Morning Offering

Fr. Kirby encourages all to wear the scapular as a commitment to living a life faithful to Jesus through Mary and reminds us about its deep spiritual significance and how it serves as a physical reminder of our yoke with Christ and protection under Our Lady's mantle. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 16, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with pr...

Discover why it's essential to move beyond intentions to actual deeds in following the teachings of Lord Jesus.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 15, 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 encourages us to gracefully handle rejection while spreading the gospel and reminds us why it's important to respond with prayer and fasting rather than hostility.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 14, 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 talks about the perfect example set by Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in using words for praise, reverence, and kindness.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 13, 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 Churc...

Learn about the importance of nurturing silence not only as a spiritual discipline but as a form of reverence and respect towards others and God.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 12, 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 i...

Discover how "Ora et Labora" (Pray and work) is not only central to monastic life but also applicable to every Christian's daily routine.  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 11, 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 you...

Today, with Fr. Kirby, learn about the significance of perjury not just in legal terms, but as a moral issue where God is invoked falsely. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Ch...

Understand the significant difference between casual promises and oaths, where God is invoked as a witness. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 9, 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...

Learn about the Christian duty to honor God and the ways we can resist cultural trends that mock sacredness. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church’s rhythm of feast days and...

In today's episode, Fr. Kirby reflects on the challenges of being accepted in our own hometowns, drawing parallels with Jesus' experience. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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...

Today, Fr. Kirby explores how we can apply St. Maria Goretti's fearless spirit in our daily battles against sin and strive for holiness. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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...

Fr. Kirby explains the importance of being a beacon of honesty and reliability. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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 liturgy, and provides you wi...

Today, Fr. Kirby reflects on the Christian and American heritage of bravery and how we can embody this virtue today. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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 in the Church’s rhythm of feast...

Today, Fr. Kirby explores how St. Thomas' initial doubt turned into a profound faith that propelled him to spread the Gospel all the way to India. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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 grounding your d...

Today, Fr. Kirby encourages us to choose edification over destruction, aligning our words with Christian virtues. —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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’s rhythm of feast day...

Today, we focus on the devotion of July—the Precious Blood of the Lord Jesus. Fr. Kirby urges us to consider how we can die to ourselves in service to God and our neighbors.   —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, July 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 ref...

Today, Fr. Kirby talks about how to rise above adversity, embrace our path of discipleship, and find renewed strength through the teachings of Jesus Christ.  Arise above the difficulties of the world! —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 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...

Join Fr. Kirby as he delves into the lives of Saints Peter and Paul, revered as the princes of Rome.  Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us! —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 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, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Churc...

Fr. Kirby challenges us to look beyond the superficial interactions that often characterize modern friendships and to foster deeper, more meaningful connections that reflect Christian values.  Say a prayer of gratitude for your friends! —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 28, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short...

Join Fr. Kirby in today’s episode as he introduces the "best friend principle," a transformative approach to managing conflicts and tensions in everyday interactions.  Learn how to disagree compassionately with others! —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 27, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes,...

Today Fr. Kirby delves into why speaking the truth is essential, even when it leads to societal criticism or personal challenges.  Always tell the truth! —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 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 grounding you...

In today’s episode, Fr. Kirby discusses nuptial friendship—the deep, sacred bond between spouses in the sacrament of holy matrimony. Say a prayer for families today! —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 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 in prayer, shares a brief reflection g...

Today, Fr. Kirby delves into the historical context of forerunners and parallels this with our modern-day call to prepare the way for Jesus in the hearts of those around us.  How can you help prepare the world for Jesus? —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 24, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father...

In this episode, Fr. Kirby delves into the themes of fear, trust, and the reassurance that Jesus cares deeply for us, even when we face life's storms. Spend some time in prayer today entrusting yourself to God!   —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 23, 2024— ———————— Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kir...

Today, Fr. Kirby shares insights on how siblings can enrich family life, foster virtue, and prevent the self-centeredness that can arise from being an only child. Do you have siblings? Share in the comments!  —Morning Offering with Fr. Kirby, June 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...