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Daily Reflections – December 20, 2024
Action Item: Reflect on Psalm 24, asking who can approach God and be in his presence.
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The Jesse Stump | Rooted | Episode 20
We've finally arrived at the main biblical text from which we get the idea of the Jesse Tree: from the stump of Jesse, a shoot comes forth—and from his roots, a branch... a tree sprouting up from Jesse!
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Christmas Special | Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids
Based on the award-winning Bible! Join Minno kids Margot, Lexi, Miguel, and Logan on a heartwarming journey through the Christmas story. Hosted by the Hopeful World, this beautiful retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth will help kids understand the true meaning of Christmas. Viewers both young a...
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Day 20: Due Praise
"Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have being." —Psalm 146:1–2
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Daily Reflections – December 13, 2024
Action Item: Meditate on your fruitfulness.
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December 13, 2024 | Daily Mass Readings
Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.
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Obstacles Within | Rooted | Episode 13
God didn’t guide his chosen people on a straight shot from Pharaoh’s land to the Promised Land. They ended up wandering for years in the wilderness. Why? Not because God wasn’t a good navigator. Instead, the journey was less a matter of navigation and more about purification. But, ultimately, God...
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Day 13: Remember God's Promise
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." —Hebrews 10:23
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Daily Reflections – St. Nicholas – December 6, 2024
Action Item: Pray that the eye of your heart may be enlightened by the truth of God's love.
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December 6, 2024 | Daily Mass Readings
Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.
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Babel | Rooted | Episode 6
Do you remember hearing the story of Babel as a child and being impressed by the magnificent tower? But then God punishes the people! Is God being petty or fickle here? What's going on?
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Day 6: The Messianic Ruler
"Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is everlasting dominion, which shall n...
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The Story of St. Nicholas
Brother Francis tells the true story of Saint Nicholas, a compassionate bishop known for his generosity, who inspired the tradition of gift-giving. Discover how his legacy evolved into the beloved holiday figure now known as Santa Claus
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Daily Reflections – November 29, 2024
Action Item: Realize that evil is weak and defeated in the end.
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November 29, 2024 | Daily Mass Readings
Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.
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Rooted: Rediscover the Jesse Tree This Advent | Trailer
This new series guides Catholics through a daily Advent reflection using the Jesse Tree model traditionally practiced by families. Each seven-minute episode introduces the ancestors of Jesus Christ, shares a Scripture passage, and offers an engaging, practical reflection.
Hosted by Dr. Scott H...
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Divine Mercy Chaplet | Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
"Have mercy on us and on the whole world." Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and asking God to shower his mercy upon us. While originally planned to be released closer to Divine Mercy Sunday, we have moved up our release date to encourage all people to ...
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Daily Reflections – St. Cecilia – November 22, 2024
Action Item: Take consolation in God's Word amidst the bitterness of sins and tribulations.
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November 22, 2024 | Daily Mass Readings
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Ode to Saint Cecilia
Ode to Saint Cecilia tells the dramatic story of a modest young woman from Rome whose life transcends time to influence poets, composers, sculptors, and painters. A patron saint to some, a muse to others, Cecilia has inspired George F. Handel, John Dryden, Henry Purcell, Stefan Maderno, John Wate...
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The Sound of the New Evangelization
In a world full of noise, it's nice to find some sound full of truth, goodness, and beauty. Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker, writer and director of Catholic audio dramas, explore the world of audio dramas and storytelling in the New Evangelization.
Check out the Audio Dramas here!
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Daily Reflections – November 15, 2024
Action Item: Reflect on how you will be judged and measured by your love.
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November 15, 2024 | Daily Mass Readings
Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.
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The 10 Commandments: God's Law of Love
The Old Testament is filled with many lists of laws and rituals for the Israelites to follow — but the 10 Commandments are different. These laws are part of the covenant God made with His people.
Many of the commandments start with “Thou shall not…”. But, the commandments aren’t just a bunch of ...