The greatest saints

April 28

St. Louis de Montfort (1673-1716)

“The greatest saints, the souls richest in graces and virtues, shall be the most assiduous in praying to our Blessed Lady, and in having her always present as their perfect model for imitation and their powerful aid for help.”

-St. Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary

 

Today’s Reflection

According to St. Louis de Montfort, how rich in grace and virtue might my soul be? To what extent can I increase my devotion to the Blessed Mother and her intercession?

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Every kingdom divided

April 27

“Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.”

-Matthew 12:25

 

Today’s Reflection

How is this passage speaking to me today regarding family relationships, business relationships, friendships, or community activities?

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Eat what is good

April 26

“Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness.”

-Isaiah 55:2

 

Today’s Reflection

Is it possible that my “consumerism” prevents me from receiving the spiritual nourishment that I need?

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Even to the ends of the earth

April 25, 2020

St. Mark, Evangelist

“The Church, which has spread everywhere, even to the ends of the earth, received the faith from the apostles and their disciples.”

-St. Irenaeus, Against Heresies

 

Today’s Reflection

Dear St. Mark, thank you for your faithfulness to the movement of the Holy Spirit. Through your obedience, I have received faith. Through your docility, I have received strength. Help me to live the gospel message, experience the gospel message, and pass the gospel message on to others. Please pray for me. Amen.

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Faithful in truth

April 24, 2020

St. Fidelis, Priest and Martyr (1577-1622)

“In addition to this charity, he was faithful in truth as well as in name. His zeal for defending the Catholic faith was unsurpassed and he preached it tirelessly.”

-From a eulogy for St. Fidelis

 

Today’s Reflection

We need more people like St. Fidelis in our midst today. Given the circumstances of my life, how can I respond to this need?

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Consumed with the fire of the Holy Spirit

April 23, 2020

St. George, Martyr (280-303)

“As for Saint George, he was consumed with the fire of the Holy Spirit. Armed with the invincible standard of the cross, he did battle with an evil king and acquitted himself so well that, in vanquishing the king, he overcame the prince of all wicked spirits, and encouraged other soldiers of Christ to perform brave deeds in his cause.”

-From a homily of St. Peter Damian on St. George

 

Today’s Reflection

Could I be called “St. Georgette” today? In what way do I emulate St. George?

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Give me the heart of a child

April 22, 2020

“Lord, give me the heart of a child, and the awesome courage to live it out as an adult.”

-Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Molchanie

Today’s Reflection

What characterizes the heart of a child? Of these traits, which one do I most need to acquire? At this moment, I will ask God for the grace to develop this attribute.

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Let me know you and love you

April 21, 2020

St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor (1033-1109)

“O God, let me know you and love you so that I may find my joy in you; and if I cannot do so fully in this life, let me at least make some progress every day, until at last that knowledge, love and joy come to me in all their plentitude.”

-A prayer of St. Anselm

 

Today’s Reflection

Today I will look “at least [to] make some progress” to find all my joy in God, Who gave me life.

St. Anselm, pray for me.

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Ceasing to struggle

April 20, 2020

“Ceasing to struggle because of our defects when there is opposition to a serious mistake can lead us to that form of pride called pusillanimity, lack of courage and strength to bear misfortune or undertake large enterprises.”

-Francis Fernandez, In Conversation with God, Volume 2

 

Today’s Reflection

Am I being tempted in this way today? Regarding what? How can I overcome this temptation?

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The soul truly in love with God

April 19, 2020

“The soul truly in love with God never fails through laziness to do all in its power to seek God’s Son, the Beloved.”

-St. John of the Cross, The Spiritual Canticle

 

Today’s Reflection

What is within my power to do today “to seek God’s Son, the Beloved”?

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