Fear Not 220

Good morning, dear friends, as the first light of October 6, 2026, gently breaks across the horizon. It’s 5:17 a.m. CST, and I’m grateful to begin this day with you, reflecting on a beautiful promise from Scripture. The verse for today, Tobit 13:13, invites us simply: “Rejoice and be glad for the children of the righteous…” These words, spoken in a time of exile and longing, remind us that God’s faithfulness extends through generations. In our own lives right now, many of us carry quiet worries about the young people we love. Parents watch their children navigate school pressures, social media storms, and an economy that feels uncertain week after week. Grandparents pray for grandchildren growing up in a world still healing from division and change. Yet Tobit’s call is not to ignore these realities; it is to rejoice because righteousness—lived out in small, faithful choices—plants seeds that bear fruit far beyond what we can see today. Think of the everyday moments that matter so much: a parent choosing patience instead of frustration at the dinner table, a teenager standing up for kindness in the hallway, a family gathering for evening prayer even when the day felt too heavy. These acts may seem small, but they are the very fabric of hope. The verse assures us that such goodness does not go unnoticed by God. Our children and the children of our communities are not forgotten; they are wrapped in the same mercy that sustained the faithful long ago. As we move through this morning and into the hours ahead, let’s carry this encouragement with us. When headlines feel overwhelming or personal challenges press close, we can still choose to rejoice. Not because everything is perfect, but because the righteous live in the shelter of God’s promises, and those promises reach the next generation. May today bring you moments of unexpected gladness and the quiet strength to keep trusting. #FearNot220 #217of220 #Catholic

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