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Fire upon the earth

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June 28
“‘I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled.’ (Luke 12:29) We have approached the fire of the love of God. Let us allow that fire to burn in our lives. Let us feed the desire to spread that divine fire throughout the world, making it known to all the people around us. They too can experience the peace of Christ and find happiness there. A Christian who lives united to Christ’s heart can have no goals but these: peace in society, peace in the Church, peace in his soul, the peace of God which will reach its climax when his kingdom comes.”
– St. Josemaria Escriva
Today’s Reflection
Does your soul burn for souls? Is it filled with the divine fire of God’s love? Pray today for a portion of the burning passion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
  

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The virgin shall be with child

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May 28
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.”
-Isaiah 7:14
Today’s Reflection:
Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, Jesus. She is also mother of the Church. This makes her your mother. How can you more fully embrace her maternal care for you and all of those you love? How can you imitate her in your own spiritual maternity to those that God has entrusted to you?
  

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Be filled with the Spirit

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May 23
Solemnity of Pentecost
“Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to [n]God, even the Father…”
-Ephesians 5:18-20
Today’s Reflection:
On this great and holy day, may we be filled with EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING IN THE HEAVENS! How can we make each day of our lives a symphony of prayer, a melody of love which rises to the throne of God in praise and gratitude for His generous gift of the Holy Spirit?
  

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The fruit of the Spirit is love

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May 21
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
-Galatians 5:22
Today’s Reflection:
God desires to shower us in the fruit of the Holy Spirit. As we approach Pentecost, what are you doing to prepare yourself to receive this
awesome grace anew?
  

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The Holy Spirit will come upon you

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May 19
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy,
the Son of God.”
-Luke 1:35
Today’s Reflection:
God desires to fill us with the power of the Holy Spirit, just as He did Our Blessed Mother, Mary. He desires for us to bring Jesus Christ into the world, just as Mary did. What obstacles or fears are keeping you from giving your
full “yes” to God?
  

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My soul magnifies the Lord

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May 7
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;
for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm,
he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,
he has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent empty away.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.”
  • Luke 1:46-55 (RSV)
Today’s Reflection:
God has chosen for us to be the “perfect” women of our day and age. If we desire to fulfill the plan of God for us then we too must seek after holiness. Our hearts must be set upon the higher things–upon holiness and truth, grace and obedience, commitment and love. Thus, full of grace, we will radiate the splendor of the Bridegroom’s love to His people.
Today, how is God calling me to seek after holiness? Where do I struggle with setting my heart upon the higher things?
  

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Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord

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May 6
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
-Luke 1:38
Today’s Reflection:
In a certain sense, God extends the call He issued to Mary to each of us. Will you bring my Son into the world? Will you carry Him in the womb of your heart as Mary carried Him in the womb of her body? Will you birth Him into the lives of others, that all might come to experience the grace of redemption and eternal life? Will you be a spiritual mother to all of those I place in your care?
  

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Kingdom divided

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April 27
“Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.”
-Matthew 12:25
Today’s Reflection
How is this passage speaking to me today regarding family relationships, business relationships, friendships, or community activities?
  

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Plentiful harvest

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April 18
“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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Faithful in little

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April 17
“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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