May 31
“Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.”
- Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Today’s reflection:
How is praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory an action of our spiritual maternity?
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May 30
"Pray the Rosary for children, and even more, with children, training them from their earliest years to experience this daily pause for prayer with the family, is admittedly not the solution to every problem, but it is a spiritual aid which should not be underestimated."
-St. John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae
Today’s Reflection:
Prayer of the Holy Rosary can be a powerful weapon in your spiritual arsenal, particularly as a spiritual mother. How can you make use of the Rosary more regularly as a means of intercession for your family, friends, and spiritual children?
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May 29
“O Jesus, I promise to submit myself to all that You permit to befall me, make me only know Your Will.”
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
Today’s Reflection:
How is the Lord calling you to receptivity, trust, and surrender today? Pray for the grace to say yes.
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May 28
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel."
-Isaiah 7:14
Today’s Reflection:
Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, Jesus. She is also mother of the Church. This makes her your mother. How can you more fully embrace her maternal care for you and all of those you love? How can you imitate her in your own spiritual maternity to those that God has entrusted to you?
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GLM writes:
“I have been doing block therapy for a while and it’s really helping me but some of the meditation seems New Age to me. Can you check this out and write something about it?”
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May 27
"Women, you do know how to make truth sweet, tender and accessible, make it your task to bring the spirit of this council into institutions, schools, homes and daily life. Women of the entire universe, whether Christian or non-believing, you to whom life is entrusted at this grave moment in history, it is for you to save the peace of the world."
-To Women, Vatican Council II Closing Speeches and Messaged, Pope Paul VI
Today’s Reflection:
Do you believe Church fathers when they say "it is for you to save the peace of the world?" What is one practical daily strategy you can employ help the world to be more peaceful?
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“As they were going along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.” To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” But he said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”¬ - Luke 9:57-62
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May 26
“Women are created body and soul for person-to-person intimacy…”
-Dr. Ronda Chervin
Today’s Reflection:
How do you see this quote playing out in your life today? What can you do to be more open to person-to-person intimacy?
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Prince Harry’s recent confession about the use of EMDR therapy has spawned a rush of interest in this therapy as well as many questions about its roots and whether or not it's suitable for Christians.
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May 25
“Avoid truth without love, love without truth."
-St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Today’s Reflection:
In what ways is God calling me to stand against cultural evil? How can I do it with love?
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