Saint John's Bible (Image courtsy of Wikicommons, cjstirlbyu, CC BY-SA 4.0)We recently had a question from a reader who is concerned about an upcoming retreat at her parish, which will teach a method of prayer known as Visio Divina, and wondered if this is another New Age prayer gimmick.
September 28
"At every moment of every day, somewhere in the world, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus."
-Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Today’s Reflection:
What an awesome gift that Jesus is available to us every moment of every day, any where in the world. Take time today to express to the Lord your gratitude for this great gift.
It was almost exactly one year ago when I cried out in prayer to God: “I can’t do this anymore!”
September 27
"What could be more important than meeting Jesus Who in the Mass leaps down from heaven to be with us?
-Dr. Ronda Chervin
Today’s Reflection:
To what extent are you willing to sacrifice so that you may receive Jesus in the Eucharist more frequently?
September 26
"After I enter the chapel I place myself in the presence of God and I say to him, 'Lord, here I am; give me whatever you wish.'"
-St. Catherine Laboure
Today’s Reflection:
Are you content to receive whatever the Lord desires to give you vs. what you want?
AS writes: “Conscious Breathwork sessions are all the rage right now. Can I, as a practicing Catholic, participate in this?”
As French lawmakers begin debate on a controversial new law that will allow single women and lesbians to have access to assisted procreation, the French bishops are warning that this law places the desire of adults above the welfare of children.
A 53-year-old man, who threw his mother off of a balcony to her death because she was suffering from Alzheimers disease was cleared of murder by a judge who said he “acted out of love” – a decision that is raising troubling new ethical questions.
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