LIVE IT TODAY: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Do not be afraid. I have given you power over darkness. In Me, even mountains move. Step out in faith—speak My Name—and see what I will do.
LIVE IT TODAY: Saturday, August 9, 2025
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GOD'S DECLARATION TO YOU TODAY
Do not be afraid. I have given you power over darkness. In Me, even mountains move. Step out in faith—speak My Name—and see what I will do.
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 | Matthew 17:14–20
A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said,
"Lord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic and suffers severely;
often he falls into fire, and often into water.
I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him."
Jesus said in reply,
"O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you?
How long will I endure you?
Bring the boy here to me."
Jesus rebuked him and the demon came out of him,
and from that hour the boy was cured.
Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and said,
"Why could we not drive it out?"
He said to them, "Because of your little faith.
Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed,
you will say to this mountain,
'Move from here to there,' and it will move.
Nothing will be impossible for you."
EVERY DAY QUESTION
What struck you? Challenged you? Inspired you? What questions did it raise?
GOING DEEPER
Faith That Confronts Darkness
This Gospel isn’t about dramatic exorcism—it’s about desperate faith. A father, utterly broken for his child, pleads with Jesus after the disciples failed. Jesus responds with striking honesty: “O faithless and perverse generation…” He then heals the boy with a word.
Why couldn’t the disciples do it? Jesus says plainly: “Because of your little faith.” The Greek word used here is oligopistia—not total unbelief, but a weak, wavering kind of belief that still relies too much on self. It’s not about having perfect faith, but potent, focused faith.
Jesus goes further: “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed…” A mustard seed is tiny, but it’s alive. It grows. Real faith isn’t a performance—it’s a living, active trust in the Person and power of Jesus. Faith is not just intellectual assent. It’s a daring dependence.
This kind of faith is not just for apostles. It’s for you. It’s for your home. It’s for your children, who are facing spiritual battles every day.
So today, don’t just pray for your kids—pray over them. Lay hands on them. Proclaim the Name of Jesus aloud in your home. Break the silence that evil feeds on. Parents, you are not powerless. The Holy Spirit lives in you. Jesus Christ has given you authority in His Name.
Say it boldly today:
“Jesus, we believe in You. In Your Name, we rebuke all darkness. Let [name] be filled with faith, peace, and the power of Your Spirit. No fear, no confusion, no lie has authority here. Only You, Jesus. Amen.”
“By prayer we can discern ‘what is the will of God’ and obtain the endurance to carry it out. Jesus teaches us that one enters the Kingdom of heaven not by speaking words, but by doing ‘the will of my Father in heaven.’” (CCC 2826)
LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Little Faith or Living Faith?: In what area of your life are you still relying more on yourself than on God?
Parental Authority: What would change if you truly believed you have spiritual authority in your home through Jesus?
Mountain-Moving: What’s one “mountain” in your life or family that you need to speak to in faith today?
FAMILY LIVE IT
Make some time today to gather together and, going around, invite each person to name one situation that feels “too big” for them right now. Then pray aloud over each person by name:
“Lord Jesus, move in [name]’s life. We trust You. Give [name] mustard-seed faith to know You are bigger than every mountain. In Your Name, we speak peace, healing, and freedom. Come, Holy Spirit!”
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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