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Monthly Archives: October 2020
The final confrontation
October 8
We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has gone through. I do not think that wide circles of the American society, or wide circles of the Christian community, realize this fully. We are now facing the final confrontation between the Church and the anti-church, between the Gospel and the anti-gospel. This confrontation lies within the plans of Divine Providence; it is a trial which the whole Church must take up.”
– Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II)
Today’s Reflection:
Why are many blind to the spiritual battle that is being waged around us? How can we help removing the scales?
Quote taken from The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare
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Pope Benedict XVI on the Most Holy Rosary
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Speaking just days before the feast of the Most Holy Rosary in 2010, then Pope Benedict XVI advised the faithful to pray the rosary daily and use it to meditate on the mysteries of Christ “in union with Mary, the Virgin at prayer” which “strengthens us all in faith, hope and charity.”
Lord make me an instrument of thy peace
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Peace is a gift of God
October 7
“Peace is a gift of God, not the work of politicians.”
– Father Petrus Pavlicek
Today’s Reflection:
In this time of turmoil and challenge, how can we be more receptive to the peace that only God can give?
Quote taken from The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare
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The Extraordinary Actions of the Devil
According to exorcist Fr. Francesco Bamonte, “the extraordinary actions of the devil refer to his particular actions on matter. Important: it is far more interesting to demons to keep people enslaved to sin and to bring them ultimately to the greatest misfortune — eternal damnation — than it is to provoke a series of misfortunes.”
What do you want of me?
October 6
“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?
Quote taken from The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare
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Say the Rosary
October 5
“Say the Rosary, to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war.”
– Our Lady of Fatima to the children at Fatima
Today’s Reflection:
Our Lady of Fatima asked us to pray the rosary for peace in the world. Why is her message more relevant today than ever before? How does this enliven your commitment to praying the Rosary every day?
Quote taken from The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare
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The Song of Saint Francis of Assisi: A Canticle of Praise
The fact that, during his lifetime, Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) enjoyed a deeply personal connection to all aspects of creation has been documented thoroughly over the eight centuries since his death. Stories and legends abound surrounding his interactions with elements of the natural world and creatures of all kinds.
Heavenly weapon
October 4
A priest without a Rosary is like a knight without a sword. With this heavenly weapon, a priest can defeat falsehood, conquer evil, and win innumerable souls for Jesus Christ!
– Fr. Donald Calloway
Today’s Reflection:
Pray your Rosary today for the priesthood. Ask Our Lady to increase their fervor of this powerful heavenly weapon.
Quote taken from The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare
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