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Ezekiel often extended God’s messages through symbolic, dramatic presentations. For example, in Ezekiel 4:1-8, he built a model of Jerusalem and laid siege to it for 390 days, representing the years of Israel’s sin. These actions served as powerful visual representations of God’s judgment and the consequences of disobedience.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

Lamentation and wailing and woe!

Images and storytelling: Jesus’ most common method of instruction

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from August 11, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

From even a cursory glance at the Gospels, we recognize that images and storytelling were Jesus’ most common method of instruction. Obviously, Jesus also gave words of instruction, such as telling Peter that he must forgive his brother seventy times seven. But then there is the account of the Prodigal Son, and we have to ask which - the words or the story - has the greater impact on the heart.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 8/4/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:26:21 GMT

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Ron Bruni: The path from fear to faith

John Pearring: Summons to the endgame

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: Beware of the ‘father of lies’

Steve Leininger: We know who the real G.O.A.T. is

Lou Occhi: Micah: ‘Just the facts, ma’am.’

Tim Trainor: Guard against indifference

Norm McGraw: ‘The Lord will make the rain powder’

Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Homeless Catholic: A father’s testimony

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Ron Bruni & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The path from fear to faith

Do I trust the One who is with me in the storm?

By Ron Bruni

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Click here to read Ron Bruni’s reflection from August 4, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

This week’s readings, from Jeremiah, Psalm 102, and two passages from Matthew, speak to people who are distressed, wounded, frightened, uncertain, or spiritually misdirected. In each case, God’s answer is not simply to remove the immediate problem. His deeper purpose is to restore the relationship, to bring His people back to Himself, back to trust, and back to hope.

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Ron Bruni’s reflections: “The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech, but I will tell you clearly about the Father.” (John 16:25)

Summons to the endgame

‘How else should one take the deadly risk of approaching me?’

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from August 4, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Simple citizen and patron requests for our appearance, summons from on high, prepare us for the holiest one. An authority that we must respect and answer hails us to come. We either submit to the requests, or we ignore them and suffer the consequences. What do we practice?

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 7/28/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:29:57 GMT

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Norm McGraw: ‘The Lord will make the rain powder’

Steve Hall: Beware of the ‘father of lies’

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: God desires to share eternity with us

Steve Leininger: We know who the real G.O.A.T. is

Lou Occhi: Micah: ‘Just the facts, ma’am.’

Tim Trainor: Guard against indifference

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Homeless Catholic: A father’s testimony

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Norm McGraw & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, July 28, 2026

‘The Lord will make the rain of your land powder’

Help us, O God our savior

By Norm McGraw

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Click here to read Norm McGraw’s reflection from July 28, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Because Jeremiah prophesied Jerusalem’s destruction, he was persecuted and beaten. He warned the people of Judah that Divine punishment would occur because of their idolatrous practices, false prophets, and their disobedience to the covenant God made with them. The people had rejected God, but Jeremiah pleaded for mercy.

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Norm McGraw’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

Beware of the ‘father of lies’

Jeremiah preached repentance; false prophets had the ear of the king

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from July 28, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Be attentive to the authenticity of what you believe. This is not a message to be taken lightly, particularly in our day. The ‘father of lies’ has a firm grasp on what many pronounce as truth, as well as the truth they would have us ignore.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 7/21/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:51:09 GMT

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Lou Occhi: Micah: ‘Just the facts, ma’am.’

John Pearring: God desires to share eternity with us

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: Rough waters tempt those aboard

Steve Leininger: We know who the real G.O.A.T. is

Tim Trainor: Guard against indifference

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Homeless Catholic: A father’s testimony

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Lou Occhi & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Micah: ‘All we want are the facts, ma’am.’

Micah wrote with no narrative and little in the way of structure and design

By Lou Occhi

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Click here to read Lou Occhi’s reflection from July 21, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Sister Mary Michael assigned us a math problem to solve for homework. I threw myself into the problem and finally solved it. The next day, Sister asked who solved the problem. I raised my hand and went to the blackboard to show how I did it. There were several lines of equations leading to the answer. When I was done, Sister said that was very good, but it was like going to New Orleans by way of Chicago.

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Lou Occhi’s reflections: “The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.” (The Magnificat)

God desires to share eternity with us

The fullness of divinity — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — wants you

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from July 21, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Without grasping that God removes guilt by pardoning our sins and then selflessly offers us a kinship, we are denied a physical and spiritual familial connection that allows us to participate in the goodness and riches of everything that is his.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 7/14/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:12:23 GMT

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Tim Trainor: Guard against indifference

Steve Hall: Rough waters tempt those aboard

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Jesus’ remarkable and fervent repair

Steve Leininger: We know who the real G.O.A.T. is

Lou Occhi: You are a man of God

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Homeless Catholic: A father’s testimony

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Tim Trainor & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Guard against indifference

Jesus is asking us to master three ‘Key Spiritual Principles’

By Tim Trainor

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Click here to read Tim Trainor’s reflection from July 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

They loved watching Jesus heal the sick and feed crowds, treating Him like a traveling show. Jesus rebuked them because the true purpose of a miracle is to serve as a signpost pointing to the need for metanoia (a radical, total change of mind and heart). They wanted the benefits of His power without the surrender of repentance.

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Tim Trainor’s reflections: He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27)

Rough waters tempt those aboard

They should have known better in their judgment of Jesus

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from July 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

At the conclusion of our previous reflection, we were peacefully traveling along the river of the divine plan, with myriad stars filling the nighttime sky. That image may sometimes be true, but periods of treacherous waters are more common. Those in the boat are regularly subjected to the siren song of allurements …

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 7/7/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:30:51 GMT

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Steve Leininger: We know who the real G.O.A.T. is

John Pearring: Jesus’ remarkable and fervent repair

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: Between wondrous belief and simple doubt

Lou Occhi: You are a man of God

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Steve Leininger & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, July 7, 2026

We know who the real G.O.A.T. is

“You shall not bow down before them or serve them”

By Steve Leininger

Click here to read Steve Leininger’s reflection from July 7, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The job or mission of Jesus was to do the Father’s will. Part of that was to develop an understanding of God’s will among the apostles and disciples, which would become the foundation of what we know as the church. Spreading the good news to the ends of the earth is a big job, and Jesus gave the apostles the words and faith they needed to be a part of that effort.

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Steve Leininger’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

Jesus’ remarkable display of fervent repair

“He took away our infirmities and bore our diseases”

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from July 7, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Jesus tells common men, and us two millennia later, that whatever the Holy Spirit has in mind is surely exciting and remarkable, but it’s going to require difficulties that will test your mettle. Stay the course.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 6/30/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:38:35 GMT

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Steve Hall: Between wondrous belief and simple doubt

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Two years since Jocelyn died

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Lou Occhi: You are a man of God

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflection from Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Between wondrous belief and simple doubt

We’ve seen both the peaceful and the anxious

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from June 30, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The way is long, with many a winding turn. It leads us to who knows where? Who knows where? For now, we see in a mirror dimly. Yet we know what is necessary as we move with Christ and the Spirit over the water.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 6/23/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:59:34 GMT

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Steve Hessman: God’s miraculous outcomes

Steve Hall: God’s desired relationship with mankind

John Pearring: Two years since Jocelyn died

Older Reflections:

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Lou Occhi: You are a man of God

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Steve Hessman, Steve Hall, & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Faith in God leads to miraculous outcomes

“Have you not heard? Long ago, I prepared it.”

By Steve Hessman

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Click here to read Steve Hessman’s reflection from June 23, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Hezekiah’s response to the Assyrian threat is a powerful example of the effectiveness of prayer. Instead of relying solely on military might or political alliances, he seeks divine intervention. We should always make prayer our first response in times of trouble, trusting that God is always listening to the cries of His people. “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, in answer to your prayer for help against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have listened” 2 Kings 19:20.

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Steve Hessman’s reflections: “Amen, Amen. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” John 12:24

God’s desired relationship with mankind

“Therefore do not be anxious … your heavenly Father knows that you need ...”

By Steve Hall

Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from June 23, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

We might not think of God as a teacher. Yet, in more ways than we know, he instructs both at the individual level and at the broader level, which is addressed to all mankind. Scripture itself is primarily a revelation of who God is both in himself and in his relation to men. Think about it. The initiatives were all on God’s side as the Hebrew people were led to the Promised Land.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

Two years since Jocelyn died

Weepy, but unashamed, followed by a good gaze out the window, and things to do.

By John Pearring

Jocelyn “Josie” Redfern

Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from June 23, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

I haven’t started talking to her. I’m thinking she’s still pretty busy getting acquainted with the unimaginable. Like when she went on a retreat or flew off to Taiwan. It’ll have to wait until I catch up to her. The Holy Spirit is talking to me about her, though. Not a report or anything. Just whimsical images. Giggles. The things I need.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 6/16/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:02:17 GMT

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John Pearring: Confession is just the beginning

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: Consequence over message?

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Lou Occhi: You are a man of God

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflection from John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Confession is just the beginning

We need God for renovations and repairs, and the ongoing necessary maintenance

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from June 16, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The journal of Ahab’s malicious reign, compared to the catalog of our many-faceted positions of authority, might not appear similar. Yet, as baptized Catholics and Christians, and as father/mother, son/daughter, friend/neighbor, supervisor, and so on, in both family lineage and anointed roles, we have as many responsibilities as this ancient man. His legacy is a warning signal for those of us who fail to recant, repent, reconcile, and influence those we love.

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 6/9/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:49:23 GMT

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Lou Occhi: You are a man of God

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Bob can clap again

Steve Hall: Consequence over message?

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflection from Lou Occhi

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, June 9, 2026

‘Now I know you are a man of God’

In the darkness, we see a spark of light

By Lou Occhi

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Click here to read Lou Occhi’s reflection from June 9, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The Lord shines, and we reflect His light. When we console the grieving, visit the sick, smile as we walk along, pray for our friends and enemies, give to reputable charities such as St. Jude or Catholic Charities, etc., we are doing God’s work and letting His light shine through us.

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Lou Occhi’s reflections: “The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.” (The Magnificat)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 6/2/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:43:53 GMT

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Norm McGraw: To God what belongs to God

John Pearring: Bob can clap again

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: Consequence over message?

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Norm McGraw & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, June 2, 2026

‘Repay to God what belongs to God’

And you will be happy in this life, and in the next

By Norm McGraw

Walter Drummand

Click here to read Norm McGraw’s reflection from June 2, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

In the first reading, coming from the third chapter in the second epistle of St. Peter, the apostle calls us to live godly lives in anticipation of Christ’s return. As he states it: “Be on your guard not to be led into the error of the unprincipled and to fall from your own stability. But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory now and to the day of eternity.”

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Norm McGraw’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

Bob can clap again

Finally, all the mysteries will be explained

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from June 2, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

“Well, hello John.” Those three words might take Bob half a minute to say. By the time you reached out to shake his hand, time had slowed to the pace of a custom’s officer studying your passport, reviewing your history as he looked into your eyes and focused upon you and nobody else. But without the angst and worrisome indignation of a border patrol agent, of course.

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 5/26/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:40:58 GMT

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Ron Bruni: Learn to travel well

Steve Hall: Consequence over message?

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Don’t be angry with non-believers

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Ron Bruni & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Learn to travel well

God will be present in every part of it

By Ron Bruni

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Click here to read Ron Bruni’s reflection from May 26, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

St. Philip Neri suggests that holiness and joy are not opposites. In fact, joy may be one of the signs that we are finally learning what matters most. If we stay on this road long enough, we eventually realize something we may not have seen at the beginning: God has been present in every part of it. Not only what we gained, but even what we had to leave behind.

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Ron Bruni’s reflections: “The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech, but I will tell you clearly about the Father.” (John 16:25)

Are consequences more important than the message?

The message starts with the plan

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from May 26, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

It’s easy to get sidetracked into a conversation about morality when the topic of Christianity arises. And when one considers the pagan cultures that those bringing the Good News have stepped into across the centuries — and still do today — it is easy to understand how consequences might become more important in conversation than the message itself. But the message starts with the plan.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 5/19/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:04:59 GMT

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Tim Trainor: Jesus’ high priestly prayer

John Pearring: Don’t be angry with non-believers

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: There is only plan ‘A’

Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Tim Trainor & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Jesus’ high priestly prayer

The Church Fathers used it to refute early heresies

By Tim Trainor

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Click here to read Tim Trainor’s reflection from May 19, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

In summary, Jesus is acting as an intercessor, praying for His disciples and for all believers, present and future. He asks that they be protected by the power of God and that their unity resemble the intimate union shared by the Father and the Son. Eternal life is an intimate knowing of the only true God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Not just knowledge about God, but knowing Him, being in a personal relationship with God beginning here and now.

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Tim Trainor’s reflections: He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27)

Don’t be angry with non-believers

Our self-sacrificing faith is a holy surrender only God can sell

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from May 19, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The Spirit led us from confusion to an awakening we knew came from a loving God. We would actually get excited and try to explain that to others. It was in those attempts that we knew the truth needed to come from God, not the mind or purpose of a human. “Ask him yourself” is where we end up.

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 5/12/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:52:10 GMT

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Steve Leininger: What’s your job?

John Pearring: The Holy Spirit’s authority

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: There is only plan ‘A’

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Steve Leininger & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, May 12, 2026

What’s your job?

Long-term, it could be your mission in life

By Steve Leininger

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Click here to read Steve Leininger’s reflection from May 12, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

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Steve Leininger’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

The Holy Spirit has been given the authority

‘Condemnation, because the ruler of this world has been condemned’

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from May 12, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Like a vice, the rescuing grip of God’s creation begins with Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The squeezing of evil’s juice from our world has been tightening for two thousand years. Soon, it will be completed. Sin will be excised, and righteousness will prevail.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 5/5/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 10 May 2026 13:50:03 GMT

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Steve Hall: There is only plan ‘A’

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John Pearring: Embarrassing reveal of Paul’s sins

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

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John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

There is only plan ‘A’

We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from May 5, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

With little thought, we readily slide into alternatives. The road ahead has traffic stopped, so we take an alternate route. But God has no backup plan. There is only plan ‘A,’ and that one plan holds fast forever.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 4/28/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 03 May 2026 14:44:38 GMT

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Steve Hessman: Hear, listen, believe, and follow

Steve Hall: ‘Redemption is in Christ Jesus

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Embarrassing reveal of Paul’s sins

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Steve Hessman & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Hear, listen, believe, and follow

His detractors wanted an answer that they could use against Him

By Steve Hessman

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Click here to read Steve Hessman’s reflection from April 28, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

We are making up our minds about what they are saying even before they finish. That’s the nature of the world we live in. And this is why it is more important than ever to spend quiet time with Jesus and listen to Him with an open mind and an open heart. Not to listen for what we expect Him to say, but simply to listen. Let our minds be changed. Let our hearts be changed.

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Steve Hessman’s reflections: “Amen, Amen. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” John 12:24

Redemption is in Christ Jesus

His willingness to die so we could have eternal life

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from April 28, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

In the Book of Acts, we hear that a ‘great number’ or a ‘large number’ came to believe. The incident piqued my curiosity — not because people scattered in the face of persecution, nor because their message was received, but because it made me wonder what they actually said to those they met. Acts tells us in nonspecific terms that they were “preaching the word.” The details are not listed. So, what were they preaching?

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 4/21/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:02:08 GMT

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John Pearring: Embarrassing reveal of Paul’s sins

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Steve Hall: ‘You must be born from above’

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural

Steve Hessman: Are Covenants important today?

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflection from John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The embarrassing reveal of Paul’s sins

How God’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness brought Paul, Thomas, & Peter back to him

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from April 21, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The sinner’s lament is answered by the saint’s plea, because the sinner is he or she who becomes a saint. This is an important issue for Catholics — despite their holiness, the saints were human and capable of failure. The grace, mercy, and forgiveness of God led to their forgiveness.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 4/14/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:13:49 GMT

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Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural

John Pearring: Nicodemus: A first-century saint

Steve Hall: ‘You must be born from above’

Older Reflections:

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hessman: Are Covenants important today?

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Ron Bruni, John Pearring, & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, April 14, 2026

When loving God becomes natural

Let Christ be our Lord, and form us anew, from the inside

By Ron Bruni

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Click here to read Ron Bruni’s reflection from April 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

When “born from above,” a transformation occurs. We don’t crave the things we used to crave. Sin doesn’t have the same taste, we don’t want what we knew before. Love for God becomes natural, not forced, because you realize life without Him is unnatural. This is what it means to let Christ reign. When we surrender our need to be in control and let Christ be Lord, then we experience transformation.

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Ron Bruni’s reflections: “The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech, but I will tell you clearly about the Father.” (John 16:25)

Nicodemus: A first-century saint

For all who seek to follow Christ faithfully and boldly

By John Pearring

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Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from April 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The criteria for designating a 1st Century saint usually begin with martyrdom, followed by records of a personal association with Jesus and a courageous act in defense of Jesus, the Church, or the apostolic community. In a sense, Nicodemus qualified for all four.

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John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

‘You must be born from above’

God has made him both Lord and Christ

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from April 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The very fact that I am a self-conscious individual necessitates that I have choices. This way or that? Up or down? Right or left? A “yes” always implies a “no.” Simple? Sure! And the persistent presence of that “no” is implied by the facts of consciousness and individuality. The inheritance of these characteristics plays a significant role in understanding the Gospel reading of the day.

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 4/7/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:36:01 GMT

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Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hall: Folks, don’t get distracted

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John Pearring: Why God as one of us?

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Ron Bruni: Trials, not temptations from God

Steve Hessman: Are Covenants important today?

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

The OMG reflections from Norm McGraw & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, April 7, 2026

A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Salvation is for everyone, even for those who do not yet believe

By Norm McGraw

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Click here to read Norm McGraw’s reflection from April 7, 2025. Here’s an excerpt:

Not only is the spiritual “hi” we experience Easter week for everyone. God wishes that a profound connection with Him will strengthen every day in our lives. Then we will realize the truth in the words of Psalm 33 (included in Tuesday’s reading): “The earth is full of the goodness of God.”

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Norm McGraw’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)

Folks, don’t get distracted

God has made him both Lord and Christ

By Steve Hall

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Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from April 7, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

People with a message to share will repeat it over and over again as their audience changes. And Peter’s message was both clear and concise. “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

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Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)

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Homeless Catholic Reflections 3/30/26

John Francis Pearring — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:46:17 GMT

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Lou Occhi: They would not always have him

John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Why God as one of us?

Steve Hall: ‘Do you want to be well?’

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

Norm McGraw: ‘All in’ with God

Ron Bruni: Trials, not temptations from God

Steve Hessman: Are Covenants important today?

Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden

Latest at ilk Publishing:

John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus

Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children

The OMG reflections from Lou Occhi & John Silvia

Inspired by Mass readings from Monday, March 30, 2026 (& Good Friday)

They would not always have him

In pouring the oil on Jesus, Mary anointed him for burial

By Lou Occhi

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Click here to read Lou Occhi’s reflection from March 30, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

“The lord is my salvation, my light and my salvation” (Psalm 27). The verse tells us that there’s no need to be afraid. Even when evildoers come at me, or an army of camp encamp against me. Even then, I will trust in the Lord and that I shall see the bounty of the lord in the land of the living.

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Lou Occhi’s reflections: “The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.” (The Magnificat)

A Kiss of Betrayal or a Kiss of Love

Choose Veneration or Betrayal - (Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion)

By John Silvia

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Click here to read John Silvia’s reflection from April 3, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Good Friday is upon us. As I spent a couple of hours sitting with Jesus at the Altar of Repose tonight, I was reading from the Diary of St. Faustina, and a thought came to me, and I wanted to share it with you all. The power of the mouth.

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John Silvia’s reflections: Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9)