We all long for peace of soul, the kind of supernatural joy that can remain steadfast and robust even in the midst of the trials and anxieties of 21st century life. How can weak little souls achieve such a lofty goal? Simple! Look to the Little Flower of Lisieux who pioneered a path to this coveted peace that is specifically designed to fit the needs of “little souls” like us.
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The seeds of the Little Flower, the beloved Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897), were planted in unquestionably holy soil. The sanctity of her family is evidenced by the holiness of her parents, Louis and Zelie Martin, both canonized saints of the Catholic Church. All five of their daughters dedicated their lives to Christ by entering religious Orders; four, including Therese, as Carmelites.
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October 1
Queen of the Holy Rosary
Queen of the Holy Rosary! Thee as our Queen we greet,
And lay our lowly, loving prayers Like roses at thy feet.
Would that these blossoms of our souls Were far more fair and sweet.
Queen of the Joyful Mysteries! Glad news God's envoy bore.
The Baptist's mother thou didst tend; Angels thy Babe adore,
Whom with two doves thou ransomest;
Lost, He is found once more.
Queen of the Dolorous Mysteries!
Christ 'mid the olives bled, Scourged at the pillar, crowned with thorns,
Beneath His Cross He sped Up the steep hill;
and there once more Thine arms embraced Him--dead!
Queen of the Glorious Mysteries! Christ from the tomb has flown,
Has mounted to the highest heaven
And sent His Spirit down
And soon He raises thee on high To wear thy heavenly crown.
Queen of the Holy Rosary!
We, too, have joys and woes.
May they, like thine, to triumph lead! May labor earn repose,
And may life's sorrows and life's joys In heavenly glory close.
-Cyril Robert
For Reflection:
As I contemplate this poem, how have I seen the mysteries of Christ’s life reflected in my own? How can this identification help me to pray the Rosary with greater recollection?
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PM asks:
"Is self mastery through conscious autosuggestion by Emile Coue new age?"
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Anyone wondering about the efficacy of I-Renew Bands may want to be aware that these bands are based on the existence of a putative form of energy that science does not recognize.
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Thousands of Christian students from
Providence Christian School and across the country will be celebrating the sixth annual “Bring Your Bible to School Day” on Thursday, October 3, with the hopes of empowering students to express their beliefs in school and to do so in a respectful way.
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September 30
"Let us be a Eucharistic People who are transformed by the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and bear His presence to the world!"
-Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Today’s Reflection:
What does it mean to you to be "Eucharistic People?"
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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.
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September 29
"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening."
-1 Samuel 3:9
Today’s Reflection:
When you spend time with the Lord this week, do so with the acronym ACTS in mind -- adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication. As you grow more comfortable in His Presence, be receptive to contemplation, a deeper experience of God's presence, which is a pure gift from Him to us,
but which can not be forced. Most of all, listen for that still small voice that speaks to the depths of your heart.
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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.
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