Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

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Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society episodes

October 18, 2023 Oct 18, 2023 - Feast of St. Luke, evangelist / Lk 10:1-9
In what ways does the instruction to the 72 apply today? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Who were those disciples that made the kingdom of God available to you? What was moving about their witness? Which lines of the gospel do you see reflected in them? How is Jesus encouraging you to carry the same message to others? What would you want to adjust, so that your witness may be more compelling?
4 min
October 17, 2023 Oct 17, 2023 - 28th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Lk 11:37-41
Why did Jesus rebuke his host? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Do you detect some ongoing dissonance between your heart and what you say and do? Is there something Jesus is inviting you to give away? What’s the freedom of heart that the Lord wants for you? What does it look like? What does it feel like?
4 min
October 16, 2023 Oct 16, 2023 - 28th Monday in Ordinary Time / Lk 11:29-32
What did Jesus mean by the ‘sign of Jonah’? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Who has been a sign to you? Whose life has had the greatest impact in your faith journey? In what ways has the presence of Jesus been a sign for you? How are you responding to the signs that God is placing around you right now?
4 min
October 15, 2023 Oct 15, 2023 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Mt 22:1-14
The mysterious rejection of God’s invitation - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Why do you think the guests rejected the king’s invitation? Do you find similar roots of rebellion in your own heart? How is Jesus inviting you to work on those? What steps can you take to be more heaven-ready?
4 min
October 14, 2023 Oct 14, 2023 – 27th Saturday in Ordinary Time / Lk 11:27-28
God’s grace will enhance human relationships - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
What is Jesus teaching you about what the highest blessing is? Is He addressing any misplaced expectations? What inspires you about his emotional balance? How has God’s grace purified and perfected your relationship with others?
4 min
October 13, 2023 Oct 13, 2023 - 27th Friday in Ordinary Time / Lk 11:15-26
How Jesus confronts suspicion - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
In what ways are the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness different? What are some of the lies and accusations that the evil one has used to lead you to distrust God or to lose courage?
4 min
October 12, 2023 Oct 12, 2023 - 27th Thursday in Ordinary Time / Lk 11:5-13
Seek and you will find - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
In what ways has perseverance in prayer helped you grow? How has the Lord purified your desires through that insistence? What is that “more” that Jesus wants you to seek? What fears could be blocking your spiritual growth?
4 min
October 11, 2023 Oct 11, 2023 - 27th Wednesday in Ordinary Time / Lk 11:1-4
“Lord, teach us how to pray.” - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Choose one or two of the petitions of the Our Father, and reflect on this: Why is Jesus telling you to pray in that way? Why do you need this kind of prayer?
4 min
October 10, 2023 Oct 10, 2023 - 27th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Lk 10:38-42
The better part of Mary - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
What’s the voice of Martha like in your case? What voices are the most pressing ones? How can prayer help you discern and balance those out? What are instances of activity done in Christ, and instances of activity that stem from unclear ground? How do you distinguish those?
4 min
October 09, 2023 Oct 9, 2023 - 27th Monday in Ordinary Time / Lk 10:25-37
The parable of the good Samaritan - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Are there situations in which twisting the law to your advantage could be a temptation? Who has been like a good Samaritan to you? In what ways is Jesus is encouraging you to replicate that toward others?
4 min

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Reflections on the daily Gospel to help you prepare your morning meditation. The Saint John Society (www.socsj.org) is a society of priests in the Catholic Church, dedicated to the new evangelization.…