Food for the Journey Classics

In today’s Responsorial Psalm, we implore the Lord to let us see His face. We can rest assured that God hears our voice. He hears our words of worship, our words of thanksgiving, and our words of supplication. And He doesn’t hear them as a multitude of voices – he knows and hears every person’s unique voice. “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened And I will give you rest.” Sr Ann...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus summons the Twelve disciples and gives them the authority to do great deeds. But the most important thing for a disciple of Christ is not what he does, but how closely he follows the Lord. How committed are we to following Jesus? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Matthew 10:1-7 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinar...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus declares that the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. He looks out over the crowds and is moved with pity, for they are sheep without a shepherd. When we make a conscious decision to follow Jesus, we become laborers in His fields. We don’t have to be lost sheep, for we have a shepherd who loves us. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 Psalm 1...

Today’s readings show us just how much God loves us and has mercy on us. From the First Reading, in which God promises to “espouse us in Love and Mercy,” to the Gospel, where Jesus raises the daughter of Jairus, we see how God works with infinite love. He loves us beyond all price. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Hosea 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22 Psalm 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Matthew 9:18-26 Sr. Ann’...

At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in 2014, law professor Robert P George observed that the “Days of Comfortable Christianity are over.” As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we should take some time to reflect on who we are as citizens of the United States, but also citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. We will pay a price for our witness to the Gospel, but Jesus will be there - as He promises...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a paralytic man that his sins are forgiven, and then commands him to rise up and walk. The Scribes and Pharisees are scandalized that Jesus would claim to have the authority to forgive sins. But if we repent, He will do the same for us. Don’t be afraid to humble yourself before the Lord and ask Him to forgive you. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Amos 7:10-17 Ps...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus drives two demons into a herd of pigs. We cannot drive the devil away on our own - we must trust in Jesus. The life of prayer calls for continuous battles. We must constantly fight to protect our hearts from the evil one’s attacks. But don’t be afraid - this warfare will yield victory. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 Psalm 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13,...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus calms the storm. He is the one that even the winds and the sea obey - and He is the one in whom we can place our faith and our trust. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12 Psalm 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 Matthew 8:23-27 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If...

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Both these men spoke powerfully of Jesus and gave beautiful testimonies to His work in their lives. Even in the face of suffering and persecution, they did not give up on their message. How can we follow their example? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Acts 12:1-11 Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 Thi...

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus lays out for us what it means to be a disciple. Each of us has to come before God. Each of us has to repent. Each of us has to make the personal choice to receive Him as our Lord and Savior. Make the choice. Make the decision. And God will be with you. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 1...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of the houses built on rock and sand. The house built on the rock – on Christ – can weather the storm. What is your house – your life – built on? Storms will strike, and we must decide what we stand for. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Kings 24:8-17 Psalm 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace f...

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist. In the Gospel, we read how Zechariah, who had doubted he would have a son, had his speech returned when he insisted that his son be called John. John surpassed all the prophets who came before him, and his ministry marked the beginning of the restoration of Man to the Divine Likeness. Like John, we are all called to be precussor...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to enter through the narrow gate, and that few will find the road that leads to life. Which road will you follow? The wide one or the narrow one? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Psalm 48:2-3Ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 Matthew 7:6, 12-14 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us His famous command to judge not, lest we be judged. Do we want to be judged by the standard we judge others? Do we want others to look down on as as we look down on them? We must remember that we are all sinners. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 Psalm 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 Matthew 7:1-5 This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the words of the Our Father. Do we follow the words of this prayer? Do we ask God to forgive us, and do we forgive those who have done us wrong? Do we strive to follow God’s will? Let us truly be His disciples. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Sirach 48:1-14 Psalm 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 Matthew 6:7-15 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ord...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns us against doing good deeds for our own glorification. Do you live to please God, or do you live simply to please others? What are you looking for in return? Why would you forfeit the praise of God for the praise of others? Don’t live just for the here and now. Get an eternal perspective. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 Psalm 31:20, 21, 24 Mat...

In today’s Gospel Jesus gives us a series of challenging commands: love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, and be perfect as our heavenly father is perfect. These instructions may seem intimidating – how could we ever hope to be perfect? But the Lord is asking us to follow in His footsteps, and He gives us His spirit to help us. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 21:17-29 Psa...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples that they have been told an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth, but that they should instead turn the other cheek and offer no resistance to evil. This is what Jesus has done for us. When we’ve struck Him, He’s turned the other cheek and allowed us to strike Him again. When we could have been brought before the bar of justice, God gave us of His spiri...

Today is the feast of St. Barnabas, who faithfully went wherever God called him. What is God asking of you? How has God shown you some direction? Ask him to show you where He is calling you. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings; Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Matthew 5:20-26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

In today’s First Reading, Elijah appeals to the people – how long will they straddle the issue? How long will they remain undecided between Baal and the true God? He then challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest to see whose god is superior. Do we act like the people in this story? Do we remain straddled between the ways of God and the ways of the World? Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that we are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. If we’re obedient to God and we repent of our sin, light will begin to shine out through us. St. John Newman prayed that he could be a shining reflection of God’s light. May we do the same, so that when people look at us they don’t see us, they see Jesus. Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 17:7-1...

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes. They seem counter-intuitive. It is the merciful, the persecuted, the mourners, who will be blessed. Take a look and ask yourself, how much of this forms my life? Do I see myself blessed when I’m poor in spirit? Do I see myself blessed when I mourn my sin? Do I see myself blessed when I’m meek? Open your heart to the Holy Spirit. Sr Ann reflects on...

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. Do you really believe that Christ is present in the Eucharist? Or do you just pay lip service to that statement? If we are blessed to live in a place with many churches and Masses each week, we may take for granted what a gift the Eucharist really is. Ask Jesus to help you understand what this gift truly means. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readi...

In today’s Gospel, a Scribe asks Jesus which is the Greatest Commandment. Jesus says it is to love the Lord your God will all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Can we say that we are fully devoted to God, or are we distracted by the ways of the world? And can we say we truly love our neighbor? Do we see them as someone who is loved by God? Sr. Ann reflects...

In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus by asking him a question about a woman marrying her late husband’s brother. They were misled. Their eyes were blinded, because they were so focused on the letter of the Law they failed to comprehend its meaning. They missed all that God wanted to give them. If you set aside your pride and be docile to God’s Word, He will not allow you to be misle...