Fear Not 220

Dear friends, as we step into July 10, 2026, I wanted to share a verse that feels especially tender today: "Let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy..." from Psalm 5:11. Life keeps moving at such a steady pace, and many of us are carrying quiet weights. Some are navigating job changes or family responsibilities that stretch thin, while others feel the weight of news about global tensions or local challenges in our neighborhoods. It can feel like the ground beneath us shifts, leaving us searching for steady ground. This verse gently points us toward the safest place we can go. When we take refuge in God, it is not about ignoring what is happening around us. Instead, it is about finding a shelter where our hearts can breathe again. In that shelter, joy has room to grow even when the headlines feel heavy or our personal to-do lists never seem to shrink. Think about the small moments that fill an ordinary day. A quiet cup of coffee before the house wakes up. A walk outside where the summer light feels warm on your skin. A conversation with a friend who truly listens. These are the places where refuge begins to feel real, and from there, singing for joy becomes possible again. We do not have to wait for everything to be calm before we rejoice. The verse invites us to sing even while we are still finding our footing. That kind of joy is not loud or forced. It is steady, like a quiet song that stays with us through the afternoon errands or the evening worries that surface when the lights go down. If today finds you tired or uncertain, know that you are not alone. Many hearts are turning toward the same refuge right now, and together we can remind one another that hope is still alive. Let the verse settle into your day and see what small reasons for joy appear. #FearNot220 #149of220 #Catholic