Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

The temptations that stem from fear - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What do those fears tell you about what you love and value most? How can you start challenging those fears, so as to place your Christian identity as the most important thing in your life?

The paradox of a peaceful conquest - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What examples of simplicity and shrewdness do you find most inspiring in Christ and in the saints? What skills or virtues is Jesus encouraging you to cultivate, so that you can bear fruit in your mission?

How are we supposed to bring the gospel to others? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What is your experience of living in the kingdom of God? How would you explain the novelty of living in Christ to others? In what ways does your life reflect the message of the gospel? Have you ever seen this played out – you or someone you know being an instrument of Christ to bring salvation...

Why did Jesus send his disciples on a mission? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you experienced that distinctive union of wisdom and power in Christianity? Why did God decide to count on us as messengers?

How Jesus dealt with the worst accusations - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What fuels your activity? How is Jesus inviting you to see the outcomes of your activity and to deal with criticism? Invite Jesus today to pour his sentiments into your heart.

A contemplation of the heart of Christ - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Can you think of situations in which you had to address people’s needs or balance many things at once? How do you normally perform in those situations? Now, imagine Christ walking through the same scenario you were in. How would Jesus react? Talk to the Lord about it, telling him what you would like to lea...

How can we find rest taking a yoke upon ourselves? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Why did God decide to show his ways to the humble? What difference has it made for you to come to Jesus? How is his yoke different from other yokes?

Why were Christ’s disciples not supposed to fast? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. When did you see that transition in you? When did practices cease to be a burden, and become a way to feed the fire the Holy Spirit kindled in you? Are there still old wineskins in you, areas in which practices are a burden, not connected with that fire?

Why did Thomas doubt the resurrection? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What are your own struggles with faith? Do you struggle because it’s hard to believe God can do certain things? Or do you struggle that God has chosen this particular way to convey faith to us? Can you relate to Thomas’ struggles – his jealousy, the comparison with others, his impulsiveness?

Why did Jesus heal the paralytic? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. In what way is Jesus encouraging you to bring others to him, and to prepare them for that encounter? How has Jesus healed your soul, your body, your relationships? What does the Lord respond to the voices of unbelief that arise in your heart?

Why did these demons fear being cast out? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you seen something analogous to this incident, either in your own life or in the life of others? Are you willing to face the unsettling aspects of that fight? What do you find inspiring in Christ’s character and actions in this passage?

Why did Jesus challenge the disciples’ fears? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What storms have you sailed through in recent times? What are some of the things Jesus wants to remind you of in response to fears or worries you may have? Why do you think He doesn’t always respond right away, but may be quiet for a season?

The complementary charisms of Peter and Paul - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Why do you think Jesus decided to endow the Church with these different charisms and promises? In what ways has the Church illumined and sustained you in your faith journey?

The danger of good things - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Is there a risk that some relationships could become an idol for you? What are the crosses that lie in the path of your mission? How can you be a better messenger of Christ for others?

The healing of the centurion’s servant - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What calls your attention in the heart of Christ? What kind of faith do you see in yourself? How does it compare to the faith of the centurion?

How can broken people live the law of the gospel? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. In seeking to live out the sermon of the mount, what obstacles and weaknesses do you find in you? How has the Lord already helped you bear those weaknesses? What do you ask him now? What does He ask of you now?

The house built on rock - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What elements in your life show that you are consistent in seeking the will of God? Are there areas you need to address to bring your life in line with the Lord’s teaching? What are those good beginnings that could give you a false sense of security, if they are not backed up by a consistent behavior?

Why does God create interconnected stories? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you seen instances of God’s interventions in your life, or in stories you’ve heard or read about? What have you learned from those? What keys can you find in this passage about why such interventions can be missed, or misinterpreted, or, on the contrary, used in a good way?

Why the golden rule is not so simple - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. In your path of spiritual growth, have you noticed a shift in the kind of good things you want for others? Are there areas in which you already experience this law of growth in the spiritual life: that the road feels narrow in the beginning, and then it broadens? Why is Jesus pointing out these things to you...

What makes judgment especially problematic - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How would you want others to judge you? How could your judgment of others reflect that measure you’d want used for yourself? How are you working toward removing any blind spots in your moral vision?

Do not live in fear - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Is your life led primarily by fear, or by love? What are the fears that prevail in your heart? What could help you overcome fear? What fruits have you obtained when you’ve dared trample fear in your heart?

Seek first the kingdom of God - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Are there areas in your life in which you still need to give God the first place? Have you seen God’s providence at work in your life in recent times? If confidence in God’s providence prevailed in your heart over anxiousness about the future, what kind of decisions would you make? What would your life look like?

The images of the treasure and the lamp - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How would you assess before the Lord your own relationship with possessions? Is there anything Jesus would encourage you to imitate in the way He looks at things?

The wisdom of the Lord’s Prayer - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Choose three petitions on which you may focus your meditation today. What is the wisdom they contain? Why do you need them? How can they help you grow in prayer?

Walking before the Father’s gaze - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Can you tell those things you do to glorify God from those you do to be seen? How are the outcomes different? What steps is Jesus inviting you to take, so that you may seek him instead of human glory?