by Lynne Marie | Apr 7, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm assures us that God is always present to help and protect us, even when things seem most dark: “Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side” (Psalm 23). In Daniel 13: 1-62 it seemed evident that no one...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 6, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Inventory The Entrance Antiphon is a prayer of trust: “Give me justice, O God… Rescue me from the deceitful and the unjust” (Psalm 43). Do I see this happening? Judging by what I see going on in the world, does it seem to me that Jesus is winning or losing?...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 5, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm tells us where to look for support and confirmation when we feel alone in our faith: “O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge” (Psalm 7). In Jeremiah 11: 18-20, the prophet has become aware that his enemies are “hatching plots” against him....
by Lynne Marie | Apr 4, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm tells us that when things are going badly all is well: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34). Opposition from others can be a consoling sign that we are authentic disciples of Jesus. Wisdom 2: 1-22 gives us the mind- set of...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 3, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm is: “Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; help me when you deliver them” (Psalm 106). The Psalmist takes for granted God is going to help him and all his people; that is what God does. “For their sake he remembered his...