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Reflect on Jesus's message to not be afraid and trust in His care for our children, finding comfort in His divine love and humility.

Today's Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

I worry about my kids.
 
I know it's normal for parents, but sometimes, I really go down a rabbit hole thinking about all the things that might happen sometime, years in the future, when I really need to be focusing on what's going on today.
 
There's a lot going on in today's Gospel and a wealth of things that Jesus is teaching us through the Transfiguration, but what stands out to me the most is Jesus telling us to not be afraid. This is an ongoing, persistent message in the Gospels, and it's loud and clear today.
 
When I have my face down in the dirt of worry and anxiety and fear, when I'm no longer looking up and around me at what's happening right now, Jesus is calling to me and to all of us to “Rise, and do not be afraid.”
 
There is so much comfort to be found in the awesome humility and love of Jesus, which you see in the passage today. Jesus's divinity is on display and yet, He reaches down to touch us in our flawed humanity and is concerned for us.
 
Jesus loves my children more than I do, and more than I can. As a mother who deeply loves her children, that's difficult for me to say, but we all know it's true. We cannot love our children more than God does ,and, so, we should have nothing to fear. Jesus takes care of us and them.

 

Ponder:

What are some fears or anxieties you have when it comes to your children? Offer those to Jesus today, both big and small, and then tell Him that you trust Him to take care of all of it.

 

Pray:

Lord, I know that You love my children and that You are the one always caring for their needs. Help me to place my trust in Your care for them and for me.

 

Pray Together:

Pray the fourth Luminous mystery of the Rosary today (the Transfiguration) together, as a family. Discuss with your children how they can put their trust in Jesus, and how He asks them to also not be afraid of anything that may be worrying them.

 


March 1

Copyright 2026 Margaret Rash

 

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Margaret Rash

Margaret Rash

Margaret Rash is a Catholic wife, mother, and homeschooler. She writes devotionals, poetry, and short stories, and drinks too much cold brew coffee. Her books are available on Amazon. Find more information on Margaret’s writing at MoGCPress.com or follow her on BookBub!