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Steve Hall: Between wondrous belief and simple doubt

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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

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 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

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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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

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: Confession is just the beginning

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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

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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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

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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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

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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Bob can clap again

Finally, all the mysteries will be explained

By John Pearring

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

Click here to read Steve Leininger’s reflection from May 12, 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)

The Holy Spirit has been given the authority

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

By John Pearring

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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Steve Hall: There is only plan ‘A’

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

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

There is only plan ‘A’

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

By Steve Hall

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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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

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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Redemption is in Christ Jesus

His willingness to die so we could have eternal life

By Steve Hall

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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John Pearring: Embarrassing reveal of Paul’s sins

Older Reflections:

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

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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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

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

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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‘You must be born from above’

God has made him both Lord and Christ

By Steve Hall

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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Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone

Steve Hall: Folks, don’t get distracted

Older Reflections:

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

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

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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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

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

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)

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NEW!

Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

John Pearring: Why God as one of us?

Older Reflections:

Steve Hall: ‘Do you want to be well?’

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Lou Occhi: The plan for each of us

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

John Silvia: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia

The OMG reflections from Tim Trainor & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Aquinas explains the bronze serpent

The serpent on the pole was only a temporary fix for a temporary problem

By Tim Trainor

Click here to read Tim Trainor’s reflection from March 24, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

“He shows the manner of the passion when He, Jesus, says, so must the Son of Man be lifted up: and this refers to the lifting up of Him on the cross. So when it says, The Son of Man must be lifted up, it also says this to indicate the manner of his death.”

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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)

Why did God decide to be one of us?

He planned all along to be among us, as shepherd, kin, king, victim, and redeemer.

By John Pearring

Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from March 24, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Why didn’t Jesus come as the King of the world among a powerful nation, and an exceptional throng of people that could influence a worldly empire, instead of riding upon a donkey? Perhaps the plan was to evolve differently, but the tribal people of God’s choosing weren’t up to that more expected, international, and glorious setting. The sorry story of a failed people and the violent death of their Messiah, though, sets up the background for what happened next. Death has been conquered.

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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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NEW!

Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?

Steve Hall: ‘Do you want to be well?’

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Blink & breathe God’s forgiveness

Lou Occhi: The plan for each of us

Tim Trainor: Mary is on the ‘inside’

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

John Silvia: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia

The OMG reflections from Steve Leininger & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Who was Ezekiel?

A vision, a miracle, and a Sabbath

By Steve Leininger

Click here to read Steve Leininger’s reflection from March 17, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The prophet Ezekiel is shown a vision of water flowing from the temple, which represents God’s presence and blessing. The water begins as a trickle and deepens as it flows eastward, eventually becoming a mighty river. This imagery is rich with symbolism, reflecting themes of life, healing, and divine provision. God’s influence starts as a trickle of water and, as we journey, it widens and deepens.

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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)

‘Do you want to be well?’

Jesus isn’t prone to asking dumb questions

By Steve Hall

Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from March 17, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Our readings for today tell two stories, stories of cups being full and stories of cups being empty. Actually, we hear of both full and empty in each story. Throughout life, we all share in highs and lows — the cup that overflows and the cup that seems bottomless in its emptiness.

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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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Steve Hall: The debtor’s empty cup

John Pearring: Blink & breathe God’s forgiveness

Older Reflections:

Steve Leininger: Sabbath was made for man

Lou Occhi: The plan for each of us

Tim Trainor: Mary is on the ‘inside’

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

John Silvia: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia

The OMG reflections from Steve Hall & John Pearring

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The debtor’s empty cup

Then suddenly ... his cup was full.

By Steve Hall

Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from March 10, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Our readings for today tell two stories, stories of cups being full and stories of cups being empty. Actually, we hear of both full and empty in each story. Throughout life, we all share in highs and lows — the cup that overflows and the cup that seems bottomless in its emptiness.

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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)

Blink and breathe in God’s forgiveness

Wash away that one sin which flashes in an unending stream of reruns

By John Pearring

Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from March 10, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

We each have one sin that tortures us, insisting upon constant repentance. Most of us have more than one, doomed under a Gatlin gun of sorrows. We cower and hide, paranoid, unable to request, yet again, a worn-out “forgive me.” How do you put up with us, God? It must be the combined power of a trinity. “I want to smote him,” says one. “I’ve got this,” says another. “Good,” says the third person. “I tried everything in my power, and I’m moving on.”

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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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Steve Hessman: Are Covenants important today?

Older Reflections:

John Pearring: Temptations distract and derail

Steve Hall: It’s only words

Steve Leininger: Sabbath was made for man

Lou Occhi: The plan for each of us

Tim Trainor: Mary is on the ‘inside’

Norm McGraw: ‘All in’ with God

Ron Bruni: Trials, not temptations from God

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: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia

The OMG reflection from Steve Hessman

Inspired by Mass readings from Monday, March 2, 2026

Are Covenants important today?

Contracts are based on a promise. Covenants are based upon swearing an oath.

By Steve Hessman

Click here to read Steve Hessman’s reflection from March 2, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

A Covenant is irrevocable and is entered into with the agreement that it is permanently binding and cannot be dissolved. A contract, on the other hand, has provisions written into it to provide a means of dissolving the agreement if either party so desires. Scripture scholars have outlined five Covenants in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament.

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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

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NEW!

John Pearring: Temptations distract and derail

Steve Hall: It’s only words

Older Reflections:

Steve Leininger: Sabbath was made for man

Lou Occhi: The plan for each of us

Tim Trainor: Mary is on the ‘inside’

Norm McGraw: ‘All in’ with God

Ron Bruni: Trials, not temptations from God

Steve Hessman: The Greatest Miracle

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: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia

The OMG reflections from John Pearring & Steve Hall

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The nuances of temptation distract and derail

Do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one

By John Pearring

Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from February 24, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Further study will help us go deeper into the Our Father prayer, a pure, rich, and divine treasure for Christians. Catholic theologians organize the Our Father into seven petitions, following the opening phrase — Our Father — which recognizes us in the presence of God as the Father of all. That’s the proper position to take in all prayer. “Our Father.” He is our protector and our intimate guide.

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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)

It’s only words

Words are all I have to take your heart away

By Steve Hall

Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from February 24, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

For those who originated the word, ‘logos’ can have the meanings “I put in order, I arrange, I gather, I choose, I count, I reckon, I discern, I say, I speak.” And behind all these connotations is the presumption of power — power to effect what I choose, order, and arrange.

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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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Ron Bruni: Trials, not temptations from God

John Pearring: Jesus used boats for miracles

Steve Hall: No man’s eye has ever seen

Older Reflections:

Steve Leininger: Sabbath was made for man

Lou Occhi: The plan for each of us

Tim Trainor: Mary is on the ‘inside’

Norm McGraw: ‘All in’ with God

Steve Hessman: The Greatest Miracle

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: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia

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

Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Trials are not temptations from God

He strengthens our faith through trial

By Ron Bruni

Click here to read Ron Bruni’s reflection from February 17, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

Their real problem was not a lack of bread in Tuesday’s reading on the Apostles in the boat, but spiritual amnesia: forgetting what Jesus had already done. But he doesn’t rebuke them for lacking bread; he rebukes them for lacking memory. Today’s passages confront what seems like a common human struggle: forgetting God’s faithfulness when pressure mounts and mistaking hardship for abandonment rather than for formation. But when you think about it, this is not just their story, it’s ours.

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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)

Jesus used boats for some amazing miracles

That’s no big deal, because he was God, but — Jesus was God!

By John Pearring

Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from February 17, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

The call for his apostles to be fishers of men was Jesus’ central metaphor, rather than riffing on accountants, lawyers, carpenters, or well diggers. He could have come up with a great analogy for a baker of bread (nothing great comes to mind), but he chose men of boats instead. Jesus used boats and sandals like anyone else, and he morphed into God from within the same reality as us. It confirms to us that his promise to return and resurrect us is assured.

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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)

No man’s eye has ever seen ...

... what God has prepared for those who love him

By Steve Hall

Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from February 17, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:

“What eye has not seen? And what ear has not heard? And what divine marvels have not entered the human heart? So as to give us the power to recognize, when that time comes, what God has prepared for those who love him.”

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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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