by Lynne Marie | Jul 25, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In 2Corinthians 4:7-15, Paul pinpoints the essence of Christian ministry: it is transparency. He says we are “always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body.” We are “constantly being given up to...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 24, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Jeremiah 3: 14-17 describes God restoring happiness to those few of his people—“one from a city, two from a clan”—who turn back to him. As a key element in the renewal, God will provide ministers, “shepherds after my own heart, who will shepherd you wisely and...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 23, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In Jeremiah 2: 1-13, God speaks to Israel as his bride: “I remember the devotion of your youth, how you loved me as a bride, following me into the desert.” In those days, “Sacred to the Lord was Israel,” and “evil would befall” anyone who touched her. But then, God...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 22, 2026 | Daily Reflections
(Note: This reflection is based on the readings for the 16th week of Ordinary Time, not for today’s Feast Day for Saint Mary Magdalene.) Jeremiah 1: 1-10 first calls Jeremiah himself to have confidence as God’s minister: “Have no fear… because I am with you…. See, I...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 21, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Micah 7: 14-20 gives us some characteristics of the ministry we hope for from God as our Shepherd. First, we ask him: “Shepherd your people with your staff.” We ask God to lead and guide us. We want direction, and we want it from God. Then we ask him to nourish us:...
