April 27
"Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand."
-Matthew 12:25
Today's Reflection
How is this passage speaking to me today regarding family relationships, business relationships, friendships, or community activities?
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April 26
"Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness."
-Isaiah 55:2
Today's Reflection
Is it possible that my "consumerism" prevents me from receiving the spiritual nourishment that I need?
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April 25, 2020
St. Mark, Evangelist
"The Church, which has spread everywhere, even to the ends of the earth, received the faith from the apostles and their disciples."
-St. Irenaeus, Against Heresies
Today's Reflection
Dear St. Mark, thank you for your faithfulness to the movement of the Holy Spirit. Through your obedience, I have received faith. Through your docility, I have received strength. Help me to live the gospel message, experience the gospel message, and pass the gospel message on to others. Please pray for me. Amen.
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April 24, 2020
St. Fidelis, Priest and Martyr (1577-1622)
"In addition to this charity, he was faithful in truth as well as in name. His zeal for defending the Catholic faith was unsurpassed and he preached it tirelessly."
-From a eulogy for St. Fidelis
Today's Reflection
We need more people like St. Fidelis in our midst today. Given the circumstances of my life, how can I respond to this need?
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April 23, 2020
St. George, Martyr (280-303)
"As for Saint George, he was consumed with the fire of the Holy Spirit. Armed with the invincible standard of the cross, he did battle with an evil king and acquitted himself so well that, in vanquishing the king, he overcame the prince of all wicked spirits, and encouraged other soldiers of Christ to perform brave deeds in his cause."
-From a homily of St. Peter Damian on St. George
Today's Reflection
Could I be called "St. Georgette" today? In what way do I emulate St. George?
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April 22, 2020
"Lord, give me the heart of a child, and the awesome courage to live it out as an adult."
-Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Molchanie
Today's Reflection
What characterizes the heart of a child? Of these traits, which one do I most need to acquire? At this moment, I will ask God for the grace to develop this attribute.
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April 21, 2020
St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor (1033-1109)
"O God, let me know you and love you so that I may find my joy in you; and if I cannot do so fully in this life, let me at least make some progress every day, until at last that knowledge, love and joy come to me in all their plentitude."
-A prayer of St. Anselm
Today's Reflection
Today I will look "at least [to] make some progress" to find all my joy in God, Who gave me life.
St. Anselm, pray for me.
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April 20, 2020
"Ceasing to struggle because of our defects when there is opposition to a serious mistake can lead us to that form of pride called pusillanimity, lack of courage and strength to bear misfortune or undertake large enterprises."
-Francis Fernandez, In Conversation with God, Volume 2
Today's Reflection
Am I being tempted in this way today? Regarding what? How can I overcome this temptation?
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April 19, 2020
"The soul truly in love with God never fails through laziness to do all in its power to seek God's Son, the Beloved."
-St. John of the Cross, The Spiritual Canticle
Today's Reflection
What is within my power to do today "to seek God's Son, the Beloved"?
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April 18, 2020
"If you know how to speak without wounding, although you may have to correct or reprimand, hearts will not close themselves to you. The seed will fall on truly fertile ground and the harvest will be plentiful."
-Fr. Salvatore Canals, Jesus as Friend
Today's Reflection
This word is meant just for me today. What strategy can I employ to heed its advice?
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