K writes:
“Hoping you can point me in the direction of some good resources. I have some family members who are rather deeply involved with acupuncture, applied kinesiology and a chiropractor who practices both. My own personal discernment and the advice of my spiritual director is to avoid both, but my family is unwilling to listen to any possibility that these things might be bad. I know that you have spoken against these on your blog, and I have read Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life but was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some more specific Catholic resources about the link to these particular therapies and the New Age.”
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GM writes: "
My mother and I got into a discussion about idolatry a few weeks ago. She seems to think that having pagan artwork in the home isn't idolatry, and I can't help but feel like it is, although the extent of it is a rendering of a buddha by my sister, and a couple buddha statues in opposite alcoves in our entryway. What is Church teaching regarding this?"
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June 29
"As to persons living in the world, they shall find in this devotion all the aids necessary in their state of life: peace in their homes, consolation in their work, the blessing of heaven upon all their enterprises, comfort in their sorrows, a secure refuge during life and especially at the hours of death. It is plainly evident that there is no one in the world who will not receive all kinds of heavenly blessings if they have a true love of Jesus Christ manifested by a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus."
– St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Today's Reflection
There are so many beautiful graces attached to devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. How can you introduce this grace-filled spiritual practice to your loved ones?
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June 28
"'I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled.' (Luke 12:29) We have approached the fire of the love of God. Let us allow that fire to burn in our lives. Let us feed the desire to spread that divine fire throughout the world, making it known to all the people around us. They too can experience the peace of Christ and find happiness there. A Christian who lives united to Christ's heart can have no goals but these: peace in society, peace in the Church, peace in his soul, the peace of God which will reach its climax when his kingdom comes."
- St. Josemaria Escriva
Today's Reflection
Does your soul burn for souls? Is it filled with the divine fire of God's love? Pray today for a portion of the burning passion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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June 27
"We the Christians are the true Israel which springs from Christ, for we are carved out of His heart as from a rock"
-St. Justin Martyr
Today's Reflection
Isn't it inspiring to know that even back in the time of St. Justin Martyr (c. 100 - 165) Christians were already acknowledging the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
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June 26
"Love overcomes, Love delights, those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice!"
-St. Bernadette Sorbirous
Today's Reflection
Have you experienced the delights of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Ponder in your heart these moments of consolation.
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June 25
"Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart is the extraordinary remedy for the extraordinary needs of our time."
-Pope Pius XI
Today's Reflection
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary grace. How do the words of Pope Piux XI inspire you to turn to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus?
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ML asks:
"Many of my friends are into pilates and I'd like to get involved too but many of these moves look very much like yoga. Are the two related in any way?"
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June 24
“Do not be afraid to present to him (Jesus) all the intentions of our suffering humanity, its fears, its miseries. May this Heart, full of love for men, give everyone hope and trust…I invite you to discover the riches that are
hidden in the Heart of Jesus.”
– Pope Francis
Today's Reflection
Pope Francis reminds us the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is full of love for us, will embrace us in our suffering, fear, and misery. How does this console you in the present moment in which you find yourself today?
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June 23
"Crosses, contempt, sorrows and afflictions are the real treasures of the lovers of Jesus Christ crucified."
-St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Today's Reflection
Suffering is a hard pill to swallow. It takes great receptivity, trust, and surrender. Pray for the grace to embrace the crosses, contempt, sorrows, and afflictions the Lord permits to send your way.
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