Christian life

January 12
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit… and the door that gives access to the other sacraments.”
-Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
Today’s Reflection:
In what specific ways can you embrace the grace of your Baptism?
  

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Handing on the Gospel

January 11
“In the long run, is there any other way of handing on the Gospel than by transmitting to another person one’s personal experience of faith?”
-Evangelii Nuntiandi 46
Today’s Reflection:
Personal testimony remains the most effective means of evangelization. Through it we inform, instruct, and insure others with the truths of Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
What does your personal testimony say? Are you ready to share it?
  

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Sin makes men accomplices of one another

January 10
“Sin makes men accomplices of one another and causes concupiscence, violence, and injustice to reign among them.”
-Catechism of the Catholic Church 1869
Today’s Reflection:
Each person who sins cooperates in bringing suffering to the world. To what extent do you give in to temptation and sin?
  

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When people will not endure sound teaching

January 9
“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching,
but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own liking, and will turn away from listening
to the truth and wander into myths.”
-2 Timothy 4:3-4
Today’s Reflection:
In light of this passage, how should we evaluate what is presented to us from the vantage point of our Catholic Faith. Are you currently influenced negatively by things in your life that are contrary to our Faith? What are those things?
  

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Resist the devil

January 8
“Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
-James 4:7
Today’s Reflection:
Anytime we are serious about our relationship with God, we can be certain that Satan will try to dissuade us in every way possible. He will taunt us, tempt us, and try us in an effort to make us give up and give in. What are your biggest distractions? How is God calling you to remain faithful to your time of prayer?
  

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Hear God speak

January 7
“The chief exercise of prayer is to speak to God and to hear God speak in the bottom of your heart.”
-St. Francis de Sales
Today’s Reflection
Prayer is a gateway to intimacy with our Creator and Lord. Through it, we find fellowship with Him. What effect does such an interaction have?
  

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The center of our life

January 6
“Prayer is not one occupation among many, but is at the center
of our life in Christ.”
-St. John Paul II
Today’s Reflection
Prayer is not optional; it is essential. How is God calling you to turn your prayer life into the breath of your existence?
  

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If any one hears my voice

January 5
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
-Revelation 3:20
Today’s Reflection
God will never trespass on our free will. Daily, God calls us to surrender to His plans and will. Today He is calling you to give everything to Him.
What is He asking you to surrender?
  

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Their eyes were opened

January 4
“Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons.”
– Gen. 3:7
Today’s Reflection
What effect did the sin of disobedience have on Adam and Eve? What ripple effect did that have on the whole of mankind? How does disobedience impact you in your day to day walk with God? What remedies can you employ today to grow in humility and obedience to God’s will?
  

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In His own image

January 3
“So God created man in His own image.”
-Genesis 1:26
Today’s Reflection
What does this passage tell us about ourselves and who we were created to be? What does it tell you about all of human life?
  

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