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The Lord permits

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August 23
“It constantly happens that the Lord permits a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler. When it is honest, and realizes what it has done, and returns, it makes ever-increasing progress in our Lord’s service.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
Today’s Reflection:
While this quote does not give me permission to sin, it does help me to see that God works all things to the good, and even my mistakes can be an occasion for spiritual growth. About what one situation, circumstance, failing, fault, or sin does this speak most to me about today? I will praise God for His love and never failing mercy.
  

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Blessing to humble beginnings

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August 22
“God always gives a greater blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.”
-St. Vincent de Paul
Today’s Reflection:
Thank you, St. Vincent de Paul. You have helped me to see better the value of that which I see as so small and so insignificant! Lord, I give you all my “humble beginnings,” all of my “small starts.” Do with them what You will. Amen.
  

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Everyone that exalteth himself

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August 21
“Everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself will be exalted.”
-Galatians 2:20
Today’s Reflection:
In my own life, what instances can I recall where I was toppled by my own pride? What instances can I recall when I was “exalted” when I least expected it? How can I use these experiences to grow in humility?
  

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I knew nothing

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August 20
“I knew nothing; I was nothing. For this reason, God picked me out.”
-St. Catherine Laboure
Today’s Reflection:
Read 1 Corinthians 1:28- 29. How do St. Catherine’s words reflect this passage from Scripture? How have I seen this to be true in my own life?
  

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Life of Christ

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August 19
“What was the life of Christ but a
perpetual humiliation?”
-St. Vincent de Paul
Today’s Reflection:
How does this quote help me to suffer my humiliations in a more Christ-like way?
  

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Modern times are dominated by Satan

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“Modern times are dominated by Satan and will be more so in the future. The conflict with hell cannot be engaged by men, even the most clever. The Immaculata alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan. However, assumed into Heaven, the Mother of God now requires our cooperation. She seeks souls who will consecrate themselves entirely to her, who will become in her hands effective instruments for the defeat of Satan and the spreading of God’s kingdom upon earth.”
– St. Maximilian Kolbe

Last Saturday we celebrated the feast of one of my favorite saints, St. Maximilian Kolbe. My husband and I love him so much that we named our beloved dog Kolbe after him.
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It is by humility

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August 18
“It is by humility that the Lord allows Himself to be conquered so that He will do all we ask of Him.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
Today’s Reflection:
Do I allow myself to be conquered by humility so that I can do all the Lord asks of me? What evidence do I have of this in my life?
  

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Do you wish to rise

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August 17
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”
-St. Augustine
Today’s Reflection:
What opportunities has the Lord given me in the last week to lay the “foundation of humility” in my life? Did I see these opportunities as such when they were given me? Can I cooperate with grace to see them as such now?
  

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What will be the crown

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August 16
“What will be the crown of those who, humble within and humiliated without, have imitated the humility of our Savior in all its fullness!
-St. Bernadette
Today’s Reflection:
In this quote, St. Bernadette reveals to us the way in which humility comes “packaged.” What is it? What is the connection between it and becoming “humble within?”
  

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If I love Jesus

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August 15
“If I love Jesus, I ought to resemble Him. If I love Jesus, I ought to love what He loves, what He prefers to all else: humility.”
-St. Peter Julian Eymard
Today’s Reflection:
How does Jesus show us that He prefers humility to all else? Does my desire for humility reflect my love of Jesus?
  

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