Food for the Journey Classics

Sr. Ann Shields
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A daily examination of the daily Mass readings and how they can impact your life. avemariaradio.substack.com

  1. “The work to which I have called them.” - Readings for 6/11/26

    1d ago

    “The work to which I have called them.” - Readings for 6/11/26

    Today is the feast of St. Barnabas, who faithfully went wherever God called him. What is God asking of you? How has God shown you some direction? Ask him to show you where He is calling you. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings; Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 Matthew 5:20-26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    12 min
  2. "Stop Straddling!" - Readings for 6/10/26

    2d ago

    "Stop Straddling!" - Readings for 6/10/26

    In today’s First Reading, Elijah appeals to the people – how long will they straddle the issue? How long will they remain undecided between Baal and the true God? He then challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest to see whose god is superior. Do we act like the people in this story? Do we remain straddled between the ways of God and the ways of the World? Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Psalm 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 Matthew 5:17-19 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    14 min
  3. "No longer Me, but only Jesus." - Readings for 6/9/26

    3d ago

    "No longer Me, but only Jesus." - Readings for 6/9/26

    In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that we are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. If we’re obedient to God and we repent of our sin, light will begin to shine out through us. St. John Newman prayed that he could be a shining reflection of God’s light. May we do the same, so that when people look at us they don’t see us, they see Jesus. Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 Matthew 5:13-16 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    14 min
  4. "Blessed are They..." - Readings for 6/8/26

    4d ago

    "Blessed are They..." - Readings for 6/8/26

    In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes. They seem counter-intuitive. It is the merciful, the persecuted, the mourners, who will be blessed. Take a look and ask yourself, how much of this forms my life? Do I see myself blessed when I’m poor in spirit? Do I see myself blessed when I mourn my sin? Do I see myself blessed when I’m meek? Open your heart to the Holy Spirit. Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 17:1-6 Psalm 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Matthew 5:1-12 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    14 min
  5. Do you really believe in the Real Presence? - Readings for 6/7/26

    Jun 5

    Do you really believe in the Real Presence? - Readings for 6/7/26

    This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. Do you really believe that Christ is present in the Eucharist? Or do you just pay lip service to that statement? If we are blessed to live in a place with many churches and Masses each week, we may take for granted what a gift the Eucharist really is. Ask Jesus to help you understand what this gift truly means. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    14 min
  6. The First of All Commandments - Readings for 6/4/26

    Jun 4

    The First of All Commandments - Readings for 6/4/26

    In today’s Gospel, a Scribe asks Jesus which is the Greatest Commandment. Jesus says it is to love the Lord your God will all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Can we say that we are fully devoted to God, or are we distracted by the ways of the world? And can we say we truly love our neighbor? Do we see them as someone who is loved by God? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 Mark 12:28-34 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    12 min
  7. How do you read the Scriptures? - Readings for 6/3/26

    Jun 3

    How do you read the Scriptures? - Readings for 6/3/26

    In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus by asking him a question about a woman marrying her late husband’s brother. They were misled. Their eyes were blinded, because they were so focused on the letter of the Law they failed to comprehend its meaning. They missed all that God wanted to give them. If you set aside your pride and be docile to God’s Word, He will not allow you to be misled. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 Psalm 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef Mark 12:18-27 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    10 min
  8. Are you one who rebels or are you one who follows? - Readings for 6/1/26

    Jun 1

    Are you one who rebels or are you one who follows? - Readings for 6/1/26

    Today’s Gospel tells the parable of the vineyard owner who sent his servants to his tenant farmers to obtain from them the harvest. When the workers beat the man’s servants, he sent his son – and they killed him. Who are the tenant farmers? We are. Our ancestors rejected the messages of the prophets and they killed Jesus. How do we respond to the messages? How do we till the “farm” God has given us – our lives? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: 2 Peter 1:2-7 Psalm 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16 Mark 12:1-12 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

    14 min
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