Daily Reflections with Fr. John

The Mass What Is Really Happening Until He Comes Again 20.10.2026 23:02 ↓

How the Mass joins heaven and earth, makes Christ's one Paschal Mystery sacramentally present, gives us a pledge of resurrection, and teaches the Church to await his return with active hope.

Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs 19.10.2026 5:32 ↓

In today’s Gospel, the rich man has his future all planned. His harvest has been so abundant that he needs larger barns. Then, with everything safely stored away, he can finally enjoy himself. Really?

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 18.10.2026 9:38 ↓

The coin might have the image of Ceaser but you have the image of Christ. Give your life to him.

Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 17.10.2026 3:56 ↓

It takes courage to live the Gospel

Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time 16.10.2026 2:56 ↓

What am I tempted to hide from God or from myself, and what would it mean to bring that honestly into His presence today?

Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 15.10.2026 4:34 ↓

Today the Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Jesus, also known as Saint Teresa of Ávila, a woman who understood something very important: it is possible to be very religious and still avoid letting God truly change us. That is part of the challenge in today’s Gospel.

Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time 14.10.2026 4:36 ↓

Jesus, help me not just to look good.
Help me to choose what is good.
Help me to love like You.

The Mass What Is Really Happening Go Forth The Mass Sends Us on Mission 13.10.2026 26:12 ↓

St. Anthony's announcements before the entrance procession, the final blessing, dismissal, recessional, and the mission to carry the Eucharist into daily life.

Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time 12.10.2026 4:06 ↓

Lord, open my eyes so that I can recognize the signs of your presence that are already all around me and give me the courage to respond

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11.10.2026 7:39 ↓

Invitation and Conversion go together

Saturday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time 10.10.2026 3:57 ↓

In today’s Gospel, a woman in the crowd cries out to Jesus, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.”

Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time 09.10.2026 4:20 ↓

Do not leave your house empty. Fill it with the things of God.

Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time 08.10.2026 4:02 ↓

Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary 07.10.2026 4:36 ↓

are you praying the Rosary?

The Mass What Is Really Happening Become What You Receive 06.10.2026 25:27 ↓

The Communion Rite - the Lord's Prayer, the Sign of Peace, the breaking of the bread, the Lamb of God, preparation to receive, Holy Communion, sacred silence, and the Prayer after Communion.

Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time 05.10.2026 4:33 ↓

STOP!

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 04.10.2026 8:26 ↓

What has God entrusted to me, and what am I doing with it?

Saturday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time 03.10.2026 3:48 ↓

“Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.”

Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels 02.10.2026 5:56 ↓

The angels remind us that there is far more happening in creation than what we can measure with our eyes.

Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 01.10.2026 5:49 ↓

Jesus sends you. Go. Bring peace. Depend upon God. Receive the hospitality that is offered to you. Heal the sick. And tell people: “The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.”

Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 30.09.2026 5:12 ↓

...But First...

THE MASS: WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING? Lift Up Your Hearts 29.09.2026 23:49 ↓

The Eucharistic Prayer - thanksgiving, the Sanctus, the epiclesis, the consecration, the memorial, the offering, the intercessions, and the Great Amen.

Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time 28.09.2026 4:55 ↓

Who needs my attention more than I need recognition?

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 27.09.2026 10:40 ↓

“Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.”

Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time 26.09.2026 2:47 ↓

“The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.”