Good News Reflections

If we want to have peace and a good life, we have to give up trying to save ourselves and let God do it for us.   For more on the topic of this podcast see GNM’s WordByte, “ The Parable of the Frog ” @ https://wordbytes.org/parables/the-frog-in-need-of-water/ . The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-08-07 .     Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Transfiguration occurs again and again -- within us today -- every time we listen to Jesus and allow him to enlighten us.   To help you reflect on the topic of this podcast, watch GNM’s video, " How the Light of Christ Always Conquers Darkness " @ https://gnm-media.org/how-the-light-of-christ-always-conquers-darkness/ .   For a distributable leaflet of this podcast, please go to Catholic Digital Resources: https://catholicdr.com/calendar/august/transfiguration/ . The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-08-06 .         Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

A great wonder of God's kingdom is that the more abandoned we feel, the more he is actually trying to help us.   To read more about the topic of this podcast see GNM’s " Prayer to Overcome the Messes We Made ” @ https://gnm.org/prayers/prayer-to-overcome-messes/ .   The text of this podcast can be found on GNM’s website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-08-05 .         Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

As God's children, we have his love and concern whether we deserve it or not. If you like this story in this podcast and want to share it with others, please send them to GNM’s webpage: https://wordbytes.org/parables/the-lowly-brown-caterpillar/ . Or order a distributable copy from https://catholicdr.com/faith-enrichment/parable-of-the-caterpillar/ .   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-08-04 .         Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net  

We have to know for sure what the truth is. We can't stand firm if we're shaky.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-08-03 .            Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

By keeping our eyes on Jesus rather than on those who fail to love us fully, his love for us fills our hearts to overflowing.   To help you meditate on the topic of this podcast read God’s love letter for you “ Be Satisfied with me ” @ https://gnm.org/prayers/be-satisfied-with-me/ .   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-08-01 .           Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

When we exercise humility, we mourn the darkness in the other person's soul more than we cry about being rejected.   Use this GNM’s prayer to reflect more on the topic of this podcast, “ Did you feel this way, Jesus? ” @  https://gnm.org/prayers/did-you-feel-this-way-Jesus/ .  The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-31 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

Failure does not mean that there's no hope of success.   To reflect more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte " Turning Failure into Success " at  https://wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/turning-failure-into-success .  The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-30 .      Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

God's answers to our prayers are always exactly when and what is best and most loving.   To read more about the topic of this podcast see GNM’s WordByte, " Why are you anxious? " @  https://wordbytes.org/victory/why-are-you-anxious/ .   The reflection in this podcast, professionally published for distribution, is available at Catholic Digital Resources   https://catholicdr.com/calendar/july/stmartha/ .   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-29 .      Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

We can lean on Jesus when we fall short of righteousness. For more on the topic of this podcast see GNM’s WordByte, " Living as a Stranger in Your Native Land " @  https://wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/living-as-a-stranger .   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-28 .      Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

The holier we are, the holier the Church is, and this impacts the world around us.   Reflect on the topic of this podcast, with this prayer written by Cardinal John Henry Newman, " Jesus, be the Light that others see when they look at me " @  https://gnm.org/prayers/cardinal-newman-fragrance/ .    The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-27 .        Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

The more we love Christ and follow his ways, the easier it is to identify what's really valuable, and use everything else for his purposes.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-25 .       Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

If our dirt's fertilized and watered, we become rich soil and we yield a huge, fruitful crop. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-24 .    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

God is the fountain of life, but when we rely on ourselves or others, our lives become empty and dry. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-23 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

There is no loss that comes without improvement, as long as we move through it with the Lord.   The reflection in this podcast and other reflections for the bereaving and those in bereavement ministry, please visit Catholic Digital Resources at:  https://catholicdr.com/bereavement/ .    The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-22 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

God loves everyone equally, but the blessed are those who work hard at being holy. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-21 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

Christ's resurrection is proof that God has the power and the desire to redeem even the worst situations.   For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM archived video course on " How to Find God in Times of Waiting " @  https://gnm.org/paracletia-course-description-C01/ .   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-20 .      Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

Mass ends with Christ commissioning you, through the presider, to be the yeast of goodness that affects those around you.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-18 .      Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

Mercy is the tool for bringing people into a genuine desire to obey the rules. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-17 .    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net  

The restful peace we need is available every moment, because Jesus is with us every moment. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-16 .    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net  

As long as you stay close to Jesus, God will not allow any person or any situation to hurt you so badly that it destroys you.   For more on the topic of this podcast, see Terry Modica’s ebook " The Path to Healing in Difficult Relationships " @  https://catholicdr.com/e-books/path-to-healing-in-difficult-relationships/ .  The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-15 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net  

God's mighty deeds happen every day, especially during difficulties. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-14 .    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

No one but Jesus can give us everything we need.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-13 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

We will never feel truly fulfilled until we've surrendered to the soil and have allowed God to nourish our growth.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-11 .     Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

Usually, the only effective way to prophesy is through our persistent actions and behaviors and attitudes of love. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-10 .   Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net  

It's important to make time to be alone with Jesus so that he can wash us from the sinfulness of others. If you want to continue reflecting on the issue of this podcast, use Terry Modica’s e-book " The Path to Healing in Difficult Relationships " published at Catholic Digital Resources @  https://catholicdr.com/e-books/path-to-healing-in-difficult-relationships/ .   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-09 .   Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net  

God gives us talents and skills and training so that we can be successful. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-08 .    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net

If you let God guide you in what to do and what not to do, you'll always have the perfect amount of time to do his work. To help you discern what your special area of ministry is, mentioned in this podcast, use the Good News WordBytes on " The Master Needs You " at  https://wordbytes.org/evangelization-ministry/of-the-laity/  or download the e-book " Knowing God's Will and Doing it Well " published by Catholic Digital Resources:  https://catholicdr.com/e-books/knowing-gods-will/ .   If you're a pastor or other leader of those who serve in Catholic ministries, you can inspire this kind of diligent commitment using the leaflet " The 4 Stages of Apostleship " available from  https://catholicdr.com/calendar/october/4-stages-of-apostleship/ , or the Commissioning Rite of the PowerPoint seminar on " Mission of the Redeemer " available at  https://catholicdr.com/powerpoint-packages/mission-of-the-redeemer/ .  The text of this podcast can be

To be near Jesus is to be healed by Jesus -- spiritually first of all, but also in other ways.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-06    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net  

Jesus offers us everything we need for plowing the fields that God assigns to us.   The text of this podcast can be found on our website at  http://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2020-07-04 .    Subscribe to receive the  Good News Reflections  delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @  https://gogoodnews.net