you to work on generating that small cell of the kingdom of God, that can then radiate and spread?

Opposition in the path of doing good - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What calls your attention in this episode? Why do you think the good actions of Jesus awakened so much opposition? What is the Lord teaching us about the fortitude that is needed if we want to follow him?

How can love be commanded? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Why do you think this double commandment is important to keep our faith system in good shape? Why is love of God essential to love other things well? How are love of God, love of neighbor, and love of self, interrelated in your own life?

The preparedness Jesus wants for us - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Is my attention too focused on world events? What would Jesus bring to my attention if I complained about what is going on in society? How has He manifested his patience toward me? What kind of fruit is He hoping to find in me?

What does Jesus mean when He asks us to settle accounts with our opponent? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Are there situations in which you may be walking in some inconsistency? In what ways is the Lord inviting you to take a second look at the signs, the voice of conscience, his teaching, what others are saying?

Why did Jesus say He would cause trials and division? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What are the desires that prevail in the heart of Jesus? What are the desires that prevail in your own heart? Has Jesus placed desires in you that you are not cultivating, out of fear of their unintended consequences?

Am I supposed to watch over others? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

In this meditation, reflect on the wisdom of good stewards. How have you been helped by good stewards who recognized your needs and encouraged you? Who are the people that God has entrusted to your care? Is He encouraging you to take on more responsibilities? How could you become a better steward in God’s kingdom?

Watching over your own soul - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

What is the Lord encouraging you to do, so as to be more vigilant? What’s the temptation for you? What could make you become spiritually drowsy? In what ways has the Lord visited you and waited on you lately, so as to encourage you? What is He about?

The spiritual trap of greed - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.

Can you trace some conflicts in your life back to the desire for possessions and control? In what ways would Jesus want to see you freer, so that you may use resources and success, without being dominated by them?