“Without a doubt, the Church’s most popular and beloved expression of Marian devotion is the Rosary. It’s my favorite expression too. Love engendering love-that’s the secret of the Rosary.”
“When we gaze into the eyes of Christ with the eyes of our heart, we begin to see things as they truly are. Under His gaze of love our prayer begins to resonate with the will of the Father."
–Dr. Anthony Lilles
Today’s Reflection
How can I gaze more deeply into the eyes of Christ?
“Throughout the years of mothering my brood of five, I often resorted to my ten fingertips to count my Hail Marys when the task I was immersed in did not allow for holding the beads.”
– Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle
Today’s Reflection
How simple it is to say the Rosary, as all it takes is a hand of ten fingers! How can I incorporate this simple, yet profound prayer, into my daily life?
“Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and bear testimony to Jesus.”
–Revelation 12:17
Today’s Reflection
Who are “the woman’s offspring” and what does this indicate about the need for vigilance?
“Recognize it or not, our life on earth is a warfare (see CCC, 409), and every day and age from the beginning of time tells the story of dour combat with diabolic forces, a war between good and evil. This battle originated in the heavens before the dawn of humanity but was not confined there. It spilled onto the earth, placing all generations of humanity in a perpetual
state of general quarters.”
– Johnnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan
Today's Reflection
How do I struggle with good and evil in my life? In what ways can I combat evil by prayer of the Rosary, fasting, and almsgiving?