Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

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Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society episodes

July 11, 2023 Jul 11, 2023 - 14th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 9:32-38
How Jesus dealt with the worst accusations - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
What fuels your activity? How is Jesus inviting you to see the outcomes of your activity and to deal with criticism? Invite Jesus today to pour his sentiments into your heart.
4 min
July 10, 2023 Jul 10, 2023 - 14th Monday in Ordinary Time / Mt 9:18-26
A contemplation of the heart of Christ - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Can you think of situations in which you had to address people’s needs or balance many things at once? How do you normally perform in those situations? Now, imagine Christ walking through the same scenario you were in. How would Jesus react? Talk to the Lord about it, telling him what you would like to learn from him.
4 min
July 09, 2023 Jul 9, 2023 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Mt 11:25-30
How can we find rest taking a yoke upon ourselves? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Why did God decide to show his ways to the humble? What difference has it made for you to come to Jesus? How is his yoke different from other yokes?
4 min
July 08, 2023 Jul 8, 2023 - 13th Saturday in Ordinary Time / Mt 9:14-17
Why were Christ’s disciples not supposed to fast? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
When did you see that transition in you? When did practices cease to be a burden, and become a way to feed the fire the Holy Spirit kindled in you? Are there still old wineskins in you, areas in which practices are a burden, not connected with that fire?
4 min
July 07, 2023 Jul 7, 2023 - 13th Friday in Ordinary Time / Mt 9:9-13
The conversion of St. Matthew - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
How was Matthew doing before Jesus called him? How did the Lord make those first inroads into your life? Have you seen Christ reach others through the invitation of friends? Can you distinguish when entering a certain environment can bring the light of Christ, from situations that would simply be like walking into temptation?
4 min
July 06, 2023 Jul 6, 2023 - 13th Thursday in Ordinary Time / Mt 9:1-8
Why did Jesus heal the paralytic? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
In what way is Jesus encouraging you to bring others to him, and to prepare them for that encounter? How has Jesus healed your soul, your body, your relationships? What does the Lord respond to the voices of unbelief that arise in your heart?
4 min
July 05, 2023 Jul 5, 2023 - 13th Wednesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 8:28-34
Why did these demons fear being cast out? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Have you seen something analogous to this incident, either in your own life or in the life of others? Are you willing to face the unsettling aspects of that fight? What do you find inspiring in Christ’s character and actions in this passage?
4 min
July 04, 2023 Jul 4, 2023 - 13th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 8:23-27
Why did Jesus challenge the disciples’ fears? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
What storms you’ve sailed through in recent times? What are some of the things Jesus wants to remind you of in response to fears or worries you may have? Why do you think He doesn’t always respond right away, but may be quiet for a season?
4 min
July 03, 2023 Jul 3, 2023 - Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle / Jn 20:24-29
Why did Thomas doubt the resurrection? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
What are your own struggles with faith? Do you struggle because it’s hard to believe God can do certain things? Or do you struggle that God has chosen this particular way to convey faith to us? Can you relate to Thomas’ struggles – his jealousy, the comparison with others, his impulsiveness?
4 min
July 02, 2023 Jul 2, 2023 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Mt 10:37-42
The danger of good things - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Is there a risk that some relationships could become an idol for you? What are the crosses that lie in the path of your mission? How can you be a better messenger of Christ for 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.…