Spiritual mother

August 10

“Behold thy Mother.”

-John19:27

 

Today’s Reflection:

Our Lord Jesus confided His mother to us. She gave Him natural life. She gives us supernatural life. She sustains and nurtures supernatural life in us by the grace of light, love, and strength that she obtains on our behalf through her intercession.

As Christ’s militants, we are called to imitate Mary, as a spiritual mother to others, through our own intercession, prayers, and love. Who can you spiritually mother today?

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Christ, our Strength

August 9

“Christ is our Head, our Model, our Strength, our Life, our God, our All…”

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

Does this quote ring true for you? If not, spend quiet time with Our Lord and surrender your life to Him.

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Obedience of Mary

August 8

“To repair the damage done by our first parents, divine Mercy devised a ‘plan of revenge’ modeled so to speak, on the plan of our defeat. God willed that at the side of the New Adam there should be a ‘New Eve,’ Mary. Just as a fallen angel, disguised as a serpent, suggested disobedience to the first Eve, so the good angel, Gabriel, asked obedience of Mary.”

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

What does this quote reveal to you about the role of obedience in your call
to imitate Mary?

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Make disciples of all nations

August 7

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

-Matthew 28:19-20

 

Today’s Reflection:

Jesus associated Mary in His mission. He made her a perfect militant and one who influences all men without exception. We too, are integral to Christ’s mission on earth. Ask the Lord help you operate in the grace of your baptismal call.

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Supernatural training

August 6
“It was Mary who presided over the training of Christ. She wishes to take care of your supernatural training, too, by forming you to
the likeness of her first-born Son.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Ponder Mary’s deep understanding of her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Ask her to teach you to think like Christ, to feel like Christ, to will like Christ, in short,
to be another Christ.

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For militants

 

August 5

“True, a certain form of devotion to Mary is for children. But there is another,
at least every bit as real, which is for adults, and in particular for militants.”

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

In what, do you think this “adult,” “militant” devotion to Mary consists? Are you open to its discovery? Or does this thought intimidate you? Why?

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Christ, your Leader

August 4
“If Christ is your Leader and your Model, you ought to think as He does.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Do you have Christ-like thoughts when it comes to poverty? To suffering? To His command to take up your cross and follow Him? Ponder these questions and take them into your next time of examination or confession.

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Be courageous

August 3
“Your task may appear desperately difficult. Your enemies are more numerous than you; they have at their command inexhaustible resources; they are organized with a cleverness that one is almost tempted to call satanic.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
When you think of those who are opposed to the Church and her teaching today, how does this quote strike you? What may Our Lord be calling YOU to do? Be courageous.

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Acts of devotion

August 2
“Devotion to Mary is much like the love of a child for its mother, since after all, every devotion to Mary is love for our heavenly mother.
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Do you think of Marian devotion as an act of love for your heavenly mother? As you pray your rosary, Hail Mary or put on your scapular today, think of how much Our Blessed Mother loves you and share with her your love and devotion.

I will put enmity between you and the woman

August 1
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers. They will strike at your head, while you strike at their heel.”
-Genesis 3:15
Today’s Reflection:
Who was the woman who had enmity with the ancient serpent? What does this mean to you?