Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society

Can evil be completely eradicated? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What could constitute the opposite danger of being too indecisive or slow in fighting evil? Why do you think Jesus expressed such finality in the separation between good and evil in this explanation?

The mustard seed and the yeast - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How do these parables resonate with your own journey of faith? What were those small beginnings like? How did you grow from there? How is the Lord calling you to grow his kingdom where you are at right now?

The hidden treasure and the pearl of great price – Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How was your conversion? What did you discover under the surface of things that moved you to change your life? What elements remained, showing the continuity of God’s plan in your life?

What does it mean that Jesus is the resurrection and the life? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. In what ways have you seen people’s lives expand when they come close to Jesus? How has your own life expanded by walking with him? What stands out to you in the lifestyle of these three holy siblings? In what way is Jesus calling you to imitate them?

The hardened soil and the good soil -  Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Do you have experience of these things? What words has the Lord sown in you in recent times? Was there a time in which, looking back, it feels like your soul was hardened, unable to relate to the word of God? What changed things for you? What signs of the good soil do you find in yourself?

Why did Jesus teach the crowds only in parables? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What could be keeping you from understanding the gospels more deeply? What steps in your faith journey enabled to you better understand Christ’s teachings? Why is it that you couldn’t get the kingdom of God before taking those steps?

The parable of the sower - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Are there graces that God is asking you to be open to, or to protect to a greater degree? What makes the soil of your heart change from one type to another?

Why Jesus did not completely reject the request of James and John - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What is the kind of greatness you are looking for? Are you allowing your heart to dream of great things? Or are you completely dominated by discouragement and self-doubt? How has Jesus guided you by providing a better scope for your desires and dreams?

What does the sign of Jonah mean? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How are you receiving the signs that God has given you? What are those signs, the providential encounters, the transformed lives, the responses to prayer? And then think of Christ as the great sign. What calls your attention about the person of Jesus, about his words, teachings, and actions?

The parable of the wheat and the weeds - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Do you see yourself reflected in the temptations of these servants? What does Jesus say to you in response to discouragement and impatience in the face of evil?

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Why does Jesus claim to be Lord of the sabbath? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Could we be doing the same? Could we be placing discipline and sacrifice and efficiency above love of God and others? Are there situations in your life that resonate with this one? On which aspect of the commandments do you need to focus: the sacrificial, discipline aspect, or the core aspect of s...

How can we find rest bearing Christ’s yoke? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What makes you feel weary and burdened? What is the yoke Jesus is inviting you to take upon yourself? In what way can you come to Jesus today? What does He want you to learn from his heart?

Why only the childlike receive the Son’s revelation - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What is the source of your identity and your joy? What have you received from Christ? Are there areas of your life in which you still choose to rely on your own wisdom, more than on God’s?

Why did Christ reproach the towns where He conducted his mission? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How does God want you to use the graces and blessings He is giving you at this time? Are there ways in which self-complacency can pose a spiritual danger for you?

How can Jesus ask us to love him more than family? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How does this passage resonate with you? What are the conflicts you need to accept as part of your journey as disciple? Are there tensions, however, that don’t result from faith, but rather from your sinfulness? What does it mean for you to place Christ above other relationships? What aspects o...

The parable of the sower - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Can you identify these different types of soil at different stages in your journey? What kind of soil prevails in your soul at this time? What is Jesus inviting you to do about it?

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?