CATHOLIC FAITH, HOPE, and HEALING for YOUR DAILY LIFE
Good News Reflections:
Making scripture meaningful to your daily life
by Terry Modica
Jesus appreciates the sacrifices you make for others. Terry’s retirement was Aug. 15th, but these daily reflections won’t be retired. See this important announcement! https://youtu.be/y5CWs4BW238 Good News Reflection for: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August […] Read More
“The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.” (From today’s first reading) Good […] Read More
The desire in you to do something about an injustice has been placed there by God himself. It connects you to the Passion of Jesus. Good News Reflection for: Friday of the 18th Week in […] Read More
By becoming aware of what you really believe and what you doubt, you will begin to believe more fully. Good News Reflection for: Thursday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time August 7, 2025 Today’s […] Read More
The transfiguration of Christ occurs again and again every time we listen to him and our faith is enlightened. Good News Reflection for: Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2025 Today’s Prayer: […] Read More
When Jesus approaches you in an unexpected way, dare to step out of your boat and keep your eyes on Him. Good News Reflection for: Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time August 5, […] Read More
The Eucharist nourishes us in every way that we need to be fed if we participate in Holy Mass fully. Good News Reflection for: Monday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint […] Read More
Whatever enhances our union with God — and only this — is a treasure that we’ll enjoy for all of eternity. Good News Reflection for: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 10, 2025 Today’s Prayer: […] Read More
“This fiftieth year you shall make sacred by proclaiming liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you.” (From today’s first reading) Good News Reflection for: Saturday of the […] Read More
We must continue to love and pray for those who’ve refused our ministry of love. It’s holy to feel the pain of their refusal. Good News Reflection for: Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary […] Read More
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The Father’s Heart:
Meet the Real Abba Father
10 Spiritual Exercises to Heal from the Wounds of the Heart: Heal your father wounds through the love of Father God.
What are you seeking from God your Father? How close do you feel to the Father’s heart? Do you know that, if what you want is good and God doesn’t have a better plan, you already have what you seek? It often takes time for it to be revealed and understood, but God has already granted it because he loves you far more than you realize.
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Radical Love: Reflections for Couples
215 short inspirational messages that bring God’s radical love into the context of romantic relationships.
Two private reflection questions at the end of each message will help you apply the messages to your everyday life and challenges. This is followed by ideas for discussing the topic as a couple to further integrate it into your relationship.
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Victor
A suspense-filled Christian novel about the saving power of love. Patti Regall is a young mother trying to escape from a lifetime of abuse and the devil-worshiping coven that wants to use her little boys, Victor and Vincent, to uncover the identity of the Anti-Christ. When she finds an opportunity to escape, she has to leave Victor behind.
Patti fights her own demons while desperately trying to rescue Victor from the coven. Tobias, a Christian man, comes to her aid. This novel will affirm your faith in Christ’s victorious power.
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Forgiven
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How to Win Victories in Spiritual Warfare
Download a collection of Catholic prayers and scriptures for today’s spiritual warfare battles and for everyday protection.
This printable handbook includes the Prayer for the Presence of Christ, Prayer for the Power of the Holy Spirit, Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel, Prayer to Wear the Armor of God, Saint Patrick’s Breastplate, Prayer to Conquer Evil, Prayer to Break Curses, Prayer for Release from Ancestral Curses, Prayer of Authority to Conquer Demons, Consecration to Mary Defeater of Satan, Consecrate Your Marriage to Mary Ark of the Covenant, Zechariah’s Canticle as a Victory Prayer, and Praying the “Our Father” for Victory Over Evil. Plus more than 200 scriptures!
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My Soul Shall Be Healed
A 5-Part Study Guide of Ecclesia de Eucharistia, On the Eucharist in its Relationship to the Church, an encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II.
This easy-to-understand study guide explains in ordinary language how to understand this very important Church document and apply it to our every-day lives and today’s world. It's life-changing and soul-healing!
The book explores:
• developing a personal relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist
• the Eucharist as the “source and summit of the Christian life”
• what Catholics believe and do not believe about the Eucharist
• why only Catholic priests can consecrate the Communion elements
• the role of the whole community in Holy Communion
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Knowing God’s Will and Doing it Well
How do you know what God’s will is for your life? Do you know your calling? God has gifted you and has a desire to use your experiences and skills to help make the world a better place and to advance the purposes of his kingdom. Whether it’s in ministry or a secular job, God has a divine plan for you!
This book is a compilation of 20 thought-provoking reflections from Terry's daily Good News Reflections. Use it for meditation, spiritual guidance, and inspiration.
As a bonus, it includes 3 self-assessment tests to help readers figure out which particular ministries God has gifted them to do.
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Lessons from the Blessed Mother
This book is a compilation of reflections from Terry's Good News Reflections, articles from the WordBytes website, and Rosary meditations.
Includes: How I met the Blessed Mother, Living by the Grace of God, Saying Yes to God, How to be a Handmaid of the Lord, Mary’s Trust, Mary’s Courage, The Guarantee of Victory, Giving Birth to Love, The Blessed Mother in Ministry, Sharing in Mary’s Fullness of Grace, Sharing in Mary’s Glory, Time for Action, and more. Plus Q & A about Mary and about the Rosary.
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Daily Prayers with the Saints
Experience the friendship and spiritual guidance of hundreds of saints, one for each day of the year.
What do you need prayer support for? Find a Saint to pray with you!
Need spiritual guidance? Find Saints according their patronages!
What’s your birthday? Or anniversary? Find a Saint and a prayer for that day!
Or read one prayer a day all year long!
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The Trail of Roses
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The Dark Secret of the Ouija
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