Sr. Ann Shields

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A daily examination of the daily Mass readings and how they can impact your life. avemariaradio.substack.com

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Sr. Ann Shields

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"You are worth the price of redemption!" - Readings for 12/9/25 09.12.2025 13:58

In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us of a shepherd who leaves his ninety-nine sheep to go rescue the one who was lost. This parable explains God’s love for us – if there was only one person on Earth, Jesus would still have died for their sake. God loves you and you are worth the price of redemption! Sr. Ann reflects on the readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac,...

“Holiness we cannot begin to understand” - Readings for 12/8/25 08.12.2025 13:45

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Our Blessed Mother’s entire being was fashioned by obedience to God. She is the one who can lead us to Holiness we cannot even begin to understand. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary T...

"Make Straight the Paths of your Life!" - Readings for Sunday, 12/7/25 05.12.2025 13:58

In this Sunday’s Gospel, we meet John the Baptist in the desert. As we prepare the way of the Lord, we must also make straight the paths of our own life. As she does every Friday, Sr. Ann reflects on the coming Sunday readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Th...

"Is your life built on the rock?" - Readings for 12/4/25 04.12.2025 12:31

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the house build on sand and the house built on the Rock. Sr. Ann reflects on the readings: Isaiah 26:1-6 Psalm 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

"God Shines His Light to Heal!" - Readings for 12/3/25 03.12.2025 13:57

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the First Week of Advent: Isaiah 25:6-10a Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Matthew 15:29-37 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

"He will reveal to you the Kingdom!" - Readings for 12/2/25 02.12.2025 12:01

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the First Week of Advent: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Luke 10:21-24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

"We Need Advent!" Readings for 12/1/25 01.12.2025 13:58

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Monday of the First Week of Advent: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 Matthew 8:5-11 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/28/25 - Readings for the First Sunday of Advent 28.11.2025 13:59

Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/27/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time 27.11.2025 13:58

Daniel 6:12-28 Daniel 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 Luke 21:20-28 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/26/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time 26.11.2025 13:58

Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Daniel 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 Luke 21:12-19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/25/25 - Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time 25.11.2025 11:54

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time: Daniel 2:31-45 Daniel 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 Luke 21:5-11 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/24/25 - Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time 24.11.2025 13:56

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Luke 21:1-4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/21/25 - Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 21.11.2025 13:57

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for this Sunday’s Solemnity of Christ the King: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/20/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 11:56

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:1 Maccabees 2:15-29Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15Luke 19:41-44 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/19/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 13:34

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31Psalm 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15Luke 19:11-28 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/18/25 - Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 13:57

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:2 Maccabees 6:18-31Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Luke 19:1-10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/17/25 - Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 12:40

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158Luke 18:35-43 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/14/25 - Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 13:08

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time:Malachi 3:19-20aPsalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9Luke 21:28 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/13/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 17:37

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time:Wisdom 7:22b–8:1Psalm 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175Luke 17:20-25 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/12/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 10:19

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time:Wisdom 6:1-11Psalm 82:3-4, 6-7Luke 17:11-19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/11/25 - Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 12:54

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time:Wisdom 2:23–3:9Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Luke 17:7-10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/10/25 - Memorial of Saint Leo the Great 20.11.2025 13:57

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for the Memorial of Saint Leo the Great:Wisdom 1:1-7Psalm 139:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10Luke 17:1-6 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/7/25 - Readings for Sunday, November 9, Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 20.11.2025 13:58

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for this Sunday’s Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica:Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-91 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17John 2:13-22 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/6/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 13:58

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time:Romans 14:7-12Psalm 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14Luke 15:1-10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

11/5/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time 20.11.2025 13:58

Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time:Romans 13:8-10Psalm 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9Luke 14:25-33 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com