I will never forget the word my prayer partner, Judy, spoke to me just before we uprooted our lives to retire in Florida. “Are you going to leave your children and your friends and move all the way to Florida?” These words came from the heart of God and from the knowledge of being a friend who knew me like a sister. We had been daily prayer partners for almost thirty years. Those words took root in my soul.
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August 5
"Let us remember these great truths: (1) There is
nothing, however small or apparently indifferent, which has not been ordained or permitted by God - even to the fall of a leaf.
(2) God is sufficiently wise, good, powerful and merciful to turn those events which are apparently the most calamitous to the good and the advantage of those who know how to adore and accept with humility all that his divine and adorable will permits."
~Jean-Pierre De Caussade, S.J.
For Reflection:
If I want to experience the good and the advantage hidden in the midst of my life's calamities and sufferings, what must I know how to do? Why do I think this is so? What practical steps can I employ to move in this direction?
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Today we celebrate the Feast of St. John Vianney, patron of priests. In this time of great difficulty, we desperately need the example and intercession of St. John Vianney.
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BB writes: “
One thing that really puzzles me is that both the well-loved Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen were also known for their study and openness to some Eastern religion practices. How do you perceive their teachings?
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August 4
"Let us remember these great truths: (1) There is
nothing, however small or apparently indifferent, which has not been ordained or permitted by God - even to the fall of a leaf.
(2) God is sufficiently wise, good, powerful and merciful to turn those events which are apparently the most calamitous to the good and the advantage of those who know how to adore and accept with humility all that his divine and adorable will permits."
~Jean-Pierre De Caussade, S.J.
For Reflection:
Meditating on the second truth that Jean-Pierre De Caussade offers, do I truly believe that God is wise, good, powerful and merciful? Do I truly believe that God can and will turn the calamity and suffering of my life to my good and advantage? Have I witnessed this in the past?
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August 3
"Let us remember these great truths: (1) There is
nothing, however small or apparently indifferent, which has not been ordained or permitted by God - even to the fall of a leaf.
(2) God is sufficiently wise, good, powerful and merciful to turn those events which are apparently the most calamitous to the good and the advantage of those who know how to adore and accept with humility all that his divine and adorable will permits."
~Jean-Pierre De Caussade, S.J.
For Reflection:
The next three days will provide me with time to contemplate and consider the rich insight of this quote. For today, what do I think is the difference between God's "ordained" will and His "permissive" will. What instances of each have I seen in my life?
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August 2
"The will of God is the measure of all things."
~St. Ambrose of Milan
For Reflection:
Is God's will the yardstick of my decisions, choices, and behavior? Why or why not? To what extent does fear of God's will enter in? (See tomorrow's Grace Lines for some insight that may help.)
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Painting of the vision of St. Francis in the Portiuncula - Bartolome Esteban Murello (1617-1682)
Legends abound surrounding the life and times of Francis, the saintly little poor man of Assisi (1182 – 1226): his affinity for all of nature, preaching to the birds, taming the ravenous wolf, recreating the Christmas crèche, receiving the sacred stigmata. What is not so well known is the role Saint Francis played in the bestowal of an amazing gift from a gracious God to His creatures.
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August 1
"The accomplishment of the divine will is the sole end for which we are
in the world."
-St. John Eudes
For Reflection:
What does the phrase "God's will" mean to me? How does this definition shape my understanding of this quote by St. John Eudes? What do I think is the relationship between living in God's will and true joy?
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July 31
"Jesus prayed, preached and gave us the example of how we should live.
But is that all He did to save the world? No, He saved it primarily
by His Passion and Death."
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Are you ready to help conquer the world for Christ? Then be prepared to suffer in union with Him. Like Christ and our Blessed Mother, all true apostles have understood the redemptive value of suffering.
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