Just Bob
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Jesus, help me to have the confidence to offer You all that I have today. I know You will always receive it and bless it and multiply it.
“Give them some food yourselves.”
Mark 6:37
“Give them some food yourselves.”
Mark 6:37
January 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Jesus, help me to have the confidence to offer You all that I have today. I know You will always receive it and bless it and multiply it.
“Give them some food yourselves.”
Mark 6:37
“Give them some food yourselves.”
Mark 6:37
Truth and Action - 1 Jn 3:18
“Come and See” - Jn 1:46 - Lord, lead my steps to witness You. Let me echo Jesus’ invitation to those I meet along my way: Come and see!
Come, Lord, and let the radiance of Your light cast out the darkness in our hearts!
“Come and See” - Jn 1:46 - Lord, lead my steps to witness You. Let me echo Jesus’ invitation to those I meet along my way: Come and see!
Come, Lord, and let the radiance of Your light cast out the darkness in our hearts!
January 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Truth and Action - 1 Jn 3:18
“Come and See” - Jn 1:46 - Lord, lead my steps to witness You. Let me echo Jesus’ invitation to those I meet along my way: Come and see!
Come, Lord, and let the radiance of Your light cast out the darkness in our hearts!
“Come and See” - Jn 1:46 - Lord, lead my steps to witness You. Let me echo Jesus’ invitation to those I meet along my way: Come and see!
Come, Lord, and let the radiance of Your light cast out the darkness in our hearts!
The Epiphany of the Lord
A Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation
Ep 1:17
You Have Lived Among Us - Lord, come into my whole being so that I may bear witness to Your endless love for all I meet today.
Your light is always leading us closer to You.
“We saw His star at its rising.” Mt 2:2
A Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation
Ep 1:17
You Have Lived Among Us - Lord, come into my whole being so that I may bear witness to Your endless love for all I meet today.
Your light is always leading us closer to You.
“We saw His star at its rising.” Mt 2:2
January 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The Epiphany of the Lord
A Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation
Ep 1:17
You Have Lived Among Us - Lord, come into my whole being so that I may bear witness to Your endless love for all I meet today.
Your light is always leading us closer to You.
“We saw His star at its rising.” Mt 2:2
A Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation
Ep 1:17
You Have Lived Among Us - Lord, come into my whole being so that I may bear witness to Your endless love for all I meet today.
Your light is always leading us closer to You.
“We saw His star at its rising.” Mt 2:2
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Give thanks to God for this moment!
Living My Baptism Every Day - Holy Spirit, renew in me His strength and show me the way of life.
Lord, I can’t wait to see You!
“We shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:2
Give thanks to God for this moment!
Living My Baptism Every Day - Holy Spirit, renew in me His strength and show me the way of life.
Lord, I can’t wait to see You!
“We shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:2
January 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Give thanks to God for this moment!
Living My Baptism Every Day - Holy Spirit, renew in me His strength and show me the way of life.
Lord, I can’t wait to see You!
“We shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:2
Give thanks to God for this moment!
Living My Baptism Every Day - Holy Spirit, renew in me His strength and show me the way of life.
Lord, I can’t wait to see You!
“We shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:2
Theotokos - Glorifying and Praising God
Lk 2:20
With you, Mary - I open my heart to this new year, a year of grace and life.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for me.
“God sent His Son, born of woman.”
Gal 4:4
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
Lk 2:20
With you, Mary - I open my heart to this new year, a year of grace and life.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for me.
“God sent His Son, born of woman.”
Gal 4:4
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Theotokos - Glorifying and Praising God
Lk 2:20
With you, Mary - I open my heart to this new year, a year of grace and life.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for me.
“God sent His Son, born of woman.”
Gal 4:4
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
Lk 2:20
With you, Mary - I open my heart to this new year, a year of grace and life.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for me.
“God sent His Son, born of woman.”
Gal 4:4
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
7th Day in the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
Anointed by the Holy One
1 John 2:20
The Light which Enlightens Everyone - “The true light which enlightens everyone….He gave the power to become children of God.” John 1:9-12
Anointed by the Holy One
1 John 2:20
The Light which Enlightens Everyone - “The true light which enlightens everyone….He gave the power to become children of God.” John 1:9-12
December 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
7th Day in the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
Anointed by the Holy One
1 John 2:20
The Light which Enlightens Everyone - “The true light which enlightens everyone….He gave the power to become children of God.” John 1:9-12
Anointed by the Holy One
1 John 2:20
The Light which Enlightens Everyone - “The true light which enlightens everyone….He gave the power to become children of God.” John 1:9-12
The love of the Father
1John2:15
The Guardian Angel - Lord, thank You for my guardian angel. I pray for those living in war zones, may their guardian angels protect and comfort them.
Thank You, Lord, for coming to save us! St. Anna of Asher, pray for us!
“…Anna, of the tribe of Asher.”
Luke 2:36
1John2:15
The Guardian Angel - Lord, thank You for my guardian angel. I pray for those living in war zones, may their guardian angels protect and comfort them.
Thank You, Lord, for coming to save us! St. Anna of Asher, pray for us!
“…Anna, of the tribe of Asher.”
Luke 2:36
December 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The love of the Father
1John2:15
The Guardian Angel - Lord, thank You for my guardian angel. I pray for those living in war zones, may their guardian angels protect and comfort them.
Thank You, Lord, for coming to save us! St. Anna of Asher, pray for us!
“…Anna, of the tribe of Asher.”
Luke 2:36
1John2:15
The Guardian Angel - Lord, thank You for my guardian angel. I pray for those living in war zones, may their guardian angels protect and comfort them.
Thank You, Lord, for coming to save us! St. Anna of Asher, pray for us!
“…Anna, of the tribe of Asher.”
Luke 2:36
Do Not Fear
Matthew 10:28, 31
God is Faithful - Lord, may I always trust in You!
Come, Holy Spirit, and fill my heart just as You did for Simeon!
“The Holy Spirit was upon him.”
Luke 2:25
Matthew 10:28, 31
God is Faithful - Lord, may I always trust in You!
Come, Holy Spirit, and fill my heart just as You did for Simeon!
“The Holy Spirit was upon him.”
Luke 2:25
December 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Do Not Fear
Matthew 10:28, 31
God is Faithful - Lord, may I always trust in You!
Come, Holy Spirit, and fill my heart just as You did for Simeon!
“The Holy Spirit was upon him.”
Luke 2:25
Matthew 10:28, 31
God is Faithful - Lord, may I always trust in You!
Come, Holy Spirit, and fill my heart just as You did for Simeon!
“The Holy Spirit was upon him.”
Luke 2:25
Two Kings
Trust in Jesus - “…Magi…left…angel…appeared to Joseph…Get up…flee to Egypt…and stay.” Mt 2:13
Lord, be the hope of all families living where war is raging. May Your hope grant them a peaceful life and renew in their hearts a trust in a future of peace.
Trust in Jesus - “…Magi…left…angel…appeared to Joseph…Get up…flee to Egypt…and stay.” Mt 2:13
Lord, be the hope of all families living where war is raging. May Your hope grant them a peaceful life and renew in their hearts a trust in a future of peace.
December 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Two Kings
Trust in Jesus - “…Magi…left…angel…appeared to Joseph…Get up…flee to Egypt…and stay.” Mt 2:13
Lord, be the hope of all families living where war is raging. May Your hope grant them a peaceful life and renew in their hearts a trust in a future of peace.
Trust in Jesus - “…Magi…left…angel…appeared to Joseph…Get up…flee to Egypt…and stay.” Mt 2:13
Lord, be the hope of all families living where war is raging. May Your hope grant them a peaceful life and renew in their hearts a trust in a future of peace.
Good News of God’s Love
The House of God - Lord, make Yourself visible to bring Your salvation and Your love, est where they are most needed.
Holy Spirit, fill me with joy that overflows as I share the gospel!
“We are writing this so that our joy may be complete.” 1 John 1:4
The House of God - Lord, make Yourself visible to bring Your salvation and Your love, est where they are most needed.
Holy Spirit, fill me with joy that overflows as I share the gospel!
“We are writing this so that our joy may be complete.” 1 John 1:4
December 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Good News of God’s Love
The House of God - Lord, make Yourself visible to bring Your salvation and Your love, est where they are most needed.
Holy Spirit, fill me with joy that overflows as I share the gospel!
“We are writing this so that our joy may be complete.” 1 John 1:4
The House of God - Lord, make Yourself visible to bring Your salvation and Your love, est where they are most needed.
Holy Spirit, fill me with joy that overflows as I share the gospel!
“We are writing this so that our joy may be complete.” 1 John 1:4
Gospel of the Day (Matthew 10:17-22)
"When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak…. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."
"When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak…. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."
December 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Gospel of the Day (Matthew 10:17-22)
"When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak…. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."
"When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak…. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."
Wisdom and Right Speaking
In God’s Family - “You will be hated by all because of my name.” Mt 10:22
Lord, transform my heart to be able to see You at the right hand of the Father in heaven, like St Stephen.
“I see the heavens opened.” Acts 7:56
In God’s Family - “You will be hated by all because of my name.” Mt 10:22
Lord, transform my heart to be able to see You at the right hand of the Father in heaven, like St Stephen.
“I see the heavens opened.” Acts 7:56
December 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wisdom and Right Speaking
In God’s Family - “You will be hated by all because of my name.” Mt 10:22
Lord, transform my heart to be able to see You at the right hand of the Father in heaven, like St Stephen.
“I see the heavens opened.” Acts 7:56
In God’s Family - “You will be hated by all because of my name.” Mt 10:22
Lord, transform my heart to be able to see You at the right hand of the Father in heaven, like St Stephen.
“I see the heavens opened.” Acts 7:56
The Light Shines in the Darkness
Jesus, I praise You for coming and dispelling the darkness!
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5
Jesus, I praise You for coming and dispelling the darkness!
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5
December 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Light Shines in the Darkness
Jesus, I praise You for coming and dispelling the darkness!
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5
Jesus, I praise You for coming and dispelling the darkness!
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5
Light and Peace
Lord, help me to be a witness of hope and peace.
Looking Up Towards the Sun - “Through the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come to us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Lk 1:78-79
Lord, help me to be a witness of hope and peace.
Looking Up Towards the Sun - “Through the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come to us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Lk 1:78-79
December 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Light and Peace
Lord, help me to be a witness of hope and peace.
Looking Up Towards the Sun - “Through the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come to us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Lk 1:78-79
Lord, help me to be a witness of hope and peace.
Looking Up Towards the Sun - “Through the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come to us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” Lk 1:78-79
What Then Will This Child Become?
Lk 1:66
Jesus, give me a listening, empathetic heart!
“John is his name.” Lk 1:63
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14
Luke 1:57-66
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
Lk 1:66
Jesus, give me a listening, empathetic heart!
“John is his name.” Lk 1:63
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14
Luke 1:57-66
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
December 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What Then Will This Child Become?
Lk 1:66
Jesus, give me a listening, empathetic heart!
“John is his name.” Lk 1:63
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14
Luke 1:57-66
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
Lk 1:66
Jesus, give me a listening, empathetic heart!
“John is his name.” Lk 1:63
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14
Luke 1:57-66
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
My Soul Magnifies the Lord - Lk 1:46
A New Perspective - “…from generation to generation, his mercy extends to those who fear him.” Lk 1:50
Here I am, Father! I offer, from my heart, back to You every good gift You have given me!
A New Perspective - “…from generation to generation, his mercy extends to those who fear him.” Lk 1:50
Here I am, Father! I offer, from my heart, back to You every good gift You have given me!
December 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
My Soul Magnifies the Lord - Lk 1:46
A New Perspective - “…from generation to generation, his mercy extends to those who fear him.” Lk 1:50
Here I am, Father! I offer, from my heart, back to You every good gift You have given me!
A New Perspective - “…from generation to generation, his mercy extends to those who fear him.” Lk 1:50
Here I am, Father! I offer, from my heart, back to You every good gift You have given me!
The Lord Himself Will Give You a Sign
Is 7:14
Promises Fulfilled - “All this happened so that what was said by the Lord might be fulfilled.” Mt 1:22
Lord, I trust in the goodness of Your plan for me; help me grow closer to You!
Is 7:14
Promises Fulfilled - “All this happened so that what was said by the Lord might be fulfilled.” Mt 1:22
Lord, I trust in the goodness of Your plan for me; help me grow closer to You!
December 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Lord Himself Will Give You a Sign
Is 7:14
Promises Fulfilled - “All this happened so that what was said by the Lord might be fulfilled.” Mt 1:22
Lord, I trust in the goodness of Your plan for me; help me grow closer to You!
Is 7:14
Promises Fulfilled - “All this happened so that what was said by the Lord might be fulfilled.” Mt 1:22
Lord, I trust in the goodness of Your plan for me; help me grow closer to You!
God’s Plan
How will this happen? - I pray for grace, to trust the good inspirations You, Lord, place within me.
Yes I believe that You, Lord, can do the impossible and fulfill Your promises in me!
“Nothing will be impossible for God.”
Lk 1:37
How will this happen? - I pray for grace, to trust the good inspirations You, Lord, place within me.
Yes I believe that You, Lord, can do the impossible and fulfill Your promises in me!
“Nothing will be impossible for God.”
Lk 1:37
December 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
God’s Plan
How will this happen? - I pray for grace, to trust the good inspirations You, Lord, place within me.
Yes I believe that You, Lord, can do the impossible and fulfill Your promises in me!
“Nothing will be impossible for God.”
Lk 1:37
How will this happen? - I pray for grace, to trust the good inspirations You, Lord, place within me.
Yes I believe that You, Lord, can do the impossible and fulfill Your promises in me!
“Nothing will be impossible for God.”
Lk 1:37
Your Prayer has been Heard - Lk 1:13
How can I? Lord, grant me Your help and grace to all things are possible with God!
Jesus, Savior of the World, teach me to wait in hopeful anticipation.
“How shall I know this?” Lk 1:18
Radix Jesse
How can I? Lord, grant me Your help and grace to all things are possible with God!
Jesus, Savior of the World, teach me to wait in hopeful anticipation.
“How shall I know this?” Lk 1:18
Radix Jesse
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Your Prayer has been Heard - Lk 1:13
How can I? Lord, grant me Your help and grace to all things are possible with God!
Jesus, Savior of the World, teach me to wait in hopeful anticipation.
“How shall I know this?” Lk 1:18
Radix Jesse
How can I? Lord, grant me Your help and grace to all things are possible with God!
Jesus, Savior of the World, teach me to wait in hopeful anticipation.
“How shall I know this?” Lk 1:18
Radix Jesse
You are to name Him Jesus - Mt 1:21
Guide Us - Through Your grace, guide me by faith in the circumstances of this day.
Jesus, I believe You are God with me. Let me know You as deeply as I know my closest friend.
“They shall name Him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Mt 1:23
Guide Us - Through Your grace, guide me by faith in the circumstances of this day.
Jesus, I believe You are God with me. Let me know You as deeply as I know my closest friend.
“They shall name Him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Mt 1:23
December 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
You are to name Him Jesus - Mt 1:21
Guide Us - Through Your grace, guide me by faith in the circumstances of this day.
Jesus, I believe You are God with me. Let me know You as deeply as I know my closest friend.
“They shall name Him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Mt 1:23
Guide Us - Through Your grace, guide me by faith in the circumstances of this day.
Jesus, I believe You are God with me. Let me know You as deeply as I know my closest friend.
“They shall name Him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” Mt 1:23
Obedience and Integrity
Reluctantly - Lord, grant me the grace to strive for what is good, even when the first impulse of my heart seems to do the opposite.
Father, I’m sorry for all the times I’ve said no to You. Wipe my slate clean and help me to say yes to You!
Reluctantly - Lord, grant me the grace to strive for what is good, even when the first impulse of my heart seems to do the opposite.
Father, I’m sorry for all the times I’ve said no to You. Wipe my slate clean and help me to say yes to You!
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Obedience and Integrity
Reluctantly - Lord, grant me the grace to strive for what is good, even when the first impulse of my heart seems to do the opposite.
Father, I’m sorry for all the times I’ve said no to You. Wipe my slate clean and help me to say yes to You!
Reluctantly - Lord, grant me the grace to strive for what is good, even when the first impulse of my heart seems to do the opposite.
Father, I’m sorry for all the times I’ve said no to You. Wipe my slate clean and help me to say yes to You!
A grace you need
Lord, thank You for seeing into my heart - and for loving what You see! Help me to live out Your vision for my life.
“…one who sees what the Almighty sees.”
Num 24:4
Num 24:2-7, 15-17a
Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9
Mt 21:23-27
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Lord, thank You for seeing into my heart - and for loving what You see! Help me to live out Your vision for my life.
“…one who sees what the Almighty sees.”
Num 24:4
Num 24:2-7, 15-17a
Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9
Mt 21:23-27
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A grace you need
Lord, thank You for seeing into my heart - and for loving what You see! Help me to live out Your vision for my life.
“…one who sees what the Almighty sees.”
Num 24:4
Num 24:2-7, 15-17a
Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9
Mt 21:23-27
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
Lord, thank You for seeing into my heart - and for loving what You see! Help me to live out Your vision for my life.
“…one who sees what the Almighty sees.”
Num 24:4
Num 24:2-7, 15-17a
Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9
Mt 21:23-27
bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.”
Phil 4:4,5
A slow, unseen promise
James 5:7-10
Phil 4:4,5
A slow, unseen promise
James 5:7-10
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.”
Phil 4:4,5
A slow, unseen promise
James 5:7-10
Phil 4:4,5
A slow, unseen promise
James 5:7-10
Settle Into Stillness
Instruments of Peace - Lord, help me to put into practice the gentleness I have received as a gift-to act with delicacy in order to build bridges, even when my efforts go unnoticed. Mt 17:12
Lord, help me open my heart to Your Grace today!
Instruments of Peace - Lord, help me to put into practice the gentleness I have received as a gift-to act with delicacy in order to build bridges, even when my efforts go unnoticed. Mt 17:12
Lord, help me open my heart to Your Grace today!
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Settle Into Stillness
Instruments of Peace - Lord, help me to put into practice the gentleness I have received as a gift-to act with delicacy in order to build bridges, even when my efforts go unnoticed. Mt 17:12
Lord, help me open my heart to Your Grace today!
Instruments of Peace - Lord, help me to put into practice the gentleness I have received as a gift-to act with delicacy in order to build bridges, even when my efforts go unnoticed. Mt 17:12
Lord, help me open my heart to Your Grace today!
Where your longing lies
The Testimony - Our Lady of Guadalupe
May my actions, in the Lord’s name, be leaven of authentic hope, announcing a new way of living among brothers and sisters who seek unity.
Lord, thank You for sending me into the world!
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God.”
Lk 1:26
The Testimony - Our Lady of Guadalupe
May my actions, in the Lord’s name, be leaven of authentic hope, announcing a new way of living among brothers and sisters who seek unity.
Lord, thank You for sending me into the world!
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God.”
Lk 1:26
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Where your longing lies
The Testimony - Our Lady of Guadalupe
May my actions, in the Lord’s name, be leaven of authentic hope, announcing a new way of living among brothers and sisters who seek unity.
Lord, thank You for sending me into the world!
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God.”
Lk 1:26
The Testimony - Our Lady of Guadalupe
May my actions, in the Lord’s name, be leaven of authentic hope, announcing a new way of living among brothers and sisters who seek unity.
Lord, thank You for sending me into the world!
“The angel Gabriel was sent from God.”
Lk 1:26