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February 4

“The act and spirit of giving are the best counter to the evil forces in the world today, and giving liberates the individual not only spiritually but materially.”

                                                                        --Dorothy Day

February 3

Feast of St. Blaise

--From the Novena Prayer to St. Blaise

February 2

Presentation of the Lord

“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.”

--Luke 2:34-35

February 1

“When the Lord knows that good health is necessary for our welfare, He sends it to us; and when we need sickness, He sends that too.”

--St. Teresa of Avila

January 31

Feast of St. John Bosco, Priest (1815 – 1888)

“There must be no hostility in our minds, no contempt in our eyes, no insult on our lips. We must use mercy for the present and have hope fo rthe future, as is fitting for true fathers who are eager for real correction and improvement.”

--St. John Bosco

January 30

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you."

~Philippians 4:8-9

January 29

"The way to destroy bad habits is by watchfulness and by doing often those things that are opposites to one's besetting sins."

~St. John Vianney

For Reflection: What one bad habit is the Holy Spirit giving me the grace to overcome (Hint: Which sin do I/should I confess most often?)? What virtue is the opposite of it? In what three ways can I begin to exercise that virtue to help eradicate this "besetting sin?"

(Quote from Graceful Living)

January 28

St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor (1225 – 1274)

 “Whoever wishes to live perfectly should do nothing but disdain what Christ disdained on the cross and desire what he desired, for the cross exemplifies every virtue.”

January 27

Feast of St. Angela Merici, Virgin (1470 – 1540)

  “Mothers and sisters most dear to me in Christ: in the first place strive with all your power and zeal to be open. With the help of God, try to receive such good counsel that, led solely by the love of God and an eagerness to save souls, you may fulfill your charge.Only if the responsibilities committed to you are rooted in this twofold charity will they bear beneficial and saving fruit.”

--St. Angela Merici

January 26

Feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus

“As for you, be steady and self-possessed; put up with hardship, perform your work as an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”