St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938), a religious sister known as the “Apostle of Divine Mercy,” wrote this story about a priest in her spiritual diary: Read the rest…
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Why are People Howling at the Moon During the Pandemic?
If you were listening to this week’s edition of Wacky Wednesday on Women of Grace Live radio, you heard about a strange new ritual that is cropping up across America since the COVID-19 pandemic began – howling at the moon at a certain time of night. What is this all about?
He who is faithful in a very little
April 17, 2020
“He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.”
-Luke 16:10
Today’s Reflection
What “very little” has been entrusted to me? What can I do to ensure that God will also entrust much more to me?
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God does not lose battles
April 16, 2020
“Faith: avoid defeatism and sterile lamenting about the religious situation of your countries, and get on with the job with effort and move … many people. Hope: God does not lose battles.”
-St. Josemaria Escriva, paraphrase reported in In Conversation with God, Volume 2, by Francis Fernandez
Today’s Reflection
According to St. Josemaria, how can I exhibit faith and hope about the religious situation of my country?
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Worshipping at the Temple of Gaia
CP asks: “I have an acquaintance who is a member of something known as ‘The Temple of Gaia,’ in Seattle. She has been quite closed-mouthed about this organization; yet, on weekends, she attends services there while her husband attends Christian services. This seems odd to me and I do not trust whatever this is. It seems centered on women’s spirituality and green energy. The woman in question is a former Mormon and is hostile to that faith. Do you have a perspective on this?”
Rest for those who work
April 15, 2020
“Our Lady is rest for those who work, consolation for those who weep, medicine for the sick, a harbor for those assailed by tempests, pardon for sinners, sweet relief for the sad, succor for those who implore.”
-St. John Damascene, Homily on Our Lady’s Dormition
Today’s Reflection
Who is the Blessed Mother to me today? How am I experiencing her maternal love?
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How often I have failed
April 14, 2020
“How often I have failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.”
-St. Teresa of Avila, her Life (paraphrase)
Today’s Reflection
Is this my lament, too? What resolution am I willing to make?
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Life Coaching
MC writes: “My sister has been going to a “life coach.” Can you tell me where did the Life Coaching movement come from? How is it tied to the New Age?”
Finding A Peace That Will Last Beyond the Pandemic
During this time of international crisis, it’s very tempting to employ Eastern meditation techniques such as mindfulness meditation in order to escape our anxiety. But if we want the kind of peace that will carry us through this pandemic and beyond, we need to build it upon the right foundation.
Why the book “God Calling” is considered occultic
JM writes: “I am concerned about a group of Catholics who have been using the book, “God Calling”. I heard years ago that it was occultic and I know it is not Catholic, but many enjoy and are amazed at the daily readings and how they kind of “click” with something currently going on in their lives…. I think it is very deceptive.
