The God Minute

God Is My All The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary SCRIPTURE Romans 8: 28 MUSIC "Hopeful" "Holy Is His Name" sung by Melissa Maricich "Lord Of All Hopefulness"

Wednesdays of September Spirit we use the reflection to open up the life of a particular saint or persons connected to the Vincentian spirit. Today, it is the worldwide group known as the Vincentian Family. MUSIC Set the Course by Jay Stocker 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple by Richard Irwin

Go Deeper Today the Lord invites us to go deeper in our prayer and in our relationship with Jesus. SCRIPTURE Luke 6:27-28 MUSIC "Kyrie" "You Are My Hiding Place"

It's a song... It's a Motto... It's the base of Jesus' teachings--  "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother". Sr. Carol opens it up for us... GALATIANS 6: 2

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURE Luke 14: 25 - 33 MUSIC "Only In God" John Foley, S.J.

3rd Luminous Mystery The Proclamation of the Kingdom Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen. MUSIC "Making A Difference"

Concert Friday An Inspired Tribute MUSIC "Accentuate the Positive" - Perry Como "Just A Closer Walk With Thee - The Mills Brothers "Don't Take Your Love From Me" (instrumental)

Today begins our annual Vincentian Spirit Month where we work together to live our call as evangelizers in the Vincentian spirit. More on that later.... ISAIAH 61:1 MUSIC Lightness of Being by Joyspring Eclipse by Ola Gjeilo

God Makes Us Worthy None of us are worthy to receive God's grace, healing, love, etc.  God is so great that He makes us worthy to receive all that we need from Him. SCRIPTURE: Luke 4: 40-41 MUSIC "Dona Nobis Pacem" "Eclipse" - Gjeilo

Sr. Karolyn is our newest member of the God Minute team and offers our reflection today. You can read all about her on the TEAM menu from the app home page.

Glorify God The Passion of St John the Baptist MUSIC "Taste and See" Haugen "Dream" - Richter

There is NO VIDEO today for this reflection because of technical issues. Breaking Open the Word video will resume next Sunday. Luke 14: 7-14

2nd Luminous Mystery The Wedding Feast at Cana Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.  MUSIC Pachelbel's Canon in D

Vigilant We must care for our brothers and sisters by being vigilant at all times, especially of their particular needs.

Encouragement The blessings of God are many and His grace can encourage us to do His will.  Moreover, that encouragement can overflow from us to others. MUSIC Tantum Ergo Ever Faithful

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURE Luke 13: 22-30

1st Luminous Mystery The Baptism of the Lord Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.  

Concert Friday MUSIC "A Thousand Hallelujahs" - sung by Brooke Ligertwood

A New Heart The generosity of God is without end.  He gives us all that we need. MUSIC Psalm 16 -Lord Show Me the Path of Life "Peace I Leave With You"

Rest In God Sometimes we get so busy we forget to take the time to rest.  Sometimes the very best rest comes when we place our focus on God. MUSIC "Christ The Lord Is Risen" "Before Dawn" - Gjeillo

Rich and Poor Do we focus on money when it comes to being rich or poor or do we focus on our blessings and our relationship with the Lord? MUSIC "How Can I Keep From Singing" "Watch Over Us"

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Blessed Mother Mary, lead us to your Son." MUSIC "Ave Maria" by Gonoud  "Psalm 132" by Chris Brunelle