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Daily Liturgy: January 20, 2026 – Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s extraordinary insight into human hearts and the gentle ways He calls us to serve Him. In the first reading from 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint the future king of Israel. When he sees Jesse’s sons, he is impressed by their outward appearances, but the Lord reminds him, “The Lord looks at the heart.” Samuel anoints David, the youngest son, a humble shepherd, chosen not for what the world sees but for what God perceives within. This reading teaches that God often works through the seemingly ordinary, calling forth greatness in ways that defy human expectation. The psalm echoes this theme, celebrating the faithfulness and guidance God grants to His chosen servants, reminding us that God’s perspective is always higher, wiser, and deeper than our own.
By Sound and Spirit17 days ago in Journal
Spain in Mourning as Death Toll Rises After High-Speed Train Collision Near Córdoba
Spain woke up to a national tragedy on Monday as emergency crews continued recovery efforts following a deadly high-speed train collision in southern Spain that has already claimed at least 39 lives, with fears the number could still rise.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun18 days ago in Journal
Global Stocks Slide as Trump’s Greenland Message Sparks Market Panic and Trade War Fears
Global financial markets woke up to a shockwave on Monday morning as investors digested an extraordinary message attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, linking his long-standing desire to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun18 days ago in Journal
Making Time for God: Daily Prayer in a Busy Life
Life is busy. Work, family, errands, and responsibilities often fill every corner of the day, leaving little space for reflection or prayer. Yet daily prayer is one of the most powerful tools a Catholic has for staying grounded, cultivating patience, and experiencing God’s presence in every moment. Finding ways to integrate prayer into a busy life is not about creating a rigid schedule; it is about building habits that allow moments of connection, however brief, to become transformative.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
Understanding the Sacraments and Why They Matter
The Catholic Church teaches that the sacraments are more than rituals or traditions. They are encounters with God, tangible ways to experience His grace and presence in our lives. Each sacrament has a unique purpose, a moment where faith becomes visible, and life meets the sacred. Understanding why the sacraments matter is an invitation to see how God works in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
My ChatGPT Breakthrough: How Going From "User" to "Director" 10X'd My Content Output
From Overwhelmed to Overachieving: How I Finally Made ChatGPT Work For Me (And How You Can Too) Let me be brutally honest for a second. When ChatGPT first exploded onto the scene, I felt a knot in my stomach. It wasn’t excitement—it was dread. Everywhere I looked, someone was shouting about how it was going to revolutionize everything. My inbox was flooded with courses promising "AI Mastery," my social feeds were a blur of complex, perfect-looking prompts, and my competitors seemed to be churning out content at an impossible rate.
By John Arthor19 days ago in Journal
Tattoos Followed By Years of Unexplained Systemic Illness, A Documented Medical Journey
I love tattoos, But if only i could turn back time!! I had small tattoos years earlier with no problems at all. But weeks after completing extensive full body tattooing, my health began to fall apart in a way no doctor could clearly explain.
By A Documented Medical Journey19 days ago in Journal
The Trouble with /My/ Time
Today is supposed to be my fresh start to a new week, but I am still reeling with the realization that my private property means absolutely nothing to my children's father, that my parenting time and my personal plans are irrelevant enough to him to risk our child going without the prescription drink he needs - just because said adult's schedule is the sole valuable one?, and that there is likely nothing I can do to stop this behavior from simply continuing.
By The Schizophrenic Mom19 days ago in Journal
What Is Your Favorite Bible Verse?
Sometimes a few words from the Bible can change the way we see the world and guide the way we live our lives. One of my favorite verses comes from Isaiah 61:3. It says, “I will give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes of despair, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” These words have carried a lot of meaning for me over the years. They have been more than inspiration. They have been a guide for how I try to show up in the lives of the people I care about.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
How to Begin a Relationship with Jesus
A Step-by-Step Guide to Faith, Presence, and Transformation in Everyday Life Step 1: Find a quiet space Begin in a place where you can notice yourself. This could be a room, a park, or the space between heartbeats. The quiet is not about absence of sound but about presence of attention. Bring no agenda, only awareness. The first step is to show up.
By Sound and Spirit20 days ago in Journal
