May 10
“Everywhere the need exists for maternal sympathy and help… but in accordance with the model of the Mother of Mercy, it must have its root in universal divine love for all who are there, belabored and burdened.”
-St. Teresa Benedicta
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What dreams has God placed on your heart?
May 9
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
-Jeremiah 29:11
Catholics and the Purpose-Driven Life
MCA writes: "I looked for any information about The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren on the website and nothing came up. Do you have any comments regarding the appropriateness for Catholics who may want to read this book?”
Through Him who gives me strength
Spiritual Success
May 7
Spiritual Essentials of Success by Johnnette Benkovic Williams
S - SurrenderU - Uniformity to God’s will
C - Constancy
C - Continuous Conversion
E - Empathy
S - Service
S - Sacrifice
What Does the Church Teach About Yoga?
TV writes: "I had heard that Pope Benedict said that Yoga is not a sin in itself but the worshiping of our bodies is sinful. Is there more you can share about our Catholic Church's teachings of yoga."
A (Dangerous) Course of Love
AM asks: “Has anyone read the book, A Course in Love? It appears to be new age.”
Do you spend your day rushing about in anxiety?
May 6
“God is there in these moments of rest and can give us, in a single instant, exactly what we need. Then the rest of the day can take its course, under the same effort and strain, perhaps, but in peace.”
-St. Teresa Benedicta
Electing a Pope: A Look Inside the Next Conclave
The election of the successor of St. Peter will be decided by 133 Cardinals from 71 countries across five continents who will be following a centuries-old process filled with prayer, deliberation, and very strict rules.
Give Him your best effort
May 5
“And when night comes, and you look back over the day and see how fragmentary everything has been, and how much you planned that has gone undone, and all the reasons you have to be embarrassed and ashamed; just take everything exactly as it is, put it in God’s hands and leave it with Him.”
-St. Teresa Benedicta
