What does it really mean to follow God's will? How can we recognize His guidance when life doesn't go according to our plans? Following God's will isn't always easy. Sometimes it requires patience, surrender, courage, and the willingness to trust God even when we cannot see where He is leading us. In this reflection, we explore the importance of listening to God's voice, letting go of our own expectations, and opening our hearts to His divine plan. Through Scripture and faith, we are reminded that following Jesus means trusting Him not only when the path is clear, but also in moments of uncertainty. **"Not my will but yours be done." — Luke 22:42** God calls each of us to a life of holiness, love, and purpose. The question is: Are we willing to follow Him? **What is one area of your life where you are learning to trust God's will?** Share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Maria Vision USA for more reflections, inspiring testimonies, Catholic teachings, and spiritual encouragement. SEND US YOUR PRAYER INTENTIONS: Email: aveprayerline@gmail.com Text us: +1 (239) 321-9912 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/c6yh18 Prayer line: +1 (239) 842-3325 TO MAKE A DONATION: https://www.mariavision.us/donate WEBSITE: https://www.mariavision.us FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/mariavisionusa https://www.facebook.com/mariavisionusa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavision.usa May God Bless You Always! #GodsWill #TrustGod #CatholicFaith #FollowingJesus #FaithJourney #GodsWill #TrustGod #FollowingJesus #FaithJourney #GodsPlan #ChristianMotivation #SurrenderToGod #Prayer #JesusChrist #MariaVisionUSA #FaithOverFear #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #Discernment #TrustInJesus

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 148 Reading 1 Exodus 22:20-26 Thus says the LORD: "You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. You shall not wrong any widow or orphan. If ever you wrong them and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry. My wrath will flare up, and I will kill you with the sword; then your own wives will be widows, and your children orphans. "If you lend money to one of your poor neighbors among my people, you shall not act like an extortioner toward him by demanding interest from him. If you take your neighbor's cloak as a pledge, you shall return it to him before sunset; for this cloak of his is the only covering he has for his body. What else has he to sleep in? If he cries out to me, I will hear him; for I am compassionate." Responsorial Psalm Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 R. (2) I love you, Lord, my strength. I love you, O LORD, my strength, O LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer. R. I love you, Lord, my strength. My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold! Praised be the LORD, I exclaim, and I am safe from my enemies. R. I love you, Lord, my strength. The LORD lives and blessed be my rock! Extolled be God my savior. You who gave great victories to your king and showed kindness to your anointed. R. I love you, Lord, my strength. Reading 2 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Brothers and sisters: You know what sort of people we were among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in great affliction, with joy from the Holy Spirit, so that you became a model for all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. For they themselves openly declare about us what sort of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God and to await his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus, who delivers us from the coming wrath. Alleluia John 14:23 R. Alleluia, alleluia. Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Matthew 22:34-40 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law tested him by asking, "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."

Lectionary: 142 Reading 1 Isaiah 25:6-10a On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face; the reproach of his people he will remove from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken. On that day it will be said: "Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the LORD for whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!" For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 R. (6cd) I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage. R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Reading 2 Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Brothers and sisters: I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress. My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen. Alleluia Cf. Ephesians 1:17-18 R. Alleluia, alleluia. May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, so that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come. A second time he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast."' Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business. The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.' The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to meet the guests, he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment. The king said to him, 'My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?' But he was reduced to silence. Then the king said to his attendants, 'Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.' Many are invited, but few are chosen."

Holy Mass for Peace | Our Lady of Lourdes | Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Join us in prayer for peace during this Holy Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in the Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah. As we come together in the Eucharist, we pray for peace in our families, our communities, and throughout the world. May Christ, the Prince of Peace, strengthen our faith and help us become instruments of His love, mercy, and reconciliation. SEND US YOUR PRAYER INTENTIONS: Email: aveprayerline@gmail.com Text us: +1 (239) 321-9912 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/c6yh18 Prayer line: +1 (239) 842-3325 TO MAKE A DONATION: https://www.mariavision.us/donate WEBSITE: https://www.mariavision.us FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/mariavisionusa https://www.facebook.com/mariavisionusa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavision.usa May God Bless You Always! #HolyMass #MassForPeace #CathedralOfTheMadeleine #SaltLakeCity #DioceseOfSaltLakeCity #PrayerForPeace #Eucharist #JesusChrist #CatholicMass #CatholicFaith #Peace #Prayer #HolyEucharist #Faith #MariaVisionUSA

Holy Rosary for Peace | Our Lady of Lourdes | Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. SEND US YOUR PRAYER INTENTIONS: Email: aveprayerline@gmail.com Text us: +1 (239) 321-9912 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/c6yh18 Prayer line: +1 (239) 842-3325 TO MAKE A DONATION: https://www.mariavision.us/donate WEBSITE: https://www.mariavision.us FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/mariavisionusa https://www.facebook.com/mariavisionusa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavision.usa May God Bless You Always!

What exactly is gluttony—and when does enjoying food become too much? In this episode, Triny and Lucia continue their series on the Seven Deadly Sins by exploring the sixth deadly sin: gluttony. Through their own examples and conversations, they talk about moderation, self-control, generosity, Confession, prayer, and learning not to let food or other desires control us. The episode also begins with the story of St. Teresa of Ávila and her love for God before moving into practical ways young Catholics can recognize temptation and grow in virtue. Join Triny and Lucia for another fun, honest conversation about the Catholic faith and what it means to keep God at the center of everyday life. SEND US YOUR PRAYER INTENTIONS: Email: aveprayerline@gmail.com Text us: +1 (239) 321-9912 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/c6yh18 Prayer line: +1 (239) 842-3325 TO MAKE A DONATION: https://www.mariavision.us/donate WEBSITE: https://www.mariavision.us FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/mariavisionusa https://www.facebook.com/mariavisionusa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavision.usa May God Bless You Always! #Gluttony #SevenDeadlySins #CatholicKids #CatholicFaith #CatholicYouTube #SaintTeresaOfAvila #CatholicSaints #CatholicEducation #ChristianKids #Confession #CatholicMass #Prayer #Virtue #ChristianFaith #MariaVisionUSA

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Bréida traveled from Galway, Ireland, to Medjugorje for the first time in 2004—and says that pilgrimage brought a profound conversion in her Catholic faith. Now, after returning several times, she reflects on how her relationship with God has matured and how she has grown closer to the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayer, the Rosary, Holy Mass, Confession, and Scripture. She also shares a deeply personal experience of peace during her first pilgrimage, describing a moment of prayer that filled her with extraordinary peace, love, and joy. Her message to anyone seeking a deeper faith is simple: begin praying the Rosary, learn its mysteries, and allow Mary to bring you closer to Jesus. Keep praying, keep seeking, and remain close to God. SEND US YOUR PRAYER INTENTIONS: Email: aveprayerline@gmail.com Text us: +1 (239) 321-9912 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/c6yh18 Prayer line: +1 (239) 842-3325 TO MAKE A DONATION: https://www.mariavision.us/donate WEBSITE: https://www.mariavision.us FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/mariavisionusa https://www.facebook.com/mariavisionusa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mariavision.usa May God Bless You Always! #Medjugorje #MedjugorjeTestimony #HolyRosary #VirginMary #OurLadyOfMedjugorje #CatholicConversion #CatholicFaith #BlessedMother #Prayer #Rosary #FaithJourney #CatholicPilgrimage #CloserToJesus #PeaceOfGod #MariaVisionUSA