Anyone who remains skeptical about Reiki’s occult-connection should read this article by William Lee Rand, founder and president of the International Center for Reiki Training in which he gives practitioners tips on how increase the “strength and value” of their Reiki treatments.
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October 7
"Serve God. He will take care of the results."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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October 6
"Lift up your eyes and see; see how in heaven there are empty places. It is your job to fill them."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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October 5
"Sentiments of charity are not enough; they must find expression."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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St. Francis and St. Clare
by Theresa Cavicchio, OFS
The October 4th feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226 A.D.) offers an opportunity to reflect on some of those who supported him in his ministry. While numerous male followers flocked to join Francis’ Friars Minor, here we will consider some of the holy women who played significant roles in his story.
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October 4
"Be very kind... it is both an act of charity and an exercise of patience."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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October 3
"We should never fear the battle when the good of our neighbor is involved."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Kineziolv, CC BY-SA 4.0
MJB asks: “My counselor has suggested that I consider a treatment called psychokinesiology to treat my stress-related problems. It sounds a little wacky to me. Is it okay to use this treatment?"
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October 2
"Sanctity is an interior disposition which makes us humble and little in God's arms, conscious of our weakness and trusting even to audacity in the goodness of our Father."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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October 1
Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
"Only God can see what is at the bottom of our hearts; we are half-blind."
-St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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