I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world! (John 16:33)
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The Priority of Prayer - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” Mark 1:35–39
Healing Blindness - Friday, December 5, 2025
As Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” Matthew 9:27
Praying for the Will of God - Saturday, November 15, 2025
The Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.
Sent Forth by Christ - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles... Luke 6:12
Justice Through Mercy - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. Luke 18:1
Interior Transformation - Tuesday, October 14, 2025
After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. Luke 11:37–40
Praying for More than Our Needs - Sunday, October 12, 2025
As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” Luke 17:11–13
Praying with Fervor and Detachment - Thursday, October 9, 2025
Jesus said to his disciples: “Suppose one of you has a friend to whom he goes at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has arrived at my house from a journey and I have nothing to offer him…’” Luke 11:5–6
The Deepest Human Satisfaction - Friday, September 26, 2025
Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” Luke 9:18
Gentle Promptings of Grace - Thursday, August 28, 2025
“Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. Matthew 24:42–44