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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Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910)
MA asks: "Have you done any research into Christian Science? My daughter is following it and every time I try to read about it I become angry. I have a good relationship with my daughter and her children and want to keep it that way but would like some concise information. You would be such a blessing to me if you have such information."
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June 22
"O Heart all loveable and all loving of my Saviour, be the Heart of my heart, the Soul of my soul, the Spirit of my spirit, the Life of my life and the sole principle of all my thoughts, words and actions, of all the faculties of my soul and of all my senses, both interior and exterior. Amen.
-St. John Eudes
Today's Reflection
Imagine what the world would be like if we lived this prayer.
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June 21
"Look upon yourself as a tree planted beside the water, which bears its fruit in due season; the more it is shaken by the wind, the deeper it strikes its roots into the ground.”
-St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Today's Reflection
Have you been shaken? How does this quote transform your thinking about the challenges and sufferings of life?
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June 20
“Are you making no progress in prayer? Then you need only offer God the prayers which the Savior has poured out for us in the sacrament of the altar. Offer God His fervent love in reparation for your sluggishness.”
-Margaret Mary Alacoque
Today's Reflection
It is consoling to know that even when our prayer is dry, wounded, and uninspiring, we need only offer to God the prayers which Jesus poured out for us on the altar, and they are lovingly accepted. In return, we grow in union with Our Lord.
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June 19
"All for the Eucharist; nothing for me."
-St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Today's Reflection
After experiencing the grace of seeing Our Lord and the vision of His Sacred Heart, St. Margaret Mary was inspired to give her life over more completely and entirely to the love and service to Our Lord. Ponder how you can follow her example in doing all for Jesus and nothing for yourself.
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June 18
"My Divine Heart is so passionately in love with humanity that it can no longer contain within itself the flames of its ardent love. It must pour them out through [you], and manifest itself to them with its precious treasures, which contain all the graces which they need to be saved.”
-Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Today's Reflection
Jesus says that we are the instruments for His love to be poured out upon humanity. Are you open to being an instrument of His love? Why or why not?
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PM writes: "
My children attend a Catholic Primary school in Australia. They tell me they do meditation at school and use the word 'Maranatha.' Is this in line with Catholic teaching? Should I exclude them from these sessions. I just read a blog of yours about centering prayer, (John Main). This seems to be exactly what they do, empty their minds and repeat the word 'Maranatha'. What do you think?"
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June 17
"O souls that I love, I [suffered] to teach you not to faint under your burdens. Never count them as useless, even if you are unable to reckon the result. Submit your judgment and leave the divine will free to do with you whatsoever it wills…remain in My peace. I am always with you even when you do not see Me. How many times Jesus told His disciples and the mothers: ‘Let the little children come to Me, for of such is the Kingdom of God.’”
-Sister Josefa Menendez
Today's Reflection
In this short reflection, Jesus gives us the key to remaining in His peace. How can you more fully embrace and live this truth in your own life today?
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