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?
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?
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?
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?
The final confrontation
May 8
“We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has gone through. I do not think that wide circles of the American society, or wide circles of the Christian community, realize this fully. We are now facing the final confrontation between the Church and the anti-church, between the Gospel and the anti-gospel. This confrontation lies within the plans of Divine Providence; it is a trial which the whole Church must take up.”
– Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II)
Today’s Reflection
Why are so many blind to the spiritual battle that is being waged around us? How can we help the scales to be removed?
Say the Rosary Every Day
May 7
“Say the Rosary, to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war.”
– Our Lady of Fatima to the children at Fatima
Today’s Reflection
Our Lady of Fatima asked us to pray the rosary for peace in the world. Why is her message more relevant today than ever before? How does this enliven your commitment to praying the Rosary every day?
Pray your Rosary
May 6
“A priest without a Rosary is like a knight without a sword. With this heavenly weapon, a priest can defeat falsehood, conquer evil, and win innumerable souls for Jesus Christ!”
– Fr. Donald Calloway
Today’s Reflection
Pray your Rosary today for the priesthood. Ask Our Lady to increase their fervor this powerful heavenly weapon.
Be saints!
May 5
“Today we have the greatest need of saints, for whom we must
assiduously implore God.”
—1985 Extraordinary Synod of Bishops
Today’s Reflection
Are you committed to becoming a saint? Pray and implore God for the grace to become a saint and bring your loved ones with you.
By way of the Rosary
May 4
“Mary took my weakness and gave me her strength; she took my fear and gave me her trust; she took my insecurity and gave me her confidence.
And it all came by way of the Rosary.”
– Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Today’s Reflection
Ask the Holy Spirit to shed light upon the areas of your life where you are fearful, insecure, or lacking trust. During your Rosary today, ask Our Lady to give you her strength, her trust, and her confidence.
