We cannot give to others what we don't have if we don't take time to nurture our relationship with God. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "Take the time you need for personal renewal" @ https://wordbytes.org/suffering/personal-renewal/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2026-01-09. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Love. This is the key to preventing the commandments from feeling burdensome. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2026-01-08. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

When we believe our fears, we never learn to soar to the heights that God created us to discover. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called:  "What Are You Afraid Of?" at https://wordbytes.org/spiritual-growth/fear/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2026-01-07. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

If you want proof of God's miracle power in your own life, give him your insufficiencies! The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2026-01-06. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

To receive whatever we ask for, we must remain in God, and he in us. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2026-01-05. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "Egads, prayer is hard work!" @ https://wordbytes.org/food-for-faith/prayer-is-hard-work/. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Only the Spirit of God can move someone to have faith, because faith is a gift of the Holy Spirit. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte: "The Christmas Magi: What Do We Know About Them?" at https://wordbytes.org/faqs-magi/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2023-01-04/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

If we embrace the truth about who Jesus is, we live in that truth and Jesus is born into the world through our behavior. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte: "Are the Magisterium & Pope Dependable for Teaching Truth?" @ https://wordbytes.org/faqs/magisterium/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-01-02/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

In every situation, keep your eyes on Jesus so that you can see his hand reaching toward you, offering to bless you. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s WordByte:  "Was Mary the Mother of God?" @ https://wordbytes.org/faqs/mary-mother-of-god/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-01-01/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

In order not to divorce ourselves from God's family, we have to know God's will and do it. Reflect more about the topic of this podcast with GNM’s prayer: “Renewal of a Son or Daughter's Baptismal Promises” @ https://gnm.org/prayers-for-parents/baptismal-promises/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2025-12-30. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Instead of relying on the Second Coming of Christ we are to be the hands and feet and voice of Jesus today. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s video called: "3 Weapons for Ousting the Devil" @ https://gnm-media.org/3-weapons-for-ousting-the-devil/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2025-12-31. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Jesus defined the difference between holiness and sin through his teachings and by his example. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast see GNM’s video "How to Bring Loved Ones to Christ" @ https://gnm-media.org/how-to-bring-loved-ones-to-christ/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-29/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

We can honor and revere our parents by respecting their personhood even while refusing to cooperate with their sins. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast with GNM’s WordByte "The Vocation of Marriage is Radical Love" @ https://wordbytes.org/marriage-and-family/the-vocation-of-marriage-is-radical-love/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-28 Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Christmas is a new birth of Jesus in our hearts so that God can joyfully fellowship with us. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s course "The Apostolate of the Laity in the Church Crisis" @ https://gnm-media.org/apostolate-of-the-laity-part-1/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-27/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Our peace of mind and perseverance depend on our relationship with God. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s video: "Leap Forward in Faith" @ https://gnm-media.org/leap-forward-in-faith/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-26/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Jesus was born because he loves you and wants to heal your heartbreaks and guide you into a life full of victories. To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s video: "Jesus Talks to You in the Midst of your Problems" at https://gnm-media.org/jesus-talks-midst-problems The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-25/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The absence of joy is merely a void in your view of what God is doing. For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s prayer:  "Zechariah's Canticle as a Victory Prayer" @ https://gnm.org/prayers/zechariahs-canticle/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2025-12-24. Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

The loudest, most effective message we have is the example of our lives. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast see GNM’s article: “How to be a Good News Ambassador” @ https://gnm.org/about-us/about-how-to-be-missionary/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-23/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

Like Mary, we are called to give birth Jesus, sharing his greatness with others. Reflect more on the topic of this podcast see GNM’s WordByte: "What motivates you during tough times?" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith/motivates-in-tough-times/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-22/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net

God who is with us already loves us fully and unconditionally, whether or not we deserve it. For more on the topic of this podcast, meditate with GNM’s Faith Booster: "God's Desire" @ https://wordbytes.org/faith-booster-minis/gods-desire-for-you/. The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily- reflections/2025-12-21/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net.

Surprises prove how awesome God is while delighting us with a divine form of entertainment. For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s video:  "'Just trust me' Jesus says" @ https://gnm-media.org/just-trust-me-jesus-says/ The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2025-12-19/ Subscribe to receive the Good News Reflections delivered to your email inbox or texted to your phone @ https://gogoodnews.net