May 8
“We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has gone through. I do not think that wide circles of the American society, or wide circles of the Christian community, realize this fully. We are now facing the final confrontation between the Church and the anti-church, between the Gospel and the anti-gospel. This confrontation lies within the plans of Divine Providence; it is a trial which the whole Church must take up.”
– Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II)
Today's Reflection
Why are so many blind to the spiritual battle that is being waged around us? How can we help the scales to be removed?
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A Grammy-nominated rapper named Joyner Lucas used deceit to secure the use of a Catholic church in Massachusetts to film a vile video in which he is seen holding a whiskey bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other while lamenting the deaths of other rappers who God took instead of President Trump and two Fox News’ hosts.
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For those women who are tired of feeling defeated and overwhelmed by the darkening of our culture, the next Women of Grace retreat at the Malvern Retreat House may be just what they need to restore their hope and give them the courage to unleash their feminine genius and join womankind on their sacred mission to “save the peace of the world.”
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In spite of enormous pressure from Hollywood elites and the abortion industry, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed the "Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act", also known as “the heartbeat bill,” into law, banning all abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
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Image by Congerdesign at Pixabay.
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
All of those women who parade through the streets in support of “choice” and radical late-term abortion policies need to stop calling themselves champions of women’s rights, especially not after a new study found that the very “reproductive rights” they fight for are what has cost the lives of 23 million females across the globe.
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May 7
“Say the Rosary, to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war.”
– Our Lady of Fatima to the children at Fatima
Today's Reflection
Our Lady of Fatima asked us to pray the rosary for peace in the world. Why is her message more relevant today than ever before? How does this enliven your commitment to praying the Rosary every day?
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(Painting by Peter Paul Rubens 1577-1640 courtesy of WikiCommons)
Catholics traditionally consider the month of May as a time of particularly deep Marian devotion. Contemplation on the exalted life, mission, role and dignity of the Virgin Mary is rich and efficacious for growth in faith, hope, and love. Scripture, Tradition, and the saints attest to the role of Mary as God’s chosen Woman in the defeat of evil spirits.
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MN asks: "
What do you make of this Quantum Jumping craze that is all over the Internet these days? Is this for real, or is it another one of those quack scams?"
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Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Planned Parenthood has joined forces with the new pro-abortion leadership in the U.S.House to introduce two new bills that seek funding for sex ed programs that promote transgenderism, “safe sex” play, Bondage and Sadomachism among our nation’s youth.
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“A priest without a Rosary is like a knight without a sword. With this heavenly weapon, a priest can defeat falsehood, conquer evil, and win innumerable souls for Jesus Christ!”
– Fr. Donald Calloway
Today's Reflection
Pray your Rosary today for the priesthood. Ask Our Lady to increase their fervor this powerful heavenly weapon.
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