Courage!

August 21
“Come near to your heavenly Mother. She will teach you the courage which makes militants for Christ.
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Consider the divinely heroic courage the Virgin Mary had to manifest throughout her life — at the birth of Christ in a stable; the flight into Egypt; during Jesus’s public ministry; at the foot of the Cross; at the tomb; after the ascension. Ask her to share a portion of her courage with you.

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Vanity of vanities

August 20

“How many flourishing works has vanity or jealousy rendered sterile!”

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

Ouch! Ponder deeply this statement. Ask the Lord to reveal how vanity or jealousy may be an obstacle to the good work to which you have been called and make a firm commitment to change.

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Consider your gifts

The visual appeal of an item can redouble through making the simplest use of color schemes. an equivalent formula applies to coasters for drinks. Chuck of individuals goes for simplicity by using ordinary brown cork designed coasters for his or her use. Those willing to possess a splash of colors must be choosy and like designer coasters instead. The custom stone coasters are an excellent choice indeed. Such coasters are purchased to form a cocktail table or decor theme of kitchen splendid. Buy those items which may be easily cleaned. Options of the custom stone coasters vary from particular themes like political, cultural, or social linking or something else.

The best way to express love and affection to your spouse is through gift giving. It is not only on Christmas day that men should give their wives gifts. Make it a habit to shower hugs, kisses and gifts to your wife. If you are on a tight budget and you think that it is impossible for you to buy your wife jewelries or a surprise trip to the Caribbean, then read on to know what practical. Buy gift items at Holyart.com.

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Buy coasters for drinks to flaunt fashion statement through these accessories. the selection of coasters is many. you purchase them which are available in several shapes, sizes, and colours and are made up of the simplest materials. Use stone coasters to feature glamour to your drink. Designed coasters are bought from the market selling them.

You can make your table magnificence by having sandstone coasters. The outlook of the table turns manifold when decorated with sandstone coasters. Such items are often bought from coaster stores. These accessories are wonderful absorbers which further the lifespan of furniture sets. Furthermore, chances of disfigurement of furniture lessen up to a particular level. The protective rubber bottom is that the best safeguarding tool for furniture sets which prevents unused drink materials from downing inside. a stimulating fact is that sandstones are capable to soak up one-fourth of moisture pouring down from glass used.

One enjoys an imposing look of the table when marble drink coasters are kept thereon to offer a tremendous drink feeling. they create furniture attractive. Progress went on over the amount in using ancient stones which supply ascent of that era. they’re expensive and its reason is that the standard of marble utilized in coasters is high. The distinguished look comes from a spread of shapes and colours that enchant people.

The most famous item wont to manufacture stone coasters is nonother than natural slates. Usually, the slate formulation is completed through a various layering process. The merger process is completed by using chemicals layer after layer to form it worth distinguishing. the ultimate output remains eye-catching. The extraordinary look which stone coasters provide can transform your drinking table to possess a singular experience. People usually buy lime coasters for drink table decorations. Limestone is a superb safeguarding tool for decaying furniture sets. a superb colour scheme turns limestone coasters worth noticing.

Important tips for purchasing stone coasters: you want to have a transparent concept all stones differ in their absorbing nature and this acts as a differentiator while buying stone coasters for drinks. The stone coasters are eye-catching accessories and that they are well varnished by the manufacturers but the protective covering doesn’t act as a deterrent within the absorption capacity of stone coasters.

Keep it in mind that no dishwasher should be wont to wash stone coasters. Coasters are often maintained easily that simple cleaning with a humid cloth on a daily basis before its use and thereafter is ok . Avoid using harsh detergents on stone coasters for removing icky stains to extend durability.

The chances of glass sticking on coaster remain a minimum of on the coarse surface of stone coasters. The Velvetiness feature of stone coasters makes it possible to avoid any sort of scratch on furniture sets. The drink is averted to travel at the surface through the cork in stone coasters.

Usually, stone coasters for drinks remain durable. Such coasters are famous for being spongy, robust, and highly attractive. a singular color combination makes them more charming. These accessories became the simplest suitable items to show the décors amazing. Using stone coasters ensures that luxurious and dear furniture sets are shielded from scratch, ugly spot, or damaging. Your furnishing remains unaffected from any quite damage within the presence of cork shielding that keeps glasses safe from any slipping.

 

Draw near to Mary

August 18
“Frequently draw near to Mary. She is like a most secluded sanctuary where you feel penetrated by the spirit of recollection as soon as you enter. For in her presence you live no longer amid the agitation of earth but
in the peace of heaven.
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Contemplate Mary in the Gospels. How does her life speak to the interior versus the exterior life?

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The Interior Life

August 17
“Good works should be nothing but an overflow from the inner life. Active works must begin and end in the interior life, and in it, find their means. The active and interior lives are completely interdependent.”
-Dom Chautard
Today’s Reflection:
When you are in a state of grace, Christ lives in you. Habitual attention to His presence breaths life into everything you do, including good works. Take time to ponder this great mystery and enter this place within where Jesus desires to meet you.

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Serve.

August 16
“If you wish to learn how to serve men for their own sake, and for the sake of Christ, draw near to our Blessed Mother.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Consider your motives. Is it really Christ’s interests and the interest of souls you are seeking, or your own?

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Fatima and the Dramatic Conversion of Portugal

People watching the sun on October 13, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal (photo courtesy of WikiCommons)

We all know the story of the miraculous apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima and her messages beseeching the world to conversion and devotion to Her Immaculate Heart. However, the little-known impact of these apparitions on the country of Portugal, as recounted by Father Emil Neubert, S.M., S.T.D. in his book, Queen of Militants, reveals a steady stream of miraculous events that led to a dramatic restoration of the faith in that country.

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Love for purity

August 15
“…If you live in intimacy with your heavenly Mother, your love for purity will increase and temptations will become weaker and less frequent.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
Through her intercession, our Blessed Mother will assist you in every temptation. Will you turn to her for the grace you need in times of temptation today and every day?

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State of grace

August 14
“…To be a true militant of Christ, you must be in the state of grace.”
-Emil Neubert, SM, STD
Today’s Reflection:
How can you fight for Christ if His grace is not in you? How can you bring Him to souls when you yourself are far away from Him? How can one who is supernaturally dead give life to others? Ponder these questions during your time of examen this week and if need be, begin again by going to the sacrament of reconciliation.

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As a Christian, you are another Christ.

August 13

“As a Christian, you are another Christ. As a militant, you continue the work of Christ. Imitate Christ, therefore, and let our Blessed Mother form you as she formed Christ.

-Emil Neubert, SM, STD

 

Today’s Reflection:

Like any good Christian mother, Our Blessed Mother desires to form you into “another Christ.” Her knowledge, perfection and skill surpasses all earthly mothers. How does this knowledge impact the degree to which you will entrust yourself to Jesus through Mary?

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