Evangelist Franklin Graham and more than 250 Christian leaders across the country are calling for a special day of prayer for President Donald J. Trump on Sunday, June 2 to combat the fierce attacks that have been leveled against this president.
Yearly Archives: 2019
The secret of the Rosary
May 29
“After the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, there is nothing in the Church I love
as much as the Rosary.”
-Our Lady to Blessed Alan de la Roche
Today’s Reflection:
What do I love about praying the Rosary? How has it transformed my life this year thus far?
Scientist: Choosing Embryos According to IQ Coming Soon
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The commodification of human life is spiraling toward a new low as a leading US scientists claims that it will soon be feasible to rank embryos according to their potential IQ, enabling couples to pick the “smartest” child and discard those that don’t measure up.
How Do I Dispose of an Old Bible?
RC asks: “What should I do with a couple of old bibles that are damaged beyond use? Can I just throw them out?”
Faith, humility, confidence, and perseverance
May 28
“Recite your Rosary with faith, with humility, with confidence,
and with perseverance.”
-St. Bernardine of Siena
Today’s Reflection:
When I pray the Rosary, do I recite it with faith, humility, confidence, and perseverance?
If not, how can I do so?
The Feldenkrais Method
CF writes: “I live in an over 55 community that is constantly promoting yoga and other ‘fitness’ programs. The newest program being offered to the seniors is the Feldenkrais Method . . . Are you familiar with this method of fitness? Is this another ‘New Age’ type program? I looked on the website and it sure looks like one to me. What concerns me the most is that no “religious” activities are allowed at the Club House, no services or Bible studies, yet they offer several of these “yoga” type programs. Would you be so kind as to help me address this?”
Memorial Day
May 27
“The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.”
–St. Francis de Sales
Today’s Reflection:
How can I incorporate praying the Rosary on this Memorial Day?
A spiritual sword
May 26
“As soon as I received the sword, it turned into a Rosary.”
– Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Nigeria,
as reported by Susan Brinkmann
Today’s Reflection
In what ways has the Rosary been a source of strength and armor for my life?
Mother Relates Scary Encounter with Maximized Living Chriropractor
We recently wrote an article assessing a consumer scam known as Maximized Living Chiropractics. The following testimony is from a woman whose negative experience ought to give everyone cause to pause before becoming involved in this practice.
My Immaculate Heart will triumph
May 25
“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.”
– Our Lady of Fatima to the children at Fatima
Today’s Reflection
How does Our Lady’s promise to the children at Fatima make you feel about the times in which we live? How will you continue in your relationship with Mary throughout your life?
