“This child is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed – and you yourself shall be pierced with a sword – so that the secret thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare.”
                                                  -Luke 1: 34-35

For Reflection:

How have some of my “secret thoughts” found their way into the Immaculate Heart of Mary and how has she responded? (Consider those sufferings, trials, prayers of petitions, and loved ones you have entrusted to her as you reflect on this passage.)

Virtuous Leadership: An Agenda for Personal Excellence
Alexandre Havard
HB 172 pgs
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…Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. He taught me that Christ’s famous commandment..”be perfect as thy Heavenly Father is perfect: (Matthew 5:48)–was addressed to me and to each and every one of His followers for all time; that it means living by the human and divine virtues; that the personal excellence to which Christ calls all of humanity is achievable, even by me.