The truth will make you free!

July 23

“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

-John 8:31-31

 

Today’s Reflection:

One way to discover the truth about ourselves is by conducting a daily examination of conscience. To do so requires some discipline and effort. Is your spiritual life worth it?

Study Finds Link Between Autism & Gender Dysphoria

New research suggests that transgender and non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to have autism or display autistic traits than the wider population – particularly in females – which raises important questions about the best way to treat gender dysphoria.

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Sparkle!

July 22
“Our souls should be like a transparent crystal through which God can be perceived…”
-St. Teresa of Calcutta
Today’s Reflection:
Sometimes our soul is covered with “dirt and dust” that dulls our shine.
How can I properly form my conscience so that my soul is conformed
to the will of God and He can be more clearly perceived.

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The fruit of the Spirit

July 21
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.”
-Galatians 5:22
Today’s Reflection:
How do the fruit of the Holy Spirit, outlined in the Scripture passage, help me
to be a “consoling angel”?

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Mary is never servile but free

July 20

“One should always remember that such virtues as surrender, humility, obedience, and the ability to serve and sacrifice presuppose a high degree of spiritual activity, enabling one to ignore one’s own selfish demands. Mary is never servile but free and responsible.”

-Jutta Burggraf

 

Today’s Reflection:

What is the difference between a servile action and a free and responsible one? Which marks my service to others?

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Speak life!

July 19

“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter;…”

-Matthew 12:34-36

 

Today’s Reflection:

Are my words life-giving or life-threatening? How does this affect my mission of spiritual motherhood?

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Watching the Hollywood Medium for Kicks

BC writes: “My friend and I get a real kick out of Tyler Henry, the Hollywood Medium, and love watching his show. We’re both Catholic and know what he’s doing is against Scripture, but we only watch it for entertainment. Is it okay to do this as long as we don’t endorse this kind of work?”

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Love one another

July 18

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

-John 13:34

 

Today’s Reflection:

Is there a family member or community member who currently is difficult to love? How can I bring love into this situation? Which feminine quality does it require?

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