A minute with Jesus

" God our Father, You showed Your love for us by giving Your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to become one like us and die for us. Grace us to appreciate Your great love. Inspire us to imitate Your Son. Give us all the gifts we need to be a loving child like Your Son. Amen." Reflect “We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.” (St. Clare of Assisi) Bible readings of t...

" Lord, help me see You when You show Yourself all around me. " Reflect “The three Persons are distinct from one another; a sublime knowledge is infused into the soul, imbuing it with a certainty of the truth that the Three are of one substance, power, and knowledge and are one God.” (St. Teresa of Avila) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/0TPbh Thank you and God bless.

" Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of Your people. Enkindle them with divine love. Reign in us now and at the hour of our death. Amen." Reflect “When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you.” (Corrie ten Boom) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/09k5P Thank you and God bless.

Lord Jesus, we beg You to give us Your Truth. Help us to abandon our lies and everything that’s not according to Your will. We empty ourselves of worldly desires and promises so that Your Truth will direct and govern our lives. For only in living in Truth—in You—can we have a life of fulfillment. Amen. What suffering have you endured as you fulfill God’s call for you? How did He comfort and reassu...

" Lord Jesus, I admit I am afraid of suffering and death. But You have conquered sin and death when You died on the cross and obtained eternal life for us. Grace me always with courage and faith so I will always decide to be with You in this life and the next. Amen." Reflect How do you proclaim the Gospel amidst the chaos, distractions, and opposing values of the world? Bible readings of...

"Have you once in your lifetime forgiven an enemy? If yes, how did you feel afterwards? If no, how are you now?"  Reflect In what way have you taken up the Lord’s challenge to love, especially those who are difficult to love?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ddo0S Thank you and God bless.

" Lord Jesus, I commit myself to staying connected with You. I commit to always regard my relationship with You as my topmost priority. I commit to be an agent of Your peace to others. Amen."  Reflect How is Christ’s joy evident in your life? How do you share His joy with those around you? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/B1ejM Thank you and God bless.

" God our Father, we thank You for the gift of the Lord Jesus. May we never be disconnected from You. May we always strive, through Your grace, to avoid sin. Amen." Reflect What are steps you take, or the habits you maintain, that helps you remain in God’s love?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/U0AZH Thank you and God bless.

" Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, I accept Your offer of reconciliation. I admit my sinfulness, and I resolve to restore my relationship with You. In the process, I commit to be an agent of Your peace to others. Be with me always. Amen." Reflect How have you experienced Jesus’ and the Father’s deep love for you?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/TMj54 Thank you and God bless.

Lord Jesus, I love You and I know I need to follow Your commands. Let Your Spirit fill me so I will always find the path to Your Kingdom. My heart is restless until it rests in You. Amen. Reflect “The Spirit is the source of holiness, a spiritual light, and He offers His own light to every mind to help it in its search for truth.” (St. Basil the Great) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.a...

" God our Father, You were so generous and loving to allow Your only begotten Son to be one like us so we can finally see, hear, and feel You. Grace our hearts and minds that we may be able to know, love, and serve You. Amen." Reflect What have you asked for in in Jesus’ Name? How did He answer your prayer?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/9FRxY Thank you and God bless.

" God our Father, we ask You to bless all fathers and laborers today. Bless them with health, strength, wisdom, patience, and love. Their blessings are our blessings too. Amen." Reflect What are the changes you experience in your relationships with family, colleagues at work, co-servants in community? Among these changes, what is the most challenging for you? Why?   Bible readings of the...

" Holy Spirit, Your grace is the basis of a humble life. Help me to embrace Your grace and live the life of a true servant of God. Amen." Reflect How does the Holy Spirit work in your life? Where is He leading you? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/tFN5L Thank you and God bless.

" Jesus, You demonstrated Your depth of commitment to me through Your willingness to die on the cross. Help me to make a reasonable response to Your offer of love and eternal life. Amen." Reflect “Obedience to the will of God is the pathway to perpetual honor and everlasting joy.” (Charles Spurgeon) Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/KE1MR Thank you and God bless.

" Holy Spirit, use me as an instrument of unity to bring reconciliation between individuals and groups that have parted ways so they may one day join forces and work together in spreading the Good News. Amen."   Reflect How do you live the Gospel daily?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/P3vzx Thank you and God bless.

" Holy Spirit, You have been sent to lead me into the Truth and make me a disciple of Jesus. Grant me the grace to surrender to Your will and guidance so that I will truly be a follower of the Good Shepherd. Amen." Reflect: Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He seeks us out and stays near us even though we are sinners, indeed because we are sinners.” (Pope Francis) Bible readings of the day: ht...

" Jesus, help me to hear Your call and take it seriously. Show me what I can do to help build Your Kingdom and care for the Earth in which I live at this time. Amen ." Reflect What is God calling you to do today?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/KT48W Thank you and God bless.

"Lord Jesus, thank You for the gift of the Eucharist. I pray for the grace to remain in awe of this gift all the days of my life. Amen." Reflect “O sublime humility! O humble sublimity! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble himself like this and hide under the form of a little bread, for our salvation.” (St. Francis of Assisi) Bible readings of the da...

" Lord Jesus, open my heart more fully to the prompting of the Holy Spirit and make me willing to obey it. Amen." Reflect Among the many titles of Jesus, which one is the most important to you? Why?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ltSjw Thank you and God bless.

" Holy Spirit, help me to understand the love that the Father has for me so I will be better able to respond to it ." Reflect: With what kind of love do you show God, others, and yourself? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/jbgQb Thank you and God bless.

" Father, You desire the best for me. I am ready to let go and allow You to take me on the ride of a lifetime! Amen." Reflect: Which among Jesus’ deeds and traits is the most life-giving to you? Why?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/xGUiH Thank you and God bless.

" Holy Spirit, open my mind and heart to the truth of God’s will and plan for my life, and grant me the grace to follow it. Amen" Reflect How much does God love you? What are the ways He has shown His love for you? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/hfYLH Thank you and God bless.

" Lord Jesus, among all the people who have walked the earth, You are the most trustworthy. Help me let go of my desire to control my life and allow You to lead me according to Your will. Amen." Reflect What gifts of the Holy Spirit do you use in your mission and ministry? How do these gifts help you in your service to others? Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/ow4mM Thank yo...

" Lord Jesus, help me to be open to the full working of the Holy Spirit in my life so that I may be willing to do anything the Holy Spirit asks of me. Amen." Reflect What little do you have that you can offer for God’s mission?   Bible readings of the day: https://shorturl.at/oozt9 Thank you and God bless.

 " Jesus, open to me the fullness of life that You offer to all who believe in You and follow Your Word. Let me never doubt that You will reveal all I need to know to be Your faithful disciple. Amen. Today," Reflect “Our only desire and our one choice should be this: I want and I choose what better leads to God’s deepening life in me.” (St. Ignatius Loyola)   Bible readings of the day: h...