Morning Offering

In today's Morning Offering, Fr. Kirby reflects on the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in the face of adversity, drawing inspiration from the life of Saint Lawrence the Deacon. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 10, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer...

Today, Fr. Kirby celebrates the feast of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein. Learn about her incredible journey from secular Judaism to Catholicism, and how she found ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 9, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minut...

In today's Morning Offering, Fr. Kirby celebrates the feast of St. Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, and reflects on the importance of speaking the truth with love and boldness.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 8, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer...

In today's episode, Fr. Kirby explores the profound impact of virtue on resolving social issues like poverty, crime, and lack of education. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 7, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in...

Join Fr. Kirby as he explores the profound meaning behind the Transfiguration and its impact on our spiritual life.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 6, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of feas...

Today Fr. Kirby reflects on the importance of holy places and the need to maintain their sacredness. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 5, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of feast days and litur...

Join Fr. Kirby as he delves into the Bread of Life discourse from John 6, emphasizing the true source of our spiritual nourishment—God, not Moses. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 4, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day...

Today, Fr. Kirby reminds us of the transformative power of regular confession and encourages us to go especially on Saturdays, which are dedicated to Our Lady.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 3, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection groun...

Today, Fr. Kirby reflects on how our temperaments affect our interactions and how embracing them can strengthen our spiritual life.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 2, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’...

Join Fr. Kirby as he discusses the inseparable nature of being spiritual and religious. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, August 1, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provi...

Join Fr. Kirby in this enlightening episode of the Morning Offering as he shares insights on living for the greater glory of God, inspired by the life and transformation of St. Ignatius of Loyola. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 31, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in pray...

Fr. Kirby addresses the distinction between guilt and shame, emphasizing their different impacts on our spiritual lives. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 30, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of f...

Fr. Kirby focuses on the story of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary from the Bible, particularly examining the interaction between Martha, Mary, and Jesus to highlight the dangers of excessive activism. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 29, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer...

Today Fr. Kirby discusses the famous biblical story of the multiplication of the five loaves and two fish, emphasizing its significance as a miracle performed by Jesus to feed thousands. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 28, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares...

Today Fr. Kirby emphasizes the sacramental aspects of the priesthood, particularly its role in the celebration of the Eucharist, the absolution of sins, and the anointing of the sick. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 27, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a...

Join Fr. Kirby as he discusses the significance of Grandparents Day in the context of the Catholic faith, coinciding with the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 26, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection ground...

Fr. Kirby reflects on the feast day of Saint James the Greater, recounting a story of how Our Lady appeared to Saint James while he was preaching in Spain, encouraging him during a moment of desolation. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 25, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you i...

Fr. Kirby discusses the challenge of repeatedly confronting the same sins, a common experience in the spiritual life. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 24, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of feas...

Today, Fr. Kirby explores the fine line between rightfully acknowledging one's talents and falling into the trap of bragging —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 23, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rh...

Fr. Kirby focuses on the Christian duty to protect and respect the reputations of others, recognizing their inherent dignity as beings created in the image of God. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 22, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection gro...

Today, Fr. Kirby calls on listeners to reflect on their own roles as shepherds in various areas of their lives, including family, friendships, workplaces, and broader societal contexts. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 21, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares...

Fr. Kirby discusses the ethical implications of flattery, describing it as dishonest praise used to manipulate others for personal gain. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 20, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Chur...

Today, Fr. Kirby addresses the issue of calumny, which involves spreading false statements that harm someone's reputation. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 19, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhyt...

Fr. Kirby addresses the topic of detraction, highlighting it as a form of harmful gossip where true but unflattering details about someone are unnecessarily shared. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 18, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection gr...

Fr. Kirby discusses the theme of rash judgment, explaining its nature and the spiritual dangers it poses. He emphasizes the importance of virtue, encouraging listeners to pause, gather all facts, and consider the best intentions before making judgments. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 17, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection...