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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.
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.
Welcome to Day 2804 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2804 – The Devil Never Made Him Do It – Luke 4:1-13 Putnam Church Message – 01/18/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “The Devil Never Made Him Do It.” Last week investigated a prophet who was unmatched in all history, the forerunner of Jesus Christ, in a message titled “The Greatest Mortal Who Ever Died.” Today, we begin our study through the ministry of Jesus Christ in a message titled: “The Devil Never Made Him Do It.” Our Core verses for this week are Luke 4:1-13, found on page 1595 of your Pew Bibles. Follow along as I read. OPENING PRAYER Holy Father, we gather today in the name of Jesus, our victorious Savior. As we open Your Word, teach us to recognize temptation, to discern the lies of the enemy, and to cling to the truth that sets us free. Strengthen our hearts by Your Spirit, steady our minds by Your Scriptures, and shape our lives to reflect the obedience of Christ in the wilderness. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen. Today, we come to a moment in Luke's Gospel that occurs quietly, without crowds, without choirs of angels, without disciples watching in awe. There are no miracles, no sermons, no parables, and no healings. Instead, there is silence, sand, hunger, and a solitary battle in the wilderness. It is here that Jesus faces the enemy of our souls in a way no other human ever has — and He triumphs. And He does so not by leaning on His divine authority, but by walking in obedience as a human filled with and yielded to the Holy Spirit. Our preaching text this morning comes from Luke 4:1–13 (NLT). Luke writes: “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” (Luke 4:1–2) Luke wants us to see something right away: Jesus did not accidentally wander into temptation. He did not stumble into a spiritual ambush. He was led there. Led by whom? Led by the Spirit. And with that, Luke invites us into one of Scripture's most profound mysteries: God can lead His children into places of testing for the purpose of strengthening, purifying, and proving them. This is not new. Israel experienced the same. Moses reminded the people in Deuteronomy 8:2 (NLT): “Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you…” Jesus is reliving the story of Israel — but where Israel failed, Jesus prevails. Context: Between Baptism and Ministry Before we move further, we must notice the timing: Just before the wilderness comes the baptism. Just before the temptation comes the affirmation. Just before the war comes, the voice from heaven. In Luke 3, the heavens opened, the Spirit descended like a dove, and the Father declared: “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” (3:22) Immediately after that, Jesus is taken to the desert. This pattern is familiar to anyone who has walked with God: Mountaintops are...
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.
Hey friends, Joe Barlow here — welcome back to the Joseph Barlow Podcast, also known as Dads & Fathers.Today is Episode 11, and I'm genuinely excited because I'm bringing you an interview that I believe is going to strengthen you. I sat down with my new friend Reagan Givhan — and listen… this brother and his wife have twelve kids. Twelve. And what you're going to hear isn't just a “big family story”… it's a testimony of grace, faith, and the way God supplies when you say yes to Him.Reagan leads a ministry called Holy Temple Fitness, and it's not just about working out — it's about being fit in every area: spiritually, mentally, physically, financially, and relationally. But the heartbeat you're going to feel in this conversation is his passion for holiness, purity, and building a family on purpose — not by accident, not by pressure, but by hearing God and obeying Him.And we go deep — we talk about fatherhood identity, the grace to parent, the power of an open-heart relationship with your kids, and why that little question “why?” is so important… because it builds strength on the inside of your children, so they can stand when the world pushes back.Now quick heads-up: I'm probably moving to one episode a week for a season instead of daily — and that's okay. We're going to keep flowing, keep building, and keep bringing you something that helps you become the man God made you to be.Alright—before we jump in, let's pray.Father, I ask You to bless this time with my brother Reagan. We love You with all our heart. Flow by Your Spirit, say what You want to say, do what You want to do. We commit this time to You. In Jesus' name, amen.Alright my friend — you're going to love this interview. Let's get into it.Maybe God's Calling You To Partner With Us:This podcast is paid for by my partners. Please consider becoming a partner with us here and help us keep the ministry producing more and more content that changes lives.Have You Considered Coaching:This podcast might inspire you to spend more time one on one with Joe. Coaching might be what you need for a time?Check out Joe's books & music:For the Healing of the Nations/Healing Leaves an e-book that will make receiving divine healing so easy.Healing Is Yours an instrumental album with my voice speaking scriptures, prayer and prophetic word. Excellent for those battling physical illness.Come Up For Air/The Secret of the Whale, my first children's book. I did the pictures myself using AI. The Lord gave me the message. A simple profound truth and glorious illustrations.Read it free Watch itBuy itChange Is For The Brave: Potential Is A Promise, a revision and re-write of my first book. Deep, thought-provoking sayings along with many stories about how change happens in one's life.Prayer Is… sayings and prophetic words about prayer. A real favorite.Texting Through the Clouds: Your Quest an evangelistic book, that has Jesus leading someone to know Him through a text message conversation.Words From God: A Year of Conversations similar to God Calling. A 365 day devotional with a prophetic word for each day.We appreciate all the help and support. This podcast was provided to you through the support of our partners.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:11 — Jesus, Walk Into My Afternoon and Give Me Wisdom for the Paths I Do Not Yet See” Psalm 91:11 (NIV): “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you…” James 1:5 (NIV): “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God… and it will be given to you.” Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra para Curitiba (Brasil) • Aveiro (Portugal) • Dundo (Angola) • Chimoio (Moçambique) • Delhi (Índia) Live from London, England to Curitiba, Aveiro, Dundo, Chimoio, Delhi proteção divina • sabedoria prática • caminhos iluminados • direção segura divine protection • practical wisdom • illuminated paths • safe direction Jesus, as midday arrives and the weight of decisions begins to shape the hours ahead, I turn to You for wisdom that goes deeper than my understanding. Some choices feel small, others feel heavy, but all of them need Your guidance. Your promise declares: “Ele dará ordens aos Seus anjos para te guardarem.” These words remind me that I am not navigating this afternoon alone. Your protection surrounds me, even when the way forward feels uncertain or hidden. Let Your presence steady my heart and open my eyes to the quiet leading of Your Spirit. You invite me to ask for wisdom, not reluctantly but boldly, believing that You give generously without finding fault. “Dá-me sabedoria para este dia.” Jesus, give me the wisdom I need for this moment, for this hour, for this path that unfolds before me. Clear my thinking where it feels clouded. Bring peace where I feel tension. Light the steps that seem dim or confusing. Help me discern what to hold and what to release, what to say and what to stay silent about, what to move toward and what to step away from. As I continue through this afternoon, let Your guidance rest gently on my decisions. Shape my motives, guard my heart, and steady my emotions. “Ilumina meus caminhos com Tua verdade.” Illuminate my paths with Your truth, and let Your peace rule every decision I make. Jesus, be the One who walks beside me, the One who steadies my steps, the One who leads me into clarity and courage. And as I trust You, let this day unfold with purpose, direction, and the quiet assurance that Your wisdom is my strength. midday prayer, sabedoria divina, Psalm 91 protection, decision-making prayer, Brazil devotional, direction and clarity, 12PM worship momentmidday prayer, Psalm 91, wisdom, decision making, Brazil devotional, Portuguese prayer, afternoon guidanceSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
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.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:5 — Jesus, Strengthen My Thoughts and Hold Me Steady as the Day Begins” Psalm 91:5 (NIV): “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV): “For the Spirit God gave us… power, love and a sound mind.” Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra para Brasília (Brasil) • Coimbra (Portugal) • Huambo (Angola) • Beira (Moçambique) • Santiago (Chile) Live from London, England to Brasília, Coimbra, Huambo, Beira, Santiago início do dia • pressões emocionais • clareza mental • força espiritual start of day • emotional pressure • mental clarity • spiritual strength Jesus, as this morning unfolds and the first responsibilities of the day begin to rise, I bring my thoughts to You before anything else has the chance to shape them. The pressure of the day can arrive quickly, sometimes before a person has even left the house. Across Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Chile, the United States, India, and every place where people wake to tasks that feel larger than their strength, minds begin to race and hearts search for stability. Yet You speak a word that softens all of it: You have given us a sound mind, steadied by Your Spirit, strengthened in Your peace. Jesus, steady me now. Silence the voices that push me into worry before the day has truly begun. Where fear tries to settle into my thinking, replace it with quiet courage. Where doubts whisper that I cannot handle what is ahead, remind me that I do not face this day alone. Guide my thoughts into clarity, so that decisions are not made from panic but from the calm that comes from being held in Your presence. Let Your love anchor me so firmly that the arrows of stress, expectation, and pressure lose their power to shake me. As the hours unfold, walk with me into each moment. Strengthen my mind so I don't crumble under what feels overwhelming. Lift my spirit so I rise above discouragement. Surround my emotions with the gentleness of Your peace. Help me breathe in the truth that You go with me, before me, and around me, shaping my steps and steadying my heart. Jesus, hold me steady as this day begins, and let Your Spirit lead me through every challenge with strength and grace. manhã oração, clareza mental, Psalm 91 devotional, força espiritual, ansiedade matinal, Jesus sustains, esperança Brasil, clarity prayer, spiritual steadiness, Portuguese Christian devotional Brazil morning devotional, Psalm 91 prayer, 2 Timothy 1:7 encouragement, sound mind prayer, emotional pressuSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
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.
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.
In Part 1, we established the order: The Body communicates, the Soul interprets, and the Spirit leads. We looked at the Dashboard framework, the idea that physical gives us information, but is not the Driver.Today, we're getting tactical. We aren't just 'living' in a body; we are stewarding our temple. To do that effectively, we have to move beyond reacting to our symptoms and start training our physical frame to align with our Spirit.The Body vs. The Flesh: Know the DifferenceOne of the biggest points of confusion for believers is the difference between the Body and the Flesh.The Body is your physical frame, or the temple God gave you.The Flesh (or sin nature) is the carnal drive to satisfy self apart from God.When your body is in pain, it's a physical reality. When that pain demands you become bitter, fearful, or prayerless, that's the Flesh trying to take the wheel. Our goal isn't to punish the body; it's to quiet the flesh so the Spirit can be heard.The Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)We have often read Romans 12:1 about being a "living sacrifice," but we forget that a sacrifice has to stay on the altar."Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."Presenting your body as a sacrifice doesn't mean ignoring your pain; it means submitting your pain to God's purpose. It's saying, "Lord, my knee hurts, or this diagnosis is scary, but I am submitting this physical thing to Your Spirit today." You are taking the "front line" of your life and putting it under His command.Discipline: Positioning, Not PerformanceI want to be very clear: Physical discipline is not about "earning" your healing or being "good enough" for God to move. Discipline is about positioning.Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:27:"I discipline my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified."Why did Paul "bring" his body into submission? Because a loud, undisciplined body amplifies the flesh. When we lack discipline, whether in what we eat, how we rest, or things like fasting, the body's "voice" gets louder than the Spirit's.Discipline quiets the noise. It increases your spiritual sensitivity so that even when the body is in pain, your Spirit remains sharp.Read the rest at: https://litwithprayer.substack.com/p/the-body-part-2-training-the-temple
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.
The words of Paul from Ephesians 4 …Therefore I … beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.A life surrendered and submitted to God will lead to humility, gentleness, patience, making allowance, making every effort, binding together as one. Addition, multiplication, increase not subtraction or devision.With this in mind listen again to the passage in The Message BibleIn light of all this, here's what I want you to … get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don't want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don't want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences.You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness.Wouldn't it be amazing for our kids to see us live lives marked by “humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring ourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences? Living lives that are permeated with Oneness.Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, I want to be someone who adds to people, who multiplies what You give me, that increases in love, grace, and the fruit of Your Spirit. I pray my life be permeated with Oneness. As above, so below.”
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.
Welcome to Day 2794 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2794 – The Day the Pupil Stumped the Professors – Luke 2:21-38 Putnam Church Message – 01/04/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “The Day the Pupil Stumped the Professors.” Last week was the final Sunday of 2025, and we continued our year-long study of Luke's Narrative of the Good News in a message titled: “A Sacrifice, A Savior, a Sword.” Today, in the first week of 2026, we will explore the third and final story of Jesus's childhood. We will explore “The Day the Pupil Stumped the Professors.” Our Core verses for this week are Luke 2:39-52, found on page 1592 of your Pew Bibles. 39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. The Boy Jesus at the Temple 41 Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” 49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?”[f] 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them. 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Opening Prayer Gracious Father, As we step into a new year, we come again to Your Word—not simply to gain information, but to be shaped by truth. Open our eyes to see Jesus clearly. Open our hearts to receive what You are forming within us. And may Your Spirit teach us, just as He once taught in the temple courts long ago. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen. Introduction — The Childhood Stories We Never Get If you are curious about the childhoods of the significant figures of Scripture, you would think that you would find detailed accounts—stories of early faith, formative moments, maybe even mistakes that shaped future obedience. But what you would find in...
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.
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.
The woodpecker's tongue can stretch from three to five times its normal length in order to fish bugs out of trees. You would think that his tongue would have to be rooted in his tail to do that neat trick! This beautiful creation in which we live is not only filled with testimonies to the wisdom of God. It is also filled with special designs that deny the possibility that life in all its complexity developed entirely by chance.Consider the woodpecker. Incredibly, the woodpecker's tongue is rooted in his right nostril. Exiting the back of the nostril, his tongue spits into two parts, wrapping around his head between his skull and the skin, passing on either side of the neck bones, and then coming up through his lower jaw or beak. This gives the woodpecker a long enough tongue to stretch it out far enough to do an effective job of pest control on bug-infested trees!Now, how could this happen by blind evolutionary chance? Even evolutionists admit that it's silly to suggest that the woodpecker's tongue gradually got longer over thousands of year and began to grow under his skin. As one evolutionary scientist said about the woodpecker's tongue, "There are certain anatomical features which just cannot be explained by gradual mutations over millions of years. Just between you and me, I have to get God into the act too sometimes."Why wait to call on God as a last resort? Let's begin with our wonderful Creator!Deuteronomy 4:28"'And there you will serve gods, the work of men's hand, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.'"Prayer: Dear heavenly Father; through the instruction of Your Word and the guidance of Your Spirit, help me to be different from those around me who think that the creation itself made them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Sunderland, Luther D. Miraculous design features in woodpecker. Bible Science Newsletter. Image: Woodpecker on tree, Envato. + Dendrocopos major skull, Jimfbleak, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111
Lord God, in these winter months, when the days are shorter and the world grows quiet, help me to find Your presence in all things.In the cold air, remind me of the breath of Your Spirit.In the stillness, open my heart to Your gentle voice.Give me a heart of gratitude for the warmth I have been given, and compassion for those who face winter's hardship.Teach me to see Your grace at work—in the silence, in the waiting,and even in the challenges of the season.May this season of rest deepen my trust in You, renew my spirit, and prepare me to meet spring with a heart awakened to Your love. Amen.
Don Lemon is arrested in Los Angeles. How did this happen, and what charges is he facing? Meanwhile, Tom McClusky joins us to break down what's really going on inside the Trump administration and how new data could reshape the 2026 and 2028 elections. And finally, President Trump meets with the “Queen of Rap.” All this and more on the LOOPcast!00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast01:50 Don Lemon ARRESTED09:00 Insider Scoop on the Trump Admin + Pro-Life Cause27:06 Census Projection for 203040:32 Good News55:59 Twilight Zone1:06:20 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgSubscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit:O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal; the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth; the Spirit of Counsel, that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven; the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints; the Spirit of Piety, that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable; and the Spirit of Fear, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.AmenAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
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.
SCRIPTURE- Matthew 23: 11-12"The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- My Soul is at Rest by Taize-Doria by Piano VersionNOTES-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.
Isaiah 55 verses 10 thru 12:“The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth.They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.It is the same with my word.I send it out, and it always produces fruit.It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.You will live in joy and peace.”Lets think through thisWho sends out God's Word? … He does.What does it do when He sends it out? … Produces fruit.When will it produce fruit when He sends it out? … Always. … Not sometimes, but always.So, how do we receive His Word? Reading, listening to, ruminating on Scripture. Just as we are doing right now.With this in mind listen again to the passage, this time from The Message“Just as rain and snow descend from the skies and don't go back until they've watered the earth,Doing their work of making things grow and blossom, producing seed for farmers and food for the hungry, So will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed.They'll do the work I sent them to do, they'll complete the assignment I gave them. So you'll go out in joy, you'll be led into a whole and complete life.”This passage is not a metaphor. It literally means that when we take in God's Word, it will do a work in our lives. Our part is simply to obey and allow the Word to do the work God intended. That is why you can read a verse a hundred times over many years and get something different out of it almost every time.As we take a few more deep breathes think about this promise to you from the scriptureSo will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed.They'll do the work I sent them to do… So you'll go out in joy, you'll be led into a whole and complete life.”Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, I invite Your Spirit to interpret to me what You want to say and do every time I hear any Scripture. Complete Your assignment in me. As above, so below.”
SCRIPTURE- Psalm 95:3-4"For the LORD is the great God, the great king over all gods, Whose hand holds the depths of the earth; who owns the tops of the mountains."REFLECTION- Sr. KaraMUSIC- "Here I Am Lord" Instrumental- "You Speak" by Audrey AssadNOTES- Click HERE for our blog article on the Holy NamePRAYER 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 9:11He replied, "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and told me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.' So I went there and washed and was able to see."REFLECTION- PeggyMUSIC- "Holy, Holy" by Tim Janus- "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord" by Michael W. SmithNOTES-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.
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Ever feel like you're not impressive enough for God to use? Like your words aren't sharp enough… Your story isn't dramatic enough… Your personality isn't bold enough. Paul's right there with you. In fact, he leaned into it. And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. — 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 Paul didn't show up in Corinth polished. He showed up shaking. No stage presence. No masterful rhetoric. No powerful delivery. He chose unimpressive on purpose. Why? Because he wanted the Corinthians to see what happens when God takes something small, simple, ordinary—and turns it into something impossible to ignore. That's what God does: He takes the unimpressive and fills it with undeniable power. Paul stripped his message down to the center point of history: Jesus Christ and Him crucified. No clever tactics. No persuasive flair. Just the gospel in plain sight. And the Spirit lit it on fire. This is the part we forget: The power was never in Paul's performance. It was in Paul's dependence. Your weakness isn't the barrier—it's the invitation. When you step forward trembling, God steps forward strong. When you open your mouth with nothing fancy to say, the Spirit supplies the power. When you choose to be faithful instead of impressive, God makes your life impossible to ignore. Unimpressive people. Filled with an unstoppable God. That's how God has been changing the world since the beginning. DO THIS: Keep Jesus at the center of one conversation today. Don't try to sound impressive—aim to be faithful, clear, and surrendered. ASK THIS: Where do you feel pressure to "perform" spiritually? What does it look like for you to embrace weakness instead of hide it? How might God want to show His power through your simplicity? PRAY THIS: Jesus, take every unimpressive part of me and fill it with Your strength. Make my words and my life impossible to ignore because Your Spirit is at work through me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Holy Spirit"
SCRIPTURE- John 10: 29-30"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one."REFLECTION- Sr. KarolynMUSIC- "God of All Hopefulness" Instrumental- "Mesmerize" Instrumental- "Hold My Hand" by Jess GlynneNOTES-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 12:21"Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good."REFLECTION- LaurenMUSIC- "Da Pacem Domine" by WordHarmonic- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers- "Not Afraid" by Rend Co. KidsNOTES- Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn ChildrenPRAYER 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- Isaiah 40:11"Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care."REFLECTION- KyleMUSIC- See you when you appear by Dylan RycheNOTES-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 LORD's acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent; They are renewed each morning— great is your faithfulness!"REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- "Canyon Trilogy" by R. Carlois Nakai- "Ripples on the Water" InstrumentalNOTES- Click HERE for the blog post about Our Lady of AltagraciaPRAYER 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- Acts 3:6-8"Peter said, 'I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, [rise and] walk.' Then Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles grew strong."REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- Good Morning by Alexei SurovykhNOTES-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- Isaiah 55:7"Let the wicked forsake their way, and sinners their thoughts; Let them turn to the LORD to find mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving."REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- "Contándote Todo" Instrumental- "All Creatures of Our God and King" by Paul Cardall- "Good, Good Father" by Chris TomlinNOTES-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 3:17"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- God of All Hopefulness by 7pm Church Choir (Montreal)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- Ezekiel 36:26"I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Crown Him with Many Crowns" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "It is Well with My Soul" by David BauerNOTES-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 1:14-16"Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct for it is written, “Be holy because I [am] holy.”REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- Love Devine All Loves ExcellingNOTES-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- Isaiah 41:10"Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."REFLECTION- Fr. CarlMUSIC- "Love Divine All Love's Excelling" Instrumental- "Prayer of St. Francis" by The O'Neill Brothers GroupNOTES-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 John 5:11-12"And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life."REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- O Holy Night by Tommee Profitt featuring Tauren Wells and SVRCINANOTES-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 22:9-10"The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor."REFLECTION- GaryMUSIC- "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Van Vogal Ensemble- "Come to the Water" 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.