June 30

 

Galatians 5:1

1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

June 29

 

John 8:36

36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

June 28

 

1 Timothy 6:17

17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

June 28

 "O Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us, thou hast wrought for us all our works."

— Isaiah 26:12

June 26

 

Joshua 24:15

15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”

Meditation 6/25

 "No creature ever loved Jesus Christ more ardently, nor showed more perfect submission to His will, than Mary, His mother. If then, this Savior, immolated for us sinners, gave His mother to us, an advocate and intercessor for all time, she cannot but comply with His request, and will not refuse us her assistance. Let us, then, not hesitate to implore her pity; let us have recourse to her with great confidence in all our necessities, as she is an inexhaustible source of blessing, bestowing her favors in proportion to the confidence placed in her." —Dom Lorenzo Scupoli

Jun 25

 

Isaiah 40:31

31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Peace

  

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP   Reformed Catholic Church    www.reformedcatholic.org

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 June 22^nd, 2025

 

 

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

As we write to you today, our hearts are heavy with the weight of global suffering. The world watches in anguish as violence escalates in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel. But these are not the only places where pain and conflict prevail. We also grieve the turmoil in Sudan, the violence in Mali, the suffering in Haiti, the unrest in Somalia, the tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, and the humanitarian crisis along the U.S.–Mexico border. Lives are being lost, families displaced, and communities shattered. In such times, it is natural to ask: Whose side is God on?

We, as leaders of the Reformed Catholic Church, speak with one voice to affirm a profound and often uncomfortable truth: God does not take sides. God is not the champion of one nation over another, nor the defender of one ideology against its rival. Rather, God is the author of peace, the defender of the oppressed, and the healer of the brokenhearted.

In the book of Joshua, when the commander of the Lord’s army is asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” the answer is neither (Joshua 5:13–14). God does not enter our conflicts to validate our causes. Instead, God calls all people to align with the divine will—one that transcends borders, politics, and pride.

Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, refused to be drawn into the factions of His time. He healed Roman soldiers and welcomed Samaritans. He rebuked violence and taught love for enemies. His realm is not of this world, and His mission was not to take sides, but to reconcile all things to God.

As war rages and rhetoric hardens, we urge you, beloved, to resist the temptation to claim God for your side. Instead, ask: Are we on God’s side? Are we peacemakers? Are we advocates for justice, mercy, and truth?

We grieve with all of the people who suffer in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, Sudan, Mali, Haiti, Somalia, the Taiwan Strait, and along the U.S.–Mexico border. We pray for the wounded, the grieving, the displaced, and the fearful. We call upon world leaders to seek peace, not victory; reconciliation, not revenge.

Let us, as the Church, be an example of compassion a voice for justice and a sanctuary of peace. Let us reject hatred and division and instead embody the love of Christ in our words, our prayers, and our actions.

May the Holy Spirit guide us in these troubled times.

Sincerely in Christ’s enduring peace,

 

 

The Bishops and Board of Directors of the Reformed Catholic Church

June 24

 James 1:21 (NIV)

21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Mediation 06/23

 "The invitation to lift up our hearts at the most important part of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is an invitation by Jesus through the voice of the priest to give our hearts to the Father, as He gave His life for us. We prepare to make our hearts and lives a total self-gift to the Father as Jesus made Himself a total gift to the Father for us on the Cross." —Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

June 23

 "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world."

— John 6:51

June 19

 

Acts 3:6

6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”

Todays Meditation 06-18

 "[Mary] watched constantly over her own heart ... She watched over her every word as though she could not trust her tongue. In her conception, she was given all the privileges that go with sinlessness, yet she decided to live permanently as a penitent! We, on the contrary, are surrounded by flattering, treacherous enemies whose sole aim is to use our natural weaknesses to bring about our fall. Yet we have no fear and are not watchful at all. We admit that we are weakness incarnate, yet frequently we expose ourselves to temptations that would bring down even the strongest soul." —Alexander De Rouville

June 18

 Matthew 6:21

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Today's Meditation

 "Children copy their parents through watching them and talking to them, and they learn their own language through hearing them speak. An apprentice learns his trade through watching his master at work; in the very same way, the faithful members of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary can become like their divine Master if they reverently study and imitate the virtues of Jesus Christ, which are shown in the mysteries of His life. They can do this with the help of His grace and through the intercession of His Blessed Mother." –St. Louis Mary de Montfort

June 16

 Psalm 77: 10-13 (ESV)

10  Then I said, “I will appeal to this,

to the years of the right hand of the Most High.”

11  I will remember the deeds of the Lord;

yes, I will remember your wonders of old.

12  I will ponder all your work,

and meditate on your mighty deeds.

13  Your way, O God, is holy.

Jun 12 A Meditation

 "A sculptor who wishes to carve a figure out of a block uses his chisel, first cutting away great chunks of marble, then smaller pieces, until he finally reaches a point where only a brush of hand is needed to reveal the figure. In the same way, the soul has to undergo tremendous mortifications at first, and then more refined detachments, until finally its Divine image is revealed. Because mortification is recognized as a practice of death, there is fittingly inscribed on the tomb of Duns Scotus, Bis Mortus; Semel Sepultus (twice died, but buried only once). When we die to something, something comes alive within us. If we die to self, charity comes alive; if we die to pride, service comes alive; if we die to lust, reverence for personality comes alive; if we die to anger, love comes alive." —Fulton J. Sheen

June 12

 "And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God."

— John 3:19-21

June 11

1 Chronicles 16:11-13 (NIV)

 11 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

12 Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

13 you his servants, 

June 9

 "So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you."

— 1 Peter 5:6-7

June 8

 John 3:16-17 (NIV)

16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

June 6

 John 14: 5-7

5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

June 4

 "In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ [Jesus] have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another."

— Galatians 5:22-26

June 2

 "Yea, thou art my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. Yea, by thee I can crush a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him."

— 2 Samuel 22:29-31

June 1

 

Romans 5:10

10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!