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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"God's Grace is working in our lives" - Readings for 4/23/26
In today’s First Reading, Philip meets an Ethiopian man and shares the news of Jesus with him. The man soon asks to be baptized. Grace was working in the lives…
Food for the Journey Classics"I am the Bread of Life" - Readings for 4/22/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that He is the Bread of Life and those who come to Him shall never hunger. So many of us try to satisfy our hunger with…
Food for the Journey Classics"Jesus will receive us with open arms" - Readings for 4/21/26
Today’s First Reading tells the story of the Stoning of Stephen, the first martyr. We read that Saul consented to the execution – but soon after that Saul…
Food for the Journey Classics"How Hard do you look for Jesus?" - Readings for 4/20/26
In today’s Gospel, a crowd is seeking Jesus and when they cannot find Him, they get into boats and head out across the water. Do we seek Jesus with this same…
Food for the Journey Classics"The ransom has been paid!" - Readings for 4/19/26
This Sunday’s Second Reading tells us that we have been “ransomed from our futile conduct” with the precious blood of Christ. He paid this ransom so that we…
Food for the Journey Classics"God does not ration His Spirit" - Readings for 4/16/26
In today’s First Reading, Peter refuses to abide by the high priest’s orders to stop preaching about Jesus, telling the court that he “must obey God rather…
Food for the Journey Classics"For God So Loved the World..." - Readings for 4/15/26
Today’s Gospel begins with one of the most essential, famous verses in all of Scripture. John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…”…
Food for the Journey Classics"Hope is more than Wishful Thinking" - Readings for 4/14/26
In today’s readings, we see what happens when people grow in faith. God is calling on us now to believe in Him and accept His forgiveness. The gates of Heaven…
Food for the Journey Classics"God will wipe the slate clean!"- Readings for 4/13/26
In today’s Food for the Journey Classics, Sr. Ann has more reflections on yesterday’s Feast of the Divine Mercy. It’s easy to make the mistake of presumption –…
Food for the Journey Classics"We're blessed if we believe and have not seen" - Readings for 4/12/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel we read the story “Doubting” Thomas, who said he would not believe in the risen Lord until he placed his fingers in the nail holes…
Food for the Journey ClassicsPeter Faces his Weakness - Readings for 4/9/26
Today’s First Reading continues the story of Peter healing the crippled man and preaching in front of the Temple. The same man who denied Jesus three times is…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Greatest Bible Study in History - Readings for 4/8/26
In today’s Gospel, two disciples meet Jesus on the Road to Emmaus. What follows is the greatest Bible study in history, as He walked them through the…
Food for the Journey ClassicsIs your hope rooted in Christ? - Readings for 4/7/26
The Church calls for us to spend the next 50 days celebrating our Risen Lord. And we can celebrate it by thanking Him for dying for us. You are going to live…
Food for the Journey Classics"May the Risen Christ reign in your heart!" - Readings for 4/6/26
The tomb is empty and Jesus is alive! During this Easter season, God wants to reach you the power of the Resurrection. It will turn your life upside down - but…
Food for the Journey Classics"God is Saving us Now!" - Readings for 4/3/26
The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus are not past events. When it comes to the work of Christ on Earth, it is always now. God is saving us now. He is…
Food for the Journey Classics"Enter into this Passion with all your heart!" - Readings for 4/2/26
In today’s Gospel for Holy Thursday, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples. He wants to wash your feet as well. It’s a great act of humility on our part…
Food for the Journey Classics"Which path will you choose?" - Readings for 4/1/26
In Holy Week we see two of Jesus’ friends make very different decisions. Peter and Judas both betray Jesus, but their subsequent decisions take them down very…
Food for the Journey Classics“Have you chosen the Light?” - Readings for 3/31/26
Today’s first reading talks about being a light to the nations. Jesus says He is the light of the world and if we believe in Him we will not walk in darkness…
Food for the Journey Classics"Holy Week is a time for Thanksgiving!" - Readings for 3/30/26
Have you ever thought of Holy Week as a time for Thanksgiving? We should all take special time this week to thank Jesus for what He has done for us. Ask…
Food for the Journey Classics"We will see the beauty of the Cross!" - Readings for 3/29/26
Palm Sunday is here and Holy Week is upon us. It’s an opportunity for us to join Christ in His sufferings. He died for every one of us, and by accepting His…
Food for the Journey Classics"All the Praise belongs to Him!" - Readings for 3/26/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the Pharisees that anyone who keeps His word will never see death. They are confused by this and eventually try to stone Him. We…
Food for the Journey Classics"May it be done to me according to your word!" - Readings for 3/25/26
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation. With one simple word, one simple act of obedience, Mary changed the course of human history. Ask Mary to…
Food for the Journey Classics"God wants to give us the Fullness of Life!" - Readings for 3/24/26
In today’s Gospel, we see the Pharisees’ blindness on full display. They reject Jesus’ words and refuse to open their hearts to the truth. We often act the…
Food for the Journey Classics"Neither do I condemn you..." - Readings for 3/23/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus meets a woman caught in adultery. He challenges anyone in the crowd who is without sin to cast the first stone. When they leave, He…
Food for the Journey ClassicsFaith as Strong as Martha's - Readings for Sunday, 3/22/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Martha tells Jesus that she believes He can raise her brother, and that she has come to believe He…
Food for the Journey Classics"Joseph's Love was Greater" - Readings for 3/19/26
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph. In the Gospel, we hear how Joseph learned that Mary was pregnant and decided to quietly divorce her, for he was…
Food for the Journey Classics"God sees the whole picture!" - Readings for 3/18/26
In today’s First Reading, Isaiah assures us that the Lord is there to comfort us in times of strife. He brings light to the darkness and guides us to springs…
Food for the Journey Classics"What is this Water?" - Readings for 3/17/26
Throughout today’s readings, we hear stories of the healing power of water. What is the source of this water? It is the living water that flows from the side…
Food for the Journey Classics"Do you trust Him?" - Readings for 3/16/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is approached by a man whose son is near death. He tells the man that his son will be cured, and at that moment is son is cured. The…
Food for the Journey Classics"I was blind and now I can see!" - Readings for Sunday, 3/15/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus heals a man born blind. When His disciples ask if the man’s blindness was a result of his own sin or the sin of his parents…
Food for the Journey Classics"Harden not your hearts!" - Readings for 3/12/26
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts!” Have we taken today’s Psalm to heart? There are many ways for us to hearden our hearts. We can harden…
Food for the Journey Classics"Avoid the Slavery of Sin" - Readings for 3/11/26
Today’s First Reading and Gospel both highlight the importance of the Law. In Deuteronomy, Moses tells the Israelites that by following God’s Law, they show…
Food for the Journey Classics"Forgiveness breaks the chains!" - Readings for 3/10/26
In today’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive his brother. In response, Jesus tells him the parable of the unforgiving servant, who…
Food for the Journey Classics"Don't tally up the points!" - Readings for 3/9/26
Do you ever feel like God “owes” you something for the good deeds you’ve done? Do you serve God out of love, or serve him to earn “brownie points?” In today’s…
Food for the Journey Classics"Are we ready to open our hearts?" - Readings for Sunday, 3/8/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well and promises a kind of food and water that will cure all our hungers and thirsts. He…
Food for the Journey Classics"Steadfast in Faith, Effective in Works" - Readings for 3/5/26
In today’s Opening Prayer, we express our hope that we will be found “steadfast in faith and effective in works.” By opening ourselves to the grace of the Holy…
Food for the Journey Classics"A Real Leader is Ready to Serve"- Readings for 3/4/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that He “did not come to be served but to serveand to give his life as a ransom for many.” He gives an example for all leaders to…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Gift of Tears - Readings for 3/3/26
Have you ever thought of tears as a gift from God? Tears are not only a way to express repentance for sin, but genuine tears can be an expression of admittance…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Lord Forgives Our Sins - Readings for 3/2/26
In today’s Responsorial Psalm, we ask the Lord to not deal with us according to our sins. Jesus has already paid the price of our failures, and all we need to…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Splendor of Christ Revealed - Readings for 3/1/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we read of Jesus’ Transfiguration. When Peter, James and John saw the beauty and glory and splendor of Christ, they were overwhelmed…
Food for the Journey Classics"Seek and you shall Find" - Readings for 2/26/26
In today’s Gospel Jesus reassures us “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” God…
Food for the Journey Classics"What is God asking? Are we obeying?" - Readings for 2/25/26
In today’s First Reading we hear the story of Jonah, who finally decides to obey the Lord’s command to go to Nineveh. Jonah calls upon the people of the city…
Food for the Journey ClassicsJesus teaches us to pray - Readings for 2/24/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructs his disciples to pray sincerely and not babble like the pagans. He then gives us the words of the Our Father. Do we take…
Food for the Journey Classics"Base your life on Trust in God!" - Readings for 2/23/26
Today’s Gospel foretells the Final Judgement – the division of the Sheep and the Goats. It’s a division between those who followed God, and those who followed…
Food for the Journey Classics"How do we answer temptation?" - Readings for Sunday, 2/22/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus is taken into the desert to face temptation from Satan. We’ll also be tempted in our own lives. How do we respond? You can…
Food for the Journey Classics"We must deny ourselves!" - Readings for 2/19/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that in order to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves and take up our cross. There is no profit in gaining the entire…
Food for the Journey Classics"Welcome to the Adventure of Lent!" - Readings for 2/18/26
Lent can be a time of true joy. When we completely yield ourselves to God, coming to Him in hope and ask for help in overcoming our sins, great things can…
Food for the Journey Classics"He is the source of life for us!" - Readings for 2/17/26
In today’s Gospel, the disciples are concerned because they only brought one loaf of bread with them out in the boat. Jesus reminds them of the times He fed…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Joy of Trials - Readings for 2/16/26
In today’s First Reading, James tells us to consider all trials as joys, because through these trials God shapes and molds us to be more like Him. As Sr. Ann…
Food for the Journey Classics“God gave us Free Will so our choice to love Him would be Free!” - Readings for Sunday, 2/15/26
In Sunday’s Second Reading we are told “Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, what God has prepared for those who love him.” The Lord tells us to love…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Saddest Verse in Scripture? - Readings for 2/12/26
In today’s First Reading, we hear how Solomon’s wives turned his heart to strange gods in his old age. It’s one of the saddest verse in Scripture – but it…
Food for the Journey Classics"God Loves a Repentant Heart!" - Readings for 2/11/26
In today’s scriptures we’re seeing how God values a repentant heart, a heart that seeks to love God and give him glory. Your earthly achievements don’t matter…
Food for the Journey Classics"You are a temple of the Lord!" - Readings for 2/10/26
In today’s First Reading, Solomon stands before the altar of the Lord in the temple. Today, you are the living temple thanks to your baptism - the glorious…
Food for the Journey ClassicsDoes God dwell within you? - Readings for 2/9/26
Does God dwell within you? He wants to. That’s what graced you in the sacrament of baptism. The Lord wants to find in a certain way rest in your soul. Can he?…
Food for the Journey Classics"You are the Salt of the Earth" - Readings for Sunday, 2/8/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a command that carries both great potential and great responsibility. As Christians, we are the Salt of the Earth and a city…
Food for the Journey Classics"We belong to God!" - Readings for 2/5/26
In today’s Responsorial Psalm, we declare that the Lord is “exalted over all.” Do we really believe when we say that the Lord is the source of all that is…
Food for the Journey Classics"No Sin is truly Private" - Readings for 2/4/26
In today’s first reading, David stands before the Lord and confesses his sins, accepting the consequences. No matter how private our sins may seem to us, no…
Food for the Journey Classics"Do not be afraid; just have faith." - Readings for 2/3/26
Today’s Gospel recounts two remarkable miracles. On his way to visit the house of Jairus, Jesus feels a woman touch his cloak and be healed as the power rushes…
Food for the Journey Classics"Christ identifies Himself with the Temple" - Readings for 2/2/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In the Gospel, we hear how the prophetess Anna lived at the Temple, worshipping day and night…
Food for the Journey Classics"Humility begins in the heart!" - Readings for Sunday, 2/1/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount and gives us the Beatitudes. Throughout the readings, we learn of the importance of a humble…