Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections
Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections
Enkindle Catholic
ENKINDLE: Family Scripture Reflections opens up the Scriptures to the family in a way that is relevant to young and old alike. Short, insightful sessions help families to enter more deeply into the word of God, allowing them to better prepare for Mass on Sunday and also develop simple, concrete applications for daily life.
Enkindle 329 - 09.20.26 - Not Those Two
In this reflection for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Scott Oesterle uses a memorable encounter on a Grand Canyon honeymoon hike to explore the parable of the vineyard workers, showing how comparison steals our joy and how God's generosity toward others takes nothing away from His love for us.
Sep 15
7 min
Enkindle 328 - 09.13.26 - Infinity and Beyond
In this reflection for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny uses the parable of the unforgiving servant to show how God has forgiven us an unpayable debt, challenging us to extend that same boundless forgiveness to the difficult people in our own lives.
Sep 11
7 min
Enkindle 327 - 09.06.26 - Carry On Bravely
In this reflection for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher draws on St. Zélie Martin's motto "carry on bravely" to explore how love requires courage in ordinary moments, including the difficult conversations Jesus calls us to have with those who have hurt us, not to win an argument but to win back our brother or sister.
Sep 4
Enkindle 326 - 08.30.26 - Discernment
In this reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Scott Oesterle uses Peter's "foot in mouth" moment to show that true discernment is not about thinking harder until we figure out God's plan, but about allowing God to transform the way we think so we can recognize and follow His still, small voice.
Aug 28
8 min
Enkindle 325 - 08.23.26 - Who am I?
Fr. Erik Arnold explores the question "Who am I?" through Peter's profession of faith, showing how the more we come to know Jesus in prayer, the more He reflects back to us who we truly are.
Aug 18
Enkindle 324 - 08.16.26 - Take the Next Step
In this reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Scott Oesterle uses the image of a baby learning to walk to explore the Canaanite woman's persistent faith, showing us that great faith isn't about always feeling God's presence but about taking the next step toward Jesus even when He seems silent.
Aug 15
7 min
Enkindle 323 - 08.09.26 - In the Silence
In this reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Adam Novotny explores how God spoke to Elijah not in the wind, earthquake, or fire but in a tiny whispering sound, drawing on quotes from St. John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and St. John of the Cross to challenge us to cultivate silence so we can recognize and hear God's still, quiet voice.
Aug 7
7 min
Enkindle 322 - 08.02.26 - Bring Him Everything
In this reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher connects the feeding of the 5,000 to the offertory at Mass, showing how Jesus always starts with what we bring Him, no matter how small or broken, and transforms it into something far beyond what we could imagine.
Aug 1
7 min
Enkindle 321 - 07.26.26 - Pearl of Great Price
In this reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Erik Arnold uses the story of thrift store treasure hunters to illustrate Jesus's parable of the pearl of great price, showing how the kingdom of God is easily overlooked by those without wisdom and challenging us to quiet down, pray faithfully, and ask the Holy Spirit for the gift to recognize and pursue what is truly most valuable.
Jul 24
9 min
Enkindle 320 - 07.19.26 - Little Choices, Big Gains
In this reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristen Fisher connects the parable of the mustard seed to World Cup soccer players, showing how sainthood, like athletic greatness, is built not on one heroic decision but on thousands of small, persistent "yes" choices to Jesus made with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Jul 16
7 min
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