Daily Reflection – 4/23/2026
Sacred Scripture
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. It is written in the prophets: ‘They shall all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. 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 6:44-51)
Reflection
There is a profound invitation extended to each of us—an invitation not to be overlooked. It is the call to know God deeply and personally. Consider this: God, the Father, draws us to Himself even before we think to seek Him. This divine initiative precedes our awareness, reaching back to before our very existence.
It is written that God, the Father, will draw us to God’s Self! But how?
t begins with interior silence.
We do not need to be in the desert to achieve interior silence. Rather, it’s achieved by faithful periods of prayer each day, and a formed habit of turning to God in all things. It can be formal prayer or a simple conversation, as if God were sitting opposite you (because He is). It’s achieved when we respond to God’s calling, and then do it again, and again, and so forth. This builds a habit of being drawn, hearing, responding and being drawn in even closer to respond again.
True listening is found in interior silence—not necessarily in a desert, but in the quiet moments cultivated through faithful daily prayer and a habit of turning to God in all things. Responding to God’s call repeatedly builds a rhythm of being drawn, listening, responding, and drawing closer still.
The theme of quiet listening is ever-present, but our constant need to speak, our impatience, and the noise of the world often drown out this gentle call. Our busy lives, even our good intentions to serve—can prevent us from pausing to listen to the promptings of grace inviting us to surrender more fully each day.
Prayer is the path that sets us on this wonderful adventure of coming to know God. It must be a constant companion on our journey, with all the pitfalls and difficulties we come across. But it must start with listening for Him. If we do, we will hear His call as He directs our thoughts.
Jesus instructed us to always pray. If we do, we shall be invited to speak truth, to continue walking even when the road is difficult, and to give our lives completely in the service of this God who loves so much that He gave us His Son so that we may live eternally with Him.
Prayer of The Day
“Lord, please draw me close and help me recognize Your voice. As I hear Your call, grant me the generosity to respond fully. My life is Yours, dear Lord. Increase my desire for You each day. Jesus, I trust in You.”
Daily Note
Today, take time to reflect on how well you listen to God. Seek a few moments of silence, close your eyes, and open your heart to hear His voice. When He draws you near, respond with generosity. This is the most important choice you can make each day.
