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He becomes a child

Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

December 14
"God's sign is his humility. God's sign is that he makes himself small; he becomes a child; he lets us touch him and he asks for our love. How we would prefer a different sign, an imposing, irresistible sign of God's power and greatness! But his sign summons us to faith and love, and thus it gives us hope: this is what God is like. He has power, he is Goodness itself. He invites us to become like him. Yes indeed, we become like God if we allow ourselves to be shaped by this sign; if we ourselves learn humility and hence true greatness; if we renounce violence and use only the weapons of truth and love."
- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Today's Reflection:
How can I use the "weapons of truth and love" today? How will that change my heart into a place of humility, and ultimately, greatness?
  

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The Angelus: Perfect Prayer for Advent

Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 by Guest Blogger

by Theresa Cavicchio

How is your Advent going so far? Now that we’re about halfway through this season of waiting and preparing, it may be a good time to switch spiritual gears, so to say, and to introduce a prayer that wouldn’t necessarily be associated with the Advent season, despite its appropriateness.

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Will He find a warm heart?

Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

December 13
"At this Christmas when Christ comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God's own love and concern."
-St. Teresa of Calcutta
Today's Reflection:
Today, who is God calling you to show extra love? What needs of others are you overlooking, and how can you redirect your gaze from the mirror to Him and your neighbor?
  

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John Main's Christian Meditation Technique: Just Another Mind Blanking Exercise

Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 by Susan Brinkmann

EM writes: "Recently a friend has become involved with the John Main Christian Meditation movement.  I find this to be part of the New Age Movement, but she won't listen. I would love to be able to recommend to her some writings or recognized persons who would specifically speak about John Main and the Christian meditation Movement.  Any articles I come across do not mention John Main specifically and  so my friend feels that this is legimitate Christian (Catholic) Meditation.  Can you help?"

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Put forth all your effort

Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

December 12
"Behold, you have heard my mandate, my humble son; go and put forth all your effort."
-Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today's Reflection:
During her first apparition, Our Lady of Guadalupe spoke these words. Today, imagine our Mother speaking these words to your heart: "Daughter (or son), 'go and put forth all your effort.'" What specific task are you being called to say "yes" to? How is God asking you to give your very own fiat this very day?
Take courage and have faith!
  

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Mary's obedience

Posted on Saturday, December 11, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

December 11
"The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience; what the virgin Eve bound through her unbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith."
-Lumen Gentium, 56 (quoting St. Irenaeus)
Today's Reflection:
This is one of the most profound quotes about our dearest Mother, painting a vivid illustration of how critical Mary's role in salvation is- through her obedience, she broke apart the knot caused by Eve's disobedience. Her perfect faith unbound the chains of Eve's fear and disbelief. Today, ask Mother to intercede for you, praying that our precious Father will loosen the knots of fear and worry in your heart. What is He calling you to trust Him with today?
  

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Hold your beads

Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

December 10
"In the evening when you go to sleep, hold your beads, doze off reciting them, do like those babies who go to sleep mumbling, 'Mamma! Mamma!'"
- St. Bernadette
Today's Reflection:
What a precious image: a baby falling asleep, knowing he or she is protected and cared for. Today, open your heart and mind to this image, but instead of a baby, place yourself in the arms of our Mother. How safe do you feel as you lie within Her care? Pray a few times, "Mamma! Mamma!"
  

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Can Catholics Celebrate the Winter Solstice?

Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 by Susan Brinkmann

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VQ writes: "Please write an explanation of winter solstice celebrations & their compatibility to Catholic Christian or incompatibility."

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We believe

Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 by Women of Grace Staff

December 9
"Faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that he has said and revealed to us, and that Holy Church proposes for our belief, because he is truth itself. By faith 'man freely commits his entire self to God.' For this reason the believer seeks to know and do God's will. 'The righteous shall live by faith.' Living faith 'work[s] through charity.'
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1814
Today's Reflection:
We are challenged to grow in Faith, allowing God to transform the areas in our life enveloped in fear. Our Mother is the perfect example for us: she freely committed her "entire self to God." How can we allow her to encourage and support us as we grow deeper in Faith over the next several days?
  

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