May 13
“The knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary.”
–St. Irenaeus
Today’s Reflection:
Why was Mary’s obedience so pivotal in salvation history?
Monthly Archives: May 2019
The May Crowning ~ Time-honored, Beautiful, Eminently Fitting
O Mary! We crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May!
These lyrics are a familiar component of the annual May Crowning, the Marian devotion which takes place in many parishes around the time when we celebrate Mother’s Day. This rite is one traditional aspect of the dedication of the month of May to Mary, the Mother of God, and also our Mother.
Life on earth is a warfare
May 12
“Recognize it or not, our life on earth is a warfare (see CCC, 409), and every day and age from the beginning of time tells the story of dour combat with diabolic forces, a war between good and evil. This battle originated in the heavens before the dawn of humanity but was not confined there. It spilled onto the earth, placing all generations of humanity in a perpetual
state of general quarters.”
– Johnnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan
Today’s Reflection
How do I struggle with good and evil in my life? In what ways can I combat evil by prayer of the Rosary, fasting, and almsgiving?
Docility of heart
May 11
“What do you want of me?”
– Lucia dos Santos to Our Lady of Fatima
Today’s Reflection
Ponder Lucia’s question to Our Lady of Fatima? How is her docility of heart something we can emulate in our own lives?
Peace is a gift
May 10
“Peace is a gift of God, not the work of politicians.”
– Father Petrus Pavlicek
Today’s Reflection
How can we be more receptive to the peace that only God can give?
Abortion Clinic At Center of Firestorm Has History of Failed Inspections
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Planned Parenthood clinic where Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims claimed to be defending women by harassing pro-life protestors has a history of state health and safety violations.
Why Rebirthing Therapy Should be Illegal
AL writes: “I am wondering what information you have on rebirthing and sozo prayer.”
Idleness
May 9
“It is not permissible for anyone to remain idle.”
-Christifidelis Laici, 3
Today’s Reflection
How can you become more engaged in the life of the Church and your Christian faith?
Abp. Chaput Calls Out Lawmaker Who Harassed ProLife Citizens
How could a lawmaker who calls himself a “champion of women” do so after filming himself harassing women who were peacefully praying outside of a Philadelphia Planned Parenthood clinic? So asked Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles J. Chaput in a hard-hitting statement wherein he called the outrageous conduct of Rep. Brian Sims (D) “unbecoming of an elected official.”
The Divine Mercy Order is Not Church Approved
JR writes: “Do you have any information on a Friar Elias of the Grace Mercy Order who is claiming to receive messages or “transmissions” from Our Lady? It seems there is no oversight of a superior, there is no investigation … nothing. He is all over YouTube.”
