Rest for those who work

April 15, 2020
“Our Lady is rest for those who work, consolation for those who weep, medicine for the sick, a harbor for those assailed by tempests, pardon for sinners, sweet relief for the sad, succor for those who implore.”
-St. John Damascene, Homily on Our Lady’s Dormition
Today’s Reflection
Who is the Blessed Mother to me today? How am I experiencing her maternal love?

(From Graceful Living)


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How often I have failed

April 14, 2020
“How often I have failed in my duty to God, because I was not leaning on the strong pillar of prayer.”
-St. Teresa of Avila, her Life (paraphrase)
Today’s Reflection
Is this my lament, too? What resolution am I willing to make?

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Queen of Peace

April 13, 2020

“Mary, Queen of Peace, is close to the women of our day because of her motherhood, her example of openness to others’ needs, and her witness of suffering.”

-From an address of Pope St. John Paul II, “Women: Teachers of Peace”

 

Today’s Reflection

How can I seek the example, wisdom and intercession of the Blessed Mother today to make me a “teacher of peace”?

(From Graceful Living)


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How to Lead Virtual Small Groups

Women of Grace® study programs give you the blessed privilege of witnessing the magnificent movement of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the women who attend – and you will experience His dynamic power and grace in your own life as well. As your study group learns about the great gift of authentic femininity and how to live it out in our world today, hearts will be healed, lives will be changed, and souls will be saved. This is indeed a time of transformation, renewal, and deepening commitment. Read the rest…

The dragon was angry with The Woman

May 14

“Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and bear testimony to Jesus.”

–Revelation 12:17

 

Today’s Reflection

Who are “the woman’s offspring” and what does this indicate about the need for vigilance?

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Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

May 13
“The knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary.”

–St. Irenaeus

Today’s Reflection: 

Why was Mary’s obedience so pivotal in salvation history?

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Life on earth is a warfare

May 12
“Recognize it or not, our life on earth is a warfare (see CCC, 409), and every day and age from the beginning of time tells the story of dour combat with diabolic forces, a war between good and evil. This battle originated in the heavens before the dawn of humanity but was not confined there. It spilled onto the earth, placing all generations of humanity in a perpetual
state of general quarters.”
 – Johnnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan
Today’s Reflection
How do I struggle with good and evil in my life? In what ways can I combat evil by prayer of the Rosary, fasting, and almsgiving?

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Docility of heart

May 11
“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?

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Peace is a gift

May 10
“Peace is a gift of God, not the work of politicians.”
– Father Petrus Pavlicek
Today’s Reflection
How can we be more receptive to the peace that only God can give?

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Idleness

May 9
“It is not permissible for anyone to remain idle.”
-Christifidelis Laici, 3
Today’s Reflection
How can you become more engaged in the life of the Church and your Christian faith?

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