“…since the measure of our grace will always be inferior to [Mary’s}, we must adorn our souls with virtue through correspondence with the degree of grace that God bestows on us. Thus will we walk in her footsteps and, like her, grow in humility, in purity, and in love of God.”
For Reflection:
Of all the lessons presented this month, which one lesson do I most need to learn? What virtues does this lesson require? Using a particular examination of conscience (see page 45 of the Women of Grace Journal in the link below) what strategies can I employ to make this lesson a pattern of my life?
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During an interview with Fox News'
O'Reilly Factor last night, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York said he believes the Obama administration and its supporters are attempting to divide the Catholic Church.
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An Australian drug maker announced this week that testing of a new antiviral compound aimed at curing the common cold has met with "stunning success."
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In between the massive public events that marked his trip to Cuba this week, Pope Benedict XVI skillfully used the visit to intercede for the faithful in a variety of ways, from asking Cuban President Raul Castro to reinstate Good Friday as a holiday to pleading for the release of political prisoners.
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On the XXVII World Youth Day, which will be celebrated at the diocesan level this Palm Sunday throughout the Catholic world, Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging youth to be "missionaries of joy."
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“As our chief duty in life is the sanctification of our souls, we should strive with all our powers to advance to that standard of perfection that God has determined for each one of us. We should use all our efforts to grow daily in divine love.”
For Reflection:
With a frank look at my own heart, what do I consider to be the chief duty in my life? What attitudes of heart, ideas, and behaviors need to be amended to help my spiritual life take first position? Am I willing to apply my efforts in this direction – why or why not?
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Opening on the same weekend as the violence-strewn blockbuster,
The Hunger Games, the anti-abortion drama,
October Baby, scored the second highest per screen average at the box office, raking in nearly $2 million in ticket sales.
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Judging by the questions posed by Supreme Court Justices at yesterday's highly anticipated arguments at the Supreme Court over the individual mandate in the president's unpopular health reform law, the court appears divided on whether or not the law should be upheld.
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An explosive new investigation by the
Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) uncovered suspicious test scores in roughly 200 school districts, indicating that fudging the numbers on school tests could be a widespread problem in the U.S.
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“Our prayer, like Mary’s and the Apostles', must come from our hearts under the absolute dominion of the Holy Spirit. The love of God above all things, detachment from the world, and an abiding sense of the supernatural, or recollection – these are the prerequisites of prayer.”
For Reflection:
How does my time of prayer measure up according to the standard in the quote above? Which of the prerequisites listed above do I employ? Which do I need to cultivate. Write a prayer to Our Lady asking for her maternal intercession.
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