Jul 24, 2026
Feast of Saint James, Apostle
Good News Reflections
Making the scriptures meaningful for your everyday life.
The Good News Reflections are brought to you by Good News Ministries of GNM.org.
Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay was founded in 1995 by Terry and Ralph Modica in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. Our staff and volunteer team serve from across the US and around the world. The Executive Director Terry Modica is an international speaker and author.
Terry Modica is executive director of Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay (https://gnm.org), which she founded with her husband Ralph in 1995 to help people grow closer to Christ, enter the embrace of the Father, and become evangelizers empowered by the Holy Spirit. Since 1999, Terry has been producing Good News Reflections on the daily readings of Catholic Mass. Her ministry has spread throughout the world.
She credits the Holy Spirit for bringing her into the Catholic faith in 1977. He gave her instant faith in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist when a friend explained the miracle to her. This rescued her from the occult.
Terry, who has been involved in a wide variety of parish and diocesan ministries, has a theology degree and pastoral certifications. She is an author and inspirational speaker. See https://terrymodica.net.
Episodes
Episodes
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
4 min
If our dirt's fertilized and watered, we become rich soil and we yield a huge, fruitful crop.
Reflect more on the topic of this podcast use GNM’s Faith Booster, “God’s Creation: You!” @ https://gnm-media.org/gods-creation-you/
The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-24
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Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
4 min
God is the fountain of life, but when we rely on ourselves or others, our lives become empty and dry.
For more on the topic of this podcast, use GNM’s WordByte called: "Why go to a priest for confession" @ https://wordbytes.org/faqs/why-priest-confession/.
The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-23.
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Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
4 min
There is no loss that comes without improvement, as long as we move through it with the Lord.
To help you reflect on this topic, meditate with GNM’s WordByte: "When a loved one leaves us" @ https://wordbytes.org/bereavement/when-a-loved-one-leaves-us/.
The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-22/
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Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
4 min
God loves everyone equally, but the blessed are those who work hard at being holy.
For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s video "What are God's dreams for you?" @ https://gnm-media.org/what-are-gods-dreams-for-you/.
The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-21
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Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
5 min
Christ's resurrection is proof that God has the power and the desire to redeem even the worst situations.
For more on the topic of this podcast, use Terry Modica’s archived video course on "How to Find God in Times of Waiting" at https://gnm.org/paracletia-course-description-C01/
The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-20.
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Jul 18, 2026
Jul 18, 2026
4 min
Mass ends with Christ commissioning you, through the presider, to be the yeast of goodness that affects those around you.
For more on the topic of this podcast, see GNM’s WordByte called: "3 Stages of Finding Your Calling" @ https://wordbytes.org/master-needs-you/discernment-3-stages/
The text of this podcast can be found on our website @ https://gnm.org/daily-reflections/2026-07-19
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