Making scripture meaningful to your daily life

Receive the daily Catholic Good News Reflections by text or email >>

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive daily Prayer and Reflection >>

List View
Calendar for:  Good News Reflections  Lenten Trail of Roses  Holy Spirit Consecration
< July 2024 >
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1Monday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeMonday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeGod stretches us beyond our current limitations so that we can become ever more effective as apostles for his kingdom. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	2Tuesday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeTuesday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeIt’s our insufficient faith that causes us to wander away from Jesus’ peace and to fear troubles. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	3Wednesday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeWednesday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeThe only way to experience the support and love of God’s household is to get involved in the family. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	4Thursday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeThursday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeIf the task or the dream is a calling from God, no obstacle is insurmountable. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	5Friday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeFriday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeWhen our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being holy. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	6Saturday of the 13th Week of Ordinary TimeSaturday of the 13th Week of Ordinary Time“People do not put new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined. Instead, they pour new wine into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved.” (Matthew 9:17) [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]
714th Sunday of Ordinary Time14th Sunday of Ordinary TimeWe must make it known that conversion is important, or else we are sinning against Christ and against those who need to learn more about him. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	8Monday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeMonday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeTo be near Jesus is to be healed by Jesus — spiritually first of all, but also in other ways. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	9Tuesday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeTuesday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeIf you let God guide you in what to do and what not to do, you’ll always have the perfect amount of time to do his work. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	10Wednesday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeWednesday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeGod gives us talents and skills and training so that we can be successful. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	11Thursday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeThursday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeIt’s important to make time to be alone with Jesus so that he can wash us from the sinfulness of others. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	12Friday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeFriday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeUsually, the only effective way to prophesy is through our persistent actions and behaviors and attitudes of love. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	13Saturday of the 14th Week of Ordinary TimeSaturday of the 14th Week of Ordinary Time"What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops." (Matthew 10:27) [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]
1415th Sunday of Ordinary Time15th Sunday of Ordinary TimeTrust that God will always provide exactly what you need when you need it, even though it doesn’t always seem sufficient. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	15Monday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeMonday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeNo one but Jesus can give us everything we need. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	16Tuesday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeTuesday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeGod’s mighty deeds happen every day, especially during difficulties. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	17Wednesday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeWednesday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeAs long as you stay close to Jesus, God will not allow any person or any situation to hurt you so badly that it destroys you. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	18Thursday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeThursday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeThe restful peace we need is available every moment, because Jesus is with us every moment. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	19Friday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeFriday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeMercy is the tool for bringing people into a genuine desire to obey the rules. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	20Saturday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeSaturday of the 15th Week of Ordinary TimeWhy, O LORD, do you stand aloof? Why hide in times of distress? (Psalm 10:1) [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]
2116th Sunday of Ordinary Time16th Sunday of Ordinary TimeJesus is inviting us to “Come away by yourself and rest awhile longer with Me so you can become more like Me.” [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	22Feast of Saint Mary MagdaleneFeast of Saint Mary MagdaleneThere is no loss that comes without improvement, as long as we move through it with the Lord. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	23Tuesday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeTuesday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeGod loves everyone equally, but the blessed are those who work hard at being holy. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	24Wednesday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeWednesday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeGod supplies us with everything we need for success. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	25Thursday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeThursday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeNothing goes to waste when we give our flaws to God. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	26Friday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeFriday of the 16th Week of Ordinary TimeIf our dirt’s fertilized and watered, we become rich soil and we yield a huge, fruitful crop. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	27Saturday of the 16th Week in Ordinary TimeSaturday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time“Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?” (Matthew 13:27) [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]
2817th Sunday of Ordinary Time17th Sunday of Ordinary TimeReceiving all that Jesus wants to miraculously give us requires that we trust him to provide for us. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	29Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and LazarusMemorial of Saints Martha, Mary and LazarusGod’s answers to our prayers are always exactly when and what is best and most loving. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	30Tuesday of the 17th Week of Ordinary TimeTuesday of the 17th Week of Ordinary TimeWe can lean on Jesus when we fall short of righteousness. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]	31Wednesday of the 17th Week of Ordinary TimeWednesday of the 17th Week of Ordinary TimeTo discover the beauty of any truth, we need to humbly open ourselves to a new perspective. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]

To distribute the Good News Reflections in your church bulletin or in RCIA or faith sharing groups, please contact us.

 You can also receive this & more faith-builders by text message on your phone.

 Keep it going! This reflection reached you thanks to benefactors. Please support this ministry today.

 Post your prayer request.

 How else can we serve you today? Visit our homepage.

Search more reflections in our continually growing database.

Homebound, Prison & Hospital Ministers are invited to print and distribute them without further permission.

Continue your prayer time with these:
Pray with Saints | Pray the Rosary | Other Prayers | Random Quotes

Keep Christ at the center, the Word of Truth in your heart, and the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church as the guardian of your soul. The Good News Reflections are always free (thanks to the generosity of benefactors); they are thought-provoking, uplifting, and healing reflections by Terry Modica on the daily readings from Catholic Mass. Use this calendar to find current and past Good News Reflections.

Books by Terry Modica

Knowing God's Will
and Doing It Well

---

My Soul
Shall Be Healed

---

30 Days to
the Father's Heart

---

Victor
(Terry's novel)

---