August 14
"You're not humbled when you humble yourself, but when you are humbled by others and you bear it for Christ."
-St. Josemaria Escriva
Today's Reflection:
Is God currently offering me an opportunity to grow in humility through others? What does St. Josemaria Escriva recommend so that I might mine the grace being offered me?
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CF writes: "
We were taught the Lamaze technique in the 70's for natural childbirth. Is it New Age? It has breathing exercises and effleurage massage."
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August 13
"The day you see yourself as you are, you will think it natural
to be despised by others."
-St. Josemaria Escriva
Today's Reflection:
To what extent do I see myself as I am - not embellishing my weaknesses nor excusing them either. How would both of these extremes be a false humility?
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B writes:
“[O]ne topic that might be helpful to address, if you haven't already, is the Hindu meditative chanting practice called, Kirtan. It's become very popular on a local level as well as artists who travel around the country(ies), often performing in Yoga studios. The music is beautiful, enticing, esp. in a large group and can produce deep, trance-like effects. It's sung in Sanskrit and invokes the Hindu deities. It's another of those Eastern practices that's become a ‘cool’ form of spirituality...or rather pseudo-spirituality.”
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August 12
"You ought to use great caution, even in doing good things. For it may be that, in carrying out some good works, you are seeking only the favor and good graces of men: or the desire of praise may overtake you, and what is done for outward effect, fail of its inward reward."
-Pope St. Gregory the Great
Today's Reflection:
What are two counterfeits of humility mentioned by Pope St. Gregory the Great? To what extent have I fallen victim to them? What one strategy can I employ in the future?
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“Turn me over, I’m done on this side.” – St. Lawrence
Have you ever noticed how good it feels to laugh? "It's not surprising that the adage, "laughter is the best medicine" is such a popular cliche." It’s true. It’s also not surprising that many of the saints were known for their keen sense of humor.
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by Theresa Cavicchio
To honor the August 11th feast of Saint Clare of Assisi (1194 - 1253 A.D.), we consider the life and spirituality of this first female Franciscan religious.
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August 11
"Humility is one of the most difficult virtues both to attain and to ascertain.
It lies close upon the heart itself, and its tests are exceedingly delicate
and subtle. Its counterfeits abound."
-Saint John Henry Newman
Today's Reflection:
Yesterday's Grace Line gave one counterfeit of the virtue of humility. What might be some other counterfeits?
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Stephen Covey
MG writes: “I am looking for information on The Seven Habits program. My children go to a Catholic school that has incorporated the program into the counseling program. I have been trying to find out more about The Seven Habits program because of what I will call a “gut” feeling. I do not what to go to the school before I have more information to back up my uneasy feelings. Is the program ok and if not where can I look to get more information?”
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August 10
"Humility does not consist in ignorance of truth. If a man is above the average height of men, he cannot help knowing it."
-Cardinal Henry Edward Manning
Today's Reflection:
Why would it be a lack of humility to deny we have a gift God has given to us?
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