April 29
St. Catherine of Siena (1347 - 1380)
"Eternal Trinity, Godhead, You could give me no greater gift than the gift of Yourself. For You are a fire ever burning and never consumed, which itself consumes all the selfish love that fills my being. Yes, You are a fire that takes away coldness, illuminates the mind with its light, and causes me to know Your truth. You are beauty and wisdom itself."
-Adapted from a prayer of St. Catherine of Siena
Today's Reflection
Today, I will take a few moments to meditate on this prayer of St. Catherine and see what the Lord speaks to me through it.
Read the rest
April 27
“Every kingdom divided against itself cannot last and every city or house divided against itself cannot stand.”
-Matthew 12:25
Today's Reflection
How is this passage speaking to me today regarding family relationships, business relationships, friendships or community activities?
Read the rest
April 26
“Why spend money on what cannot nourish and your wages on what fails to satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and you will have good things to eat.”
-Isaiah 55:2
Today's Reflection
Is it possible that my “consumerism” prevents me from receiving the spiritual nourishment that I need?
Read the rest
April 25
Feast of 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
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.
Read the rest
April 24
Feast of St. Fidelis, Priest and Martyr
“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 of St. Fidelis in our midst today. Given the circumstances of my life, how can I respond to this need?
Read the rest
April 23
Feast of 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 Damien on St. George
Today's Reflection
Could I be called “St. Georgette” today? In what way do I emulate St. George?
Read the rest
April 22
“Give me the heart of a child and the courage to live it out.”
-Catherine Doherty
Today's Reflection
What characterizes the heart of a child? Of these traits, which one do I most need to acquire? Right this moment, I will ask God for the grace to develop this attribute.
Read the rest
Cadbury, maker of some of the most cherished Easter candies of all time, has decided to drop the word “Easter” from its Easter egg hunts in the UK in order to appeal to “people from all faiths and none.”
Read the rest
