For Reflection: How can our devotion to the Rosary increase as our love for our Blessed Mother increases? Read the rest…
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The Obedience of Mary
For Reflection: Why was Mary’s obedience so pivotal in salvation history? Read the rest…
Offspring
May 12
“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 Read the rest…
Daily Rosary
May 11
“The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin.… If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.”
– Pope Pius XI Read the rest…
Life on Earth
May 10
“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 Read the rest…
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Grace after Tribulation
April 26
“Our Lord and Savior lifted up his voice and said with incomparable majesty: ‘Let all men know that grace comes after tribulation. Let them know that without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. Let them know that the gifts of grace increase as the struggles increase.’”
— St. Rose of Lima Read the rest…
Faithfulness
April 25
Feast of 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 Read the rest…
Chief Architect
February 17
Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
“In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.”
—Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary Read the rest…
Cruciform
February 16
“One of the favorite images I like to use for describing the Christian life is of a person standing with arms outstretched. One hand, in faith and prayer, touches God; the other hand is extended in service to the neighbor. Thus a person is cruciform, touching God and touching neighbor.”
–Catherine de Hueck Doherty Read the rest…
