Daily Gospel Reflection for June 6, 2026

Reflect on the Gospel of Mark and the life of St. Norbert, finding inspiration in their examples of true giving and conversion. Embrace your own spiritual journey.

Today's Gospel: Mark 12:38-44

St. Norbert is a conversion saint, and I appreciate them because they give me hope that no one is born a saint. Saints are human, just like me. St. Norbert spent the early part of his life doing everything he could to gain pleasure, prestige, and comfort. Then a storm came that literally knocked him off his high horse. He was unconscious for an hour and when he woke up, his first words were asking the Lord what He wanted from him. He gave away all his possessions and spent the rest of his life devoted to the reform of the Church and the people.

The Gospel reading today speaks to the example of this saint’s life. First, Jesus points out the scribes who, like St. Norbert, wanted everything that would give them pleasure, prestige, and comfort. He warns His disciples that such people will receive a severe condemnation and be knocked off their high horses, either in this life or the next. Jesus then shares His observation of a poor widow who is only able to put two small coins into the treasury. Similar to St. Norbert, she is wealthy in the rewards of Heaven, and she fully understands what it is to give.

It is wonderful to have examples of what the Lord is asking from us. It could be giving up the pleasures of this world in order to reform our lives or be an example to others. It could be giving from our poverty and not just our surplus, whether that is wealth or time, prayer or service. Getting knocked off a horse could give us a bruise. Or, it could give us a life-changing conversion of spirit.

Ponder:

Have there been times when you have felt knocked off of worldly things that have driven you away from the Lord? How have you been converted?

Pray:

Lord, thank You for Your grace to not only convert saints, but us as well. 

Pray Together:

When you are gathered as a family, see if each family member can name one thing that they have avoided because it was uncomfortable, and see if God is asking them to contribute a bit more. 

Copyright 2026 Erika Dix