Food for the Journey Classics

By Sr. Ann Shields

A daily examination of the daily Mass readings and how they can impact your life.

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Food for the Journey Classics episodes:

June 09, 2026 "No longer Me, but only Jesus." - Readings for 6/9/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that we are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. If we’re obedient to God and we repent of our sin, light will begin to shine out through us. St. John Newman prayed that he could be a shining reflection of God’s light. May we do the same, so that when people look at us they don’t see us, they see Jesus.
Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings:
1 Kings 17:7-16
Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8
Matthew 5:13-16
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

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June 08, 2026 "Blessed are They..." - Readings for 6/8/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes. They seem counter-intuitive. It is the merciful, the persecuted, the mourners, who will be blessed. Take a look and ask yourself, how much of this forms my life? Do I see myself blessed when I’m poor in spirit? Do I see myself blessed when I mourn my sin? Do I see myself blessed when I’m meek? Open your heart to the Holy Spirit.
Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings:
1 Kings 17:1-6
Psalm 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Matthew 5:1-12
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

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14min
June 05, 2026 Do you really believe in the Real Presence? - Readings for 6/7/26
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. Do you really believe that Christ is present in the Eucharist? Or do you just pay lip service to that statement? If we are blessed to live in a place with many churches and Masses each week, we may take for granted what a gift the Eucharist really is. Ask Jesus to help you understand what this gift truly means.
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a
Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
John 6:51-58
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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14min
June 04, 2026 The First of All Commandments - Readings for 6/4/26
In today’s Gospel, a Scribe asks Jesus which is the Greatest Commandment. Jesus says it is to love the Lord your God will all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Can we say that we are fully devoted to God, or are we distracted by the ways of the world? And can we say we truly love our neighbor? Do we see them as someone who is loved by God?
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14
Mark 12:28-34
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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12min
June 03, 2026 How do you read the Scriptures? - Readings for 6/3/26
In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus by asking him a question about a woman marrying her late husband’s brother. They were misled. Their eyes were blinded, because they were so focused on the letter of the Law they failed to comprehend its meaning. They missed all that God wanted to give them. If you set aside your pride and be docile to God’s Word, He will not allow you to be misled.
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12
Psalm 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef
Mark 12:18-27
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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11min
June 01, 2026 Are you one who rebels or are you one who follows? - Readings for 6/1/26
Today’s Gospel tells the parable of the vineyard owner who sent his servants to his tenant farmers to obtain from them the harvest. When the workers beat the man’s servants, he sent his son – and they killed him. Who are the tenant farmers? We are. Our ancestors rejected the messages of the prophets and they killed Jesus. How do we respond to the messages? How do we till the “farm” God has given us – our lives?
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
2 Peter 1:2-7
Psalm 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16
Mark 12:1-12
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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14min
May 28, 2026 “Master, I want to see!” - Readings for 5/28/26
In today’s Gosel, the blind man Bartimaeus calls out to Jesus to have pity on him. Jesus asks Bartimaeus what he wants, and Bartimaeus boldy says that he wants to see. He believes that Jesus can heal him. Do we approach the Lord with this same faith? And when our prayers are answered, do we remember to thank Him?
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12
Psalm 100:2, 3, 4, 5
Mark 10:46-52
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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12min
May 27, 2026 "Do you nurture the Seed?" - Readings for 5/27/26
In today’s First Reading, Peter reminds us that we have been born anew – not from a perishable seed, but from an imperishable seed through the living Word of God. The seed in you is a seed of eternal life. Do you water it? Do you nurture it? Do you feed it? Do you cause it to grow in you by being open to the work of the Holy Spirit? This word has power for all generations forever. Enter in to the river of living water. Drink deeply from its source. Read it daily.
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
1 Peter 1:18-25
Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
Mark 10:32-45
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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12min
May 26, 2026 "Where are your Priorities?" - Readings for 5/26/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus makes a promise to His followers: anyone who has sacrificed to follow Him will receive a hundredfold more in return. But we must put God first. Where are your priorities? Is God first in your life?
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
1 Peter 1:10-16
Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Mark 10:28-31
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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11min
May 25, 2026 "Draw Strength from your Mother!" - Readings for 5/25/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, a feast instituted by Pope Francis in 2018. Many of us need a good mother in our lives right now. Draw strength from Mary, because she’s right here for you and for all of us.
Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings:
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
Psalm 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7
John 19:25-34
Sr. Ann’s Books
Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
More of the Holy Spirit
Captured By Mercy

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com
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FAQs about Food for the Journey Classics:

How many episodes does Food for the Journey Classics have?

The podcast currently has 1,878 episodes available.