This is the time of year when we’re all trying to perfect ourselves by tackling those pesky weaknesses of mind and body; however, attempting to do so through New Age and scientifically bogus means can not only lead to discouragement and failure, it can also be detrimental to our soul.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Hear God speak in the bottom of your heart
January 7
“The chief exercise of prayer is to speak to God and to hear God speak in the bottom of your heart.”
-St. Francis de Sales
For Reflection
Prayer is a gateway to intimacy with our Creator and Lord. Through it, we find fellowship with Him. What effect does such an interaction have?
Is the Apostolate of Holy Motherhood Legit?
R asks: “Do you have any information on the book, the Apostolate of Holy Motherhood. Have any of the prophecies in the book come to light? The book has the imprimatur but it is an older book and I was unsure whether anything else came to light regarding the authenticity of the messages. . .
Prayer is essential
January 6
“Prayer is not one occupation among many, but is at the center
of our life in Christ.”
-St. John Paul II
For Reflection
Prayer is not optional; it is essential. How is God calling you to turn your prayer life into the breath of your existence?
I stand at the door and knock
January 5
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
-Revelation 3:20
For Reflection
God will never trespass on our free will. Daily, God calls us to surrender to His plans and will. Today, He is calling you to give everything to Him.
What is He asking you to surrender?
Their eyes were opened
January 4
“Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons.”
– Gen. 3:7
For Reflection
What effect did the sin of disobedience have on Adam and Eve? What ripple effect did that have on the whole of mankind? How does disobedience impact you in your day to day walk with God? What remedies can you employ today to grow in humility and obedience to God’s will?
God created man in His own image
January 3
“So God created man in His own image.”
-Genesis 1:26
For Reflection
What does this passage tell us about ourselves and who we were created to be? What does it tell you about all of human life?
Children Taught to Use Sigils to Summon Demons
ML writes: “Just before Christmas, everyone was talking about a children’s book that encourages children to summon demons through sigils. What’s a sigil?”
God is love
January 2
“God is love.”
-John 4:16
For Reflection
What is love? What are its characteristics? What is the true purpose of love? Where did you see love operating in your life in 2019? How will you love more in 2020?
God so loved the world
January 1
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”
– John 3:16
For Reflection
Why would God do such a thing even as man often stubbornly opposes His divine will? As we enter this New Year, how can you more freely accept God’s amazing gift to us, Jesus Christ? Ask Mary, Mother of God, to intercede for you to have greater receptivity to every grace and blessing that He desires to give you in this New Year and new decade.
