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Jan 8th: Jesus the Teacher
“Take a moment to reflect on your experience of a Christian community. All too often we have a tendency to highlight the negatives we discover there and turn a blind eye to its positive strengths.” -p. 43

Jan 7th: Jesus Chooses His Team
Were Jesus to observe you in your life and activities, whom would he see? To what degree would he see in you the qualities he needs to proclaim his Kingdom today? How ready are you to make that commitment when Jesus calls?

January 6th: Passage = Luke 5:8-11
Peter’s Response to Jesus

Prayer: Jesus, help me overcome whatever initial hesitation I may have when called to serve you and others. Let me recognize your presence in my life as we face together the future you are calling me to.

Jan 5th: Jesus Calls Peter

Jan 5th: Jesus’ Family Returns from Egypt (Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:40)

Jan 4th: Men of Faith
“By the time Jesus came into their lives, Peter and Andrew were well formed in their Jewish faith. Jesus built on this foundation as he trained them to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We also need to reflect on what we have learned in our own Christian education. In what ways has it prepared us for our own response to God’s call?”

Jan 4th: The Killing of Baby Boys in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16-18)

Jan 3rd: Building a Team
Jesus, thank you for the gifts and talents you have given me. Direct me on how these may be used for your service and others. Amen.

Jan 3rd: Jesus’ Family Escapes to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)

Jan 2: Peter The Fisherman
Prayer: Jesus, my friend and brother, help me recognize and be grateful for the skills I have developed through the talents you have given me. Amen.

Jan 2: Wise Men Come to Visit Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)

This is a small easy to read 30 day devotional I picked up on Christmas Eve after midnight mass. It’s a light read but will help establish a morning prayer routine for 2026!

Jan 1st: Jesus is Presented in the Temple
(Luke 2:22-38)