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SAINT COMPANION PRAYER - St. Paul, teach me what you learned, that true freedom is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ, through whom, I can do all things.SCRIPTURE- Galatians 5:13-14For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve* one another through love. For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- "More Love, More Power" by David Nevue- "What Wondrous Love is This" InstrumentalNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

2 FOR 1 SUNDAY!CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO W FR. RONCLICK HERE FOR VIDEO W FR. JIMLent, Week 5Theme: FREEDOMSaint: St. PaulGOSPEL: JOHN 11:1-45 [Shortened Version] The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that he was ill, he remained for two days in the place where he was. Then after this he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea.”When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise.” Martha said, “I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus told her, “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. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.”He became perturbed and deeply troubled, and said,“Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Sir, come and see.” And Jesus wept. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him.” But some of them said, “Could not the one who opened the eyes of the blind man have done something so that this man would not have died?”So Jesus, perturbed again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay across it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the dead man's sister, said to him, “Lord, by now there will be a stench; he has been dead for four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you for hearing me. I know that you always hear me; but because of the crowd here I have said this, that they may believe that you sent me.” And when he had said this, He cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, tied hand and foot with burial bands, and his face was wrapped in a cloth. So Jesus said to them, “Untie him and let him go.”Now many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what he had done began to believe in him.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on VIMEO (no ads)CLICK HERE for video to this reflection on YouTubeThis morning prayer invites you to pause before the rush, lay down your worries, and ask the Lord to walk with you through every moment of the day ahead. Whether your morning is quiet or chaotic, this is a prayer for anyone who wants to begin with gratitude, presence, and surrender.

SAINT COMPANION PRAYER- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”SCRIPTURE- Matthew 4:4He said in reply, "It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.'"REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- Where Cahrity and Love Prevail- What Wondrous Love by Sunday 7pm ChoirNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SAINT COMPANION PRAYER- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”SCRIPTURE- Matthew 1:20"Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.'"REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- Turn your eyes upon Jesus by Piano Praises- Inner Universe by Aurora SeasonNOTES- Blog: The Josary: Pray the Mysteries of the Life of St. Joseph by Sr. Kathleen Rooney, SSJ- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SAINT COMPANION PRAYER- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 58:10"If you lavish your food on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then your light shall rise in the darkness, and your gloom shall be like midday."REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- Washed by Piano Instrumentals- 5 Minute Meditation: Easy Living by Nelson RobertNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SAINT COMPANION PRAYER- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”SCRIPTURE- Job 33:27-28"He shall sing before all and say, ‘I sinned and did wrong, yet I was not punished accordingly. He delivered me from passing to the pit, and my life sees light.'"REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SAINT COMPANION PRAYER- St. John Gabriel, your life was a beacon of light, helping others discover Jesus. Illumine my path this Lent that I may proclaim, with St. Paul, “I live now, not I, but Christ lives in me.”SCRIPTURE- Micah 7:7-8"But as for me, I will look to the LORD, I will wait for God my savior; my God will hear me! Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD is my light.”REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Were You There" from Classical Praise Volume 4 String Quartet- "In His Presence" by Soaking WorshipNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEOLent, Week 4Theme: LIGHTSaint: St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.GOSPEL: JOHN 9: 1-38As he passed by Jesus saw a man blind from birth. he spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva, and smeared the clay on his eyes, 7 and said to him, “Go wash[c] in the Pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went and washed, and came back able to see.So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see. He said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.” 16 So some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he does not keep the sabbath.” [But] others said, “How can a sinful man do such signs?” And there was a division among them. 17 So they said to the blind man again, “What do you have to say about him, since he opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.” They answered and said to him, “You were born totally in sin, and are you trying to teach us?” Then they threw him out.35 When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, he found him and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36 He answered and said, “Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” 37 Jesus said to him, “You have seen him and the one speaking with you is he.” 38 He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him.

This excerpt is from our DRIFT Meditations Series, where you sit quietly as one of us gently guides you into self-discovery and spiritual connection with God. Usually between 12-15 minutes in length.CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO on Vimeo (no ads)CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE (ads, unless you have their premium plan)What if the peace you're searching for isn't somewhere out there—but waiting in the depths within you?Deep within every soul lies a quiet well—a place where our deepest longings wait to be met. In this Lenten guided meditation inspired by the Gospel story of the Samaritan woman at the well, you are invited to slow down, lower the bucket of your heart beyond the noise of everyday desires, and encounter Jesus in the sacred depths within you.There, in the stillness, He offers the living water that alone can quench our thirst for peace, healing, and belonging. Come, rest for a few moments in prayer and discover again the well within where Christ waits to meet you.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.SCRIPTURE- Psalm 34:9"Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the stalwart one who takes refuge in him."REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- Meditation: Come to the Quiet by John Michael TalbotNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,  into Your hands I surrender my life.  Pour out Your Spirit upon me  that I may love You perfectly,  and serve You faithfully  until my soul rests in You.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.SCRIPTURE- Mark 8:33"Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples. He saw that Peter was not saying good things. And Jesus said to him, 'Get behind me Satan. You are a stumbling block to me.'"REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- Meditation: "For my parents" by Malte Marten NOTES- Blog: The Seven Last Words of Jesus by Mary Ellyn Schneider- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.SCRIPTURE- John 15:4-5"Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing."REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC- "Distraction Days" by The Album Leaf & Jimmy LaValle- "Loving and Forgiving" by Tom KendziaNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.SCRIPTURE- Psalm 42:2-3"As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God."REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- The End of the Affair and Praetoris Es ist ein Ros on the album "Music for Mindfulness" Mediation music: "Onwards" by SinnesroNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER-St. Mother Teresa, your thirst for Jesus opened your heart to love. Show me where my own soul is parched that I may drink from the Living Water that quenches all desire.SCRIPTURE- Matthew 10:42"And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward."REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "Quiet Streets" by Ola Gjeilo- "Intercession Prayer Instrumental" by Ebony ThompsonNOTES- Click HERE to join The God Minute Prayer Community Facebook GroupPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection from Fr. JimCLICK HERE for the 90 second video overview of the Week AheadCLICK HERE for our Lent Webpage JOHN 4: 5-42 (Shortened)So Jesus came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon.When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this Guided Prayer on Vimeo (no ads)CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO on YouTube (with ads)In this ABIDE prayer, we enter the raw and honest story of Job—a faithful servant who trusted God even when everything familiar was taken away. Job reminds us that true faith is not the absence of questions, doubt, or pain, but the courage to remain with God in the midst of them. When suffering feels unfair, when prayers seem unanswered, and when God feels silent, this prayer invites us to stay rooted in trust and surrender. As we pray together, we place our burdens before the God who sees the whole story, who is present even in silence, and who remains faithful through every chapter of our lives. May this prayer strengthen your trust and renew your hope in the God who never lets go. 

Hosea (Come Back to Me)Performed by Kairy MarquezCome back to me with all your heartDon't let fear keep us apartTrees do bend though straight and tallSo must we to others' callLong have I waited forYour coming home to meAnd living deeply our new livesThe wilderness will lead youTo the place where I will speakIntegrity and justiceWith tendernessYou shall know.Long have I waited forYour coming home to meAnd living deeply our new livesBeyond The Daysby Fr. Ricky Manalo   Performed by the Sunday 7pm ChoirBeyond the days of hope and mysterywe see a light of faith renewed,and in our longing we thirst for guidanceto walk with you day by day.Forty days and nights,you guide the steps of our journey.May your presence be feltin the whisper of your voice.Beyond the days of hope and mysterywe see a light of faith renewed,and in our longing we thirst for guidanceto walk with you day by day.Not on bread aloneare we to walk on this journey.Speak the words that give lifeto the yearnings of our hearts.Beyond the days of hope and mysterywe see a light of faith renewed,and in our longing we thirst for guidanceto walk with you day by day.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 28:13"Those who conceal their sins do not prosper, but those who confess and forsake them obtain mercy."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Nocturnal" by Ola Gjeilo- "In These Days of Lenten Journey" Piano InstrumentalNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

LENTEN ANTIPHON- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”SCRIPTURE- Matthew 6:17-18"When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to others to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- My Soul is Thirsting by Francesca LaRosa, Return to Shore by Jay StockerNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

LENTEN ANTIPHON- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 1:18"The Lord says, ‘Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow.'"REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "Soar" by Cristof Walters- "Night Rain" by Ola GjeiloNOTES- Click HERE for Fr. Carl's blog article- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

COMPANION SAINT PRAYER- St. Faustina, you learned to trust completely in the mercy of God. Lead me this week to surrender what I cannot control and to pray along with you, “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU.”SCRIPTURE- Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you…plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future full of hope."REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- Gabriel's Oboe, Hammock and On the Nature of Daylight (VOCES8)NOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflectionCLICK HERE FOR OUR LENT PAGEGod Moments AppMATTHEW 17: 1-9Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don't be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.

NOTESThis is a quiet meditation in our ABIDE GUIDED PRAYER series.CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO TO THIS PRAYERThe Bible reminds us that with God nothing is impossible. Every closed door, every barren season, every shattered dream can be turned into a testimony of divine intervention. Today, as we lift our hearts in prayer, we are not praying to a weak God or a distant God.We are praying to the miracle worker, the way maker, the one who parts seas, raises the dead, and turns impossibilities into reality. If you are standing in front of an impossible situation this day, prepare your heart, because the God who cannot fail is about to step in. Declare He can work wonders...

LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”SCRIPTURE- John 18:37"So Pilate said to him, ‘Then you are a king?' Jesus answered, ‘You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.'”REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- "Sleeping Peace" by Neil Cross - "Hands, Be Still" by Ólafur Arnalds- "Stay With Me" TaizeNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”SCRIPTURE- Acts 3:19-20"Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, and that the Lord may grant you times of refreshment and send you the Messiah already appointed for you, Jesus,”REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- Holy, Holy, Holy by Jay Stocker and O Salutaris Hostia instrumentalNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”SCRIPTURE- Psalm 31:6"Into your hands I commend my spirit; you will redeem me, LORD, God of truth.”REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- "Lord of All Hopefulness" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "The Wishing Star" by Michael LogozarNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

LENTEN ANTIPHON- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 19:17"Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will pay back the sum in full.”REFLECTION- Sr. M KarolynMUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth- "Meditation" by Michele NoblerNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SAINT PRAYER TO OPEN- Mother Mary, walk with me this Lent that my heart may be one with yours. Lead me closer to God, that I too may say, “Let it be done to me according to Your Word.”SCRIPTURE- Phillipians 4:6-7"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will protect your hearts and mind in Christ"REFLECTION- UmbertoMUSIC- City Lights by Gjeilo and Little Gentle SpiritNOTES- Lent: Check out the LENT page on The God Minute website to find out more about our programming for this week.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Today Fr. Jim Cormack (from our reflector team) breaks open the Word for us. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection with Fr. JimCLICK HERE for 2 min video of Fr. Ron laying out the Week Ahead...Don't forget to check out our LENT PAGE at thegodminute.org/lentMATTHEW 4: 1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:“‘He will command his angels concerning you,    and they will lift you up in their hands,    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'”8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'”11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

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SCRIPTURE- Matthew 26:39"He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.'"REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- New Dawn by Jay Stocker  and Die With a Smile by Lance AllenNOTESOUR LENT PAGE: thegodminute.org/lentPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7"Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."REFLECTION- Sr. Charlene MUSIC- NOTES- Almsgiving: Check out the 2026 Lenten Almsgiving website to learn more about our project and how you can donate. Thank you in advance!PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE to go to our Lent 2026 Webpage for all the details this weekSCRIPTURE- Joel 2:13"Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.”REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- momentary (choir version) by Olafur Arnalds and VOCES8- breathe in by SwiftlyPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Not getting our emails? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP SCRIPTURE- Romans 13:8"Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- The Lord is my Light and Salvation by Psalms by Chris (psalmsbychris.com)NOTES- BLOG: The Meaning of Lent: A Catholic Reflection on Rest, Healing, and Spiritual Renewal by Fr. Guillermo Campuzano, C.M.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 13:45-46"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Oceans" Instrumental by Titus Major- "The Color of the Sky" by Chad LawsonNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflection on YouTubeSUBSCRIBE ME for Sunday's "The Week Ahead" newsletter!MATTHEW 5: 17-23“Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest.”

SCRIPTURE- 1 John 1:8-9"If we say, ‘We are without sin,' we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.”REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- "Before Dawn" by Ola Gjeilo- "Braveheart" by Emma Jackson- "Grace Wins" by Matthew WestNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. 

SCRIPTURE- 1 Peter 1:13"Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, live soberly, and set your hopes completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC- "Seek Ye First" by Steve Pulvers and Brandon Gile- "God is Good" by Jonathan McReynoldsNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. 

SCRIPTURE- John 8:10-11"Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' She replied, ‘No one, sir.' Then Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go, [and] from now on do not sin anymore.'”REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- Immaculate Mary by 7pm Catholic ChoirNOTES- PRAY ALONG ROSARY (25 min)PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. 

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 5:3-4"Attend to the sound of my cry, my king and my God! For to you I will pray, LORD; in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will plead before you and wait.”REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "Tantum Ergo" Instrumental- "A New Beginning" by James SpliteriNOTES- Click HERE for the article about Lent by Fr. Jay Jung, C.M.PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. 

SCRIPTURE- Ezekiel 36:27"I will put my spirit within you so that you walk in my statutes, observe my ordinances, and keep them.”REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- Yet by the King Will Come (cover)NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You. 

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflectionMatthew 5: 13-16You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

I NEED THEE by SELAHWhen I think I'm going underPart the waters, LordWhen I feel the waves around meCalm the seaWhen I cry for help, oh, hear me LordAnd hold out Your handTouch my lifeStill the raging storm in meI need Thee every hour, most gracious LordNo tender voice like Thine can peace affordI need Thee, oh I need TheeEvery hour I need TheeO bless me now, my SaviorI come to TheeI need Thee every hour, in joy or painCome quickly and abide, or life is vainI need Thee, oh I need TheeEvery hour I need TheeO bless me now, my SaviorI come to Thee, yeahO bless me now, my SaviorI come to TheeWhen I think I'm going underHOLINESS by WE THE KINGDOM and CHRIS TOMLINThe train of Your robe flows from Your throneYou wear the crown of majestyI fall on my kneesWhat could I bring to lay before the King of kings?High and exalted, You are set apartThere's no one like You, You alone are GodIt's Your holinessIt's Your holinessLeads me to reverenceI stand in awe and wonderFatherHere in Your presence isHolinessYou're perfect and goodOnly You could make a way for one like meOh, sacred fire, my heart's desireOh, come and fan the flame in meCome and fan the flame in meIt's Your holinessIt's Your holinessLeads me to reverenceI stand in awe and wonderFatherHere in Your presence isHolinessLord, You areHigh and exalted, You are set apartLord, You areThere's no one like You, You alone are GodLord, You areHigh and exalted, You are set apartLord, You areThere's no one like You, GodLord, it's Your holinessIt's Your holinessLeads me to reverence, I stand inI stand in awe and wonderFatherHere in Your presence isFatherHere in Your presence isHolinessFatherHere in Your presence isHolinessPure holiness

SCRIPTURE- Corinthians 1:27-29"God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, so that no human being might boast before God.”REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- Kittle Gentle Spirit by AwakeningNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 115:1"Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name give glory because of your mercy and faithfulness.”REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "Where Charity and Love Prevail" by Tom Harder- "O God Mounts His Throne to Shouts of Joy" (Psalm 47) by Jeremy Mayfield- "Seek Ye First" by Steve Pulvers and Brandon GileNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Colossians 3:15"And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.”REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 2:27-28, 38"Simeon came in the Spirit into the temple and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law he took Jesus in his arms and blessed God.  And the prophetess Anna, coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.”REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Nunc Dimittis (The Canticle of Simeon)" by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz- "Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All (Sweet Sacrament)" by Luca RaggiNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflectionMatthew 5: 1-12Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainsideand sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

SCRIPTURE- 1 Corinthians 3:7-9"Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive wages in proportion to his labor. For we are God's co-workers; you are God's field, God's building."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "Before the Throne of God Above" by Jonathan Roth- "Come With Me Into the Fields" Piano Intrumental- "Trust in You" by Lauren DaigleNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,  into Your hands I surrender my life.  Pour out Your Spirit upon me  that I may love You perfectly,  and serve You faithfully  until my soul rests in You.

SCRIPTURE- 2 Timothy 1:8"So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God."REFLECTION- GerryMUSIC- Holding the SkyNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.