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Will You Let Jesus Take, Break, and Give You? | Peace on Earth | Epiphany Reflection

On the Feast of the Epiphany, we’re invited to ask a deeper question:
Will you allow yourself to be taken, broken, and given?
In today’s Peace on Earth reflection, we look at the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish — a profoundly Eucharistic moment where Jesus:takes, gives thanks, breaks, and gives.
This isn’t just about bread.It’s about you.
Jesus wants to take you — to delight in you.He wants to give thanks for you.And yes, He may allow you to be broken…so that you can be given to the world.
This is how love multiplies.This is how vocations are lived.This is how lives are transformed.
As the Christmas season draws to a close, may we surrender again and trust that God can do more with our “yes” than we could ever imagine.
May there be peace on earth — and peace in your heart. Amen.  
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Have You Changed Since Advent Began? | Peace on Earth | Day 12 of Christmas

As we reach the 12th Day of Christmas, the question isn’t how much we celebrated — it’s whether we’ve changed.
This Peace on Earth reflection looks back to the beginning of Advent and asks:Have prayer, repentance, and time with the Lord actually shaped us?Or are we the same today as we were on November 30?
Our faith is full of “re” words:repent, return, renew, rejoiceEach one is an invitation to begin again.
If you’ve changed — praise God.If you haven’t — today is still a beautiful day to return.
As we prepare to celebrate Epiphany, may we present our hearts honestly to the Lord and allow Him to keep transforming us.
Happy 12th Day of Christmas.  
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What Are the Three Gifts You’re Giving Jesus? | Epiphany Reflection | Day 11 of Christmas

On the Feast of the Epiphany, we remember the gifts brought to Jesus — gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But the bigger question is this:
What three gifts are you offering the Lord?
In this Peace on Earth reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer invites us to look honestly at time, talent, and treasure: • Do we give God our time — even a few minutes a day? • Do we offer our talents for the good of others and the Church? • Are we generous with our treasure, trusting God with our hearts?
Epiphany isn’t just about what the Magi gave long ago — it’s about what we choose to give now.
May this Christmas season help us offer meaningful gifts from the heart.
Happy 11th Day of Christmas. Amen.  
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“Behold the Lamb of God” — Do You Recognize This Moment at Mass? | Peace on Earth | Day 10

Do you realize that John the Baptist speaks to us at every single Mass?
When the priest lifts up the Eucharist and proclaims, “Behold the Lamb of God,” those words are straight from John 1:29. In that moment, John the Baptist introduces Jesus to us just as he once did at the Jordan River — pointing to Him as the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world.
The Mass is overflowing with Sacred Scripture:• John the Baptist• John the Evangelist• The Book of Revelation• The Passover Lamb• The Wedding Supper of the Lamb
All woven together in one sacred moment.
This reflection, on the 10th day of Christmas, invites us to listen more closely at Mass — to hear Scripture come alive, and to encounter Jesus truly present in the Eucharist.
If you’ve ever wondered how deeply biblical the Mass really is, this is for you.
Let’s get to Mass… and find Jesus.Happy Christmas. Amen.  
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Who Are You? | You Are a Child of God | Day 9 of Christmas

On this Ninth Day of Christmas, Father Jonathan Meyer reflects on a question that echoes through every generation:
Who are you?
Drawing from today’s Gospel (John 1:19–28), we hear John the Baptist refuse to define himself by titles or roles—and instead point us toward our true identity.
You are not your job.You are not your worst day.You are not your failures.
You are a child of God—loved, worthy, created with purpose, and not finished yet because God is not finished with you.
This reflection connects beautifully with the questions posed in Decision Point:Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going?
Take time today to wrestle with this question. Everything else in life is built upon it.
🎄 Peace on Earth — Day 9 of Christmas
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What Have You Heard and Seen? | Mary, Mother of God | Day 8 of Christmas

On this Eighth Day of Christmas, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and reflect on a powerful question:
What have you heard? What have you seen?
Drawing from today’s Gospel (Luke 2:16–21), Father Jonathan Meyer invites us to pause and reflect on how God has spoken to us this Christmas season—through Scripture, prayer, the Eucharist, our neighbors, and even the quiet moments of our hearts.
Mary pondered all that she heard and saw. Today, we’re invited to do the same.Take time for silence. Write it down. Let God show you how He is moving in your life.
✨ A holy day of obligation—and a holy day of opportunity.
📺 Watch the full Peace on Earth Christmas series here:👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuie34UwUVpjiIMU5qfKh59ctB2fW2_Tv
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7 Steps to an Amazing 2026 | Peace on Earth | Day 7 of Christmas

On the seventh day of Christmas, we reflect on the gift of seven swans a-swimming and what it can teach us about preparing our hearts — and our lives — for the year ahead.
 
In this Peace on Earth reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer shares seven practical steps to help you enter 2026 with intention, clarity, and hope:
 
1️⃣ Assessment
2️⃣ Highlights
3️⃣ Lowlights
4️⃣ Lessons learned
5️⃣ What to stop doing
6️⃣ What to start doing
7️⃣ Practical, doable strategies
 
As we close out the year, this reflection invites you to pause, look back honestly, and make a simple plan so that God can do something new in your life.
 
🎄 Happy Seventh Day of Christmas — and Happy New Year.
 
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Did Mary and the Prophetess Anna Know Each Other? | Peace on Earth | Day 6 of Christmas

Welcome to Peace on Earth and the Sixth Day of Christmas.
Today’s Gospel comes from Luke 2:36–40, where we meet the prophetess Anna — a woman who spent decades in the Temple, praying and waiting for the redemption of Israel.
What if Anna wasn’t a stranger to Mary? What if she knew her — prayed with her — watched her grow in faith?
Reflecting on this possibility has deeply changed the way I pray the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary: the Presentation. Anna becomes not just a passerby, but a spiritual mother, a faithful witness, and a woman who helped shape Mary’s journey.
Today, we’re invited to reflect on the women in our own lives who have led us in faith — through prayer, devotion, sacrifice, and love. Maybe today is the day to thank them.
Let us pray for grateful hearts and for the grace to be faithful witnesses to others, just as Anna was.
Amen.
 
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Is Your Light Still Burning? | Peace on Earth | Day 5 of Christmas

Is your light still on?
On this fifth day of Christmas, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the Gospel of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the witness of Simeon — reminding us that Jesus is the Light of the world.
From the candles carried on February 2nd, to the baptismal candle entrusted to us at the beginning of our faith journey, and finally to the Paschal candle lit at our funeral — the flame tells the story of a life meant to shine.
Christmas is not over.The light is not meant to go out.And we are still called to shine.
In the midst of darkness, coldness, and discouragement, ask yourself:➡️ Is my light still burning?➡️ Am I allowing Christ’s light to shine through me?
Let us pray for the grace to keep the flame alive — not just during Christmas, but every day.
🙏 Peace on Earth
 
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How Are You Protecting Jesus? | Peace on Earth | Day 4 of Christmas

How are you protecting Jesus?
On this fourth day of Christmas, and as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on St. Joseph — a quiet, courageous protector who guarded Mary and the Child Jesus at all costs.
Just as Joseph protected Christ from danger, we are called to protect the love of Christ within our own hearts.
From noise.From busyness.From chaos and temptation.
The love of Christ is like a small flame — it must be guarded, nurtured, and protected so it is not snuffed out by the world.
Today, let this be a moment to fortify your heart. Cast out what doesn’t belong. Make room for Christ to dwell deeply within you and remain there.
🎄 Day 4 of the 12 Days of ChristmasPeace on Earth continues daily as we journey through the Christmas season together.
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