May 21
“Each time that my enemy would provoke me to combat, I behave as
a gallant soldier.”
– St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Today’s Reflection
How do you behave as a gallant soldier when the enemy provokes you?
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The secret of the Rosary
May 20
“Without a doubt, the Church’s most popular and beloved expression of Marian devotion is the Rosary. It’s my favorite expression too. Love engendering love-that’s the secret of the Rosary.”
– Dr. Scott Hahn
Today’s Reflection
How does the Rosary engender love in my own life?
The eyes of Christ
May 18
“When we gaze into the eyes of Christ with the eyes of our heart, we begin to see things as they truly are. Under His gaze of love our prayer begins to resonate with the will of the Father.”
–Dr. Anthony Lilles
Today’s Reflection
How can I gaze more deeply into the eyes of Christ?
Path of contemplation
May 17
“The Rosary should always be seen and experienced as a path of contemplation.”
–Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 38
Today’s Reflection
In what ways is the Rosary a path of contemplation?
Hail Mary
May16
“How I love to pray, ‘Hail Mary, Full of Grace…’”
-Mike Aquilina on his mother’s devotion to the Rosary
Today’s Reflection
How can our devotion to the Rosary increase as our love for our Blessed Mother increases?
Praying hands
May15
“Throughout the years of mothering my brood of five, I often resorted to my ten fingertips to count my Hail Marys when the task I was immersed in did not allow for holding the beads.”
– Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle
Today’s Reflection
How simple it is to say the Rosary, as all it takes is a hand of ten fingers! How can I incorporate this simple, yet profound prayer, into my daily life?
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?
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?
Star Wars or Heaven’s Plan?
Today is National Star Wars Day and many of the film’s fans will be offering the movie’s famous greeting ,“May the force be with you,” or its pun for the day, “May the fourth be with you.” Judging by world conditions and the strife that abounds both at home and abroad, we could use some force and power to bring relief, order, and justice to our beleaguered globe. Read the rest…
Survey: Even Atheists Pray in Times of Trial
According to a new survey conducted in the UK, a quarter of those claiming to be atheist or agnostic admit that they pray during times of personal crisis or tragedy.
