Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections

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Enkindle 70 – 09.12.21 – Liar, Lunatic, or Lord Sep 07, 2021

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In this reflection for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher asks us to think about the question: what if Jesus is actually who he says he is?

Author C.S. Lewis and others have said: Jesus either is God, or He isn’t. And if He isn’t God, it’s because he’s either a liar or a lunatic. He isn’t just a nice guy or a smart guy or an occasional miracle-worker. He is God. Or He’s not. There really are no other options. If he’s actually God, as he claims he is, then what does that mean for our obedience? What does it mean about the things he has commanded us to do? And most importantly, what does it mean for you?

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 69 – 09.05.21 – Wonder and Praise Aug 31, 2021

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In this reflection for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, student Norah reminds us that we can rediscover a sense of Wonder of God and that the feeling of Wonder should turn into Praise of Him.

The only difference between wonder and praise is that one is a feeling and the other is an action. Reflecting on the wonder of the miracle of the Eucharist will allow us to offer up praises to God for this amazing gift he’s given to us.

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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 68 – 08.29.21 – The Law Aug 24, 2021

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In this reflection for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Colin MacIver tells us that we should focus on what it is that God tells us to focus on–the commandments and the things that we’re given to do as Catholics. If we follow those and we seek to understand them in our hearts, then we’ll be growing more and more, and following the law (or the rules of our house) become easier and make more sense.

We have rules for a reason. For example, washing your hands during a pandemic is a good rule with a good reason. What Jesus is saying in the Gospel is that if we only focus on the human rules, we miss out on what God has in store for us. Focusing on what God wants, and what we’ve learned from the Church helps us to see all of the rules in life in the right way, with the right perspective.

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Readings for Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 67 – 08.22.21 – The Hard Way Aug 17, 2021

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In this reflection for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Erik Arnold shows us that life with Christ is a wonderful adventure, even though it can sometimes be hard and challenging. We can rely on the Lord to give us the strength we need to keep choosing the narrow and hard way.

Following Jesus is the hardest thing we’ll ever do, but the reward and prize of reaching the summit is worth every bit of sweat, effort, and fear that goes into it.

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Readings for Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 66 – 08.15.21 – Mary the Ark Aug 11, 2021

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In this reflection for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kristen Fisher shows how Mary fulfills and perfects the role of the Ark of the Covenant by carrying Jesus, and that her Assumption gives us the hope that one day our bodies will reunite with our souls in Heaven.

Our bodies are a sign to the world that God is present, powerful, good, and with us always. God wants us to know that our bodies can be a holy ark, carrying Jesus through our greatest battles, victories, and even just in the every day routine of life–bringing his love to those around us.

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Readings for Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2021

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Enkindle 65 – 08.08.21 – More Than Enough Aug 04, 2021

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In this reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Colin MacIver shows that the scriptures remind us that when we’ve had enough, Jesus is enough, and that we can turn to him to supply us with what we need to make it through the day.

Jesus provides us all that we need for the journey. If we trust in Him, and rely on the strength he provides and offers us in the Eucharist, we’ll have enough to get through whatever challenge may come our way. If you’ve had enough, and whatever struggles you’re facing seem overwhelming, remember that he is with you and he offers Himself, which is enough for you.

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Readings for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 64 – 08.01.21 – He Always Shows Up Jul 26, 2021

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In this reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher reminds us that Jesus always shows up when we need him, even if it’s not always in the way that we expect.

God doesn’t automatically make things easy. He doesn’t automatically make all the hard stuff go away. But He does show up, and He gives us exactly what we need for each day. In the Eucharist, Jesus becomes our daily bread. He comes every single day at Mass, to give us everything weneed for that day. He keeps showing up, over and over every day, and offers Himself to us as real food.

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Readings for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 63 – 07.25.21 – A New Way of Thinking Jul 22, 2021

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In this reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Erik Arnold shows us how the miracle of the five loaves and two fishes reveals how Jesus desires to change our way of thinking.

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Readings for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 62 – 07.18.21 – Getting Rid of FOMO Jul 13, 2021

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In this reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher tell us that Jesus wants to redefine how we stay “busy” so that we can rest in His peace and be ready to work for his Kingdom.

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Readings for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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Enkindle 61 – 07.11.21 – He Chose Us Jul 06, 2021

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In this reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Colin MacIver shows that God has chosen and called each of us to an important mission, and invites us to listen to the Holy Spirit to find it.

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Readings for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021

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