August 26
"The voice of the Spouse, that is, His inspiration, in
no way disturbs or troubles her, but draws her so gently that He causes her soul to melt with delight and, as it were, to flow into Him."
~St. Francis de Sales
For Reflection:
This quote encourages me to follow only those inspirations that are holy and bring my soul peace. To what extent is this helpful in my current deliberation regarding God's will for me?
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"We want God!"
This was the rallying cry of the people of Poland on June 2, 1979. A son of Poland had been elevated to the throne of St. Peter, Pope John Paul II.
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A new study has found that at least eight percent of persons who practice mindfulness meditation experience a worsening in depression or anxiety, and even an onset of these conditions for the first time.
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August 25
"When God sends his inspirations into a man's heart, the first one
He gives is that of obedience."
~St. Francis de Sales
For Reflection:
The first sign if something is not of God is that it is disobedient to His laws or the laws of His Church. Is there something out of order in my life? Have I rationalized it so that I think it is God's will? Ask for the grace to be set free from the delusion.
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Our ministry was recently asked about Quantum Neurology and whether or not this is a legitimate therapy or just another version of the same-old New Age quackery.
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August 24
"Let each look to himself and see what God wants of him and attend to this, leaving all else alone."
~Blessed Henry Suso
For Reflection:
Until I know what God wants of me, I cannot give my whole heart to it. This quote suggests I look to myself and see what God wants. What do I think this means? (The next five Grace Lines will give some guidance in knowing God's particular will.)
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August 23
"He who wills only what God wills, possesses all that he desires. For whatever happens to him, happens by the Will of God."
~St. Alphonsus Liguori
For Reflection:
This quote requires some real meditation. I will take it into my prayer time today and ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten me to its great truth.
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August 22
"I will see the hand of God in all that happens to me,
attributing nothing to individual people, who are but instruments used by Him in the work of my sanctification."
~Blessed Raphaela Mary
For Reflection:
How often I look at those that irritate me, annoy me, or persecute me in some way, as my enemies. Here, Blessed Raphaela Mary gives me new insight! They are the greatest friends of my soul, giving me opportunity to grow in holiness. How can I respond to this insight today?
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August 21
I worship Thee, sweet will of God!
And all Thy ways adore,
And every day I live I seem
To love Thee more and more.
Thou wert the end, the blessed rule
Of Jesu's toils and tears;
Thou wert the passion of His heart
Those three and thirty years.
~Father Faber
For Reflection:
Is the will of God "the passion" of my heart?
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PT asks:
“I am writing you about craniosacral treatment. It is a kind of massage, physical therapy variant. In the Vatican document it is not referred to directly but I understand that it is based on oriental "energy" belief system. Would it be possible for you to enlighten me about this some more. People have been asking me.”
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