June 14 – Corpus Christi
John 6:55-56
“For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Do you believe the words of Jesus? How do you approach communion at Mass? Do you find yourself hungering for this food and drink? What does it mean that the body and blood of Jesus are true food and drink? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
June 7 – Trinity Sunday
2 Cor. 13
“Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does this mean to live in peace? What ways need mending? How can you encourage someone? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
May 31 – Pentecost
John 20
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.“
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Do you desire that Jesus to receive the breathe of God? Why would the Holy Spirit come through the breathe of Jesus? Is the Holy Spirit a part of your life? Are you open right now to receive the Spirit?
Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
May 24– Seventh Sunday of Easter
1 Peter 4
“Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly.” — 1 Pt 4
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. What does it mean to share in the sufferings of Christ? Why should we rejoice over such things? Do you believe you share in the Lord’s sufferings? Why is exultation connected to suffering? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
The Lanterian Home
May 17 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
“Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 8
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Do you pray to the Holy Spirit? What is the significance of the Apostles giving the Holy Spirit? What would you ask of the Holy Spirit right now? Have you had experiences that you believed was inspired by the Holy Spirit? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
May 10 — Fifth Sunday of Easter
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” — Jn 14
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Is your heart troubled right now? What does it mean to have a troubled heart? How is your faith in God right now? Why does Jesus say to have faith in him too? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
May 3 — Fourth Sunday of Easter
“If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God.” — 1 Pt. 2
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Have you suffered for doing what is good? Why does Peter call that a grace? What does it mean to be a grace “before God”? Is this a time when you can suffer gracefully? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
April 26 — Third Sunday of Easter
“Conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning.” — 1 Pt. 1
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. What does it mean to conduct yourself with reverence? What might interfere with being reverent? What does Peter mean by “your time of sojourning”? How might you grow in reverence? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
April 19 — Sunday of Divine Mercy
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Pt. 1
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Have you experienced God as a Father of great mercy? What does this mean? What does it mean to having living hope? How do we have new birth? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
April 12 — Easter Sunday
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” — Col. 3
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does this mean? How do you seek what is above? What does it mean that we are raised with Christ? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
April 5 — Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
“At the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” — Phil 2
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does this mean? How do you respond when you hear the name of Jesus? How do you confess that Jesus is Lord? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
March 29 -Fifth Sunday of Lent
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” — Jn. 11
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does this mean? Do you believe him? What does Jesus mean when he says that he is the resurrection? What does it mean to live in the resurrection? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
March 22 -Fourth Sunday of Lent
“Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does this mean? Have you been judged on appearances alone? What is in your heart right now? Do you seek to judge as God does? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
March 15 – Third Sunday of Lent
“Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst.” — John 4
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What is the water the Lord gives? What does the Lord mean that one who drinks it will never thirst? How do you drink of this water? Do you thirst for the Lord’s water? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord? Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
March 8 – Second Sunday of Lent
“Lord, it is good that we are here.” — Matt. 17
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and
feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Are you truly glad to be here with the Lord? Why is it good to be here? What is good about being in the Lord’s presence? Is this a prayer you feel in your heart for yourself? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
March 1 – First Sunday of Lent
“ Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. ” — Psalm 51
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Is it ever a blessing to have a downcast heart? When was the last time you went to confession? Does this prayer express confidence in the Lord? How does your heart feel about this? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
February 23 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” — 1 Cor. 3
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does it mean for you to be the temple of God? Do you ever experience what it means for the Spirit of God to live in you? What are the implications for this? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
February 16 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him…” — 1 Cor. 2
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Do you ever think of heaven? What has been your imaginings of heaven? Why would God prepare more than we can imagine? How does your heart feel about this? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
February 9 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.” — Psalm 112
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What makes a person just? Do you know anyone who is a light in times of darkness? How would a just person be a light in darkness? Why would a just person be a light to the upright? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple
“Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. ” — Hebrews 2
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Have you experienced the help of Jesus in your own times of testing? How was the Lord tested? Have you suffered for righteousness? Do you experience the Lord in his humanity? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
January 26 – Sunday of the Word of God
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.” — Psalm 27
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Is this a refrain you are able to say for yourself? What does it mean for the Lord to be your light? What is salvation for you? How confident are you in making this statement? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
January 19 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Psalm 40
“Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.” — Psalm 40
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Is this a refrain you are able to say for yourself? How do you know what is the will of God? What would it be like if someone was able to say this with confidence? Do you know anyone who consistently performs the will of God? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
January 12- The Baptism of the Lord: Isaiah 42
“I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice…” — Isaiah 42
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What is the victory of justice? Do you know what justice means in the mind of God? What would the victory of justice look like? What does it mean that you are called to this victory? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
January 5 – Epiphany of the Lord
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews.” — Matthew 2
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What do the Magi mean by this? Is Jesus king of your life? Does the imagery of a king work today? Why would the Word of God use the title “king” for Jesus? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
December 29, 2019 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
“Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another… ” — Col. 3
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Is there anyone in your family who is need of receiving this message? Do you consider yourself among the chosen? What does “heart-felt” mean? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
December 22, 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
“To all the beloved of God…” — Romans 1
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Who are the beloved of God? Do you consider yourself among them? What does it mean to be beloved of God? What difference would it make if you used this as a title for yourself and others? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
December 15, 2019 – Third Sunday of Advent
“Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.” — James 5
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does it mean for you that the Lord is coming? How is the Lord’s coming at hand? Why does James consider this an important message? How should you prepare for the coming of the Lord? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
December 8, 2019 – Second Sunday of Advent
“Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. ” — Romans 15
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy. Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? Is there someone in particular you need to welcome this Advent season? Have you felt welcomed by others lately? Why would St. Paul insist on welcoming one another? How does welcoming one another glorify God? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.
December 1, 2019 – First Sunday in Advent
“Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” — Matthew 24:42
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to receive the word of God with reverence and joy.
Notice the thoughts and emotions within you. As you prayerfully
consider this passage, are you able to identify what thoughts and feelings are generated?
This is the word of God. Take time to consider it carefully. Clear from your mind all distractions. Does it bring you hope or frustration? What does the Lord mean by this? From what are we awaking? Why would the Lord insist on being awake? Is the Lord threatening us, warning us or preparing us? Take time right now to let these words touch your heart. Might you ask Mary to help you listen with confidence to the Lord?
Ask the Holy Spirit, in your heart, to help you to apply this to your life.