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September 25

"So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, 'Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.' So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, 'Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?'"

-Luke 24:28-32

Today's Reflection:

Do you recognize Christ in your presence? Does your heart burn at His presence? Today, ask Him to come to you and wait for Him!

St. Cleopas, pray for us!

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September 24

"It is simply impossible to lead, without the aid of prayer, a virtuous life."

-St. John Chrysostom

Today's Reflection:

If someone asked you to describe your prayer life, what would you say? What does your prayer life look like?

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September 23

"But his deeds I think you know better than I could tell you; for, as is read in his Passion, no one doubts that, rising every night from his noble bed, with bare feet and only one chamberlain, he went around to God's churches and gave alms generously to widows, orphans, those in prison and afflicted by every difficulty, so much so that he was considered, not a prince, but the father of all the wretched."

-Cosmas of Prague

Today's Reflection:

Do you give generously? Would anyone consider you a father, or mother, of "the wretched"?

St. Wenceslaus, pray for us!

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September 22

"Do what you can, detach your heart from the worries of this earth, and above all from creatures, and then be sure Jesus will do the rest."

-St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Today's Reflection:

Oh how far we would advance in the spiritual life and in accomplishing God's will if we could truly live out this advice from our dear little saint.

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September 21

Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

"So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today."

-Matthew 6:34

Today's Reflection:

How often do you find yourself worrying about tomorrow? Next week? Next month? Next year? One of my favorite prayers is, "Jesus, I trust in you!" I repeat it so often! Next time you start worrying about the future, tell Jesus that you trust in Him, and watch your fear disappear!

St. Matthew, pray for us!

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September 20

"We have received baptism, entrance into the Church and the honour of being called Christians. Yet what good will this do us, if we are Christians in name only and not in fact?"

-St. Andrew Kim Taegon

Today's Reflection:

What an incredible question to ponder! "What good will this do us if we are Christians in name only and not in fact?" Ask yourself this question today; what will the answer be?

Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions, pray for us!

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September 19

"The author has seen the marvel of the blood liquefaction at closest range and can give witness to the fact. Taking into consideration all the scientific investigations that have been made, he would say that a natural explanation of the phenomena does not seem possible."

-Blessed Cardinal Schuster

Today's Reflection:

Today is the feast day of St. Januarius. He is famous for the miracle of the annual liquefaction of his blood. What miracle does God want to perform in your life at this very moment? Do you trust that He can transform even the most challenging parts of your life?

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September 18

"We are to love God for Himself, because of a twofold reason; nothing is more reasonable, nothing more profitable."

-St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Today's Reflection:

Do you love God for Himself, or do you love Him because of all He does for you? Today, ask Him to fill your heart with an increase of pure love and gratitude for Him!

September 17

"Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you."

-St. Augustine

Today's Reflection:

Discerning when God is calling you to rest and wait, and when He is calling you to actively do something, is very important. He gives us the tools needed to live out our lives according to His will and purpose; He is also actively involved in every single thing we do. So ask Him to guide you, and then take the steps He calls you to!