The God Minute is a short, daily Christian prayer that includes peaceful music, scripture and a reflection to bless your day with the Lord. It's only 10 minutes. Take a few God Minutes each morning and see how your day rises in abundance. A Catholic devotional by the Congregation of the Mission - the Vincentians.
The God Minute podcast is truly a gem in the realm of spiritual podcasts. From the moment you press play, you are transported into a world of peace, reflection, and inspiration. The hosts, Father Ron and Father Michael, have created a space where listeners can start their day off right with a 10-minute dose of prayer, scripture, music, and thoughtful reflections. It is evident that a lot of love and care goes into each episode.
One of the best aspects of The God Minute podcast is its ability to touch on various topics that resonate deeply with listeners. Whether it's discussing personal struggles and how to find solace in God or sharing stories of faith and resilience, there is always something relatable for everyone. The hosts have a talent for weaving together scripture readings, insightful reflections, and beautiful music to create a truly immersive experience. Additionally, the episodes often feature guest speakers who bring unique perspectives and add diversity to the content.
The worst aspect of this podcast is that each episode is only 10 minutes long. While this can be seen as a positive for those who prefer shorter podcasts, it can sometimes leave listeners wishing for more. The brevity of each episode means that certain topics may not be explored as deeply as one might hope. However, this could also be seen as an advantage for those who are looking for quick but meaningful moments of reflection in their busy lives.
In conclusion, The God Minute podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking daily spiritual nourishment and guidance. Its concise format makes it easily accessible for people with busy schedules, while still providing powerful messages that resonate long after the episode ends. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply want to deepen your connection with God on a daily basis, this podcast will not disappoint. Give it a listen and let The God Minute become part of your spiritual journey.
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 55:8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.”REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- "Even If" by MercyMeNOTES-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- Proverbs 1:7“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- The Well Tempered Clavier performed by Sviatoslav RichterNOTES-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 24:13"But the one who endures to the end will be saved."REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- Companions on the Journey by The 7pm Choir (YouTube)- Your Word by David NevueNOTES-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- Hebrews 10:36"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised."REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- 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- Exodus 14:14"The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- 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 THE VIDEO to this reflectionCLICK HERE FOR 12 MINUTE GUIDED MEDITATION Fr. Ron talks about in reflection.GO TO DISCOVER menu at the bottom of app for today's "The Week Ahead" email if you missed it in your inbox.GOSPEL TODAY22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?”He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.'“But he will answer, ‘I don't know you or where you come from.'26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.'27 “But he will reply, ‘I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!'
SCRIPTURE- Isaiah 61:10"I will rejoice heartily in the Lord. My being exalts in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of justice. Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."REFLECTION- Sr. M. KarolynMUSIC- 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- 1 Peter 4:19"So then, those who suffer according to God's will, should commit themselves to their faithful creator and continue to do good. "REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- Polkadot Paws by Allan GogollNOTES-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- Philippians 3:13-14"Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- 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- Psalm 71:5-6"For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you."REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- "Just As I Am" Instrumental- "Village of St. Bernadette" InstrumentalNOTES-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- Romans 15:4"For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- This Littel Light of Mine by Mormon Tabernacle Choir- Canyon Trilogy by R. Carlos NakaiNOTES-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 reflectionLuke 12: 49-53Jesus said to his disciples:"I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were already blazing!There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?No, I tell you, but rather division.From now on a household of five will be divided,three against two and two against three;a father will be divided against his sonand a son against his father,a mother against her daughterand a daughter against her mother,a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-lawand a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
SCRIPTURE- James 1:12"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Immaculate Mary" Instrumental- "Ave Maria" Instrumental- "Mary Did You Know" by Genavieve LinkowskiNOTES-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- Galatians 6:9"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- 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- Psalm 118:24"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"REFLECTION- Welcome our newest reflector: CherylMUSIC- "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" Instrumental- "This is the Day" InstrumentalNOTES- 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 119:11"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Seek Ye First" Instrumental- "Touch of Heaven" InstrumentalNOTES- 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 5:16"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC- 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 reflectionOur Gospel is LUKE 12: 35-40Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the middle of the night or toward daybreak. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
SCRIPTURE- Hebrew 10: 23 - "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- Amazing Grace by Hillsong WorshipPRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Philippians 1:6"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "As the Deer" by David Im (https://youtu.be/pmdt55ldfZE?si=PFdvAp0wcPPQQtRD)-"Good Morning" by Alexei Surovykh (https://youtu.be/ZdaUGEXHlSQ?si=6knAfOhVzUGKfisc)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- Lamentations 3:22-24"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.'"REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- "Be Present at our Table" Instrumental- "Psalm 15: One Who Does Justice" by Jeremy Mayfield- "Be Thou My Vision" InstrumentalNOTES-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- Proverbs 4:25-26"Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure."REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- 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- Romans 12:18"If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”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.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflectionGospelLuke 12:13-21Then he told them a parable.“There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest.He asked himself, ‘What shall I do,for I do not have space to store my harvest?'And he said, ‘This is what I shall do:I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones.There I shall store all my grain and other goodsand I shall say to myself, “Now as for you,you have so many good things stored up for many years,rest, eat, drink, be merry!”'But God said to him,‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you;and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?'Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselvesbut are not rich in what matters to God.”
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SCRIPTURE- Matthew 11:29"[L]earn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your souls."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- 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- Psalm 86:11"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.”REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- 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- Romans 12:12"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- 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- Colossians 3:2"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, asworking for the Lord, not for human masters."REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- "Be Not Afraid" Instrumental- "Before the Throne of God Above" InstrumentalNOTES-
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SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 3:6“In all your ways be mindful of Him, and He will make straight your paths.”REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- 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- Psalm 27:14"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”REFLECTION- GerryMUSIC- NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- 1 Cor 16:13“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”REFLECTION- Sr. KarolynMUSIC- 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- Psalm 29:2"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness."REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- 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- 1 Corinthians 9:22-24"Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "Chariots of Fire" by 2 CellosNOTES-
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SCRIPTURE- 1 Chronicles 16:11"Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually.” REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- Dan Gibson Solitudes- Holy Forever by Andre CavalcanteNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve you faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE- 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new one has come.” REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- NOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve you faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 16:3"“Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- "Quiet Place" Instrumental- "Take My Life and Let it Be" InstrumentalNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Great is the Lord" Instrumental- "Lord of all Hopefulness" InstrumentalNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Romans 12: 2"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- Crown Him with many CrownsNOTES-
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SCRIPTURE- John 16:24"Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete."REFLECTION- JenMUSIC- "Lux Aeterna" - "Ancient of Days" by David BauerCONCERT FRIDAY SONG- "A Living Prayer" by Alison KraussNOTES- thegodminute.org/post/reflection-on-the-liturgy-and-ordinary-time
SCRIPTURE- Romans 12:2"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC-
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 51:10"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- InstrumentalNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 15:5“A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who receives correction is prudent.”REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- Summer's Over But it's OK by Noble OakNOTES- Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is the one who is to be canonized in September that Sarah mentions in her reflection
SCRIPTURE- James 1:6 "Whoever asks shouldn't hesitate. They should ask in faith without doubting. Whoever doubts is like the surf of the sea, tossed and turned by the wind."REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- Music Momentary by Olafur Arnalds and Voces8NOTES-
Happy Independence Day!On this first Friday of the month we are praying with music. Welcome to Concert Friday"I Am Free" by Josh Blakesley"Living in America" by James BrownEnjoy!
REFLECTOR- Sr. CarolMUSIC- Various GuitarPRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.NOTES- Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle
SCRIPTURE- Corinthians 16: 13REFLECTOR- JeffMUSIC- Confitemini Domino by TaizePRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.NOTES-