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Draw near to Mary

July 18

"Frequently draw near to Mary. She is like a most secluded sanctuary where you feel penetrated by the spirit of recollection as soon as you enter. For in her presence you live no longer amid the agitation of earth but in the peace of heaven.

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

Contemplate Mary in the Gospels. How does her life speak to the interior versus the exterior life?

 

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The interior life

"Good works should be nothing but an overflow from the inner life. Active works must begin and end in the interior life, and in it, find their means. The active and interior lives are completely interdependent."

-Dom Chautard

 

Today’s Reflection:

When you are in a state of grace, Christ lives in you. Habitual attention to His presence breaths life into everything you do, including good works. Take time to ponder this great mystery and enter this place within where Jesus desires to meet you.

Excerpt from Queen of Militants

 

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The Link Between Essential Oils and Witchcraft: What’s the Big Deal?

SL writes: “So many of my friends are turned off to essential oils because of their link to witchcraft. I just don’t understand why it matters that witches use the same oils. What difference does that make?”

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Serve.

July 16

"If you wish to learn how to serve men for their own sake, and for the sake of Christ, draw near to our Blessed Mother."

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

Consider your motives. Is it really Christ's interests and the interest of souls you are seeking, or your own?

 

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Love for purity

July 15
"...If you live in intimacy with your heavenly Mother, your love for purity will increase and temptations will become weaker and less frequent."
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Through her intercession, our Blessed Mother will assist you in every temptation. Will you turn to her for the grace you need in times of temptation today and every day?

 

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What's Wrong with Wearing Occult or Native American Symbols?

JE asks: "Would you consider the presence of a Dream Catcher an open door to the occult? I've never been comfortable with their use for children  . . . I have a necklace & earring set of Dreamcatchers sitting in my jewelry box. . . . (A)fter reading about some of your other posts about jewelry I've been thinking that in addition to pitching the "Mary Poppins" book set I never got around to reading, I should pitch the Dream Catcher jewelry as well. Could you maybe tell us a little more about what to look out for in jewelry? Or would that be a whole 'nother Learn to Discern book?"

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What Happened to Alex and Ani?

Only a few years ago, Alex and Ani bracelets were a sought after fashion statement produced by a tiny company that grew from relative obscurity into a shining star of entrepreneurial success. This same company, whose owner bragged about relying on bizarre New Age practices to guide her, is now barely mentioned. What happened?

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Sacrifice for souls

Why were the visionaries of Fatima so motivated to offer prayers and sacrifices for souls? So much so they willingly endured the harshest of threats from the authorities, bore the scorn of their families, and regularly offered painful penances like going all day without food and water. Little Jacinta Marto’s thirst for making sacrifices was so insatiable that she never let an opportunity pass by to “offer it up.” She was often heard repeating the phrase, “I want to offer it up for the conversion of sinners” as she made each sacrifice.

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