Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

The complementary facets of Christianity - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Are there circumstances I tend to complain about? How has God shown his providential care for me, even in the midst of these circumstances? If you are familiar with the lives of these saints , spend some time in this meditation thinking of their fidelity in the midst of their trials.

On the visitation, and on some keys to Mary’s holiness - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Is God opening doors in your life, doors that could lead to growth? Can you find examples of things you did beyond what was your duty that led to good fruits in your human and spiritual growth? How has the Lord encouraged you to grow by pointing you toward good companions on the journey?

The burden Jesus bids us carry - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What’s the burden you are carrying? To which of these burdens do the words of Jesus apply most clearly? Have you experienced that rest that Jesus promises when you take his yoke upon you?

The parable of the lost sheep - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What is the Lord showing you about his own character and his love for you in this gospel? In what ways does this parable resonate with your own journey?

Mary, full of grace - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Where do you find your identity primarily? In what ways is Mary’s example a source of encouragement for you? How does God’s call for Mary and her response illumine your discernment of what the Lord wants for you?

The return of the voice of prophecy - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How is the Lord preparing you for His coming this Christmas? What messengers has He sent your way? What are the valleys that need to be filled, the rough edges that need to be smoothed out in your soul?

The connection between Jesus and the Church - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Can you enter for a moment the gaze of Christ over today’s world? What do you see through his eyes? Who were those messengers that Jesus put in your path? In what ways is Jesus sending you now, so that his light may reach others?

Walking after Jesus even when we don’t feel - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What inspiration do you receive from Christ’s example to manage tensions in your life in a better way? How has the Lord purified your own faith and given you greater gifts after that purification? What healing and transformation has the Lord brought about in you after you encountered him and decided t...

What is the connection between faith and obedience? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What are the things that the Lord may be asking you to revise, so as to build on more solid foundations? What aspects of your behavior, would you say, especially manifest your faith in Christ? In what ways has your obedience to Christ made your life more solid?

Why healing and salvation are connected - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. When Jesus looks at society today, and when He looks at you, what needs does He notice? Why does He feel pity for us? What are the needs you have that Jesus wants to provide for in the Eucharist?

The challenge of trusting again - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What do you see at the root of the joy of Christ? Are you ready to accept his invitation to enter his relationship with the Father? Is there anything in you that holds you back? Could you be missing joy because of lack of perspective on your blessings?

The centurion’s faith - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you seen the impact of God’s grace, mysteriously drawing people to himself? What aspect of the centurion’s character stands out to you? What is the Lord encouraging in you through his example?

Vigilance in waiting for Christ - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How is the assurance of the saints different from the confidence that is based on things of this world? What light does the Lord want you to draw from challenging situations in your life? How could you steer away from spiritual drowsiness and stay alert during this time?

The grace of being called by Christ - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What callings has the Lord extended to you in different moments of your faith journey? What you have learned about Christ and about yourself through those callings? What doors is He opening right now?

Jesus’ words will not pass away - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you experienced the passing character of some challenges, and the enduring character of what God has done in those moments? What positive signs have you seen that anticipate the fulfillment of God’s kingdom? Why does God want each generation to experience these anticipations of the end?

The virtue of gratefulness - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Are you a grateful person? Are you aware of the contrast, of where you would be without Christ? What is it that you are grateful for? How have you used the blessings received to connect with the One who gave them?

Why opposition can feel so disorienting - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What does rejection look like in your own life? What could your testimony be like in those situations? What grace do you need from Christ?

The grace to be gained in times of crisis - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What are the certainties that provide you with stability? Have you experienced the collapse or failure of worldly securities? How have those failures helped your spiritual growth?

The offering of the poor widow - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Why does Jesus want to remind you that He notices you? Is vanity a spiritual danger for you? What is that area of your life in which Jesus wants you to give him you two small coins? Why is that important for him?

The kind of kingdom Jesus brings - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Why does Jesus still speak of himself and his disciples as a kingdom? What does a kingdom based on truth look like? How is it different from the ways of the world, from secular power?

Why did the Sadducees reject the invisible world? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How is God encouraging you to choose him and his vision over other predominant worldviews? What provides you with encouragement to choose Christ’s view for your life?

Why did Jewish authorities oppose the cleansing of the Temple? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Is there something that you want Jesus to purify in the temple of your heart? Are there instances in which jealousy or pride get the best of you? What is the root of that? Are you being proactive in carrying out the tasks He has placed under your care?

What can we learn from Christ’s tears? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What caused Jesus to shed tears? What were the instances in which He could have lamented and did not? What are the things you usually lament or even cry about? Is that lamenting Christ-like? What motivates those tears?

How to handle character flaws - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What responsibilities has the Lord entrusted you with? How are you responding to them? Is fear keeping you from investing your gold coins? Do you see this pattern in your life, that prior good performance led to your being entrusted with more?

The conversion of Zacchaeus - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How does this story resonate with your own faith journey? What graces have you received from God based on past steps of faithfulness on your part? How did your perception of God’s ways change as you came closer to Christ?