CATHOLIC FAITH, HOPE, and HEALING for YOUR DAILY LIFE
Good News Reflections:
Making scripture meaningful to your daily life
by Terry Modica
They ate and were satisfied. (From Mark 8:1-10) Good News Reflection for: Saturday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time February 10, 2024 Today’s Readings: 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 Psalm 106:6-7, 19-22 Mark 8:1-10 bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021024.cfm […] Read More
“God has guidance that he wants to give you today, but you’ll need to work at keeping your ears open all day.” Good News Reflection for: Friday of the 5th Week of Ordinary Time February […] Read More
“Our top priority must be our relationship with God; it’s from this that we receive everything else we need.” Good News Reflection for: Thursday of the 5th Week of Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Josephine […] Read More
“The kingdom of heaven is not a “future” we hope to attain. God’s kingdom is already at hand, here and now.” Good News Reflection for: Wednesday of the 5th Week of Ordinary Time February 7, […] Read More
“May love rule all our rituals.” Good News Reflection for: Tuesday of the 5th Week of Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Paul Miki, priest and martyr, and his companions, martyrs February 6, 2024 Today’s Prayer: […] Read More
“When people encounter us they should also encounter Jesus and all the good news of the Gospel truth.” Good News Reflection for: Monday of the 5th Week of Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Agatha, virgin […] Read More
When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, … and he began to teach them many things. (from Mark 6: 30-34) Good News Reflection for: Saturday of the 4th […] Read More
“Have you consecrated your life to God? What about consecrating your death to God, too?” Good News Reflection for: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2024 Today’s Prayer: Lord, in this moment […] Read More
“The secret to true success is immersing ourselves in God.” Good News Reflection for: Thursday of the 4th Week of Ordinary Time February 1, 2024 Today’s Prayer: Lord: Today I choose to take Your Word […] Read More
“God knows the truth about you, and he is very pleased with the good that he sees in you!” Good News Reflection for: Wednesday of the 4th Week of Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint John […] 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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