- Daily Scripture Reflection

Daily Scripture Reflection: Thursday, Sep. 9

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:00:00 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-13
Luke 6:27-38

Drawing Near: Today’s Gospel is especially
challenging: Love your enemies. Who is your
enemy? Let my grace help you love that person
today and always.

Feast: The Memorial of St. Peter Claver, priest

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Wednesday, Sep. 8

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:55:33 -0400

Reading: Micah 5:1-4 Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, you hear
of my genealogy and of Joseph’s faithful
response to God’s plan for him in salvation
history. Let Joseph and my mother, Mary, be
your patrons always.

Feast: The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Tuesday, Sep. 7

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:48:00 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Luke 6:12-19

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, the Twelve
Apostles hear me call them by name. Hear
my voice gently say your name over and
over today.

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Monday, Sep. 6

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:44:12 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 Luke 6:6-11

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, the scribes and the Pharisees simply cannot abide my goodness. When do you let “laws” or “rules” inhibit your goodness?

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Sunday, Sep. 5

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:30:18 -0400

Reading: Luke 14:25-33

Drawing Near: "...Everyone of you who does
not renounce all his possessions cannot be my
disciple." Could you let go of all your treasures
this day for the sake of your love for Jesus?

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Saturday, Sep. 4

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:49:49 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:6-15 Luke 6:1-5

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I emphasize the importance of charity and compassion—always. When are you most likely to find a ready excuse for not reaching out to others?

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Friday, Sep. 3

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:06:16 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Luke 5:33-39

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I caution against placing new wine into old wineskins. What nurtures your faith so that it remains strong and fresh?

Feast: The Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, pope and Doctor of the Church

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Thursday, Sep. 2

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:52:00 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 Luke 5:1-11

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, Simon Peter recognizes himself as a sinner. How might this incident in Peter’s life inspire your faith?

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Wednesday, Sep. 1

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:57:33 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Luke 4:38-44

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, my heart goes out to all those who come to me for healing and solace. In my name, reach out to others today.

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Tuesday, Aug. 31

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:55:11 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 Luke 4:31-37

Drawing Near: The authority of my voice and the
power of my mercy are heard by the demon in
today’s Gospel. Bring your greatest demon to me.

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Monday, Aug. 30

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:04:07 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Luke 4:16-30

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, the people of
Nazareth at first accept my glad tidings—and
then they are filled with fury. Why are my good
tidings at times hard to accept?

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Sunday, Aug. 29

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:49:14 -0400

Reading: Luke 14:7-14

Drawing Near: " ... do not recline at table in the
place of honor." How might you offer a greater
measure of humble service to others?

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Saturday, Aug. 28

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:20:59 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 25:14-30

Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I tell the parable
of the master who left on a journey and entrusted
his possessions to his servants. What have I
entrusted to you?

Feast: The Memorial of St. Augustine, bishop and
Doctor of the Church

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Friday, Aug. 27

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:26:03 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 Matthew 25:1-13

Drawing Near: As you pray with the parable about the ten virgins in today’s Gospel, with whom do you identify? Those who are wise and prepared or those who are foolish and unprepared?

Feast: The Memorial of St. Monica

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Daily Scripture Reflection: Thursday, Aug. 26

nospam@example.com (CATECHIST magazine) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:29:08 -0400

Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 24:42-51

Drawing Near: Can you hear the urgency in my voice in today’s Gospel? “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” What must you do today to “stay awake”?

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