The God Minute

The 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr. Ron shares on the gospel and gets us looking forward to September Spirit that begins on Wednesday!

Litany of Loreto - Today we pause briefly from the recitation of the Rosary to honor our Blessed Mother by praying the Litany of Loreto. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Music:  "Ave Maria" (Instumental) Litany of Loreto Here

In 1638, Allegri composed the "Miserere Mei Deus". It was sung during services traditionally on Good Friday of Holy Week, but only in the Sistine Chapel. The pope forbade anyone from transcribing it, and its exact composition was kept secret for over 100 years.  Today we have the privilege to pause and listen to the ancient Psalm and reflect upon the mercy of God. SCRIPTURE Psalm 51 GOD...

Have you heard that phrase before-- "Actions speak louder than words"? It's a challenge that was always at the heart of Jesus' teachings. St. Paul reminds us today that God proved His love for you, for me, in what He DID. It's a witness we bear truth to every time we sign ourselves with the sign of the cross.... SCRIPTURE Romans 5: 5 GOD MOMENT I Am Loved by God! MUSIC - L...

Peggy reflects on the feast of St. Monica coming up later in the week. GOD MOMENT Lord, our hearts are restless until they rest in You. MUSIC New Dawn by Scripture Lullabies & Jay Stocker The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins

Eye of the Hurricane When we are surrounded by chaos, it is often difficult for us to remember to center ourselves and go to that simple, quiet place that is our core, our center.  This is where we will find God.  He is in the calm center with His calming voice to reassure us, we are not alone. Be centered in God. SCRIPTURE:  Isaiah 45:19 (Psalm 26) "Just As I Am" (Instrumental) "O...

Today is the feast of St. Rose of Lima (as in the capital city of Peru). Lauren reflects on a beautiful writing of St. Rose reminding us that there is no resurrection without the crucifixion.  Why is it that we hold on to things that keep us from Jesus? Because as Lauren shares, as in water tubing, it's hard to let go. READING is from a writing of ST. ROSE GOD MOMENT Let me give my all to you...

When many of Jesus’ disciples returned to their former way of life after Jesus confronted them on their belief of Him and His words, Jesus turns to the 12 apostles and asks them, “Do you also want to leave?”  Simon Peter responds, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” What a profound response....

The Scapular Devotion The Scapular is how to prepare us for a happy death .  This reliance on Mary's intercession for the gift of final perseverance derives historically from her promise to Saint Simon Stock that all who die wearing the scapular will not suffer the eternal flames of hell. This has since become known as the scapular promise. Wearing the armor of Our Lady Music: "Hail Mary...

We're uploading two Concert Friday songs today- depending on your mood. This is the loud, arms waving, jump up and down LOUD one! It's called, "Graves into Gardens" by Brandon Lake. The soft, peaceful, quieter song today is one I've used before but maybe you've forgotten. Its by Jonathan David Helser and called 'Abba". I listen to this song almost every nigh...

We're uploading two Concert Friday songs today- depending on your mood. One is loud and one is soft and quiet. This is the soft, quiet one.  Its by Jonathan David Helser and called 'Abba". I listen to this song almost every night as I am going to bed. It's a beautiful reminder of the same truth that our LOUD song is also about: We belong to a God who holds us in His love. Go ba...

Do the current trends in life grab your attention?  Are you captured by the latest and greatest things the world of Fashion, entertainment or technology have to offer?  In the passage we hear today, the Apostle John encourages and invites us to stay focused on the things that are eternal as opposed to the passing things of this world. SCRIPTURE  1John 2: 7 (Psalm 22) GOD MOMENT Focus on the things...

Guest presenter today is Father Bill Kraft , the pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Linden, California.  He shares with us  his homily to his parish family reflecting on the  parable of the mustard seed that leads us to a further understanding of the gift of faith.  The Lord will allow the seed of faith to grow if we do what we're supposed to do, namely, stay present. SCRIPTURE Mark 4: 26 - 34 (P...

One of the most wonderful aspects about our God is that he never let's go. God never gives up or gets exhausted clinging to us in love. We are his beloved, as Sr. Kara shares today. But it's the way the message comes to her that is most striking. Peanut butter and jelly? SCRIPTURE Isaiah 43: 1-3 GOD MOMENT God's promise: I will never let you go MUSIC " Christ the Lord is Risen...

SCRIPTURE:  Proverbs 12: 18 (Psalm 55) There is no upside to being a gossip. Gossips hurt neighbors, divide friends, and damage reputations and relationships. The Bible labels gossips as untrustworthy and meddlesome and even as worthy of death.  At your best in Christ, you don’t want to be one.  Today we can change our conversations to build up rather than tear down. MUSIC: "How Can I Keep Fr...

Today is the feast of the Assumption of Mary. Watch the VIDEO to this reflection by going to our BLOG menu on the app.

5th Joyful Mystery - The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple SCRIPTURE:  Sirach 3: 1- 8 Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe -  a Polish Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan Friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the German death camp of Auschwitz, located in German-occupied Poland during World War II. Hail Mary,  Full of Grace,  The Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou among...

"Scars In Heaven" - by Casting Crowns "The only scars in heaven, they won't belong to me and you There'll be no such thing as broken, and all the old will be made new And the thought that makes me smile now, even as the tears fall down Is that the only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now." May they Rest In Peace.

Random Wednesday Today is the Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi. -- GOD MOMENT The Lord delights in those who serve Him MUSIC - My Soul is at Rest from the "Simply Taize" album - Doria (Piano Version) by Olafur Arnalds

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm 33: 11 Trust is the posture of the Christian.  We must make every effort to trust in the heart of Jesus. Age to age He has a plan for us.  His broken wounded heart knows are needs and knows our brokenness.  Let us place our trust in Him. GOD MOMENT Jesus I trust in You! MUSIC "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" "O Sacred Heart, O Love Divine"

MATTHEW 24: 42 What sits on the front burner of your life? What commands your attention and influences your thoughts and actions? The message of Jesus is the invitation for us to place our heavenly Father in that space. To keep watch for His presence and love that is with us throughout our day. Javier explains it well in today's reflection.... GOD MOMENT Are you aware that God is with you? Ri...

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B SCRIPTURE:  John 6: 41-51 Learning more and understanding the depth of the gift of the Eucharist awakens in us a better way of loving and living.  We are no longer distracted by our own doubts and fears.  We are no longer confused by the falsehoods by which others might try to manipulate us.  We are no longer in this by ourselves.  Jesus is present in us and t...

The 4th Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple (Malachi 3: 1-4) 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. "Ave, Ave" (refrain from the Fatima Hymn)

See the video on our app blog! BELOVEDNESS by Sarah Kroger Lyrics : You’ve owned your fear and all your self-loathing You’ve owned the voices inside of your head You’ve owned the shame and reproach of your failure It’s time to own your belovedness You’ve owned your past and how it’s defined you You’ve owned ev’rything everybody else says It’s time to hear what your Father has spoken It’s time to o...

Matthew 10: 29-31 (Psalm 45) God knows everything about us.  When we feel small, insignificant, unloved...God cares for us. He loves us beyond all telling.  The scriptures remind us we are worth more than a sparrow and the single hair on our head does not go unnoticed by our Loving God.  This is the reality of the God who loves us. "O God You Search Me and You Know Me"