Fear Not 220

Good morning, friends, as the first hints of light break across the sky on September 28, 2026. At this quiet hour before the day fully awakens, the words of Psalm 33:1 feel especially tender: "Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright." Many of us wake to the same mix of pressures that have lingered through recent months—rising costs that stretch household budgets, news of conflicts and climate shifts that tug at our sense of security, and the everyday weight of work deadlines or family needs. It can feel heavy to carry joy when so much around us invites worry instead. Yet this verse gently reminds us that praise is not reserved for perfect circumstances; it belongs to hearts that choose to stand upright even when the path feels uncertain. Think for a moment about your own morning. Perhaps you are carrying concern for a loved one’s health, uncertainty about a job, or the quiet ache of loneliness that social media only deepens. Rejoicing in the Lord does not deny these realities. It simply lifts our eyes above them to the One who remains steady. When we begin the day with a simple act of praise—whether whispered in prayer, sung softly, or felt in gratitude for the breath we just drew—we invite a perspective that steadies the soul. Praise befits the upright because it aligns us with truth: God is still good, still present, and still working through the very situations that trouble us. In a culture quick to scroll past hope, choosing to rejoice becomes a quiet act of resistance and trust. It does not require polished words or loud declarations; a heartfelt “thank You” over coffee can be enough to shift the tone of the hours ahead. As you move through today, may small moments of praise find you—in the smile of a stranger, the rhythm of your own steps, or the simple fact that you are not walking alone. The Lord sees every burden and meets it with grace that fits the day. Let that truth settle warmly in your heart. #FearNot220 #153of220 #Catholic

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