Reflect today on whether you prefer wealth, indulgence, constant entertainment, and praise, or if you recognize the temptations these bring. Consider the spiritual blessings of being poor, hungry, temperate, and humble. If these teachings feel challenging, it may indicate attachments in your life. Focus on the beatitude that is hardest for you, and let it guide your reflection and prayer. This will help you become truly blessed in God’s eyes.

Today, reflect on why you are drawn to the Lord. Seek His living Word within your heart. The most important miracle today is interior transformation. When someone hears God’s voice, responds, and lets Him change their life, that is one of the greatest miracles of grace. This is why we should seek Jesus, follow Him, and let His Word guide us.

Reflect, today, upon your own interior intentions and thoughts. Why do you do the things you do? What hidden motivations are in your heart? Is there some person, or a certain situation you find yourself in that causes you to obsess in anger interiorly? Or is it true charity that resides within you and is the source of your actions? Is there a profound faith? A supernatural hope? Or is it primarily some sin with which you struggle? Know that Jesus knows your heart, and He wants you also to see clearly those things hidden in your heart. He wants you to see your intentions as clearly as He sees them. Allow Him to reveal the depths of your heart to you so that you can turn away from the sins you find and rejoice in the virtues by which you live.

Reflect on this miracle and remember that if God can use His finger and saliva to work wonders, He can certainly use you, no matter how imperfect you think you are. God can use all things for His glory because He is God. So, humble yourself and offer yourself to Him, trusting that He will use you as an instrument of His divine power.

Reflect today on how you understand and apply God’s law in your life. Are there areas where you might be adhering to human-made interpretations rather than seeking the true intent of God’s commands? Consider any convictions you hold that might need reexamination in light of Christ’s teachings. Seek humility and openness to God’s guidance, ensuring that your beliefs and actions align with the spirit of His law rather than mere external compliance.

Reflect today on the areas of your life where you may be resisting change. What are the old habits, attitudes, or attachments that you need to let go of? What is the "old wine" you are holding onto that prevents you from fully receiving the "new wine" of God’s grace? Pray for the courage to embrace the changes God is calling you to make, trusting that He will lead you to become the new creation He intends for you to be.

Reflect today on Simon Peter’s humility as he knelt before Jesus. Notice his honesty, sincerity, and awareness of Jesus’ divine power. Pray that you, too, will see the Lord at work in your life, recognize your sins, humble yourself before Him, and be willing to follow wherever He leads.

Reflect today on how Jesus got the attention of the people of Capernaum. Though some eventually turned away, many became faithful followers because of their personal experiences with Him. Think about any powerful ways you have encountered Jesus in the past. Have those experiences motivated you to keep seeking Him? And if you haven’t had such an experience, ask Jesus to give you a deep desire to know Him more and be nourished by His Word and presence.

Reflect today on the infinite spiritual authority and power of our Lord. It’s a power beyond anything we can imagine, and He wants to use it in your life out of love. What is stopping Him from taking greater control of your life? What sin or temptation does He want to rebuke in your life? What oppression does He want to free you from? Imagine yourself as one of the people of Capernaum who fully welcomes Jesus, is amazed by Him, and desires Him in your life. His work in your life depends on your response to Him. Call on Him and let Him in.

Today, reflect on the courage and love Jesus showed as He challenged His own townspeople for their lack of faith. Recognize that His challenge was an act of mercy, intended to move them from indifference. Are there ways you need to be challenged in your life? Have you ever reacted strongly, even angrily, to something Jesus has spoken to you? Consider yourself as one of those townspeople and be open to seeing how you’ve reacted negatively to Jesus' words. Also, think about how Jesus might want to use you to share His message of love with others, even if it’s not immediately welcomed. Pray for the courage, compassion, and love to imitate Jesus in moving others out of their indifference.