The question is not whether we're amazed, like the crowds were but whether we are ready to follow.

What part of Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount speaks to your heart today? Is there one command or encouragement that feels especially personal?

Discerning well isn't about being suspicious of everything, but about gently learning to recognize God's fingerprints in the fruit, patience, kindness, self-control, joy. Over time, the truth reveals itself in what remains and what leads to life.

Are there people, ideas, or habits in your life that seem good on the surface--but when you look closer, do not lead to peace or holiness? What kind of fruit are you bearing in your own life right now?

Today, as we remember John's birth, we're reminded that God's plans often begin quietly, even in places we least expect. A small village. A barren woman. A child born into mystery and hope.

Have you ever sensed that your life or someone else's has been quietly shaped by God's hand? What small beginnings can you look back on now and see His purpose?

When we let go of judgment, we make room for grace, both for others and for ourselves.

Think of a recent moment when you were quick to judge someone, maybe a stranger, a family member, or even a friend. What might have been going on in their life that you didn't see?

What does it mean for you to receive Jesus, not just as a memory, but as a living presence in your life today?

Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself so fully to us. In the Eucharist, You feed us with Your own Body and Blood. Help me to receive You with awe, love, and a heart open to be transformed. Teach me to love as You love, freely, fully, and forever. Amen.

Is there something in your life right now competing for your heart? What might it look like to place God first again today?

What have your eyes been focused on lately, hope or fear, love or resentment, light or darkness?

Is there someone you're still holding in the prison of unforgiveness? How might your heart feel lighter if you let go and placed that burden in God's hands today?

What is one small, hidden sacrifice you can make today, just between you and God? It doesn't have to be dramatic or difficult. It could be as simple as holding back a complaint, offering a smile to someone who's hard to love, or turning off your phone for a few quiet minutes of prayer. It might mean skipping a treat, stepping away from social media, or letting go of the need to have the last word.

Who is Jesus inviting you to love today, not out of emotion, but as an act of the will? How might praying for them soften your heart and draw you closer to the Father?