July 24
“The devil only tempts those souls that wish to abandon sin and those that are in a state of grace. The others belong to him; he has no need to tempt them.”
-St. John Vianney
Today’s Reflection:
Ask the Lord to reveal to you your predominant fault. Are you willing to wage a holy war against it?
July 23
“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
-John 8:31-31
Today’s Reflection:
One way to discover the truth about ourselves is by conducting a daily examination of conscience. To do so requires some discipline and effort. Is your spiritual life worth it?
July 20
“One should always remember that such virtues as surrender, humility, obedience, and the ability to serve and sacrifice presuppose a high degree of spiritual activity, enabling one to ignore one’s own selfish demands. Mary is never servile but free and responsible.”
-Jutta Burggraf
Today’s Reflection:
What is the difference between a servile action and a free and responsible one? Which marks my service to others?
July 19
“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter;…”
-Matthew 12:34-36
Today’s Reflection:
Are my words life-giving or life-threatening? How does this affect my mission of spiritual motherhood?
July 18
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
-John 13:34
Today’s Reflection:
Is there a family member or community member who currently is difficult to love? How can I bring love into this situation? Which feminine quality does it require?
