Daily Reflections with Fr. John

Do not put burdens on others. Practice what you preach. Live the message.

Be merciful...Stop judging...Stop condemning. Take time to look at your self and recognize your own sinfulness.

Today we climb the mountain with Peter John and James to pray and to experience the transfiguration of Jesus. We will meet Moses and Elijah! We will have the courage to face all of the trials and tribulations and come to know that Jesus would have to suffer and die. However there will be light and glory and resurrection to come.

We are called to love our enemies and to do good to those who persecute us. It might seem impossible but with God's help all things are possible.

Go forgive your brother or sister then come and offer your gift at the altar. Watch how you deal with your anger, your words and your past hurts.

Ask, Seek and Knock. Three words that should be in our hearts as we live our lives. What is it that you want? What is it that you seek? Are you knocking?

We all seek signs. Just turn to Jesus and you will see all that you need to see. Accept Jesus in your life. 

Today we reflect on the power of the Our Father, the beauty of the Our Father and our need to pray.

Today we reflect on the sheep and the goats and the choices we make in our daily lives. Do we see Christ in every person we encounter?

We all face temptations. You and I have a choice to say yes to God or fall in sin. 

Recognize your own sinfulness and your need for Jesus in your life. Recognize your need to invite others to Christ.

Reflect on the importance of fasting!

Give your life over to Jesus. Do not think that you can save yourself. Put your trust in Jesus!

Let us make this a powerful season of real renewal. Embrace the three pillars of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving.

Today my friends we are called to have the courage to show respect for all of God's children even those who mistreat you. Embrace God's love and you will be able to do the impossible.

We are all called to look at our lives, to look at our hearts. Do we put our trust totally and completely in God or do put our trust in what this world has to offer?

Today we are called to trust in the Lord and to have the courage to follow Jesus, to let go of everything, to not be afraid and just say yes!

We are called to recognize Jesus in the Word and in the Eucharist. We are called as witnesses to share a love that is selfless.

Jesus responds to Mary's concern, "They have no wine." Jesus fills us with new life a far better life than we are living. Let us turn to Christ.

Today we are invited to reflect on the baptism of Jesus as well as our own baptism ehere we come to know are true identity and our true mission.

Today we are called to begin a journey toward the light of the world, toward Jesus. This journey is not a New Year resolution but rather a reflection about a relationship that will guide you on a new path.

Today we are called to reflect on the Holy Family and to discover the characteristics that make all our families healthy and holy

Now is the time more than ever to yearn for the Lord of life. Turn your yearning away from what this world has to offer which will only bring you unrest.

Today we are called to rejoice in the Lord always. God Loves you and is the only one who can fill your heart with a genuine joy and happiness.

Jesus is our true Savior. He is the only one we must follow. Let us prepare our lives and hearts to receive him and let us all reach out as did John the Baptist calling others to seek the Lord.