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Good morning, Friend
June 6
Daily Reflection
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter

In my drinking days during the depths of my alcoholic life, one of the most prevalent things that I remember dealing with was thinking that I was god and knew it all. I had this sick and twisted idea that since I thought I knew God and had a relationship with Christ I knew what was best for me. This attitude led to justifying my drinking and drugging. Just like Peter, I claimed and swore that I loved Jesus Christ with all my heart and soul but my actions spoke otherwise.

When I came into sobriety, it was hard to overcome this guilt of having denied Jesus Christ with my actions. Yet, He gave me the grace to do so, reaffirming His love for me in so many ways, shapes, and forms. We read in the Gospel today, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” (John 21:15-19). It is a beautiful reminder by Jesus that we must reflect on our love for Him and whether we’re really willing to follow Him in service of others no matter what.

Similar to when Jesus tells Simon Peter to feed His sheep, we are also being called in recovery to pass it along to those in need. We are invited to “feed” others by sharing our experience, strength, and hope—by offering the Good News of Christ’s healing and recovery to those struggling with addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. For today’s Gospel Acclamation we read, “The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I told you” (John 14:26). It’s a reminder that, in our service to others, the Holy Spirit will guide, lead, and give us the wisdom to do so. And this will occur in CIR fellowships and meetings, our parishes, and all where we encounter the outcast, lonely, and suffering—all those in need of Christ’s “food” of mercy and love.

 

Reflection Questions

  • How has God shown you mercy and love even when you have denied Him?
  • How were you fed as one of God’s sheep when you came into recovery? How is God calling you to feed His sheep in recovery today?

 

Daily Mass Readings

First Reading: Acts 25:13b-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab
Gospel: John 21:15-19

Reflection by Juan Carlos P.

Historical Reflections

Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr
Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr
June 5, 2025
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
June 4, 2025
Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs
Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs
June 3, 2025
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter
June 2, 2025
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
June 1, 2025
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
May 31, 2025
Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 30, 2025
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 29, 2025
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
May 28, 2025
Good morning, Friend
June 6
Saint of the Day
Saint Norbert, Bishop
Saint Norbert, Bishop

Saint Norbert, Bishop

(c.1080-1134) — Saint Norbert was born to nobility in what is now Germany and took Holy Orders only to advance a career while working for the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry V. In his mid-30s, after a life of luxury and pleasures, Norbert was nearly killed by a lightning bolt and started taking being a Benedictine seriously. He had a radical conversion, felt a call to the priesthood, gave away his wealth, and received permission from the Pope to work as an itinerant preacher. Soon, he founded an order that helped reform the clergy, which is now called the Norbertines. Saint Norbert also helped heal a potential schism alongside Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.

Sometimes a “rock bottom” inspires a life-change, sometimes a literal lightning bolt provides the “gift of desperation.” In recovery, we reflect often on the desperation that drove us to commit to change, and how our Higher Power was always in control, even though we were in chaos.

“You will never enjoy the sweetness of a quiet prayer unless you shut your mind to all worldly desires and temporal affairs” (Saint Norbert).

Reflection by Brad Farmer

Other Saints

Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr
Saint Boniface, Bishop & Martyr
June 5, 2025
Saint Francis Caracciolo
Saint Francis Caracciolo
June 4, 2025
Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs of Uganda
Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs of Uganda
June 3, 2025
Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs
Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs
June 2, 2025
Saint Justin, Martyr
Saint Justin, Martyr
June 1, 2025
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
May 31, 2025
Saint Dymphna
Saint Dymphna
May 30, 2025
Saint Bona of Pisa
Saint Bona of Pisa
May 29, 2025
Blessed Maria Bartolomea Bagnesi
Blessed Maria Bartolomea Bagnesi
May 28, 2025

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