Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

Jesus, the fulfilment of the Law - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What would you like to see at the end of your life? What are your aspirations? What are the things you will look back upon when you are older, and will make you say like Simeon: now let your servant go in peace?

The destructive nature of sin - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Do you find in yourself overreactions fueled by fears? Are you tempted to cling to something of this world as a lesser god?

The virtue of charity in John the Apostle - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What calls your attention in the style of charity that is exemplified in John the apostle? What is the Lord telling you through the interactions of Peter and John?

The trials of martyrs, a participation in Christ’s Passion - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What’s been the spiritual fruit of going through trials and rejection? What does Jesus want you to learn from the testimony of martyrs?

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What do you find most moving in what God has done for us? What traits of God’s character stand out to you in this prologue? Have you seen the power of God entering someone’s heart and transforming it? What does that transformation look like?

The fulfillment of Mary’s freedom - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What’s been the outcome of following God’s voice in your life? What possibilities has it opened for you? What keys do you find in Mary’s calling that help you interpret your own calling?

The trial of Zechariah - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What growth did the Lord intend for you through that trial? How is He using current trials to purify you? What is the freedom Jesus wants for you, so you can be ready to accept greater gifts from him?

Mary’s Magnificat - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How do you think the Lord wants you to blend humility and great aspirations in your own life? What could be the great dreams that God has for you? And what would it look like to remain humble, even when attaining those dreams?

The choice for joy – Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Explain to Mary and Elizabeth the things that may cloud your joy from time to time. Imagine what they'd tell you about the things that also worried them, but why they chose to live in joy all the same.

Was Mary really unassertive? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What do you find inspiring in her? In what way does God want Mary to be a good influence for you? What can you learn from her responses?

Readiness for demanding graces - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. With what aspect of your faith journey does this passage resonate? Have some opportunities and gifts from God placed some demand or constraints on you? Have you been led to grow because of those opportunities?

Why was Joseph left in the dark? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you seen these dynamics at work in your life? Are there situations in your life in which God is calling you to be faithful to the light that is available to you? Has He purified your heart through different tests, so that you may be become ready for the mission He has for you?

The greatness and humility of the last of the prophets - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Is there a step of humility that God is inviting you to take, inspired by the example of John the Baptist? Think what your life could be like, if your identity was more centered in Christ. What things would become easier if that was the case?

Was Elijah supposed to come back? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Why do you think God sent someone in the spirit of Elijah to prepare his coming? Could anything be eclipsing the signs of God’s coming to us this Advent? What would the Lord want you to do in preparation?

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 or people who were exemplary, spend some time in this meditation thinking of their fidelity in the midst of their...

The violent taking the kingdom? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Are there aspects of your journey as a disciple in which you need to take up the fight again? Have you noticed that special strength that you have when you stand in Christ – how, because of Jesus, you can achieve things that would be impossible without him?

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?

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 connection between physical and spiritual healing - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. In what situations have you experienced that bodily and spiritual health are connected? Is Jesus inviting you to fight discouragement as a temptation in some way? Who are those friends that the Lord has sent your way to encourage you and strengthen you in faith?

How to prepare for the coming of Christ - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What steps do you need to take to prepare for the Lord’s coming? Imagine you go to John the Baptist, and tells you what to do to prepare yourself for the coming of the Savior.

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?

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?

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?