Daily Reflections for August 2008

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	1	St. Alphonsus Liguori. Mt 13:54-58 Am I willing to risk going back “home” to help others?
	2	Mt 14:1-12 In what ways have I been coerced to act in ways that I know are not right?
	3	18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 14:13-21 How do I grieve the losses in my life?
	4	St. John Mary Vianney Mt 14:22-36 When have I trusted God’s call enough to do what I did not think was possible?
	5	Mt 14:22-36 Do I take time each day to go off alone for prayer?
	6	Transfiguration of the Lord Mt 17:1-9 When have I been a witness to the glory and majesty of God?
	7	Mt 16:13-23 How would I describe Christ in less than 20 words?
	8	St. Dominic. Mt 16:24-28 What are the crosses that I am currently struggling to carry?
	9	Mt 17:14-20 In what ways do I have “little faith” in what God can do in my life?
	10	19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 14:22-33 How has Christ called out to me this week?
	11	St. Clare. Mt 17:22-27 How do I balance faith and politics?
	12	Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 When was the last time I took the time to sit in wonder at the beauty of God’s creation?
	13	Mt 18:15-20 Who in my life do I need to forgive?
	14	St. Maximilian Kolbe. Mt 18:21-19:1 From whom do I need to seek forgiveness?
	15	Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Lk 1:39-56 What role does Mary play in my daily faith life?
	16	Mt 19:13-15 How can I interact in a positive way with the children I meet?
	17	20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 15:21-28 In what ways do I help those who are outside of my comfort zone?
	18	Mt 19:16-22 What things do I hold onto that get in the way of my relationship with Christ?
	19	Mt 19:23-30 What is my vision of “the eternal reward”?
	20	St. Bernard. Mt 20:1-16 Do I complain about the fairness of life instead of enjoying what I have been given?
	21	St. Pius X. Mt 22:1-14 When have I ignored God’s invitations to help bring about the Kingdom?
	22	Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mt 22:34-40 How have I shown love to myself today?
	23	Mt 23:1-12 In what ways do I judge others before looking at my own behaviors?
	24	21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mt 16:13-20 What would I say if I were to write down my own beliefs?
	25	Mt 23:13-22 How do I judge the faith of others instead of reflecting upon my own faith?
	26	Mt 23:23-26 What am I neglecting in my faith life today?
	27	St. Monica. Mt 23:27-32 How can I reach out and lift someone up today?
	28	St. Augustine. Mt 24:42-51 When have God’s blessings taken me by surprise?
	29	Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. Mk 6:17-29 How am I currently speaking up for what I believe?
	30	Mt 25:14-30 What do I do with the talents that I have been given? How do I return them to God?
	31	22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mt 16:21-27 When have I been unwilling to risk the pain of reaching for my goals?