July 10
“You must act wisely and prudently. Do not follow the foolish but in every action, easy or difficult, keep your sight fixed on God, sanctifying your intention and enduring every adversity patiently for the love of God.”
-St. Baptista Varani
(Facebook)NOTE: Important update at end of article.
A British High Court is reconsidering the case of Charlie Gard, the 11 month-old infant who is dying of a rare mitochondrial syndrome, after researchers at the Vatican’s Bambino Gesu hospital provided additional evidence that new therapies could help the child.
July 9
“When someone falls does he not rise again? If he goes astray does he not return? Let us raise ourselves from our fall and not give up hope as long as we free ourselves from sin.”
-St. Basil the Great
July 8
“Many may not find giving up food and drink and a soft bed too difficult…But bearing an insult, a wrong, or hurtful words…this is something to be borne not by many but by few.”
-St. John Chrysostom
July 7
“To suffer need is something that can happen to anybody, but knowing how to endure it belongs to great souls.”
-St. Augustine
July 6
“We often lament that we are not able to pray because of the many distractions which hinder our recollection and dry up the source of devotion in our hearts, but in this we err and do not know what we are saying. The best prayer is not that in which we are most recollected and fervent, but that in which we are most humble; because it is written: ‘The prayer of him that humbleth himself shall pierce the clouds.” And what distractions of mind and heart can prevent our exercising humility?”
-Father Cajetan Mary da Bergamo
Today's Reflection:
According to the quote, what is the unique characteristic of the best prayer? Say a prayer asking God for this virtue – and don’t be surprised at how quickly He responds!
July 5
“Since you possess our Lord in person after Holy Communion, endeavor to close the eyes of the body, and, opening, those of the soul, look into your heart. In proportion to your desire to contemplate [our Lord], He will manifest Himself to you in many ways.”
- St. Teresa of Avila
The Vatican’s Bambino Gesu pediatric hospital in Rome is offering to take in 10 month-old Charlie Gard, the British infant who is suffering from a terminal disease in a UK hospital that has won the right to discontinue his life support. Another hospital in the U.S. has also offered to take in the child and treat him free-of-charge.
In spite of all the hype about the health benefits of yoga, a new study has found that the injury rate of yoga is 10 times higher than previously reported.
July 4
“If you immediately become preoccupied with distracting affairs, and give no heed to Him Who is within you, how can He make Himself known to your soul? The time of which I am speaking, namely, immediately after Holy Communion, is a particularly opportune time. It is then that the Master personally teaches you. Listen to Him.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
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