Looking deeper

A Mass Moment: Looking Deeper

Sunday, February 22, 2026
 

A Mass Moment

Today at mass, before the Gospel, we will do something very simple. We’ve all done it a thousand times, often without thinking. It takes less than two seconds.

Listening for the Gospel - A small sign of the cross: on our forehead, on our lips, and on our heart.

Today, pick one of those to talk with God about. For example:

  • “My mind often feels cluttered with other things. I want to get my mind more focused on your gifts, your mercy, your love.”
  • “I don’t need to preach the Book of John in every meeting. But Lord, what are ways I can express your love, your mercy through my everyday words?”
  • “Lately I’ve been feeling grief, or anger, or doubt, or frustration, or impatience. Or joy, or delight, or hope, or courage or love. What I want Lord, is for my heart - with all the feelings - to be centered around you. Will you help me?" 

Let this start your five minute conversation today. And then let the conversation flow.
 

Video file
Open My Eyes, Lord
performed by Jesse Manibusan 
written by Jesse Manibusan and Patrick Loomis, 2012
Background art: Clearly Seen by Jan Richardson
Lyric Video: Carol Atwell Ackels