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Monday, October 12, 2026

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Passing Along God’s Wisdom

Passing Along God’s Wisdom What if the choices you make today could shape someone else’s life for years to come? Proverbs 22:6 says, “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” It reminds us that our actions don’t just affect us—they also act as an example, guiding and directing others, whether we realize it or not. And which direction we guide others… matters. When you trust Him, God can use your consistent acts of faithfulness over time to plant His wisdom deep in a person’s heart. The book of Proverbs is a powerful collection of wisdom meant to teach people how to live well and thrive according to God's values. Throughout Proverbs, parents are encouraged to pass that wisdom on to their children. It’s one of the clearest examples of the Bible telling us exactly what Scripture is for. The goal is not simply to pass on rules to follow, but to train others to see clearly so they can recognize the difference between the path of wisdom and the path of foolishness. Proverbs 22:6 isn’t saying that parents can control the choices their children make. Instead, it points to the lasting influence of faithful, consistent guidance. This kind of influence takes time and genuine care. It happens through repeated conversations, everyday choices, Scripture, prayer, correction, encouragement, and setting an example. If you’re not sure where to start, consider inviting a child, friend, or family member to begin a simple practice with you: reading one chapter of the book of Proverbs each day. It is full of God’s powerful wisdom for a thriving life. Whether you’re guiding a child, mentoring someone younger, or simply trying to live faithfully before others, remember this: you may not see the results of your faithfulness today. That doesn’t mean you aren’t making an impact. Keep going. Trust God with what you cannot see. Trust that when you plant God’s wisdom, over time, it will take root and grow.

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.22.6.NIV

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Your Night Prayer

Night Prayer Giotto's Legend of St. Francis Learn More Today's email Partner is: Catholic Company A Night Prayer Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen. Quote of the Night “The family is the first essential cell of human society.” —Pope St. John XXIII Today's Meditation No matter how mundane the Mass might seem at any given moment, it is more powerful than we can fully comprehend in this life. None of the saints overlooked the Mass; it was the most important part of their lives. How can we foster such devotion within ourselves? How can we change our perspective on the Mass so that we don’t treat it as mundane, but extraordinary? There’s one answer: we need to understand it better. That is why Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, told us: “If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy.” An excerpt from The Holy Mass - Good Catholic Digital Content Series SHOP NOW The Holy Mass - Good Catholic Digital Content Series 15% off Watch the Night Prayer Podcast on YouTube Join Fr. Joseph Matlak every evening for spiritual reflections and prayer. Recommended For You Galilee Boat with Apostles Play Set Galilee Boat with Apostles Play Set Holy Souls Rosary Stretch Bracelet Holy Souls Rosary Stretch Bracelet Examination of Conscience The daily examination of conscience is an ancient Catholic practice. It’s very simple, and it’s designed to help us identify our sins and weaknesses so that we can improve and grow stronger in the spiritual life, while providing an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession. It consists of taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God’s commandments, followed by the Act of Contrition. Reflect Reflect on the victories and losses Review your actions, words, and thoughts today. Did you actively guard yourself against temptation? Where did sin creep in? In what moments did you practice virtue and moral courage? Were you attuned to the Holy Spirit's promptings today? Where did you feel His inspiration? Ask Him for the graces necessary to follow His Will more purposefully tomorrow. Gratitude Practice Gratitude Where did you feel His loving gaze upon you today? What people or moments helped you see God in your life? Thank God for all these moments! Ask Him to help you recognize His blessings and providence tomorrow. Recommit Renew your Christian commitment Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples. Write down an intention for your day tomorrow, and ask Our Lord for His help in carrying it out. Pray a Hail Mary, Guardian Angel prayer, or another beloved prayer. Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen. Rest with God By day the Lord commands His steadfast love; and at night His song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8 Rest with God Vespers (Evening) Compline (Night) Shop Exquisite Jewelry Join us in Morning Offering Sponsored content facebook instagram youtube Please add NightPrayer@goodcatholic.com to your address book or list of approved senders. Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Contact Us Can't see this email? View in Your Browser A service of the Good Catholic Network 615 E Westinghouse Blvd Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 US © 2026 Trinity Road, LLC. All rights reserved.

Hebrews 10:35-39 - Hebrews on Faith vs. Unbelief: Trusting God for Salvation

Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. The Berean Share this on FacebookPinterestView as PDF Hebrews 10:35-39 (35) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. (36) For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. (37) For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. (38) Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. (39) But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. King James Version Change email Bible version This is not the first time faith or its opposite, unbelief, is mentioned in Hebrews. The very purpose of the entire epistle is to recapture, build, and sustain in its recipients their faith in the superiority of Jesus Christ Himself and in His message, the gospel of the Kingdom of God. Notice the strong, earlier statements Paul makes regarding unbelief: » Hebrews 3:12, 19: Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God. . . . So we see that [the Israelites in the wilderness] could not enter in[to the Promised Land] because of unbelief. » Hebrews 4:2: For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. These are weighty statements. The Israelites failed to accomplish their responsibility of walking from Egypt to the Promised Land primarily because of one weak element in their character. They did not believe God or His messenger Moses. They did not listen thoughtfully or yieldingly. Because of the warning contained within Hebrews 10:35-39, chapter 11 places the virtue of faith in direct contrast to the sin of unbelief by exposing what unbelief caused to occur. The Israelites drew back in fear rather than trusting God and boldly going forward. Thus, the main point of the epistle of Hebrews is that they will be destroyed who, by failing to put their trust in the living God, shrink back from this Christian war we have been called to fight, whereas those who believe will be saved. — John W. Ritenbaugh To learn more, see: The Christian Fight (Part Three) Topics: Belief Belief in Christ Believing Believing in Christ Faith Faith as Antidote to Fear Faith as Belief Faith as Trust Fear Unbelief Commentary copyright © 1992-2026 Church of the Great God Facebook ‌ Instagram ‌ YouTube ‌ Spotify ‌ Subscription Information This daily newsletter was sent to you at peterhovis@me.com because you subscribed at www.theberean.org on Apr 14, 2017. Email Preferences | Unsubscribe Church of the Great God P.O. Box 471846 Charlotte, NC 28247 803-802-7075 About The Berean | Archives | Random Berean | Subscriptions