June 3rd
“... our holy patron St. Joseph has the power to assist us in all cases, in every necessity, in every undertaking.”
-St. Thomas Aquinas
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The husband of Mary
June 2nd
“We wonder why the Gospel makes so little mention of St. Joseph. But did it not say everything when it taught us that he was the husband of Mary?”
-Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
Hidden Epidemic: Nearly 70% of Abortions are Unwanted
A new peer-reviewed study has found that nearly 70 percent of women with a history of abortion say their abortions were inconsistent with their values and preferences, with as many as one in four describing their abortions as unwanted or coerced.
But the Long Island Medium is Catholic!
JP writes: "Teresa of Long Island says she is Roman Catholic and displays Our Lady in her front yard. She seems sincere and is generous with her 'gift'. Her readings do comfort people in their grief. Please share your views."
Make progress in virtue
June 1st
“Knowing by experience St. Joseph’s astonishing influence with God, I would wish to persuade everyone to honor him with particular devotion. I have always seen those who honored him in a special manner make progress in virtue, for this heavenly protector favors in a striking manner the spiritual advancement of souls who commend themselves to him.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
After multiple miscarriages what do you do?
by Margalita Poletunow, LPCDuring a consultation, a woman, whom I will refer to as Jane, told me that she was pursuing therapy because she was “desperate for a child”. Jane revealed that after being unable to become pregnant for years her doctor recommended IVF because it was the best way for her to have a baby. Jane was very excited at the prospect and sincerely believed that it was the answer to her problems. She was able to get pregnant, twice. Sadly, she miscarried both pregnancies. Jane was heartbroken, dejected, and baffled at the outcomes of the IVF procedures. She cried out to me: “What’s wrong with me? Why does this keep happening to me? I was so sure IVF would work. I would do anything to have a baby!”
The Magnificat: Mary’s Hymn of Praise
by Theresa CavicchioTo honor Our Lady on this Feast of the Visitation, we focus our reflection on her inspirational hymn of praise, the Magnificat (Lk 1:46 – 55).
The kiss of God
May 31st
"The kiss of God is the gift of the Spirit."
—St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Surge in Use of Intuitive Counselors
A growing acceptance of alternative treatments is leading more and more people in need of mental health care to seek out psychologists and counselors with psychic abilities who claim their "gifts" enhance their ability to help people.
Enlighten the dark corners
May 30th
"O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams."
—St. Augustine
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