Homeless Catholic Reflections 6/23/26
Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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