"For the Christian there is no such thing as a "stranger". There is only the neighbor, the person near us and needing us."
Saint Edith Stein
For Reflection:
Today I will make a conscious effort to see what "neighbors" God brings into my life and in what way they may need me.
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"O tender Father,
You gave me more, much more,
than I ever thought to ask for.
Thank you, and again thank you,
O Father,
for having granted my requests,
and for having granted those things
that I never realized
I needed or sought."
St. Catherine of Sienna
For Reflection:
Make a list (mental or written) of the petitions God has answered for you. Now make a list (mental or written) of the many blessings God has bestowed upon you for which you did not make an appeal. Praise and thank Him.
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Feast of St. Joseph,
Husband of Mary
"Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 'Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt. Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt."
Matthew 2:13- 14
For Reflection:
St. Joseph responded to the word of God immediately. How quickly do I respond to God's word and the promptings of the Holy Spirit? St. Joseph's obedience to God saved his family from calamity. Can I remember a time when my obedience to God saved me from some disaster or unfortunate situation? To what extent will this help me to promptly obey God today and in the future?
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IB asks: "
I wanted to know what you thought of Donna Eden's books and workshops on Energy Medicine."
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a decision that could have a far-reaching impact on couples who choose in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy to start a family, a New Jersey court has ruled that a woman cannot be named the mother of a child she did not give birth to, and with whom she has no genetic links.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) drew a line in the sand yesterday when he told pro-life lawmakers that any attempts to defund Planned Parenthood will not be included in any budget deal.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The second volume of Pope Benedict XVI’s book on Christ’s life is set to hit the March 27 edition of the New York Times Bestseller List.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Brother Arun D'Souza, SJ, is still in the disaster stricken country of Japan, and says only prayer can give the people the boost they need to overcome the daily hardships they are facing.
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Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
(315-386)
"Confess what you have done in word or deed, by night or day. Confess in an acceptable time, and in the day of salvation receive the heavenly treasure.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
For Reflection:
How does this quote speak to me specifically today?
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
European police have uncovered a 70,000 member Internet pedophile ring based in the Netherlands which has led to the identification of 670 suspects and the rescue of 230 abused children in 30 countries.
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