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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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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April 13
"Mary, Queen of Peace, is close to the women of our day because of her motherhood, her example of openness to others' needs,
and her witness of suffering."
-From an address of Pope St. John Paul II, "Women: Teachers of Peace
Today's Reflection:
How can I seek the example, wisdom and intercession of the Blessed Mother today to make me a "teacher of peace"?
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April 12
"When we really love, we rejoice in the happiness of the loved one and make every sacrifice to procure it for him."
-St. Therese of Lisieux, Story of a Soul
Today's Reflection:
According to this quote, how much do I really love?
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April 11
St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr (1030-1097)
“The blood of martyrs is the seed of Christians.”
-A maxim of Tertullian
Today's Reflection:
What one mortification can I perform today for the sake of the Church that I may be more in union with the martyrs?
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