Holy One of God – John 6:60-69 Reflection “We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” The reality of growing in faith requires a movement of the heart toward fully accepting Trinity. Our beliefs will naturally increase if we explore a deep relationship…
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John 6:52-59 Reflection – Divine Love
Divine Love Within – Reflection on John 6:52-59 As Christians, we can consume the reality of Christ in multiple ways to allow Him to mingle with our human selves. Doing so requires us to believe beyond ordinary understanding and comprehension to accept we are also divine. The process is complex because…
John 6:44-51 Reflection – Life with Jesus
Life with Jesus – John 6:44-51 Reflection This passage from John is one of several that have a specific meaning for those who receive the Eucharist. I am sharing this reflection so those who do not can have a perspective of interpreting the passage. This reflection is not meant to…
John 6:35-40 Reflection – Never Thirsty
Never Thirsty – John 6:35-40 Reflection A committed “Yes” to Jesus means we do everything we can not to turn back. Our task is to believe and allow God’s will to surface. What is in our prayerful thoughts can materialize to peace and comfort in the world from apparent nothingness.…
John 6:30-35 Reflection – Bread of Life
Bread of Life – Reflection on John 6:30-35 How close we become to Jesus ties directly to the essence of spiritual hunger and thirst. The more we live the Cross, the more we can comprehend and accept that this hunger and thirst motivates us to serve others. Jesus desires that…
John 6:22-29 Reflection – Works of God
Works of God – Reflection on John 6:22-29 We believe that with Jesus’ help, we participate in the works of God. When our belief intensifies, there is an upward spiral of physically doing and spiritually being for others. As we willingly open our minds and hearts, we begin to have…
Luke 24:35-48 Reflection – Peace be With You
Peace be With You – Reflection on Luke 24:35-48 Jesus, we pray that you open our minds to Scripture. Because of Your words, we will push aside the world’s distractions today to witness your actions with boundless joy. To do so, we ask for Your help to recognize You everywhere.…
John 6:16-21 Reflection – Do not be Afraid
Do not be Afraid – John 6:16-21 Reflection I remember looking up how long and wide the Sea of Galilee was in my youth. I was surprised it was significantly smaller than I imagined and only 8 miles wide. With its pear-funneling shape, sudden, strong swirling winds often form, which…
John 6:1-15 Reflection – Hungry Crowd
Hungry Crowd – John 6:1-15 Reflection Given the hundreds of times I have read the “Loaves and Fishes” passage, the young boy is the miracle I am most fascinated by. He is undoubtedly influenced by the Holy Spirit when he volunteers his food to Andrew. I profoundly believe that the…
John 16:23b-28 Reflection – Leave Worldliness Behind
Leave Worldliness Behind – Reflection on John 16:23b-28 If we embrace an interior life, there is a constant up-and-down cycling. We have moments when Jesus may seem dramatically present, and then feelings of abandonment might surface. Sometimes, faith seems distant, but often, without notice, a flood of faith inspires the…