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Consumed with the fire of the Holy Spirit

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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

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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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If God never Changes, What Good is Prayer?

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We’re living through dire times. The coronavirus has gone viral, we’re laid off from our jobs, forced to wear masks in public and – worst of all – we can’t go to Mass! As the weeks drag on, many have begun to ask that age-old question, “If God is unchanging, is our prayer doing any good?”

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Let me know you and love you

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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

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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

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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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Speak without wounding

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April 18, 2020
“If you know how to speak without wounding, although you may have to correct or reprimand, hearts will not close themselves to you. The seed will fall on truly fertile ground and the harvest will be plentiful.”
-Fr. Salvatore Canals, Jesus as Friend
Today’s Reflection
This word is meant just for me today. What strategy can I employ to heed its advice?

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He who is faithful in a very little

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April 17, 2020
“He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.”
-Luke 16:10
Today’s Reflection
What “very little” has been entrusted to me? What can I do to ensure that God will also entrust much more to me?

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God does not lose battles

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April 16, 2020
“Faith: avoid defeatism and sterile lamenting about the religious situation of your countries, and get on with the job with effort and move … many people. Hope: God does not lose battles.”
-St. Josemaria Escriva, paraphrase reported in In Conversation with God, Volume 2, by Francis Fernandez
Today’s Reflection
According to St. Josemaria, how can I exhibit faith and hope about the religious situation of my country?

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Rest for those who work

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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?

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