Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections

Adam encourages us to honor, invoke, and pray with His name as we enter Holy Week—recognizing its power to heal, forgive, and save as we join heaven in confessing "Jesus Christ is Lord."

In this reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Kristen Fisher reflects on how Jesus frees us from defining ourselves by our sins and reveals our true identity as beloved children of God worthy of mercy and forgiveness.

In this reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Kristen Fisher encourages us to release our limited expectations of God's love and embrace His boundless mercy, generosity, and desire for our homecoming as His children.

Father Erik Arnold explores the comforting message from Exodus for the third Sunday of Lent : "I know well what they are suffering." He reminds listeners that God truly understands our struggles and has come to rescue us through Jesus Christ.

In this reflection for the second Sunday of Lent (March 16, 2025), Kristen Fisher connects stargazing at the Grand Canyon with Abraham's faith. She explores how Abraham trusted God's promise about countless descendants despite being asked to count stars during daylight. This reflection and time of prayer invites us to embrace similar trust in God's promises, even when we cannot see the evidence be...

Adam Novotny explores giving generously during Lent through the lens of Deuteronomy and Mother Teresa's wisdom. He challenges listeners to "give until it hurts" by sharing time, talent, and treasure, inviting families to embrace sacrificial generosity this Lenten season.

Kristen Fisher reflects on the readings for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, inviting us to focus on our own need for God’s mercy instead of judging others. 

In this reflection for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Kristen Fisher reflects on the power of the Holy Spirit to help us love like Jesus, even when it's difficult.

In this reflection for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Kristen Fisher reminds us that like a road trip, life is not about getting too comfortable along the way but about keeping our eyes on the ultimate destination—eternal life with God.

In this reflection for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny fuses the Old and New Testament readings to show how God chooses us and calls each of us to be his light in the world.

In this reflection for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord , Kristen Fisher shows how small acts of obedience and trust can have a big impact on our lives and those around us.

Join Fr. Erik Arnold as he unpacks the Mass readings for Sunday, January 26, 2025 . Explore the transformative power of God’s Word, its ability to fulfill what it proclaims, and how we can expect Scripture to come alive in our lives.

In this reflection for the  Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher helps us discover how God invites us to trust, obey, and cooperate with His grace to witness His glory and participate in His miracles.

In this episode of Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections, Adam Novotny explores the meaning of the Baptism of the Lord , its scriptural roots, and its significance for all Christians.

Kristen Fisher reflects on the Feast of the Epiphany , emphasizing the significance of paying homage to Jesus and understanding the true essence of worship beyond expectations.

In this reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family, Adam Novotny explores hope in the Jubilee Year, amidst Christmas and the Feast of the Holy Family.

In this reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent , Fr. Erik Arnold reminds us that God loves the little, the humble, and the lowly, and that he has a special place for the little ones.

Kristen Fisher reflects on the third Sunday of Advent , focusing on John the Baptist's message of repentance and its connection to joy, encouraging us to remove sin to experience the joy of the Holy Spirit.

Adam Novotny reflects on the Second Sunday of Advent , drawing parallels between scripture and Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to emphasize God's unwavering love and desire to be with us.

In this reflection for the f irst week of Advent , Kristen Fisher encourages us to not let our hearts become so sleepy that we miss the chance to receive Him into our hearts at every moment.

In this reflection for Sunday, November 24th, 2024, the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe , Fr. Erik Arnold encourages us to ask the lord to make his Love and his Word real in our lives.

In this reflection for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time , Kristen Fisher encourages us to not be anxious, worried, or afraid of anything that might come because Jesus is with us always.

In this reflection for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time , Adam Novotny encourages us to respond generously to those in need and see Jesus in them, so that we in turn can be Jesus for them.

In this episode for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3rd, 2024, Kristen Fisher looks at what it really means to be a saint, and how we can all be saints through everyday acts of love to God and others. Resources mentioned: - Meg Hunter-Kilmer - Check out her books and posts about saints. - Thy Ship from Aimee MacIver

In this reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr. Erik Arnold discusses the story of Bartimaeus from Mark's Gospel, emphasizing the importance of leading others to Jesus rather than hindering them. He offers three prayers: to recognize when people are seeking Jesus, not to obstruct them, and to help them take practical steps closer to Him.