Guest House Daily Reflections

Friday, January 31, 2025 Mark 4:26-34 Saint John Bosco Throughout our readings, Jesus speaks in parables, and people do not always understand their meanings. Only those with open and receptive hearts can understand Jesus’ message and be open to what He is calling us to do in our lives. Loving God, help us understand Your […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Thursday, January 30, 2025 Mark 4:21-25 Be careful of how you place your lamp on your nightstand. Make sure you have enough oil in your procession to last for what you need. Do not run out of oil, or your lamp will extinguish before it is time. Lord, our God, help us be the light […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Mark 4:1-20 How often do we want answers right now? Are we so impatient that we can’t wait a moment? When you sow seeds, you need to be patient for them to take root. Not all seeds will grow and bear fruit. Lord God, help us to continue to bear much […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Mark 3:31-35 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor of the Church Jesus allows us to choose our families if we do the will of God our Father. It is not easy for society to recognize that we are all brothers and sisters to one another if we have a relationship with Jesus. […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Monday, January 27, 2025 Mark 3:22-30 Saint Angela Merci, Virgin In our Gospel reading, we hear that it is the end of Satan. Is it really the end of Satan? We need to walk in the light of God, not in the darkness. We need to remember that God is the light of the world, […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 26, 2025 Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21 In our Gospel reading, Jesus reads the passage from Isaiah that announces that the Spirit of the Lord is upon him. That scripture passage tells us what Jesus was sent to do and will do as He begins His public ministry. Creator God, […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Saturday, January 25, 2025 Mark 16:15-18 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Go out to all the world and tell the Good News. Jesus tells His apostles it is time for them to go out and spread the gospel message. He will be with them in the spirit, leading them to share the good […]

Guest House Daily Reflections

Friday, January 24, 2025 Mark 3:13-19 Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Today, we recall Jesus calling the twelve disciples to follow him. It’s not easy to follow Jesus and leave everything behind, but these men did exactly that to become His apostles. Loving Creator, thank You for calling these men […]