Oct 4, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
There is a deep and transformative power in being happy with what is necessary. In a world constantly urging us to acquire more, achieve more, and be more, choosing to embrace only what is essential is a quiet act of courage, and a source of profound inner freedom. Being content with what is necessary teaches us to appreciate life in its truest form and not for its glittering distractions, but for its lasting substance. Gratitude grows when we stop chasing what is excessive and start recognizing the beauty of what sustains us. In this posture of sufficiency, peace takes root, and joy becomes more accessible. True contentment is not born from abundance, but from alignment: when what we have matches what truly matters. And in that space, we discover a freedom that no excess could ever provide. We stop measuring our lives by accumulation and begin to see through the lens of meaning: the meal shared in simplicity, the word spoken with sincerity, the shelter that protects, the moment of silence that soothes. This kind of happiness is not easily shaken by circumstances, because it does not depend on having everything, but on recognizing the value of what truly matters.
Don Giorgio
Oct 4, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Francis of Assisi
Saturday of week 26 in Ordinary Time
First reading Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29
St. Francis of Assisi lived with a heart always turned toward God, echoing the call of Baruch to trust that even in exile or trial, God’s mercy will not abandon His people. Francis disposed his whole being to God, not just in prayer but in every action of his life, his simplicity, his care for creation, his love for the poor, and his joy in the Gospel were fruits of a heart anchored in divine presence. The reading reminds us that when we wander, the Lord still calls us back with tenderness, inviting us to return with all our heart. Like Francis, we are invited to cultivate a disposition that is not distracted by possessions, worries, or pride, but remains free and open to God’s voice. A heart that rests in God becomes light, peaceful, and capable of radiating love to others. Let’s reflect: Am I willing, like St. Francis, to keep my heart always disposed toward God—trusting His mercy, letting go of distractions, and allowing His love to shape every choice I make?
Don Giorgio
Oct 2, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Friday of week 26 in Ordinary Time
First Friday: Let’s entrust ourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
First reading Baruch 1:15-22
Sin is not only disobedience but also a distancing of ourselves from the tender voice of the Lord who calls us to life. The people of Israel, as Baruch recalls, turned away from listening and thus lost the closeness of God’s presence. The same happens to us whenever we choose selfishness, pride, or indifference over His Word—we feel the weight of separation, of being far from the One who loves us most. Yet today, on this First Friday, we are invited to entrust ourselves anew to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the heart that never stops speaking mercy and longing to draw us back. If sin sends us away, His Heart draws us near, reminding us that no failure is final when His love is welcomed again. True healing begins when we let His voice reach us and respond with humility and trust. Let’s reflect: Do I allow the Sacred Heart of Jesus to draw me back when I distance myself from His voice, or do I remain far in my sin instead of returning to His love?
Don Giorgio
Oct 2, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
The Holy Guardian Angels
Thursday of week 26 in Ordinary Time
First reading Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12
The passage in Nehemiah shows us how the Word of God touches the hearts of His people, calling them not to sadness but to joy, for rejoicing in the Lord must be their strength. This joy is not experienced alone, God has entrusted us to the care of His holy angels, who are guardians of our journey and messengers of His Word. Just as the people gathered to listen and receive instruction with reverence, our Guardian Angels assist us in listening with openness, protecting us from distractions, and leading us back when we stray. They quietly guide our thoughts toward the Lord, encourage us in moments of weakness, and shield us from despair so that we may remain rooted in the joy of God’s presence. Their silent action reminds us that heaven is near and that we are never abandoned: the Word of God is proclaimed to us, and His angels ensure that it can take root in our hearts, bearing fruit in strength and thanksgiving. Let’s reflect: Do I allow the Word of God, with the help of my Guardian Angel, to move my heart from sadness to joy, guiding me to live in strength, gratitude, and trust in the Lord’s presence?
Don Giorgio
Oct 1, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor
Wednesday of week 26 in Ordinary Time
First reading: Nehemiah 2:1-8
In today’s reading, Nehemiah’s request to rebuild the city walls is granted, not by his persuasive words alone, but because the favoring hand of God was upon him. This moment reveals the essence of faith: an unflinching trust that God’s providence is greater than human obstacles. Nehemiah teaches us that even in the presence of earthly powers, it is the Lord who ultimately opens the way. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, with her “little way,” lived this same truth, trusting not in her strength but in God’s unfailing love. She teaches us that in our daily struggles and challenges, faith is not about controlling outcomes but about surrendering them with confidence into God’s hands. When we dare to trust as she did, we discover that God not only guides our steps but also turns difficulties into opportunities for grace. Let’s reflect: Do I trust, like Nehemiah and Saint Thérèse, that God’s hand is guiding my life even when circumstances seem beyond my control, or do I rely only on my own strength and plans?
Don Giorgio
