The God Minute

St. John Vianney - Cure of Ars - Patron of Priests "The Christians treasure is not on earth but in heaven.  Our thoughts then ought to be directed towards where our treasure is.  This is the glorious duty of man.  To pray and to love.  If you pray and love that is where your happiness lies."           -St. John Vianney Prayer by St. John Vianney “I love You O my God, and my only desire i...

We all like to sing (even if it is only in the shower). There is something about a good song in our spirit that can bring such joy and peace. We hear in the scripture today that God, GOD, sings to us. Sr. Carol shares her song she sings back in praise. GOD MOMENT Sing to the Lord and Give Him Thanks! MUSIC "Lord of Glory who Hast Bought Us" "Softly and Tenderly" by David Nevue

SCRIPTURE:  Romans 11: 12                               (Psalm 103) Being Zealous is something we rarely consider.  We are invited by St. Paul today to approach our faith with fervor, with zeal.  We are called to be more than just good people who live our life safely and well.  We are called to live our life of faith with zeal and joy. MUSIC:   "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" "Mo...

We recorded the video for today's Breaking Open the Word but there was a problem in uploading it. Our apologies. This is the audio from it.

3rd Joyful Mystery - The Nativity / The Birth of Jesus 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. SUSCIPE Take Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess. Y...

MUSIC:     "Will You Let Me Be Your Servant" 1.  Will you let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you? Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant, too. 2.   We are pilgrims on a journey, we are trav’lers on the road; we are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load. 3.   I will hold the Christ-light for you in the nighttime of your fear; I will hold my h...

PROVERBS 21: 2 We all like to think the way we think and choose is the right way. And maybe it is. But our scripture today tells us God weighs, not our thinking or ways...but that which lies in our heart. It is the sanctuary of conscience. Such a truth can be both comforting at times... but also quite challenging! MUSIC "Rorate Sanctus" by TYhe Cistercian Monks of Stift Heilgenkreuz Bene...

It's Random Wednesday and during the month of July we have been reflecting on the Corporal Works of Mercy in the Catholic faith. Today, it's Peggy who beautifully shares on the comfort we can give to one another in Christ.

SCRIPTURE:   1 Thes. 5: 11 (Psalm 40) Life is a beautiful opportunity to grow in the way of the Lord.  Sometimes, nature provides opportunities to assist us in our growth.  Take for instance a garden.  If attended to and all the elements are done accordingly, the plants can grow and come to fruition.  The same is true in the way we care for our brothers and sisters.  Let the garden teach you the l...

2 Timothy 4: 7-8 Living the faith is not always an easy task. To stand for justice, feed the hungry, embrace the truth, sew kindness, create the beautiful-- is to reach beyond the limitations we often place on ourselves. St. Paul reminds us in the scripture today of an important gift that God shares with us to help us in our quest. Anthony explains... MUSIC Ubi Caritas (Where there is Charity) by...

Go to app BLOG for video of this reflection John 6: 1-15 Using God's Gift!  It doesn't matter how much or how little you have, it will be enough for God to work with to change the lives of others, for the better! "Gift of Finest Wheat" "One Bread, One Body"

2nd Joyful Mystery - The Visitation Luke 1: 39 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 Maria  - (played by Uwe Warschkow & Siglinde Koch-Sembdner) Ave Maria - Refrain from the Fatima Song. (Michael Baru Nolan)

GRATITUDE by Brandon Lake ----------- Lyrics: Verse 1 All my words fall short I got nothing new How could I express All my gratitude Verse 2 I could sing these songs As I often do But every song must end And You never do Chorus So I throw up my hands And praise You again and again ‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah, hallelujah And I know it’s not much But I’ve nothing else fit for a king Excep...

SCRIPTURE:  Matthew 6: 19 - 21 (Psalm 119) We have been given everything that we need to accomplish the work of the gospel.  God has blessed us with many simple gifts that we can use to change the hearts and lives of those around us.  We are indeed "BLESSED."  Therefore, let us bless others. MUSIC: "Da Pacem Domine" "Good Night Day"

Corporal Work of Mercy - To Shelter the Homeless (Psalm 126) “If you could walk in my shoes  You would see I paid my dues. You would see how hard I tried,  You would see how hard I cried.  Your support could lift me up,  that would be amazing luck. Trust me when I say,  a friend could make my day. A little kind word can lift my soul,  a little kind word could make me whole.” -by Manuella McPhee MU...

PROVERBS 15: 5 Nobody likes to be corrected. Even those (especially those!) who say they do enjoy critical feedback. There is something in us that bristles when someone suggests we could have done something better or that we missed the mark. But our scripture today reminds us that the virtue of prudence might help us, especially in the spiritual life, to accept such criticism as a means of growth...

SCRIPTURE:    Zephaniah 3: 17 (Psalm 119) Those of you who are fans of Marvel and DC comic heroes might often think of God and or Jesus as a superhero with a "mighty sword" or "magic shield."  Our imagination can often lead us down the wrong image of a God who came to us poor and lowly, a God who emptied Himself out so that we might be saved.  Let us put aside those distraction...

Please tap the "BLOG" menu icon on the app to see the video of this reflection. Or head to our YouTube page. ----- MARK 6: 30-34 The gospel today illumines the two sides of the spiritual coin: quiet and engagement. Resting and Doing. Contemplative and Apostolic. Fr. Ron asks if there is a balance in your life from which both sides can flourish?

The First Joyous Mystery of the Most Holy Rosary THE ANNUNCIATION Listen to this reflection told from the proposed perspective of our Blessed Mother and pray along with us the first declared of the Joyous Mysteries of the rosary MUSIC: Hail Mary, Gentle Woman 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, ...

Deut. 31: 6 You'll Never Walk Alone" There are times in our life when we face difficulties, aloneness and loneliness.  We face the turbulences and storms  of our daily life.  Too often we think that we're the only ones who have experienced these moments.  When we are going through them we certainly feel alone. The truth is...we are never alone.  God is with us and we must remember H...

For those of you who own a dog you will especially appreciate Shelby's talk today. She and her husband recently adopted one and discovered the amount of work that goes into it. And worth every minute of it. As is our spiritual journey, she reflects. Scripture:  1 COR 15: 58 Music:  Jeff Greinke, "Clouds Like Flying Saucers"

At the top of the list of why Jesus sacrificed his life for us is one word: Freedom. Satan's greatest feat is to convince us that we aren't good enough; to defeat us in our spirit. Lauren assures us our God never gives up overcoming that effort. Scripture:  Romans 12: 11 Music:  Johannsson, "By the Roes, And by the Hinds of the Field"

SCRIPTURE: Joshua 1: 9 (Psalm 26) Do not be afraid.  Trust in God at all times for he is with you always, even when it's difficult to believe that He is present.  "Give our Lord the benefit of believing that His hand is leading you and accept the anxiety of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete." Music: "Adoramus Te Domine" "Flow"

We hear the phrase, "Brothers and Sisters" used a lot in worship and prayer. It is meant to convey a sweeping inclusion of all people. But does it? Javier helps us broaden our perspective to appreciate the full impact of today's scripture. Music: Love Devine All Loves Excelling

Mark 6: 7 - 13 The Gospel today is often referred to as the Sending of the Disciples.  Jesus calls his disciples together and instructs them to go out two by two with little to distract them from their mission to preach and heal. The Church is missionary.  We are the Church.  Therefore, we are called and sent forth to evangelize the world.  Are you up for the challenge?