Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections

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.

In this reflection to help your whole family prepare for Mass for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages families to follow the example of Christ's sacrifice to serve selflessly from a place of radical love.

In this reflection for the readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Adam Novotny encourages us to seek the Wisdom of the Lord above all things, and to also ask Mary, the Seat of Wisdom, to intercede for us to attain it.

In this whole-family reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Kristen Fisher invites us to live our lives like Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, who strived not to impress anyone, but only to be loved by God, and to love Him completely.

In this whole-family reflection for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Adam Novotny encourages us to establish a relationship with the Holy Spirit, so that we might see His fruits grow within us.

In this whole-family reflection for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr. Erik Arnold teaches that true greatness comes from serving others with love and sacrifice, and how we can do this in our families.

In this reflection for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Kristen Fisher encourages to follow the example of Peter and keep following Jesus even when we get it wrong.

In this reflection for the readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time , Adam Novotny reflects on the teachings of Saint Ignatius on humility and holy indifference, focusing on the importance of accepting God's will as seen in the second reading from James.

In this reflection for the readings for September 1, 2024 , Rebecca Dougherty encourages us to trust in the love and wisdom of God's plan for us.

In this reflection for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr. Erik Arnold reflects on Joshua's and Peter's words, emphasizing the power of encouragement and faith, particularly in understanding and believing in the gift of the Eucharist.

In this reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Kristen Fisher encourages us to discover the power of the Eucharist and its transformative presence in our lives. ENKINDLE: Family Scripture Reflections is a weekly whole-family Catholic scripture reflection podcast designed for families with kids in elementary school and up. Short and practical scripture reflections on the Sunday mass read...

In this reflection for the  19th Sunday in Ordinary Time,  Adam Novotny intertwines Old and New Testament narratives to show us how Jesus in the Eucharist sustains us on our journey to Heaven.

In this reflection for the  18th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Rebecca Dougherty reflects on God's providence through our personal stories, biblical miracles, and the Eucharist, encouraging us to trust in His divine provision. Are you a parish leader who works with families? Enkindle Catholic is proud to introduce our newest offering, The Parish Hub. It's an online community built just for parish...

In this reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Fr. Erik Arnold shows how hidden references in the Gospel show us how God prepares our hearts to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

In this reflection for the  16th Sunday in Ordinary Time ,  Kristen Fisher  speaks of Jesus as a shepherd and the importance of listening to His guidance and following Him faithfully in our daily lives