Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections

In this reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher invites us to live our lives like Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, who strived not to impress anyone, but only to be loved by God, and to love Him completely. The post Enkindle 231 – 10.06.24 – The Little Way appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this whole-family reflection for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny encourages us to establish a relationship with the Holy Spirit, so that we might see His fruits grow within us. The post Enkindle 230 – 09.29.24 – Fiery Water Bird appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this whole-family reflection for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Erik Arnold teaches that true greatness comes from serving others with love and sacrifice, and how we can do this in our families. The post Enkindle 229 – 09.22.24 – How to be Great appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages us to follow the example of Peter and keep following Jesus even when we get it wrong. The post Enkindle 228 – 09.15.24 – Just Keep Following appeared first on numinous.fm.

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In this reflection for the readings for September 1, 2024, Rebecca Dougherty encourages us to trust in the love and wisdom of God's plan for us. The post Enkindle 226 – 09.01.24 – Doing it His Way appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages us to discover the power of the Eucharist and its transformative presence in our lives. The post Enkindle 225 – 08.25.24 – Encouragement appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages us to discover the power of the Eucharist and its transformative presence in our lives. The post Enkindle 224 – 08.18.24 – Plug into His Power appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny intertwines Old and New Testament narratives to show us how Jesus in the Eucharist sustains us on our journey to Heaven. The post Enkindle 223 – 08.11.24 – Bread from Heaven appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rebecca Dougherty reflects on God's providence through our personal stories, biblical miracles, and the Eucharist, encouraging us to trust in His divine provision. The post Enkindle 222 – 08.04.29 – He Provides Everything appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher speaks of Jesus as a shepherd and the importance of listening to His guidance and following Him faithfully in our daily lives The post Enkindle 221 – 07.28.24 – Prepare Our Hearts appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher speaks of Jesus as a shepherd and the importance of listening to His guidance and following Him faithfully in our daily lives The post Enkindle 220 – 07.21.24 – Good Sheep appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny encourages us to go confidently wherever the Lord is leading us to bring His peace. The post Enkindle 219 – 07.14.24 – Go and Bring Peace appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rebecca Dougherty reflects on how God's power is perfected in human weakness and on the value of growth through challenges. The post Enkindle 218 – 07.07.24 – Room to Grow appeared first on numinous.fm.

Javier Plumey reflects on the theme of restoration through Jesus, and encourages us to increase our faith through reading the Bible, prayer, and gratitude. The post Enkindle 217 – 06.30.24 – Jesus Restores appeared first on numinous.fm.

Fr. Erik Arnold shows how Jesus as a Master Teacher uses daily life to teach us how to enter into the kingdom of God and to enjoy the fullness of life. The post Enkindle 216 – 06.23.24 – Classroom of Life appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher discusses God's transformative power, likening it to a mustard seed, and encourages small, daily acts of faith to foster the growth of God's love in our lives. The post Enkindle 215 – 06.16.24 – Every Small Moment appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny reflects on recognizing and listening to God's voice in our lives. The post Enkindle 214 – 06.09.24 – Speak, Lord appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi, Rebecca Dougherty reminds us that the plans of the Lord for each of us are profound, and that they are filled with peace and joy. The post Enkindle 213 – 06.02.24 – A Grand Plan appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Erik Arnold encourages us to deepen our prayer life through personal and direct communication with each person of the Trinity. The post Enkindle 212 – 05.26.24 – Praying to the Trinity appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Kristen highlights the significance of the Holy Spirit in our own lives and on using the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the good of others. The post Enkindle 210 – 05.12.24 – Ascension Sunday appeared first on numinous.fm.

Adam Novotny encourages us to celebrate the Ascension of Jesus mindful of his promise to send the Holy Spirit. The post Enkindle 210 – 05.12.24 – Ascension Sunday appeared first on numinous.fm.

Kristen Fisher discusses God's unbiased generosity, encouraging us to appreciate our blessings and avoid comparing ourselves to others. The post Enkindle 209 – 05.05.24 – No Favorites appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Erik Arnold reflects on the life of St. Therese of Lisieux and how staying rooted in Jesus allows us to bear abundant fruit of love in our lives. The post Enkindle 208 – 04.28.24 – A Fruitful Life appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for Good Shepherd Sunday, 2024, Kristen Fisher encourages us to put our trust in Jesus, who is close to us and always guiding us closer to the Father. The post Enkindle 207 – 04.21.24 – We Need a Shepherd (delayed) appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Adam Novotny encourages us to reflect deeply about the real, loving, and tangible nature of the face of Jesus. The post Enkindle 206 – 04.14.24 – The Face of Jesus appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2024, Kristen Fisher shares how the story of Thomas invites us to receive and offer mercy, and to become who we are meant to be through the power of Christ's mercy. The post Enkindle 205 – 04.07.24 – Trusting in Mercy appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for Easter, Kristen reflects on the importance of experiencing the risen Jesus through the Eucharist and encourages us to be witnesses and spread the Good News of His resurrection. The post Enkindle 204 – 03.31.24 – Witnesses to Easter appeared first on numinous.fm.

Fr. Erik Arnold encourages us to not just be spectators watching the events of Holy Week to unfold, but to be disciples going through it with Jesus. The post Enkindle 203 – 03.24.24 – Not Just Spectators appeared first on numinous.fm.

Kristen Fisher reminds us that the whole reason Jesus came to Earth was to redeem us, and of the importance of desiring and asking for His forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The post Enkindle 202 – 03.17.24 – The Whole Reason is You appeared first on numinous.fm.

Adam Novotny encourages us to take seriously the command of our Lord to rest on Sunday, the Sabbath for Catholics and a day of rest. The post Enkindle 201 – 03.10.24 – Light Up Our Darkness appeared first on numinous.fm.

Adam Novotny encourages us to take seriously the command of our Lord to rest on Sunday, the Sabbath for Catholics and a day of rest. The post Enkindle 200 – 03.03.24 – A Day of Rest appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Erik Arnold reminds us that God is in every suffering, and encourages us to pray that the Lord gives us patience and perseverance as we're waiting to see the big picture. The post Enkindle 199 – 02.25.24 – Suffering Will Not Win appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny encourages us to go to Jesus and confess so that we might be cleansed our sins. The post Enkindle 197 – 02.11.24 – Antidote to Sin appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages us to invite the lord to increase our Hope, because he's the one who has placed it in us in the first place. The post Enkindle 196 – 02.04.24 – Never Lose Hope appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Erik Arnold encourages us to allow Jesus' authority as God to bring us into the joyful freedom we were made to have as God's adopted sons and daughters. The post Enkindle 195 – 01.28.24 – Authority to Set us Free appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher reminds us Jesus is inviting us to abandon something that is passing away and holding us back so that we can more freely walk toward him. The post Enkindle 194 – 01.21.24 – Drop Everything appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Patrick Sullivan gives us two simple tools we can use to hear and then respond to the voice of the Lord in our lives. The post Enkindle 193 – 01.14.24 – Hearing His Voice appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this family reflection for The Epiphany of the Lord, Kristen Fisher encourages us to be open to encountering the Lord in unexpected ways. The post Enkindle 192 – 01.7.24 – Shooting Stars appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family, Adam Novotny encourages us to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as models of obedience, which helps us to grow in virtue and holiness. The post Enkindle 191 – 12.31.23 – Obedience appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Erik Arnold encourages us with the knowledge that our salvation is a story of an impossible mercy, an impossible patience, and an impossible providence. The post Enkindle 190 – 12.24.23 – Nothing is Impossible appeared first on numinous.fm.

In the reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, Kristen Fisher encourages us to not just look forward to happiness this Christmas season, but to Joy, which comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit. The post Enkindle 189 – 12.17.23 – Joy appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Patrick Sullivan encourages us to prepare our hearts and minds for Jesus this Advent as though we are welcoming a loved one into our home. The post Enkindle 188 – 12.10.23 – Making Room appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the First Sunday of Advent, Kristen Fisher encourages us to live every day as though Jesus is returning at any moment. The post Enkindle 187 – 12.3.23 – Stay Awake appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Fr. Erik Arnold reminds us that there is nothing we are going through that Jesus doesn't choose to experience with us. The post Enkindle 186 – 11.26.23 – Shepherd King appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages us to be faithful to the Lord even in the small matters in our lives. The post Enkindle 185 – 11.19.23 – Small Matters appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Patrick Sullivan reflects on the season of Winter and how it encourages us to take practical steps to be ready to meet the Lord. The post Enkindle 184 – 11.12.23 – Be Ready to Meet Him appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher tells us the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe to remind us to pray for our priests who pour out their lives for the Church every day. The post Enkindle 183 – 11.05.23 – Pray for our Priests appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher reminds us that everything we have is a gift, and that we're called to show that same love back to those around us. The post Enkindle 182 – 10.29.23 – Everything is a Gift appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Erik Arnold shows us that God made our bodies to tell his story. The post Enkindle 181 – 10.22.23 – In His Image appeared first on numinous.fm.

In this reflection for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher encourages us to accept the Lord's invitation to trust him and get off the fence in our hearts. The post Enkindle 180 – 10.15.23 – Get Off the Fence appeared first on numinous.fm.