Scripture
Matthew 28: 16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
New Revised Standard Version, copyright 1989, by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. USCCB approved.
Ignatian Reflection
Trust That God Is With Us
After bearing witness to Jesus’ death and resurrection, it feels very on brand for the disciples to still have doubts. Perhaps not doubt in Jesus, but doubt in themselves that they could be the ones to carry out the work of the early church.
But isn’t that how it always works with faith? God calls us to roles that we may not feel ready for: leadership in the workplace, parenthood, caring for sick or aging loved ones, and so on. The Holy Spirit keeps nudging us – sometimes loudly calling us – to places we don’t think we want to go.
Thankfully, the disciples do go on, in spite of themselves, to form and teach the early followers of Christianity. And while I am sure they did so with varying levels of uncertainty, we are asked to do the same.
Trust that God is with us on every step of the journey “until the end of the age,” so we never have to be alone in our fear of the unknown.
—Kristy C. Parrish works at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is the former principal of Immaculate Conception School in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Ignatian Prayer
May 14, 2026
Prayer
Loving Father,
Open our hearts to hidden realities:
your love for all people,
your presence in the community,
your call to justice and peace.
May the sacraments stir in us
that same love for those with whom we worship
and all members of our human family.
Christ Jesus,
Help us to imitate your example:
healing the sick,
welcoming the stranger,
assisting the poor and vulnerable.
May the sacraments remind us
of your love and self-giving,
which we strive to imitate.
Holy Spirit,
Make visible to our eyes what is invisible:
your call to your people,
your summons to live our faith daily
as witnesses of justice and peace.
May the sacraments move us
to engage in love-inspired action
that transforms us and the world.
Amen
—Prayer to Live the Gospel, Be Disciples on usccb.org
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Daily Examen
1. Become aware of God's presence
God, I believe that at this moment I am in your presence and you are loving me.
2. Review the day with gratitude
God, you know my needs better than I know them. Give me your light and your help to see how you have been with me, both yesterday and today.
3. Pay attention to your emotions
God, help me to be grateful for the moments when people have affirmed me and challenged me. Help me to see how I have responded, and whether I have been kind to others and open to growth.
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it
God, forgive me for when I have not done my best or have failed to treat others well. Encourage me, guide me, and continue to bless me.
5. Look toward tomorrow
As I look to the remainder of this day, make me aware that you are with me. Show me how to be the person you want me to be.
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