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- Luke 6:38"Give and it will be given to you. A good measure pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap; for with the measure you use it will be measured to you."REFLECTOR- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "Polar" Instrumental- "How Great Though Art" InstrumentalNOTES-
REFLECTOR- JeffMUSIC- When the Moon Sings by William AckermanPRAYERTo 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-
REFLECTOR- GaryMUSIC- We walk by Faith Not by SightPRAYERTo 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-
REFLECTOR- JustinMUSIC- God of Day and God of Darkness- Here I Am, LordPRAYERTo 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- Isaiah 6:8"I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here I am; send me!'"REFLECTION- JeffMUSIC- "Forest Path" Instrumental- "Here I Am, Lord" by John Michael TalbotNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- John 7:38"Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- "A Tiny Ripple" Instrumental- "Come to the Water/I Will Run to You" Matt MaherNOTES-
REFLECTOR- JenMUSIC- Holy, Holy, HolyPRAYERTo 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- John 15:13 "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends."REFLECTION - Fr. RonMUSIC - "Stay in the Dark" Instrumental- "Taps" Instrumental- "Cathedral Ambiance" Instrumental- "Let There Be Peace On Earth" InstrumentalNOTES- Memorial Day
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SCRIPTURE- Romans 6:6"We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin."REFLECTION- Fr. KevinMUSIC- "Light My Way" Instrumental- "Memories" InstrumentalNOTES-CONCERT FRIDAY- "Good Morning" by MandisaWave away my yesterdayCause I'm leaving it behind meHello sunshine, come what mayI feel something new inside meI hear the birds singingNow my alarm's ringingGet up, get up, heyIt's a good morningWake up to a brand new dayThis morningI'm stepping, steppingStepping on my wayGood morningYou give me strengthYou give me just what I needAnd I can feel the hope that's rising in meIt's a good morningSlow down, breathe inDon't move aheadI'm just living in this momentI've got my arms raised, un-phasedJump out of bedGotta get this party going, hmmmI went to bed dreamingYou woke me up singingGet up, get up, hey'Cause it's a good morningWake up to a brand new dayThis morningI'm stepping, steppingStepping on my wayGood morningYou give me strengthYou give me just what I needAnd I can feel the hope that's rising up in meIt's a good morningGood morningNow I'm smiling, and I'm kissing all my worries goodbyeGot the feelingIf I spread my wings, I might even flyYou are my truth, my wayGive me the strength to sayGet up, get up, get upOoh, 'cause it's a good morning, ooh, oh yeahMr. Mac to the micHey, top of the morning to you, 'DisaYou smoothie, me ice cold pizza Cafe au lait, latte dahYou do the zumba, but I do notGive me like half a marathonI'll give you the gospel of St. JohnHits me like a wake up bomb'Cause we both know that His mercy flows in the morning'Cause it's a good morningWake up to a brand new dayThis morningI'm stepping, steppingStepping on my wayGood morningYou give me strengthYou give me just what I needAnd I can feel the hope that's rising up in meIt's a good morningWake up to a brand new dayThis morningI'm stepping, steppingStepping on my wayGood morningYou give me strengthYou give me just what I needAnd I can feel the hope that's rising up in meIt's a good morningTop of the morning to you, 'DisaHey, top of the morning to you, girlTo-to-top of the morning to you, 'DisaMorning little miss sunshineMan, you morning peopleNo, I'm serious
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 6:26-27"Look at the birds in the air. They do not sew or reap or stow away in barns, and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they."REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- "Do Not Worry" by Ellie HolcombNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 28: 26REFLECTOR- SarahMUSIC- Mother Dear, O Pray For Me by Panis AngelicusPRAYERTo 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- Psalm 37:5 "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun."REFLECTION- Sr. CarolMUSIC- "Biomes" Instrumental- "The Lord is my Light" Taize´NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- John 1: 1REFLECTOR- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- Mother of God, Here I StandPRAYERTo 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-
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SCRIPTURE- Luke 23:34 "And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'"REFLECTION- Fr. JasonMUSIC- "New Day" Instrumental- "Redemption" InstrumentalCONCERT FRIDAY SONG- "Forever Young" by Rod StewartMay the good Lord be with you down every road you roamAnd may sunshine and happiness surround you when you're far from homeAnd my you grow to be proud, dignified and trueAnd do unto others as you'd have done to youBe courageous and be braveAnd in my heart you'll always stayForever young (forever young)Forever young (forever young)May good fortune be with you, may your guiding light be strongBuild a stairway to heaven with a prince or a vagabondAnd may you never love in vainAnd in my heart you will remainForever young (forever young)Forever young (forever young)Forever youngForever youngYeah!And when you finally fly away, I'll be hoping that I served you wellFor all the wisdom of a lifetime, no one can ever tellBut whatever road you choose, I'm right behind you win or loseForever young (forever young)Forever young (forever young)Forever youngForever youngFor-, forever youngForever young
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 121REFLECTOR- Sr. KarolynMUSIC- Peace I Leave with You by "Catholic Hymns"PRAYERTo 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- Luke 22: 19REFLECTOR- LaurenMUSIC- Take and Eat by Michael JoncasPRAYERTo 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- A Vincentian Reflection on Pope Leo's First Address
SCRIPTURE- Romans 8:14 "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- "On this Day, O Beautiful Mother"- "Immaculate Mary" NOTES-
SCRIPTURE- 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- "Prayer of St. Francis" Instrumental- "Stillness" InstrumentalNOTES-
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO to this reflectionSr. Carol helps me out today with a reflection on her mother and the devotion she had to Our Lady.
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 119REFLECTOR- Sr. CarolMUSIC- Instrumental- Sing of Mary- Mama by Spice GirlsNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 115REFLECTOR- Mary Ellyn Schneider (new) - Email: hair4kids@comcast.netMUSIC- Psalm 103 Violin musicPRAYERTo 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- Proverbs 18:10"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."REFLECTION- RoxieMUSIC- "Glorious in Majesty" Instrumental- "Bring Flowers of the Rarest" InstrumentalNOTES- Papal Conclave Begins- Home May Crowning
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 51:10"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- "Set the Course" Instrumental- "Manhattan Sunrise" InstrumentalNOTES-
REFLECTOR- Fr. CarlMUSIC- Cuan Grande es ElPRAYERTo 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- Be sure and pray with us our CONCLAVE PRAYER for direction and discernment of the Cardinals gathering to elect the next pope on Wednesday. The prayer is on our Welcome Screen and our App blog....
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The first Fridays of every month we let music lead us in prayer and we call it, Concert Friday. So today we have three songs that will lift our hearts and spirits to God that come from ages past when many of us were little kids. Oldies, but truly, goodies. See if you remember them (those of you older than 55!)
SCRIPTURE- 1 John 4:10 "This is what real love is: It is not our love for God; it is God's love for us. He sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins."REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- "Gather Us In" Instrumental- "Bless the Lord O My Soul" InstrumentalNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 95: 3REFLECTOR- Jen (jenryan@kenrick.edu)MUSIC- Regina Caeli Laitare- Hearing the Harvest by We Dream of Eden & Anita TatlowPRAYERTo 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-
REFLECTOR- Sr. CarolMUSIC-PRAYERTo 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. Catherine of Siena
SCRIPTURE-Jeremiah 31:34 "For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."REFLECTION-JeffMUSIC-"Gregorian Chant" by Sistine Chapel Choir-"Loving and Forgiving" by Scott SoperNOTES-
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SCRIPTURE-Matthew 10:28"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."REFLECTION-GerryMUSIC-"Sing to the Mountains" Instrumental-"Sing With All the Saints in Glory" Choral CollectionCONCERT FRIDAY"Alleluia! Love is Alive" by Steve AngrisanoPeople of God, see the morning is newRise from your sleeping and run to the tombCome and see! Come and see! He is alive!A grave that is empty, a promise fulfilledGod who was with us is here with us stillHe is here! He is here! He is alive!Alleluia! Love is aliveConquered the grave and defeated the nightAlleluia! Love is alive!The Son has arisen for allYour people sing alleluia!People of God, let your fear fall awayYour chains have been broken; abandon your shameLift your hearts! Lift your hearts! He is alive!Here now is mercy embracing your soulHere, the fulfillment that once was foretoldIt is true! It is true! He is alive!Alleluia! Love is aliveConquered the grave and defeated the nightAlleluia! Love is alive!The Son has arisen for allYour people sing alleluia!People of God now rejoicing in ChristCarry your joy to the darkness of nightTell the world! Tell the world! He is alive!Hear the good news of this glorious dayEvery heart singing as heaven proclaimsHe is Lord! He is Lord! He is alive!Alleluia! Love is aliveConquered the grave and defeated the nightsAlleluia! Love is alive!The Son has arisen for allAlleluia! Love is aliveConquered the grave and defeated the nightAlleluia! Love is alive!The Son has arisen for allYour people sing alleluia!
SCRIPTURE- 2 Timothy 2: 15REFLECTOR- Fr. JasonMUSIC- All Creatures of our God and King by Prayers of the SaintsNOTES-
SCRIPTURE-Psalm 139:14"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."REFLECTION-Sr. KarolynMUSIC-"Canticle of the Sun" Instrumental-"Christ the Lord is Risen Today" InstrumentalNOTES-https://bit.ly/LitanyofRedeemedHumanity
REFLECTOR- Fr. JimMUSIC- Alleluia, Sing to JesusPOPE FRANCIS PRAYERGracious God,Hear our voice above the murmurs of sorrow for it is the voice of confusion, seeking Your still small voice of calm.Hear our voice as we give thanks for Your faithful servant, Pope Francis. For it is the voice of praise, joining with sadness and joy.Hear our voice as we pray for the future, for it is a voice of hope longing to see Your Church made whole.Hear our voice as we watch with those who deliberate, for it is the voice of humility asking for their wisdom and discernment in electing our new pontiff.Hear our voice as we pray in solidarity with the poor, for it is the voice of peace searching for justice that Francis prayed with such faithful devotion.O God, in Easter joy we lift our hopes and this prayer, with confidence and trust. We offer back to You, our brother, Your son, Francis, a leader and pontiff we will always remember with fondness and gratitude.In the name of the Risen Lord we pray, Amen.
REFLECTOR- RoxieNOTES- Triduum Retreat: thegodminute.org/retreat
SCRIPTURE-John 13:14-15“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set an example that you should do as I have done for you.”REFLECTION-Fr. KevinMUSIC-"Poetry" Instrumental-"The Servant Song" by Jon NivenNOTES- thegodminute.org/retreat
SCRIPTURE- Luke 22: 2-6REFLECTOR- S.r KathleenMUSIC- Lauridsen O Magnum MysteriumNOTES- Our Triduum Retreat: thegodminute.org/retreat
SCRIPTURERomans 8:32"He who did not spare His own son, but gave Him up for us all - how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?"REFLECTIONFr. CarlMUSIC"Kyrie Eleison" by Dan Gibson's Solitudes"A Stretch of Sun" by Jeff GeinkeNOTEShttps://www.thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 21:12-13 “Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,' but you make it a den of thieves.'”REFLECTION-PeggyMUSIC-"Were You There" Instrumental-"Crown Him with Many Crowns" InstrumentalNOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
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SCRIPTUREGalatians 5:22-23"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."REFLECTIONJavierMUSIC"Dream 13" by Max Rictner"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" by 4HimCONCERT FRIDAY SONG"Worlds Apart" by Jars of ClayI am the only one to blame for thisSomehow it all ends up the sameSoaring on the wings of selfish pride, flew too highAnd like a chorus, I collideWith a world I try so hard to leave behindTo rid myself of all but loveTo give and dieTo turn away and not becomeAnother nail to pierce the skin of One who lovedMore deeply than the oceansMore abundant than the tearsOf a world embracing every heartacheAnd can I be the one to sacrifice?Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow?Take my world apart(To need You) I am on my knees(To love You) take my world apart(To need You) broken on my kneesAll said and done, I stand aloneAmongst remains of a life I should not ownTakes all I am to believeIn the mercy that covers meDid You really have to die for me?All I am for all You areWhat I need and what I believeAre worlds apartAnd I prayTake my world apart(To need You) I am on my knees(To love You) take my world apart(To need You) broken on my kneesOn my kneesI look beyond the empty crossForgetting what my life has costAnd wipe away the crimson stainsDull the nails that still remainsMore and more I need You nowI owe You more each passing hourBattle between grace and prideGave up not so long agoSo steal my heart and take the painAnd wash my feet and cleanse my prideTake the selfish, take the weakAnd all the things I cannot hideTake the beauty, take my tearsSin-soaked heart, make it YoursTake my world all apartTake it now, take it nowAnd serve the ones that I despise (to love You)Speak the words I can't deny (take my world apart)Watch the world I used to love (to need You)Fall to dust and blow away (I am on my knees)I look beyond the empty cross (to love You)Forgetting what my life has cost (take my world apart)I wipe away the crimson stains (to need You)Dull the nails that still remain (broken on my knees)Steal my heart and take the pain (to love You)Take the selfish, take the weak (to need You)And all the things I cannot hideTake the beauty, take my tears (on my knees)Take my world apart, take my world apart (to love You)And I pray (to need You)And I pray, and I pray (on my knees)Take my world apartWorlds apart
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 11:28"Come to me all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest."REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" Instrumental- "Behold the Lamb" InstrumentalNOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE- Proverbs 16: 20REFLECTOR- LaurenMUSIC- River Flows in You by Layers ClassicNOTES-
SCRIPTURE- John 4:24 "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."REFLECTION-Sr. CharleneMUSIC-"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Instrumental-"Psalm 62 (Only In God)" by John Michael Talbot-"Spirit and Truth" by New Birth ChoirNOTES-thegodminute.org/lent
SCRIPTURE- Galatians 2: 20REFLECTOR- SarahMUSIC- Turn to Me by Sunday Night Choir- Tutorial by RIOPYNOTES- thegodminute.org/lent
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