For more than thirty years, Sr. Ann Shields blessed countless people around the world with her reflections on the daily Mass readings and the spiritual life. Ave Maria Radio produced thousands of episodes of her program Food for the Journey, which was syndicated nationally on EWTN.
Sr. Ann retired in January 2025 but her wisdom is timeless. This page will be updated every every weekend with Sr. Ann reflections for the upcoming week’s readings so you can continue to receive your Food for the Journey.Â
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Please Note: In epsiodes that air on a Friday, Sr. Ann offered reflections on the coming Sunday Readings. Â
Friday, April 11 (Readings for Palm Sunday)
- Isaiah 50:4-7
- Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
- Philippians 2:6-11
- Luke 22:14—23:56
Monday, April 14Â
- Isaiah 42: 1-7
- Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14
- John 12:1-11
Tuesday, April 15
- Isaiah 49:1-6
- Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17
- John 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday, April 16
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34
- Matthew 26:14-25
Thursday, April 17 (Holy Thursday)Â
- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
- Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- John 13:1-15
Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)Â
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
- Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
- Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- John 18:1—19:42
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