Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

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Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society episodes

June 21, 2023 Jun 21, 2023 - 11th Wednesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Walking before the Father’s gaze - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Can you tell those things you do to glorify God from those you do to be seen? How are the outcomes different? What steps is Jesus inviting you to take, so that you may seek him instead of human glory?
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June 20, 2023 Jun 20, 2023 - 11th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 5:43-48
How is it possible to love our enemies? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Did you ever receive an act of kindness from someone you considered an enemy? What impact did that have on you? What situations come to mind when you hear this teaching of Christ? What is He encouraging you to do?
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June 19, 2023 Jun 19, 2023 - 11th Monday in Ordinary Time / Mt 5:38-42
How do we deal with difficult people? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Can you think of instances in which this teaching was applied? (it could be instances in your own life, in the lives of the saints, or in people you know) What was the impact of those actions? Even if you feel that responding in this way may be hard to achieve in some specific situation you are dealing with, are there smaller steps in that direction that Jesus is encouraging you to take?
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June 18, 2023 Jun 18, 2023 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Mt 9:36—10:8
The missionary strategy of Christ - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
What do you perceive when you look at the world through the eyes of Christ? What does the Lord tell you through his double response, that He cares for us directly and through the shepherds He has formed? What wisdom do you discover in the way Jesus established things? What relevance does this have for your life?
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June 17, 2023 Jun 17, 2023 - Immaculate Heart of Mary / Lk 2:41-51
Why did Jesus stay behind in the Temple? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Can you think of events that have been like reminders from God of what’s important in your life? What is the ground of your obedience? Social convention? Doing what is less risky? Is it faith in God? What do you take away from Mary’s response to what Christ did?
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June 16, 2023 Jun 16, 2023 - Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Mt 11:25-30
Three virtues of the Sacred Heart - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Is there anything blocking you off from the source of joy? What keys for acceptance and humility can you learn from the heart of Christ? How has Jesus
manifested his goodness to you, both in offering shelter and in helping you face your responsibilities?
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June 15, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 - 10th Thursday in Ordinary Time / Mt 5:20-26
A holiness greater than the letter of the law - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Why do you think Jesus asks us to interiorize his commandments? How do you deal with anger? Do you need to seek reconciliation? What is the Lord inviting you to do in this area?
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June 14, 2023 Jun 14, 2023 - 10th Wednesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 5:17-19
Do we Christians still need the law? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Have you experienced the good use of laws and good teachings in your faith journey? Do you need to heal your image of the law? In what areas of your life do you need that external help of discipline, good community, mentoring, and good laws?
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June 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2023 - 10th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 5:13-16
Salt of the earth and light of the world - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
Who are the people who have been salt and light for you? How are you called to be salt and light for others? In what circumstances is the temptation to blend in the strongest for you?
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June 12, 2023 Jun 12, 2023 - 10th Monday in Ordinary Time / Mt 5:1-12
The Beatitudes - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.
How is the Lord speaking to you through the beatitudes today? Which of them do you see reflected most clearly in the heart of Jesus? Which is the one that describes you best? Which is the one you need the most?
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.…