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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"Don't hide your light under a bushel basket!" - Readings for 1/29/26
Let your light shine! Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29 Psalm 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14 Mark 4:21-25 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper…
Food for the Journey Classics“When we let God be in charge, we bear fruit.” - Readings for 1/28/26
Today we celebrate the Feast of St Thomas Aquinas. He was a man of brilliant intellect, but beyond that he was a man who desired union with God. He allowed God…
Food for the Journey Classics"Open the Gates of your Heart!" - Readings for 1/27/26
“Who is the King of Glory? It is the Lord!” So goes today’s Responsorial Psalm, in which King David implores us to open our gates to the king. Open the gates…
Food for the Journey Classics“Can we distinguish Good from Evil?” - Readings for 1/26/26
In today’s Gospel, the scribes accuse Jesus of being possessed by Satan, and claim it is by this power that He drives out demons. Jesus responds that Satan…
Food for the Journey Classics"Put your trust in Christ!" - Readings for Sunday, 1/25/26
The psalm for this Sunday’s readings declares that the Lord is our light and our salvation. If we put our trust in the Lord and not in the things of this…
Food for the Journey Classics“You are the Son of God!”- Readings for 1/22/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus casts out many demons who always declare that He is the Son of God. Even Satan, the father of lies, must acknowledge this truth. Satan…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Power of a Simple Slingshot - Readings for 1/21/26
Today’s First Reading tells the story of David’s defeat of Goliath. With his simple obedience to God, David was able to use a simple slingshot to defeat his…
Food for the Journey Classics“How do we spend our Sabbath?” - Readings for 1/20/26
God commands us to honor the Sabbath Day. But how many of us treat Sunday as just another day, devoted to errands, chores, homework and other tasks? Do we take…
Food for the Journey Classics“Whatever you need to do to change me, do it.”- Readings for 1/19/26
In today’s First Reading, Samuel tells us that obedience to the Lord is better than making sacrifices to Him. The Lord asks all of us to submit to Him and obey…
Food for the Journey Classics“The same Grace has been given to us!” - Readings for Sunday, 1/18/26
When John the Baptist saw Jesus, he immediately recognizes that Christ is the one for whom his heart has been made. The Lamb of God leads John to testify that…
Food for the Journey Classics"How Faithful are We?" - Readings for 1/15/26
In today’s Gospel, a Leper comes to Jesus and says “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Through his simple faith, he was healed. Do we have the same faith? Do…
Food for the Journey Classics"Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will."- Readings for 1/14/26
In today’s First Reading, Samuel hears a voice calling him in the night. He eventually responds “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening” How are we responding…
Food for the Journey Classics"My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior" - Readings for 1/13/26
1 Samuel 1:9-20 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd Mark 1:21-28 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit…
Food for the Journey Classics"Repent, and Believe in the Gospel!" - Readings for 1/12/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us His most important challenges - Repent, believe in the Gospel, and follow Him. St. Peter and his companions gave up their…
Food for the Journey Classics“Listen to Him” - Readings for Sunday, 1/11/26
When Jesus is Baptized, the heavens open and the voice of the Lord declares “This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.” Listening to Jesus means much more than…
Food for the Journey Classics“Bathed in His Radiance” - Readings for 1/8/26
Every day, we have the opportunity to choose to follow God’s path. Are you heading down that path, or are you choosing your own way? Are you bathing yourself…
Food for the Journey Classics"You can turn to Him with anything!" - Readings for 1/7/26
After Jesus fed the 5000, he sent his disciples out in the boat while he went to pray. That night, a storm arose and they were very afraid - but they saw Jesus…
Food for the Journey Classics"Our Bottomless Need" - Readings for 1/6/26
In today’s Gospel, Jesus takes pity on the crowds following him and feeds 5,000 men and their families using nothing but some bread and fish. Jesus recognizes…
Food for the Journey Classics"You do not need to walk in Darkness!" - Readings for Monday, January 5
In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about how the people who were lost in the darkness have seen a great light. Thanks to Jesus, we no longer need to walk in…
Food for the Journey Classics"We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage..." - Readings for Sunday, 1/4/26
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew tells us of the Magi who came to Herod in search of the King of the Jews. They were warned in a dream not to return to Herod…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Mother who said "Yes" - Readings for 1/1/26
On this first day of the New Year, we honor the mother who said “Yes.” When Mary learned she was to be the mother of Jesus, she had a simple response: “Be it…
Food for the Journey ClassicsThe Light that Penetrates the Darkness - Readings for 12/31/25
The world can seem like a dark, scary place. And that’s why Jesus came. Will you follow His light, or continue to stumble in the darkness? Sr. Ann reflects on…
Food for the Journey Classics"Do Not Be Afraid!" - Readings for 12/30/25
“Do not be afraid!” This simple phrase was a theme of John Paul the Great’s papacy. It was how the Angel Gabriel greeted Mary, and how angels brought the news…
Food for the Journey Classics"Where is my Faith?" - Readings for 12/29/25
There is so much that God wants to give to you. Are you afraid to accept it? Are you afraid to draw nearer to Him? Where is your faith? Sr. Ann reflects on…
Food for the Journey Classics"A house raised in justice to you" - Readings for Sunday, 12/28/25
The Feast of the Holy Family reminds us of Jesus’ humanity. He had a mother and father, just like the rest of us. Mary and Joseph are models of humility and…
Food for the Journey Classics"The Savior who Loves to Save" - Readings for 12/26/25
Christmas is not over – it’s just beginning! As Christians we have the privilege of celebrating Christ’s birth for the next 8 days. He is the Savior who loves…
Food for the Journey Classics"God did this for YOU!" - Christmas Blessings from Sr. Ann Shields
Saint John Paul the Great loved to remind us that “We are not the sum of our sins and weaknesses. We are the sum of the Father’s love for us.” Sr. Ann reflects…
Food for the Journey Classics"God Desires to Conquer us with Love" - Readings for 12/24/25
The day before Christmas can be full of stress and hassle as we make final preparations. Take a few minutes today to sit and smile for what is to come. God…
Food for the Journey Classics“Be Still and Hear His Voice!” - Readings for 12/23/25
At Christmas we do more than celebrate a past event – we celebrate an ongoing reality. Jesus is alive and will reveal Himself to those who choose him. Will you…
Food for the Journey Classics"Let Him enter into your heart!" - Readings for 12/22/25
There is so much God wants to share with us. How will we respond? As we approach Christmas, ask the Lord to help you to open your heart to more of His grace…
Food for the Journey Classics"Come, Lord Jesus!" - Readings for Sunday, 12/21/25
The Fourth Sunday of Advent features some of the final readings preparing us for Jesus’ birth. Through the Incarnation, God desires to dwell within our hearts…
Food for the Journey Classics"Is God the Lord of our Lives?" - Readings for 12/18/25
In today’s Gospel reading we hear the account of Joseph learning that Mary was to bear a son. Because he was a righteous man, he chose to divorce her quietly…
Food for the Journey Classics“Come, teach us the way of Prudence…” - Readings for 12/17/25
Today we begin to O Antiphons, a series of short chants that highlight one of the attributes of Christ. In the first Antiphon, O Sapientia, we reflect on how…
Food for the Journey Classics"Walk in the Light of Truth!" - Readings for 12/16/25
Do you find yourself trying to mitigate your sin? Do you tell yourself that you’re doing “pretty good,” and that should be enough? The Scriptures tell us it’s…
Food for the Journey Classics"Teach me your ways, O Lord" - Readings for 12/15/25
Advent is passing quickly. This season is marked by a theme of longing - longing and waiting with great anticipation for what is to come. Take some time to ask…
Food for the Journey Classics"Lamb of God, have Mercy on us.." - Readings for 12/14/25
This Sunday is the anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Jenny Hubbard, the mother of one of the children who was murdered, has written…
Food for the Journey Classics"We Are Not the Source of Our Own Life" - Readings for 12/12/25
On this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Gospel takes us with Mary to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth bore her life’s burdens and always kept her eyes…
Food for the Journey Classics"Stir up our Hearts!" - Readings for 12/11/25
God’s love for us is more than some symbol. You have a Father who loves you and a Son who so loved the Father that He gave His life to save you for all…
Food for the Journey Classics“That no infirmity may weary us” - Readings for 12/10/25
In the Gospel of Matthew today, Jesus invites all the weary to come to Him, for His yoke is easy and his burden light. God doesn’t want us to do things for Him…
Food for the Journey Classics"You are worth the price of redemption!" - Readings for 12/9/25
In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us of a shepherd who leaves his ninety-nine sheep to go rescue the one who was lost. This parable…
Food for the Journey Classics“Holiness we cannot begin to understand” - Readings for 12/8/25
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Our Blessed Mother’s entire being was fashioned by obedience to God. She is the one who can…
Food for the Journey Classics"Make Straight the Paths of your Life!" - Readings for Sunday, 12/7/25
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we meet John the Baptist in the desert. As we prepare the way of the Lord, we must also make straight the paths of our own life. As…
Food for the Journey Classics"Is your life built on the rock?" - Readings for 12/4/25
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the house build on sand and the house built on the Rock. Sr. Ann reflects on the readings: Isaiah 26:1-6 Psalm…
Food for the Journey Classics"God Shines His Light to Heal!" - Readings for 12/3/25
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the First Week of Advent: Isaiah 25:6-10a Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Matthew 15:29-37 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper…
Food for the Journey Classics"He will reveal to you the Kingdom!" - Readings for 12/2/25
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the First Week of Advent: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Luke 10:21-24 This is a public episode…
Food for the Journey Classics"We Need Advent!" Readings for 12/1/25
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Monday of the First Week of Advent: Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 Matthew 8:5-11 This is a public…
Food for the Journey Classics11/28/25 - Readings for the First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other…
Food for the Journey Classics11/27/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Daniel 6:12-28 Daniel 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 Luke 21:20-28 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
Food for the Journey Classics11/26/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Daniel 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 Luke 21:12-19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other…
Food for the Journey Classics11/25/25 - Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time: Daniel 2:31-45 Daniel 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 Luke 21:5-11 This is a…
Food for the Journey Classics11/24/25 - Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Luke 21:1-4 This is a…
Food for the Journey Classics11/21/25 - Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for this Sunday’s Solemnity of Christ the King: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 This…
Food for the Journey Classics11/20/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:1 Maccabees 2:15-29Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15Luke 19:41-44 This is a…
Food for the Journey Classics11/19/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31Psalm 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15Luke 19:11-28 This…
Food for the Journey Classics11/18/25 - Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:2 Maccabees 6:18-31Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Luke 19:1-10 This is a public…
Food for the Journey Classics11/17/25 - Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time:1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155…
Food for the Journey Classics11/14/25 - Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time:Malachi 3:19-20aPsalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9Luke 21:28 This is a public episode. If you…
Food for the Journey Classics11/13/25 - Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time:Wisdom 7:22b–8:1Psalm 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175Luke 17:20-25 This…
Food for the Journey Classics11/12/25 - Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Wednesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time:Wisdom 6:1-11Psalm 82:3-4, 6-7Luke 17:11-19 This is a public episode…
Food for the Journey Classics11/11/25 - Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Sr. Ann reflects on the readings for Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time:Wisdom 2:23–3:9Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19Luke 17:7-10 This is a public…