August 9
“Christ is our Head, our Model, our Strength, our Life, our God, our All…”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Does this quote ring true for you? If not, spend quiet time with Our Lord and surrender your life to Him.
Yearly Archives: 2019
Church Calls Mass Shootings an “Epidemic” – Research Agrees
As the country mourns the loss of 34 people in the recent spate of mass murders, both the Church and scientists are warning that these shootings are an epidemic that has proven to be contagious due to the extensive media coverage that inspires copy-cat crimes.
EMF Protection: Separating the Facts from the Fiction
We receive numerous requests for information about products that allegedly shield the human body from electro-magnetic fields (EMF) emitted by cell phones, computers, wifi, and other devices. While there is evidence that some forms of EMF exposure increase the risk of cancer, consumers need to beware of the burgeoning market for so-called EMF shields than are often more hype than help.
Obedience of Mary
August 8
“To repair the damage done by our first parents, divine Mercy devised a ‘plan of revenge’ modeled so to speak, on the plan of our defeat. God willed that at the side of the New Adam there should be a ‘New Eve,’ Mary. Just as a fallen angel, disguised as a serpent, suggested disobedience to the first Eve, so the good angel, Gabriel, asked obedience of Mary.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
What does this quote reveal to you about the role of obedience in your call
to imitate Mary?
G. K. Chesterton’s Cause Will Not Go Forward
The recent decision of the bishop who presides over the hometown of beloved Catholic convert and writer, G. K. Chesterton, has announced that he will not be opening the cause for his canonization.
Make disciples of all nations
August 7
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
-Matthew 28:19-20
Today’s Reflection:
Jesus associated Mary in His mission. He made her a perfect militant and one who influences all men without exception. We too, are integral to Christ’s mission on earth. Ask the Lord help you operate in the grace of your baptismal call.
Dayton Shooter Into Violent, Satanic Music
In the days following the deadly shooting spree in Dayton, Ohio that left nine people dead, details about suspected gunman Conner Betts’ passion for violent, satanic music is coming to light.
Chaput on Mass Shootings: Why are We So Shocked?
In a hard-hitting column, Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput recalled his experience burying some of the victims of the Columbine massacre twenty years ago and explains why only a fool can believe that “gun control” will solve the problem of mass violence.
Supernatural training
August 6
“It was Mary who presided over the training of Christ. She wishes to take care of your supernatural training, too, by forming you to
the likeness of her first-born Son.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Ponder Mary’s deep understanding of her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Ask her to teach you to think like Christ, to feel like Christ, to will like Christ, in short,
to be another Christ.
Covington Catholic Teens Sue Politicians & Media Personalities
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Just days after a judge threw out a lawsuit filed by Nicholas Sandman, the teen whose reputation was compromised at the 2019 March for Life after he was falsely accused of bigotry and hatred against a Native American activist, the teen and seven other students at Covington Catholic High School have filed a defamation lawsuit against politicians and media personalities who refused to apologize after the teens were exonerated.
