LIVE IT TODAY: Friday, October 24, 2025
You are made to see with My eyes—beyond the weather of this world to the movement of My Spirit. Don’t just predict the skies; discern the time of grace right before you.
LIVE IT TODAY: Friday, October 24, 2025
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GOD’S DECLARATION TO YOU TODAY
You are made to see with My eyes—beyond the weather of this world to the movement of My Spirit. Don’t just predict the skies; discern the time of grace right before you.
INVOCATION
Come, Holy Spirit! Through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother Mary, open my heart to hear and receive all that You desire for me. Draw me ever more deeply into the Love and Life of the Blessed Trinity!
GOSPEL | Luke 12:54-59
Jesus said to the crowds,
“When you see a cloud rising in the west
you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does;
and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the south
you say that it is going to be hot–and so it is.
You hypocrites!
You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky;
why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate,
make an effort to settle the matter on the way;
otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge,
and the judge hand you over to the constable,
and the constable throw you into prison.
I say to you, you will not be released
until you have paid the last penny.”
EVERY DAY QUESTION
What struck you? Challenged you? Inspired you? What questions did it raise?
GOING DEEPER
The signs of the times are not read with eyes, but with hearts.
Jesus’ rebuke strikes at our modern blindness. The people could forecast the weather but failed to recognize the Messiah standing before them. The Greek word for “interpret” (dokimazō) means to test or discern what is genuine. It’s not about information—it’s about revelation. The Lord’s point is piercing: you can measure the clouds, yet miss the Kingdom.
We live in a world obsessed with data, prediction, and control. We scroll headlines, track markets, and analyze trends—but rarely stop long enough to hear what God is saying now. The “present time” (kairos) in Greek doesn’t just mean “this moment”; it means the decisive moment of God’s action. Every second of your life is pregnant with divine possibility—an invitation to reconciliation, conversion, love.
Jesus’ courtroom parable drives this home. Make peace “on the way.” Don’t wait for judgment day to make things right—with God or with others. The true prison isn’t the afterlife—it’s the hardened heart that refuses to forgive or repent. Mercy is the narrow door that only opens while we’re walking.
In family life, this hits close. How often do we read each other’s moods better than we read the movement of God? We notice a storm brewing in someone’s tone, yet miss the Spirit whispering, “reconcile now.” Parents, today is the kairos—not someday. Humility today breaks cycles of pride tomorrow.
Tonight pray over your spouse and children by name, asking the Lord to sharpen your family’s spiritual vision—to see beyond what’s visible, to discern His presence in every season, and to seek reconciliation before the sun sets.
“Discernment of the presence of the Spirit of truth and of the spirit of error is a daily duty.” (CCC 1788)
LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Spiritual Vision: What “signs” might God be showing you right now that you’ve been ignoring or explaining away?
The Kairos Moment: How can you better discern and respond to God’s invitations in the present moment?
Reconciliation Now: Who in your life do you need to reconcile with “on the way”? What step could you take today?
FAMILY LIVE IT
Make some time today to gather together and, going around, share one moment from this week when you sensed God prompting you to act—maybe to forgive, to pause, or to speak truth. Reflect on whether you followed that prompting or resisted it.
Then pray over one another by name: Lord Jesus, open [Name]’s eyes to see You at work today. Soften [Name]’s heart to respond quickly when You call. Teach [Name] to discern Your will in every moment and to walk in peace and reconciliation.
DAILY PARENT & GRANDPARENT BLESSING
LORD JESUS CHRIST, let Your holy anointing be upon each of our children, grandchildren, and godchildren this day and week, including all to whom they are called in vocation, and all future generations! In Your Sacred Name we claim them for You! We renounce all whispers, lies, and influences of the Enemy! We pray right now that each know Your loving Presence, be forged in virtue, and be flooded with an abundance of Your Holy Spirit to live fully their identity and mission in You now and through all eternity, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother! Amen.
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GOING VERTICAL
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Just as the vertical beam upholds the horizontal beam of the Cross, so too does undistracted, dedicated daily turning to God as our lifeblood uphold and strengthen every part of life. Start with just three minutes. Wait patiently for the breakthrough beyond the noise. Let Him speak.
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