The God Minute

SCRIPTURE - John 6:40 “This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life.” REFLECTION - Fr. Jason MUSIC - "We Remember" by The O'Neill Brothers Group - "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" by Scott Soper PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in ...

Guest Homilist, Fr. Justus Pokrzewinski, O.P CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed ar...

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 32:5 “Then I acknowledged my sin to you, my guilt I covered not. I said, ‘I confess my faults to the LORD,’ and you took away the guilt of my sin.” REFLECTION - Fr. Jim MUSIC -Extension by Oblivion PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE 2 Corinthians 8:9 “you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.” .” REFLECTION - Sr. Carol MUSIC - Murakami Someday by Hiroco.M PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - John 6:44 "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day." REFLECTION - Sr. Kathleen MUSIC -Never Alone by Scripture Lullabies & Jay Stocker -Just As I Am by David Nevue PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 4:17 “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” REFLECTION - Mike MUSIC - "Ode to Joy" by Pianissimo Brothers - "Psalm 40 - Here I am, Lord" by Chris Brunelle - "My Hope Is In You" by Aaron Shust PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully unti...

SCRIPTURE - 1 Peter 5:10 "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." REFLECTION - Lauren MUSIC - "I Speak Jesus" by Charity Gayle - "Deeper Love" by Hudson Reed PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and...

REFLECTION - Sarah MUSIC - Extension by Oblivion PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Click here for video of this reflection. Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law tested him by asking, "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The...

SCRIPTURE - Daniel 1:17 "To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds." REFLECTION - Fr. Ron MUSIC - Interlude (feat. Canes Quartet by Abbott) - One Bread, One Body (Instrumental) PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and se...

SCRIPTURE - Exodus 15:2 “The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God, and I will extol Him.” REFLECTION - Brian MUSIC - Echo by Yoshinori Takezawa - Path 19 by Ben Russell and Max Richter PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests ...

SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 40:29 "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." REFLECTION - Sr. M. Karolyn MUSIC - "One Bread, One Body" by The Worship Ensemble - "Dark Night of the Soul" by Phillip Wesley PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Micah 7:18 “Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.” REFLECTION - Cheryl MUSIC - Jesus Christ is Risen Today by O'Neill Borthers Group - Lavender by Christopher Galovan PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love...

SCRIPTURE - Ephesians 1:7 "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” REFLECTION - Sr. Kara MUSIC - "Ode to Joy" by The O'Neill Brothers Group - "Amazing Grace" by CeCe Winans PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Job 37:5 "God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding." REFLECTION - Jeff Diebold MUSIC - Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us by Catholic Hymns Guitar - Zuzu's petals by William Ackerman PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES thegodminute.org

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTION All Souls Mass Page: thegodminute.org/allsoulsday Matthew 22:15-21 The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion, for you do not regard a person's status. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to p...

SCRIPTURE - 2 Corinthians 4:17 “For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure.” REFLECTION - Sr. Charlene MUSIC - "Sing of Mary" by Peter Solecki - "Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)" by Hillsong PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” REFLECTION - Mary Ellyn MUSIC - At the Cross Her Station Keeping by The Cathedral Singers - Concert Friday song by Jackie De Shannon NOTES - All Souls Day: Submit Your Loved Ones Here PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me t...

SCRIPTURE - 1 Samuel 16:7 “The Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” REFLECTION - Maddi MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." REFLECTION - Javier MUSIC -Set The Course by Scripture Lullabies -Return to Shore by Scripture Lullabies NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 6:12 “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” REFLECTION - Mike MUSIC -Morning Has Broken -Dream 13 NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 8:17 "I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me." REFLECTION - Umberto MUSIC - "Psalm 42 (As the Deer Longs)" by Kate Royal - "Seek Ye First" by Steve Pulvers and Brandon Gile NOTES - All Souls Day: Submit Your Loved Ones Here PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully unti...

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection Matthew 22:1-10 Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come. A second time he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is...

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” REFLECTION - Justin MUSIC -Richter Path 19 -Passacaglia NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Luke 11:3-4 "Jesus taught his disciples, When you pray, say, Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test." REFLECTION - Fr. Ron MUSIC - "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" by Robert Brown - "Lord of All Hopefulness" by the O'Neill Brothers Group - "Control" by Tenth Avenue North Here I am, all my int...

SCRIPTURE - Mark 9:14-15 "When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him." REFLECTION - Jen MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my...

SCRIPTURE - James 5:13 "Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise." REFLECTION - Sr. Kathleen MUSIC - "On This Day, O Beautiful Mother" by SATB Choir - "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" by Steven Anderson NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Deuteronomy 6:5 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." REFLECTION - Teresa MUSIC - Where is the Love? from the play, "Oliver" NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - 1 John 3:18 "Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." REFLECTION - Peggy MUSIC - Quiet Streets by Gjeilo NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "Hear another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat, another they killed, and a third they stoned. ...

SCRIPTURE - John 14:12 "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.” REFLECTION - Gary MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

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SCRIPTURE - 1 Peter 5:6-7 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." REFLECTION - Fr. Jason MUSIC - "Hands Be Still" by Ólafur Arnalds - "Set the Course" by Jay Stocker NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, a...

SCRIPTURE - Mark 10:14 “Jesus said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.’” REFLECTION - Sr. Carol MUSIC - Lord, Let us See Your Kindness by Songs in His Presence - Brahms Lullaby for Babies by Baby Sleep Lullaby NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, an...

SCRIPTURE - Joshua 23:14 “And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the Lord your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed.” REFLECTION - Sarah MUSIC -Crystal Sky NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I...

SCRIPTURE - Genesis 8:7 “Noah sent out a raven to see if the waters had lessened on the earth. It flew back and forth until the waters dried up." REFLECTION - Sr. Kathleen MUSIC - "God of Day and God of Darkness" by The O'Neill Brothers Group - "Be Born in Me" Instrumental NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul...

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection Fr. Carl Pieber, C.M. is our homilist today Matthew 21:28-32 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir, 'but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" ...

MIRACULOUS MEDAL CHAPEL Here is where the Blessed Mother appeared to Catherine Laboure, a novice for the Daughters of Charity. Click Here for 90 second video The Association of the Miraculous Medal Website: amm.org REFLECTION Karla (karla.parker17@outlook.com) MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Church of SVDP A beautiful church in Paris named after the saint who inspired Frederick Ozanam to found the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Click Here for 90 second video REFLECTION - Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Mike MUSIC -Lead Me Lord -They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul re...

Church of St. Laurent The parish church of St. Louise De Marillac (and St. Vincent). Click Here for 90 second video REFLECTION - Daughters of Charity – Sr. Elizabeth MUSIC - "Shadows" by Ola Gjeilo - "For the Honor" by Khamir Music NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CHAPEL OF SVDP This is the chapel at the motherhouse of the Vincentians in Paris where St. Vincent is enshrined - Click Here for 90 second video REFLECTION - Congregation of the Mission – Andy MUSIC -Perfect Peace -Quiet Streets NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CHARTRES CATHEDRAL - A place St. Vincent visited often as he began his ministry and the founding of his first group, the Ladies of Charity Click Here for 90-second video REFLECTION - Ladies of Charity - Eileen MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 61:1 "...He has sent me..." REFLECTION - Fr. Ron MUSIC - "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Denise LaGiglia & Jerry Galipeau - "Here I Am Lord" by The Worship Zone NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

A special guest for our series this Sunday--Fr. Kelly, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States. His email: fatherkelly15@gmail.com CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTION Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o'clock, the landowne...

SCRIPTURE - 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.” REFLECTION - Sr. M. Karolyn MUSIC -Flower Duet -Lord Who Throughout These forty Days NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I ...

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 5:44 “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” REFLECTION - Brian MUSIC - "Hosanna" by Josh Snodgrass - "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Dennis Strach - "Better Days" by The Goo Goo Dolls And you asked me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days 'Cause I don't need boxes wrapped in strings And designer love and empty things ...

SCRIPTURE - Revelation 1:3 "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." REFLECTION - Sr. Charlene MUSIC - NOTES - CLICK HERE - To Sign Up For The God Minute Emails PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until...

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 3:13 “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” REFLECTION - Mary Ellyn MUSIC -Healing Frequency -Shadows by Gjeilo NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” REFLECTION - Javier MUSIC - Were You There - Instrumental NOTES - BLOG: Vincentian Accompaniment PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You per...

SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 28:29 “This also comes from the LORD of hosts: he is wonderful in counsel and great in wisdom.” REFLECTION - Umberto MUSIC - "Lift High the Cross" arr. by S. Tucker - "Imagining" by Brian Crain NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

A special guest for our series this Sunday--Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States. His email: rectorsconversation@gmail.com CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTION Matthew 18:21-35 Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the kingdom of heaven may be li...

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 4:11 “I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.” REFLECTION - Justin MUSIC - "Ave Maria" - "Come Holy Ghost" by The O'Neill Brothers Group NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Feast of John Gabriel Perboyre, CM SCRIPTURE - Psalm 86:5 “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” REFLECTION - Sr. Kathleen MUSIC - We Have Been Told by Catholic Songs - Love is the Answer by England Dan & John Ford Coley NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until m...

SCRIPTURE - Hebrews 8:12 “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities and remember their sins no more.” REFLECTION - Cheryl MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - 2 Samuel 22:5 & 7 "The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me…In my distress I called to the Lord…From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears." REFLECTION - Jen MUSIC -Lord of Glory, Who hast Brought Us -Quiet Streets by Gjeilo NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully u...

SCRIPTURE - Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” REFLECTION - Teresa - Our Newest Reflector MUSIC - "Perfection" by The Mountain - "Purpose" by Jonny Easton NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 55:12 “For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” REFLECTION - Peggy MUSIC - Song of Zecharaiah by Sisters of Life NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTION Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you wo...

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 18:13 “To answer before listening - that is the folly and shame." REFLECTION - Gary MUSIC -On this day, O beautiful Mother -Len NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - REFLECTION - Jeff MUSIC - Nouveau-Ne by Reimagined - Grateful by the Red Clay Strays PRAYER To You, do I belong O God Into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES -

SCRIPTURE - Romans 11:33 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his ways!” REFLECTION - Fr. Jason MUSIC - "Night Rain" by Ola Gjeilo - "O God, You Search Me" by Bernadette Farrell NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - 1 Corinthians 3:18 “Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.” REFLECTION - Sr. Carol MUSIC - "Gabriel's Oboe" by Amy Grant - "Sheep May Safely Graze" by Mark Magnuson NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rest...

CLICK HERE FOR PRAYER OF CREATION & CHARITY ----- SCRIPTURE Galatians 2: 20 REFLECTION - Fr. Ron MUSIC - Polar by Gjeilo NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 91:11 “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” REFLECTION - Sarah MUSIC - Embers by Max Richter - Message to Bears - Running Through Woodland NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THIS REFLECTION A special guest for our series this Sunday--Fr. Rick Jones, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States. His email: stvcapepadre@gmail.com Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, "God forbid, Lord! No s...

SCRIPTURE - Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” REFLECTION - Sr. Carol MUSIC - O Sanctissima - Magnificat NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 55:8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.” REFLECTION - Peggy MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” REFLECTION - Fr. Jim MUSIC - "Hands Be Still" by Ólafur Arnalds - "Awesome God" by Taryn Harbridge NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 24:13 "But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." REFLECTION - Umberto MUSIC - "Hammock" by Vaughn Harrison - "Holy, Holy, Holy" by Jay Stocker NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." REFLECTION - Sr. Kara MUSIC - NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Leviticus 19:17-18 “You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” REFLECTION - Mike MUSIC - "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth - "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" by Sunday 7pm Choir NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Y...

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO FOR THIS REFLECTION Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For ...

SCRIPTURE - Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” REFLECTION - Lauren MUSIC - Holy is His Name by 7pm Sunday Choir (YouTube) NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - 2 Thessalonians 3:13 "As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good." REFLECTION - Sr. M. Karolyn MUSIC -Eye Has Not Seen -Be Present At Our Table, O Lord NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE to see Brian's short vocation video on YouTube His email: brianjohnson@kenrick.edu SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 64:8 "Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." REFLECTION - Brian Johnson, Seminarian MUSIC - New Dawn by Jay Stocker - Instrumental Worship by Guitar NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and ...

SCRIPTURE - Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." REFLECTION - Sr. Charlene MUSIC - Keep Me Safe, O God by Foley (sung my 7pm Sunday Choir) - Just As I Am by David Nevue NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour ...

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 71:5-6 "For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother’s womb. My praise is continually of you." REFLECTION - Mary Ellyn MUSIC - "In Search of Love" by The Mountain - "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers Group - "Ode to Joy" by The O'Neill Brothers Group NOTES - Converting Fear Into Faith in God by Mary Ellyn PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God,  ...

SCRIPTURE - Romans 15:4 “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” REFLECTION - Javier MUSIC - "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty" by Mark Magnuson - "So Will I" by Hillsong NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You fa...

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on YouTube A special guest for our series this Sunday. Fr. Jesse Hiett, a diocesan priest from Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO here in the United States. His email: frhiett@semocatholic.org Matthew 15:21-28 At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But Jesus did not say a ...

SCRIPTURE - Luke 2:19 "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." REFLECTION - Umberto MUSIC - Hail Holy Queen - As I Kneel Before You by Marian Morning Playlist on YouTube NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." REFLECTION - Sr. Kathleen MUSIC - "Èmois (Doux)" by Jordan Critz - "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder - "The Summons" written by John L. Bell Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don't know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown? Will y...

SCRIPTURE - Galatians 6:9 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." REFLECTION - Justin MUSIC - "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" by The O'Neill Brothers Group - "Before Dawn" by Ola Gjeilo NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 118:24 "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!" REFLECTION - Cheryl MUSIC - This is the Day by Psalms By Chris - This is the Day by Hymns for Easter (Emmaus Music) NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 24:32 "And as I gazed upon it, I reflected, and I saw and learned the truth." REFLECTION - Fr. Ron MUSIC - "He Leadeth Me" Instrumental - "Whatsoever You Do" by Robert Kochis NOTES - Blog: What Does the Bible Say About Serving the Poor? PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 119:11 "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." REFLECTION - Mike MUSIC - Prayer of St. Francis My Soul is at Rest NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO VIDEO of this reflection Matthew 14:22-33 After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward t...

SCRIPTURE - Philippians 1:6 "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." REFLECTION - Sarah MUSIC - Peace is Flowing Like a River - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Happy Concert Friday! The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary so our prayer, through song, is centered on our Blessed Mother. Enjoy! SONG #1 Let It Be by the Beatles When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom Let it be And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom Let it be Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom Let it be And when the br...

SCRIPTURE - Luke 1:38 “And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her” REFLECTION - Jen MUSIC - Be Present at Our Table, Lord Be Thou My Vision NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Lamentations 3:22-24 "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.” REFLECTION - Gary MUSIC - "Lord Of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us" by Mark Magnuson - "Yet" by Draw Close NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me tha...

SCRIPTURE - Proverbs 4:25-26 "Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure." REFLECTION - Fr. Jason MUSIC - "Moonrise" by Ola Gjeilo - "As the Deer" by David Im NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in Y...

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 5:44 “I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” REFLECTION - Sr. Carol MUSIC - Eye Has Not Seen NOTES - Link to 10 Minutes of Soft Music on Vimeo PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection CLICK HERE FOR 10-minute meditation music on Vimeo Matthew 14:13-21 When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them her...

SCRIPTURE - Luke 1:49 "At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. And Mary said, “The Almighty has done great things for me -holy is his name. And then she waited on Elizabeth.” REFLECTION - Fr. Ron MUSIC - "On This Day O Beautiful Mother" by Michael Allen Harrison - "Magnificat" Taizé Instrumental NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my lif...

SCRIPTURE - James 2:26 "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. " REFLECTION - Jeff MUSIC - "Instrumental Worship Music" - "Doria" by Michael Forster & Rahel Senn - "Live Like That" by Sidewalk Prophets Sometimes I think What will people say of me When I'm only just a memory When I'm home where my soul belongs Was I love When no one else would show up Was I Jesus to the least of those Was my worship more than just a song I want to live like that And give ...

SCRIPTURE - Psalm 34:9 "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him." REFLECTION - Peggy MUSIC - Taste and See (Psalm 34) by Sunday 7pm Choir - How Great Thou Art - Taste and See by Peaceful Christian Gospel Music NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rest...

SCRIPTURE - Jeremiah 15:19 "Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. " REFLECTION - Sarah MUSIC - Be Thou My Vision - Benedictus by Karl Jenkins NOTES - PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE - Matthew 13:43 "Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear. " REFLECTION - Mike MUSIC - "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth - "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" arr. by Mark Hayes NOTES - Blog: The Holy Spirit in Everyday Life: How to Recognize and Follow The Voice PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that ...

SCRIPTURE - Romans 12:11-12 "Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. " REFLECTION - Sr. Kara MUSIC - Beyond Time by Malte Martin - Shades of June by Chasing Reverbs PRAYER OF LETTING GO To You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. NOTES - Sr. Kara'...