Daily Gospel Reflection for July 14, 2024

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

Today's Gospel: Mark 6:7-13

I am very quick to say I trust the Lord. However, sometimes, my anxiety and stress betray my words. I worry. I try to find solutions. I grieve over what I cannot fix. Today’s Gospel reminds us that when Jesus sent out the twelve, He required their complete trust. He gave them authority to drive out demons, while instructing them to bring no food, money, or extra clothes with them! This should inspire me to act as they did.

The Apostles trusted that God would work out the details and their needs would be met. Why then, do I find it so hard to do? Do I really think I have better solutions than the creator of heaven and earth? In my pride, I struggle, but through humility I learn to trust.

I utilize three things that help me in this battle: the Litany of Humility, the Surrender Novena, and the St. Thérèse Novena. Each one has drawn me closer to the Lord and helped me truly to “let go and let God.” These special prayers are items in my Catholic toolbox that help to bring me to the place that I should be. I love that there are so many resources now for us to look up prayers, novenas, support groups, and prayer groups. Praying and then reaching out is usually the first step in finding the support we need to become the children of God that He wants us to be.

Ponder:

In what areas of my life do I have trouble letting go and trusting God?

Pray:

Loving God, send Your Holy Spirit on me and increase my trust in You. Give me the grace to identify the places in my life that I find trust difficult.

Copyright 2024 Mary Lou Rosien