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Food for the Journey Classics
A daily examination of the daily Mass readings and how they can impact your life.
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Food for the Journey Classics“How many times I yearned to gather your children together” - Readings for 10/29/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus laments the times that the Lord reached out to Jerusalem, and they rejected him and were unwilling. How many times does God open His…
Food for the Journey Classics“We need time with God” - Readings for 10/28/26
In the Gospel for today’s Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Jesus calls the 12 Apostles. But before He does, He goes up to the mountain to pray. Even the Son of…
Food for the Journey Classics“Grow in Fear of the Lord” - Readings for 10/27/26
Today’s Responsorial Psalm reminds us that those who Fear the Lord are blessed. That doesn’t mean fear like trembling fear. It means that you reverence God…
Food for the Journey Classics“Consecrate us in the truth” - Readings for 10/26/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath. The Pharisees are outraged, for He has broken the law. Their motivations are wrong. They aren’t trying…
Food for the Journey Classics“Let us love what you command” - Readings for Sunday, 10/25/26
In this Sunday’s opening prayer, we ask God to “Make us love what you command so that we may merit what you promise.” God promises us everything. Read through…
Food for the Journey Classics“Filled with all the Fullness of God” - readings for 10/22/26
In today’s First Reading, St. Paul implores us to “know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge” in order to be “filled with all the fullness of God.”…
Food for the Journey ClassicsStay Awake! Be Ready! - Readings for 10/21/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues the parable of the servants who awaited their Master. Stay Awake! Be ready! We do not know the hour of the Lord’s return…
Food for the Journey Classics“Are you rich in what matters to God?” - Readings for 10/20/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to gird our loins, light our lamps, and be like servants who are awaiting the return of their master. How do we live our…
Food for the Journey Classics“You do not become rich by possessions” - Readings for 10/19/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us of a foolish rich man who, after a bountiful harvest, planned to build large barns to store all his worldly possessions. That…
Food for the Journey Classics“Render unto Caesar” - Readings for Sunday, 10/18/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the Pharisees attempt to trick Jesus, asking if it is lawful to pay the taxes to Caesar. Jesus answers that they should “render unto…
Food for the Journey Classics“Keep my life directed in the way you would have me go.” - Readings for 10/13/26
In today’s First Reading, St. Paul writes that we are saved “by faith, working through love.” And in the Gospel, Jesus reprimands the Pharisees who are so…
Food for the Journey Classics“Where am I resisting God?” - Readings for Sunday, 10/11/26
This Sunday’s Gospel warns us of the blessings – and dangers – of freedom. Jesus tells a parable of a king who threw a wedding banquet for his son, but the…
Food for the Journey Classics“Those stupid Galatians!” - Readings for 10/8/26
St. Paul opens today’s First Reading with some harsh words. “You stupid Galatians!” he writes. “Who has bewitched you?” He was angry with them. They had…
Food for the Journey Classics“The Rosary marks the rhythm of human life”- Readings for 10/7/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, the prayer given to us by which we reflect on the mysteries of the life of Christ. To pray the rosary is…
Food for the Journey ClassicsMary puts God first - Readings for 10/6/26
Today’s Gospel tells the story of Martha and Mary. When Jesus visited, Mary sat at His feet and listened, while Martha worked hard to serve Him. Jesus tells…
Food for the Journey Classics“But who is my neighbor?” - Readings for 10/5/26
Today’s Gospel features the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Fr. Jose Medina reflects on how tragedies can awaken the Good Samaritan within us. After horrors…
Food for the Journey Classics“How is the Vineyard of my heart?” - Readings for 10/4/26
This Sunday’s readings are largely concerned with the vineyards. The first reading talks of a vineyard that has been cleared of stones and weeds, but it does…
Food for the Journey Classics“The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few...” - Readings for 10/1/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus appoints 72 disciples and commands them to go out in pairs to towns he intends to visit. The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are…
Food for the Journey ClassicsSt. Jerome and the Power of the Word - Readings for 9/30/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Jerome, one of the great Latin fathers of the church. We honor him for translating the Bible into Latin. He understood…
Food for the Journey Classics“Defend us in Battle” - Readings for 9/29/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels – Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Michael’s name means “Who can compare to God?” and he is the one who manifests…
Food for the Journey ClassicsJob’s Unshakeable Faith - Readings for 9/28/26
In today’s First Reading, we hear the story of Job. Job was a righteous man, but Satan claimed he was only so because he had a large family and many earthly…
Food for the Journey Classics“May our ‘nos’ be turned to ‘yeses’” - Readings for 9/27/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the two sons. When the first was asked to go work in the vineyard, he refused – but later obeyed. The other…
Food for the Journey Classics“Hide me in your wounds!” - Readings for 9/24/26
Today’s readings are calling us once again to live in faith. And that begins with rooting our lives not in the world, but in Christ. As the Lord to “hide you…
Food for the Journey Classics“Hear the word of God and act on it.”- Readings for 9/22/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is told that His mother and brothers are looking for Him. He responds that His family are anyone who seeks the word of God and acts on…
Food for the Journey ClassicsJesus wants an encounter with each of us - Readings for 9/21/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of St Matthew. Pope Francis frequently spoke of the painting “The Calling of Saint Matthew” by the Italian artist Caravaggio, and…
Food for the Journey Classics“The Lord is near to all who call upon him” - Readings for Sunday, 9/20/26
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. So we say in this Sunday’s Responsorial Psalm. When we call upon the Lord, He draws very near to us. His greatness…
Food for the Journey Classics“God forgives all!” - Readings for 9/17/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is greeted by a sinful woman, who anoints his feet with precious oils. She begins to weep in His presence, and Jesus says her sins are…
Food for the Journey Classics“A still more excellent way” - Readings for 9/16/26
In today’s first reading, St Paul warns us about how we speak. It doesn’t matter how clever or inspired our words are - if we speak without love, we are…
Food for the Journey Classics“She is the Mother of Sorrows!” - Readings for 9/15/26
Today we follow the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Mary stood faithfully at the foot of the Cross and watched…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Cross reveals God’s love - readings for 9/14/26
Today is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It’s a marvelous feast, because it is on the cross where God in Christ showed us most clearly His love…
Food for the Journey Classics“Did 9/11 change me?” - Readings for Sunday, 9/13/26
Today is the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That day reminded everyone that we should never take anything for granted. Our life could end at any…
Food for the Journey Classics“The source of life is not in me.” - Readings for 9/10/26
Today’s First Reading gives us instructions about avoiding idolatry. We are not the source of our own life. The source of our life is in God, and we need to…
Food for the Journey Classics“Behold, your reward will be great in heaven!” - Readings for 9/9/26
Today’s Gospel includes the Beatitudes. Jesus tells us that suffering in this life will lead to blessings in the next. We must remember that we are not made…
Food for the Journey Classics“Thank God for our Blessed Mother” - Readings for 9/8/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother. It’s a great day to thank God for the mother He has given us – and then to imitate her…
Food for the Journey Classics“Harden not your Hearts” - Readings for Sunday. 9/6/26
In the Responsorial Palm this Sunday, we reflect on how we should respond to God’s call. “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.”That applies to…
Food for the Journey Classics“At your command I will lower the net.” - Readings for 9/3/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples to take out their boats and throw out the nets for a catch. Peter has just finished a night of fishing with no…
Food for the Journey Classics“What has God put you on this earth for?” - Readings for 9/2/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals Simon Peter’s mother-in-law. He later tells the crowds that he must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom. That is the purpose…
Food for the Journey ClassicsJesus casts out a demon - Readings for 9/1/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus enters the Synagogue and encounters a man possessed by a demon. Jesus casts the demon out of the man, leading the crowds to asks who…
Food for the Journey Classics“Don’t look to men. Look to God.” - Readings for 8/31/26
In today’s First Reading, St. Paul speaks to the Corinthians. He tells them that he had one mission on earth: to proclaim Christ crucified. He came so that our…
Food for the Journey ClassicsDon’t waste your suffering! - Readings for Sunday, 8/30/26
The Readings this Sunday contain from very sobering passages that force us to ask some serious questions about suffering. The First Reading from Jeremiah says…
Food for the Journey Classics“Pray, and never lose heart!” - Readings for 8/27/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Monica, mother of Augustine. She is a wonderful example to any parent about never ceasing your prayers for your children…
Food for the Journey Classics“What is the Highest Priority” - Readings for 8/26/26
In today’s First Reading, St Paul instructs the Thessalonians on many things. He is making things very clear – what is the highest priority? That people follow…
Food for the Journey ClassicsAre you united in mind and heart? - Readings for 8/25/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus scolds the scribes and Pharisees. They pay their tithes, but they have neglected the greater parts of the Law: judgment and mercy and…
Food for the Journey Classics“God draws near to those who seek to follow Him.” - Readings for 8/24/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles. He brought the Gospel of Matthew to the regions of India and Armenia, and gave his…
Food for the Journey Classics“Who do you say that I am?” - Readings for Sunday, 8/23/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples the question of the ages: who do people say that the Son of Man is? They answer that some say He is John the…
Food for the Journey Classics“Are you envious because I am generous?” - Readings for 8/19/26
Today’s Gospel features the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. Jesus tells of workers who were paid a full day’s wages for a full day’s work, and became…
Food for the Journey Classics"What must I do to obtain eternal life?" - Readings for 8/17/26
In today’s Gospel, a young man asks Jesus what he must to do gain eternal life. Jesus tells him to keep the Lord’s commandments, and after further discussion…
Food for the Journey Classics"Observe what is right and do what is just." - Readings for Sunday, 8/16/26
In this Sunday’s First Reading, the Prophet Isaiah instructs us to “observe what is right, do what is just.” The Lord warns the Israelites that His salvation…
Food for the Journey Classics"How many times must I forgive?" - Readings for 8/13/26
In today’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive – is it as many as seven times? Jesus responds not seven times, but seventy-seven times –…
Food for the Journey Classics"If your brother sins against you" - Readings for 8/12/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us what to do when someone does us wrong. We should first confront the person alone, and then with companions. If they refuse to…
Food for the Journey Classics"He leaves the 99" - Readings for 8/11/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells of the shepherd who lost one sheep and left the other 99 to go find it. That is how the Father sees us - he does not want one of…
Food for the Journey Classics“Whoever loves his life shall lose it...” - Readings for 8/10/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that whoever loves his life will lose it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it. But what does He mean by…
Food for the Journey Classics"There is an eternal inheritance..." - Readings for Sunday, 8/9/26
At every Mass, we “dare” to pray the Our Father. What a privilege it is to call God our father! Do you ever struggle to understand this? Ask the Lord to help…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Transfiguration: Jesus Revealed - Readings for 8/6/26
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Jesus reveals His true nature to Peter, James and John so that they would have the strength and the…
Food for the Journey Classics"Help me to become more like you" - Readings for 8/5/26
Today’s Gospel tells of Jesus healing a woman’s daughter who was possessed by a demon. Jesus’ disciples had asked him to send the woman away, for she kept…
Food for the Journey Classics"Why are you letting yourself be bound?" - Readings for 8/4/26
In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees ask Jesus why His disciples do not adhere to tenants of the Mosaic law. They were so focused on observing the hundreds of…
Food for the Journey Classics"Do not be afraid!" - Readings for 8/3/26
In today’s Gospel, the disciples are out fishing when a great storm arises. They look out across the waters and see Jesus walking towards them, and He calls on…
Food for the Journey Classics"What will separate us from the love of Christ?" - Readings for Sunday, 8/2/26
What will separate us from the love of Christ? This is the question St. Paul poses to us in this Sunday’s Second Reading. His answer is immediate – nothing in…
Food for the Journey Classics"He is the source of all our help" - Readings for 7/30/26
In today’s Responsorial Psalm, we declare “Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob.” God is the source of our help. Let Him mold you, as we read in the…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Prayers of Grandparents - Readings for 7/28/26
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings and on the…