--- title: Daily Gospel Reflection for July 4, 2018 description: Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/2018/07/04/daily-gospel-reflection-for-july-4-2018/#) # Daily Gospel Reflection for July 4, 2018 Jul 4, 2018 4:01:54 AM  |  by [+ Ellen Mongan](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/ellen-mongan) Receive Daily Gospel Reflections in your inbox ***Today's Gospel: [Matthew 8:28-34](http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/070418.cfm)*** Have you ever felt uncomfortable? Maybe that feeling came over you when you were the new gal at church or at a new job, or on your wedding day or delivering your first baby? Life has a way of presenting uncomfortable situations and encounters. In Matthew 8, Jesus cleanses a leper, heals the Centurion's servant, cures Peter's mother-in-law and even calms a storm at sea before encountering the two demoniacs coming from the tomb. To an uncomfortable situation, Jesus brought hope and healing. How many of us would have run away instead? When I landed the part as an extra in a TV series, uncomfortable took on a whole new meaning! I had no idea what the role of extra entailed! Spending long hours in very uncomfortable heels was not the worst part. Sitting silently became my penance, as talking and moving, my two favorite things to do, were not a part of the script. A glimmer of hope came when the director asked me to stand near a young lady and pretend to be talking. Up and talking nonstop we shared our life stories in whisper mode, while pretending to be guests at a “Daytime Emmy Awards Banquet”. As the scene finished I said to her, "You are the first person that I have talked to all day that I can relate to.” Her reply stunned me, “Good! Then you can tell everyone that today, you met a witch!” What did I do? Like Jesus did in the gospel of Matthew, under my breath of course, I rebuked the devil with a heartfelt prayer to St. Michael. Do not be afraid of uncomfortable situations, even if your boat is sinking or a witch comes on the scene. Call upon Jesus. Then with the determination of an Olympian, run your fastest toward Him in those uncomfortable heels. ### Ponder: What uncomfortable situations have you encountered in your life? Did you respond with faith? The way Jesus would want you to do? ### Pray: Dear Jesus, when I experience uncomfortable situations, remind me that You are the captain of my boat. Help me to put my trust in You. You know what to do. --- *Copyright 2018 Ellen Mongan* **Receive CatholicMom.com newsletters in your inbox, including the Daily Gospel Reflection each morning!** * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * **Interests ** Daily Digest Daily Gospel Reflections Sunday Brunch Specials Catholic Mom.com Book Club   [![Gospel Reflections 800x800 gold outline](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gospel-Reflections-800x800-gold-outline-400x400.png)](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gospel-Reflections-800x800-gold-outline.png) ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F07%2F04%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-july-4-2018%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F07%2F04%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-july-4-2018%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F07%2F04%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-july-4-2018%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Daily%20Gospel%20Reflection%20for%20July%204%2C%202018) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F07%2F04%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-july-4-2018%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F07%2F04%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-july-4-2018%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![+ Ellen Mongan](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Ellen%20Mongan%202024.2.jpg) ### [+ Ellen Mongan](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/ellen-mongan) Ellen Mongan hosts three podcasts: Wow Mom, Deacon & Dear, and Go Tell the World, found on YouTube or [EllenMongan.com](https://www.ellenmongan.com). Her books, “Wow Mom: A Walk with God,” “4 For the Mountaintop,” and “Who Will Wear the Crown” found on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Married 50 years to Deacon Patrick Mongan, M.D. Mother to 8, and Nana to 15. Ellen passed away in early May 2026. Please join us in praying for the happy repose of her soul and consolation for her family. We are grateful for all she so generously shared with Catholic Mom readers for more than ten years. ## Related Blog Articles [ Daily Gospel Reflection for September 13, 2018 Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/2018/09/13/daily-gospel-reflection-for-september-13-2018/) [ Daily Gospel Reflection for June 10, 2019 - Mary, Mother of the Church Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/2019/06/10/daily-gospel-reflection-for-june-10-2019-mary-mother-of-the-church/) [ Daily Gospel Reflection for August 6, 2020 - Feast of the Transfiguration Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/daily-gospel-reflection-for-august-6-2020) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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