April 20
"Ceasing to struggle because of our defects when there is opposition to a serious mistake can lead us to that form of pride called pusillanimity, lack of courage and strength to bear misfortune or undertake large enterprises."
-Francis Fernandez, In Conversation with God, Volume 2
Today's Reflection
Am I being tempted in this way today? Regarding what? How can I overcome this temptation?
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April 19
"The soul truly in love with God never fails through laziness to do all in its power to seek God's Son, the Beloved."
-St. John of the Cross, The Spiritual Canticle
Today's Reflection
What is within my power to do today "to seek God's Son, the Beloved"?
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April 18
"If you know how to speak without wounding, although you may have to correct or reprimand, hearts will not close themselves to you. The seed will fall on truly fertile ground and the harvest will be plentiful."
-Fr. Salvatore Canals, Jesus as Friend
Today's Reflection
This word is meant just for me today. What strategy can I employ to heed its advice?
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April 17
"He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much."
-Luke 16:10
Today's Reflection
What "very little" has been entrusted to me? What can I do to ensure that God will also entrust much more to me?
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April 16
"Faith: avoid defeatism and sterile lamenting about the religious situation of your countries, and get on with the job with effort and move ... many people. Hope: God does not lose battles."
-St. Josemaria Escriva, paraphrase reported in In Conversation with God, Volume 2, by Francis Fernandez
Today's Reflection
According to St. Josemaria, how can I exhibit faith and hope about the religious situation of my country?
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This Friday we celebrate the Feast of St. Bernadette Soubirous. She was the humble, peasant girl, on whom was bestowed one of the greatest of earthly blessings...to be visited and spoken to by Our Blessed Mother, Mary. It is a remarkable story that sadly, even many Catholics, are not familiar with.
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ST writes:
“What is an ayurvedic massage and it is okay for a Catholic to get one?”
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April 15
"Our Lady is rest for those who work, consolation for those who weep, medicine for the sick, a harbor for those assailed by tempests, pardon for sinners, sweet relief for the sad, succor for those who implore."
-St. John Damascene, Homily on Our Lady's Dormition
Today's Reflection
Who is the Blessed Mother to me today? How am I experiencing
her maternal love?
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April 14
"How often I have failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer."
-St. Teresa of Avila, her Life (paraphrase)
Today's Reflection
Is this my lament, too? What resolution am I willing to make?
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Anonymous: “
My brother-in-law has offered to pay all expenses for me to see an Ayurvedic Practitioner that he sees for treatment in New Jersey. I have seen one before here in my state. My viewpoint is that despite how ill I am, it would be putting my faith into Eastern Medicine, instead of in Jesus Christ, for my healing. Am I correct in my view? Would you explain further, and why it would be unwise to seek healing from this type of Practitioner?"
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