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January 12th will always be a special day to remember.Though the memory is painful because it is the day when my mother died (two years ago...on that day, this year)...The memory also serves to build my hope in the resurrection.Life as I know it on earth is fleeting and temporary...A beautiful journey of faith began the day that God created me in my mother's womb...There is much that I've

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Amorosísimo Dios Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, Santísima Trinidad en quien creo, en quien espero y a quien amo con todo mi corazón, por ser Tú mi Padre, mi Señor y mi bien, infinitamente bueno y digno de ser amado sobre todas las cosas, me pesa de haberte ofendido durante el año 2011 que me has permitido vivir. Propongo, firmemente y con tu gracia, nunca más

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When the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico, in December of 1531, she declared, "I am your most merciful Mother...I want to show my loving clemency and compassion to those who call upon me in their sorrows." Our Lady of Guadalupe is venerated as Patroness of all the Americas, and the Proctectress of the Unborn.

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I wanted to share with you something from a book that is helping me to prepare for Christmas. I’m doing this because I had to stop myself for a brief moment after a ‘crazy and funny’ shopping experience on what many have come to know as “black Friday” - though I was told that the “black” means that the businesses rejoice at the end of the day because their sales end up in “the black” – as

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 Michigan colors When we pause for a moment to look to the good...we hardly raise our eyes and there is beauty everywhere! God gifted me with this fantastic view of a lake and the diverse color of the surrounding plants and trees...How can I keep from singing? Please enjoy the view from your window-to-the-world today (wherever you may be), and give God the glory...

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When God created swans...He designed them with heart...This is the way we are meant to be in communion with each other, too!!! Do you see the heart made up by two? 

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Dearest Mother, I will always remember you in my daily prayers. A most special prayer of thanksgiving is offered for you on these three days until May 10th - when we celebrate all mothers in Mexico. Please pray for me, mother... Should you be already in the presence of the Most High; please (o please) remember me before Him, and help me to get there one day, too... I miss you all the time, my

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The light of the Transfiguration isn't exclusively for Peter, James, and John but for all men and women, that we might no longer be afraid of our fragile, fallen humanity but might get up and go where the Lord is leading us. — from The Little Way of Lent

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When I hear the name "father" I feel safe, protected, loved... In other words, my heart, mind and spirit are unafraid... This sense of security and fortitude elevates me to a place where hope is always an option. Whatever my concerns for the moment may be, God, the Father, is always taking care of me. In my journey on this earth, I've also been blessed to have a human father who lived out 

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Fasting symbolizes our ever deepening hunger for God and ensures that our sights stay fixed on eternal life and makes us appreciate more fully all the goods of the earth and the goodness in one another. — from The Little Way of Lent

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Emptiness given to Christ becomes life-giving; emptiness without Christ leads to despair and hopelessness. Emptiness given to Christ allows us to finally be filled! — from Spirituality You Can Live With

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The key to unfolding a deeper way of living is a thriving spirituality. This is the path that gives us some answers and brings us to fulfillment. — from Spirituality You Can Live With

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Faith is a gift from (and of) God; nurturing it is our gift back to Him... Perhaps we have heard this said before or in other ways: "what you are is God's gift to you, what you make of yourself is your gift to God..." "our desire to pray and turn to God, is in itself, a gift from God to us..." Since we are all made in the Image and Likeness of God... it follows that, we would all have this

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The Youth Rally for Life in Washington DC was an intense experience which culminated in the celebration of Mass... The many faces from all over the country, were made visible in a sea of life and energy at the Armory (where I was privileged to attend). It was at the climactic moment of consecration, when the multitude of people (young and young-at-heart) united with Cardinal DiNardo and the many

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The virtue of hope can sustain us through life's greatest trials. By hoping in God's victory over sin and death, we can more peacefully endure personal tragedies. — from Real Women, Real Saints Have you held on to the last drop of hope and found it most delightful in the end? Knowing that it is by God's grace alone that I am sustained... brings me consolation and peace in my heart... For today..

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"If faith is so important to our salvation, I will seek it where true faith first began; seek it among those who received it from God Himself." — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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We call upon the intercession of that ever-growing blessed communion in heaven, those spiritual companions who through their prayers continue "to do the good" from their celestial watch posts on high. — from Real Women, Real Saints

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I remember my mother on this day... She taught me how to lead a worthy life. In my daily living I am necessarily occupied with ordinary and secular things. But my mother showed me how to sanctify everything I do through the intentions of the heart. In this way, my life is pleasing to God and I am able to reach him in my daily actions. Prayer: Father, in heaven, grant that my life may be a

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We were created in the likeness of an infinite God whose grandeur surpasses all earthly categories. The more perfectly we embrace this divine image, as the saints have done, the more expansive we become. — from Real Women, Real Saints

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Today we celebrate and honor Mary, Virgin and Mother. We ask for her motherly compassion to show us the way to her son, Jesus. She said "yes" to God's invitation to be the mother of His Son, Jesus. She also shows us how to keep all things in our heart, and be credible witnesses for a culture of peace. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed

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What a blessed time of year this is! In many parts of the world it is cold and dark... In other parts it is sunny and bright... At a time when many feel stress and anxiety over the material things... we receive the greatest gift ever to be given, anywhere: the gift of God's only Son, Jesus. This is the gift of God Himself, in the flesh... Coming to a people He loved into creation, to redeem and

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The Patroness of the Americas: Do you know how the Virgin Mary came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe? It was the month of December in 1531; only 10 years after the Spanish Conquistadores conquered Tenochtitlan when the Virgin Mary appeared before the (Aztec) indian Juan Diego (St. Juan Diego). When the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego on a hill in Tepeyac, Mexico (present

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...for they will be called children of God (Mt 5:9) It has been said that true peace is both: a gift and a task (Pope Benedict XVI) God Himself is the true and supreme peacemaker. Because of this, those who work for peace are the sons and daughters of God. God also created an orderly and harmonious universe. This is the gift of God's peace to humanity. As a peacemaker, Christ shed His

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-20547393744378962292010-12-03T06:52:00.000-05:002010-12-03T06:52:56.782-05:00

When we recognize the presence of another, we begin the ascent on the hill to calvary... a formation of the heart and soul through sacrifices. To be truly aware and thankful of another's presence is the beginning of a lifetime of sacrifices - always. From the moment I married my husband, and said 'yes' three times at the altar of my Lord, a lifetime of sacrifices began for my spouse and me - a

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-30717345077326687992010-12-01T06:24:00.000-05:002010-12-01T06:24:06.682-05:00

(A reflection on Luke 21:28) What do we mean by "deliverance"? The word means Redemption - the joyful message of Advent! What must I do to prepare my heart during this special season? I must go to my Redeemer with a pure heart and with a love ready for sacrifice. Is this possible? Can I really offer my heart in a sincere act of sacrifice? Alone, I cannot do this. By myself, I am not able to

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-6057608973897517332010-11-23T08:18:00.000-05:002010-11-23T08:18:05.178-05:00

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God... (Mt. 5:8) Who are the clean of heart? How can we be pure of heart? Are we willing to empty our heart of everything earthly and temporary... for the sake of an unimaginable reality-to-come? Are we satisfied with passing pleasures (to which most times we can become addicted to?) or are we totally convinced that in the purity of God's image

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Blessed is the family that has made Christ the center of their home-life. Blessed is the family where the children know that they can trust and rely on their parents. Blessed is the family where the husband and wife openly show love and affection toward each other. Blessed is the family that worships God both privately and publicly. Blessed is the family that has a sense of humor and

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(a reflection on Mt 5:7) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God has created each and every person all over the world: in His image. Because we know this to be true, then how can we keep from entering into an accepting relationship with each and every person around the world since we are one family in God (our Creator)? We may not come to personally know every person around

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-76282791436596328172010-11-07T20:43:00.000-05:002010-11-07T20:43:28.006-05:00

...for they will have their fill (a reflection on Mt 5:6) Those who hunger and thirst for holiness are aware of their own lowliness. They know how much they need Christ in their lives to draw abundantly from this fountain of divine grace. On the other hand, those who enjoy too much of the present things and think of themselves as comfortably pious will not grow in holiness. It is better and

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-13454074729980037682010-11-04T06:31:00.000-04:002010-11-04T06:31:53.805-04:00

In times of sorrow, I can be thankful for the fact that I have loved and been loved, thankful, in fact, for the ability to grieve because grief witnesses to love. — from St. Anthony Messenger magazine

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God is love. The depth of His love never ends... The gift of love never dies... Know for certain that death does not end our relationships with all those we love. We will go on loving each other beyond time and telling.

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(a reflection on Mt 5:5 and Philippians 2:5-7) Who are the meek? How do we become meek? The meek are those who yield before outbursts of wickedness and overcome evil with good just as Christ shows us. Though a meek and humble person is humiliated; their peace of heart is not disturbed, because they do not live by the world - their life depends solely on God and God's Divine Providence. Are we

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-73144635138282166572010-10-24T21:56:00.000-04:002010-10-24T21:56:47.464-04:00

(a reflection on Mt 5:4) When we think of sorrowing or hurting or feeling the weight of the cross... do we buckle our knees and pray? or do we buckle our knees in sheer panic, and flee? The Cross of Christ is not only a grace; but a blessing. It strips us of all things that refrain us from embracing our vocation to love as Christ loves. When we allow ourselves to be cleansed by the endurance

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-71934925938945570882010-10-17T15:24:00.000-04:002010-10-17T15:24:14.731-04:00

(A reflection on Matthew 5 Verse 3) Who are the poor, in spirit?Do we want to be poor? Are the poor people of the world, also the poor in spirit? When we have nothing (we are all born into the world this way), then we are poor. When we depend upon someone else in order for us to live, then we are poor. When we are small in this world, we are the poorest of the poor. Why are we blessed when we

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The vocation of all the faithful is described in the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. (Mt.5:1-12; Lk 6:20-23) We know these teachings as the Beatitudes (some even refer to them as the "Be-attitudes"). A way of life that portrays our Lord's charity in this life. By following this simple way (though not so easy to do at times) we can already taste the delicacy of God's heavenly

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Blessed are the merciful, for mercy will be theirs... (Mt 5:7) Have we forgiven our neighbor today? Have we been patient with our spouse? our parent? our child? our brother? our sister? Showing mercy to others means to forgive those closest to us, our family. Many times, it is easier to practice patience and show mercy to those outside the home. Are we being true to the call to be merciful?

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Today we celebrate the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Like a child, she lived a life of humble acceptance of the will of God in her life. She also found great wonders in the little things of this world. When we view each day with the wonder of a child, we are setting ourselves up for an adventure of a ride. After all, life is an adventure to be lived and not a problem to be solved...

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-44437487070511754122010-09-23T21:54:00.000-04:002010-09-23T21:54:22.331-04:00

In all the events of life, we must recognize the Divine will. Padre Pio also says: "Adore and bless it, especially in the things which are the hardest for you". We must remember that God is within us when we are in a state of grace and outside of us when we are in a state of sin; but His angel never abandons us. . . He is our most sincere and faithful friend even when we sadden him with our

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-37785441481482653512010-09-21T08:03:00.000-04:002010-09-21T08:03:52.236-04:00

I pray not for wealth, I pray not for honors, I pray not for pleasures, or even the joys of poetry. I only pray that during all my life, I may have love: that I may have pure love to love thee. — from The Catholic Prayer Book

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(a reflection on Jas 4:17) We can live our lives doing good things in service of others. But, have we noticed the times when we fail to do good? Our daily duties, activities or choices in life usually come about out of our own doing (we could say). In other words, what we do this day is based on a self-imposed schedule; and many times we are too rigid in following it. When this happens, we are

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-67594953464913341062010-09-17T07:10:00.000-04:002010-09-17T07:10:34.764-04:00

Growing deeper in Love is growing closer to the Good. The Supreme Good is the Love in God. Growing closer to God is our perpetual prayer. Think about it this way, when we wish to reach a certain goal in our lives (and hopefully, we do set these ahead of time mostly), we train in a steadfast way all the way. We take the mastering of the skill or the attainment of the good, very seriously! How

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-68510288834455907122010-09-16T07:41:00.001-04:002010-09-16T07:45:26.956-04:00

Today begins another seemingly normal day in my life... It is raining outside my window though, and this causes me to shrug my shoulders a bit thinking about the moment I will have to walk outside and have to face the rainy day without my rain gear...(you see I forgot to carry an umbrella). How often we forget or neglect to prepare ourselves for an unexpected moment life might bring? It begins

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"Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and she shall name Him Emmanuel." (Is 7:14)The virginity of Mary is not only of body but also of her spirit. It is a total dedication to God, a consecration, a marriage with Him. Love and veneration for Mary's virginity are essential virtues of the true devotion to Mary. Unless we follow her by a total dedication to God's service, our lives will

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-51890101352849211322010-09-02T07:00:00.000-04:002010-09-02T07:00:28.828-04:00

"Let us venerate Mary with every fiber of our being, from the deepest part of our heart, because this is the will of Him who wanted us to receive everything through Mary." -St. Bernard of Clairvaux — from Mysteries of the Virgin Mary

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-58533659641386705152010-08-31T07:37:00.000-04:002010-08-31T07:37:19.514-04:00

(A reflection on the Gospel of Mt 18:21) This is the question of persons who do not yet know or possess Christ. This is why there is so much suffering in the world. Those who want to have Christ as their model for living this life must be compassionate and forgive without limit. For God’s forgiveness is also limitless. Our Lord’s mercy and forgiving heart is at the center of our finding peace

Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14247058024097168389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325835780474754148.post-38265980063873450072010-08-29T17:52:00.000-04:002010-08-29T17:52:14.353-04:00

Let anyone who comes to you... go away feeling better and happier... How is my encounter with every person? my encounter with every person I meet along the way, today? Is my attention to noticing their presence? Do I look at people along the way? or am I hurried to "get-to-where-I-must-go" neglecting little opportunities for blessings-poured-out? God sends us blessings-poured-out, constantly...

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 The One Who has called us is faithful; therefore He will [make us holy]. (a reflection on 1 Thes 5:24) God who made us in His image, does not call us just to abandon us later to our own fates without any help. Since He cannot deny Himself, He cannot be unfaithful. He gives us not only a good beginning (all images He makes are very good) but also (and most importantly) a good end. We have only

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Our seemingly ordinary lives are truly extra-ordinary when we see with the eyes of the heart. Life is a gift. When we can see with the eyes of a child in awe of God's creation...paying close attention to the littlest of things...the littlest persons around us...is when God's greatness is in full majesty. God is God in all His works. We must always be present to this reality of our lives...lest

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(reflection on Hebrews 13:6) When we are true to our nature... When we are true to the One... We will find ourselves truly as reflection of God's image, with the Spirit and the Son. God has made us in His image... He has made us in His love... I will not be afraid of trusting in His goodness and guidance from above... and from within... my heart clinging to God alone. Lord, I want to trust you

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In our search... In our search for justice... In our search for justice and peace... In our search for justice and peace within our hearts... In our search for justice and peace for all mankind... Do we draw close to Christ crucified... the One who can direct all things to the Good?   In our world of misdirections, we often find ourselves clinging to temporary directionals. None of which serve

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I love to celebrate festivals dedicated to the Virgin Mary (my dear spiritual mother). When I look at her, I recognize immediately, the greatness of God. She is the Mother of Jesus, my Brother, and also the Mother of God (because Jesus is the Son of the Father). How beautiful it is to celebrate Mary! A simple woman…totally dedicated to the Father. A woman full of grace and blessed among all

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No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. (Jn 15:13) St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, sustained by his deep love for God and the Blessed Virgin Mary, found courage in the cross of Christ to lay down his life for a fellow concentration camp prisoner. http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saintofday/

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Be at peace, today. God will either shield you from suffering... or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it... be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and worries. In our weak moments, God is strongest... for us, with us and in us. All we need to do is to raise our eyes to the One. He always knows what to do. Amen.

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Comfort one another and edify one another, as indeed you are doing (1 Thes 5:11) Seven months ago already... Seven months ago, today... On this day, seven months ago an encouraging word warmed my heart when my mother was taken away. It was the Spirit of the Lord, it was... It was the whisper of God's Holiness... It was the arm of my Big Brother who gave the strength and comfort and peace. God

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O Lord, You are great, and Your Name is great in power (Jer 10:6) God's almighty power is visible even today... If it is hidden from you it is because you are far away from God. The closer you are to a mountain, the BIGGER it looks to you! Prayer: Lord, make me recognize YOUR greatness and power so that this knowledge may benefit my life. Amen.

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(a reflection on Mt 7:13) Narrow is the gate that leads from this world into heaven. How do we get there? How do we enter by this narrow gate? whether we like it or not (and it helps if we "learn to like it") this narrow gate is learning from the many sorrows, moments of true repentance for wrong-doing, moments of "victory over self-will" accepting the will of God (with its trials and moments

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Pain is an ordinary part of human experience. We are fully human only when we experience pain. Pain may come for a short visit or a long stay. To me, pain was like an "allergy" I had to deal with, or not. But choosing to constantly numb pain or run away from it does not help us grow and learn from the deeper message it brings into our lives. Sometimes, temporary helps are useful in dealing with

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Should I close myself to the world and pray all day in solitude? Will this bring God close to my heart? It is the fidelity of my love for His greatest LOVE that brings Him close to my heart. For He is always faithful. Should I feel consolations and sweet anointings when I pray? Does this mean God is close to my heart? Is this a "sign" that God is close to my heart? It is not always in the "

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July 14, 2010 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) Kateri said: “I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love. The state of helpless poverty that may befall me if I do not marry does not frighten me. All I need is a little food and a few pieces of clothing. With the work of my hands I shall always earn what is necessary and what is left over I’ll give to my

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Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. Though all things pass, God does not change. Patience wins all things. We lack nothing when we possess God, for God alone suffices. My prayer for you today: My Sweet Lord, give us the patience to be quiet and remain still in your loving embrace. That we obediently listen to your gentle call, and be ready to serve others as ordained by the

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Where your treasure is, there also is your heart (Mt 6:21) Reflection: Material wealth may bring happiness to some, but it is also a danger and temptation that can easily lead to greed. This makes us forget our true eternal good. Only one thing removes this danger: total dedication and surrendering to Christ. Whenever the Lord fills the heart it is easier to reject the danger and temptation of

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(A reflection on Phil 1:21) A life without Christ is a life without value. It is He alone who frees us from guilt and sin. He gives us the Divine life of grace and introduces us to communion with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. But this new life in Christ is possible only when the old sinful self, which leads us to perdition, is completely dead. Prayer: My Sweet Jesus, for You I

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God loves us abundantly! He created us and the whole universe out of love and for love. Throughout all of history God has always shown us this love by His presence and guidance. The stories of the Bible are not just "stories". They are the evidence of God's unconditional love and the promise of His fidelity.  They are meant to lead us to Him, to believe and trust in Him, and to live in the

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(A reflection on Mt.11:28) In the midst of life’s burdens there is one comfort only; the immense depth of God’s love poured out that renews us, even when human comfort falls short. The only thing the Lord asks is that we go to Him. Why then do I go to creatures and not to Him? Prayer: Most loving Savior, let me find in You, everything that I need for my soul and body. Amen.

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(A reflection on Romans 8:24) The consequences of sin have not yet been eliminated; the powers of darkness are always at work in this life. We have not arrived at our destination but are still on our way. Yet in the night of our weakness there shines a brilliant light. This brilliant light of hope is the hope that God Himself will perfect in His faithful, the work that He has begun in us.

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(a reflection based on 2 Cor 9:6) The one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully... We must never think of our personal benefit when we give. God pays back in a truly royal manner what a disinterested love gives... Prayer: Lord, I want to love You and love my neighbor for Your sake, because You are the highest, the most loving good. Amen.

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"You did not choose Me. It was I who chose you." (Jn 15:16) Reflection: For what I am and what I have, I give thanks to the one and only God. His faithful grace is always with me in everything...and everywhere. This should inspire in me not only a sincere humility and a spirit of filial gratitude, but also (and most importantly) the desire to hold fast to God's outstretched merciful hand, so

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Master, we have toiled the whole night and have taken in nothing; but if You say so, I will let down the nets. (Lk 5:5) It is a sad lot to work in vain! Yet it also means to Hope against hope, and to have confidence in God, even in the most bitter hour of discouragement and delusion. God's Word and His blessings will create something new...even from apparent ruin. Why do I so many times,

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Living Our Vocation to LoveSee more presentations by sotru | Upload your own PowerPoint presentations

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(a reflection on Luke 1:38) What a magnificent program for life! To be a servant for the Lord, that is, to be ever at the disposal of God, ready to regard life with all its joys and sorrows as a sacred mission given us by God's love. And to fulfill this mission with all the generosity of our heart. Is it really this word of Mary that guides me each day and points out the right way for my life?

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Do we cherish God's love for us on a day-to-day basis? Are we truly intuned with the love of a God who is always near? never deceived? always patient...and always waiting for us (to show us the way to live in the awareness and awe of His everlasting presence within and without, all the time)? Have I told someone lately that I love them in word or in action (for God is in that person, too)? a

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It is much better for you that I depart. John 16:7 Christ's return to the Father served to make the disciples mature in faith. Their hopes were not destroyed but fulfilled. God often takes from us - but only to give us something better. He destroys and breaks so that upon the earthly ruins, the temple of the Holy Spirit may be erected. Three years ago, today, my father was taken from me - he

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(A reflection on Micah 7:18-20) Could we face another day if we live deprived of God's Mercy? Who is there like our Father who removes guilt and pardons sins? Who is there who delights in clemency, and who will again and again have compassion for each one of us, His children? God, our Father, is waiting to forgive... is waiting to pour out His gracious Mercy upon us... like a long-awaited

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How do we learn to trust? Is this an innate gift or is it something learned? Do we trust out of fear? A child has no other recourse than to trust that someone will take care of his basic needs. He is but a helpless thing. Does this mean then that a child trusts out of fear of abandonment? A child clings to the only source of love and care that they know. Is this love? Is this trust? God makes

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My Sweet Jesus, What a joyful moment when you first appeared to the world in the flesh as a newborn child! The choirs of angels sang... The shepherds came even kings and wisemen from afar drew near to the place of your birth. The old were made new as the young were renewed... What happens now when a child is murdered in the womb? Do the angels cry? Do the shepherds leave? Do kings and wisemen

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God is purity. God is love. God's presence in our lives enlightens the soul, and makes us free. In order to live a true and profound interior life, a life that begins and ends in Christ (through Him, with Him and in Him), we must ask (make room) for: purity of intention/purity of heart. The good that we can bring to others is the good that God freely bestows in us when we have emptied

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Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your neighbor, a long lost friend, or even a complete stranger), but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will

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(Reflection on John 8:22) Each person will come to find his good (and purpose for life) by adherence to God's divine plan for him, in order to realize it fully. When we follow God's plan for our lives we find our truth; and through adherence (or 'sticking-to-it') we become free (from worries, anxieties, etc...) and live with an interior peace that continually guides us onward on the Journey of

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Bearers of Life Uploaded on authorSTREAM by sotru  Upload your own presentation

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Deepen our love: A prayer as love-letter, for our day...My Sweet Jesus,As today I hear your voice,give me your lovepoured into my heart -that my love for all will deepen -especially for the ones who have fallenunder the burden of their own weakness.Remind me to be joyful and compassionate -especially when you allow me the privilegeto be amidst many souls who are broken and confusedby the false

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El Don de la Presencia = The Gift of PresenceThe Gift of presence in Spanish is: El Don de la Presencia We first learn about the gift of presence when in the family, we allow the individual presence of each member to be significant for the uniquenessof the individualbut also as an important memberof the whole (the family)

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I have dozens of resolutions, also known as "lists" scattered about my life, and since they are ongoing, I don't put any more emphasis on creating a list at the start of a new school year. Yes, summer is ending and as we enter into fall, vacation from school is over (for most). And a new year for school-goers is starting.Over the last few weeks, I have come to the decision that the most important

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Solitude is for presence.In solitude, our own deepest center is found to be a holy place where God dwells.There, He communes with us,in love.No need to fear solitude –for in solitude we find completion,and not loneliness or depletion.Solitude makes us face the reality of our being and reason for our existence.In solitude, we can truly begin to know who we are,and find ourselves as God intends for

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As natural as the act of breathing is for us, there can be times when we may experience difficulty breathing when we lose ourselves in a particular moment. Whether the moment is good or the moment is not-so-good, our human bodies react to each of these moments in very different ways. Our breathing tends to be affected by our reaction to these moments…every time.God has made us in such a way so as

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If this is an actual picture that our human eyes can seeof a real flower that grows in a place near you and me,how much more beautiful will a heavenly picture posethat even our most vivid imagination could not begin to propose...For it has been written that:"Eye has not seen,ear has not heard,what God has ready for those who love Him..."

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What is the Way of Jesus?Jesus’ claim was very bold: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. To have seen me is to have seen the Father.” [1] What is the Way of Jesus? What is the Truth of his claim that to have seen him is to have seen the Father? What is the Life that he promises us? If our reading of Scripture is to get us beyond the surface of

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It was a Sunday afternoon, and we were riding in the car on our way to a far away place where we were going to visit with some people we had not yet met.Riding in the car for long distances is a good way to 'catch-up' with many things 'pending'; such as praying a full rosary together and uninterrupted, recalling the plans and options for a family vacation, listening to one another as we talk

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This is the Spirit of Infinite Love.The moment we recognize ourselves as one with the Love of God– which is infinite –we become so filled with love that we see only the good in all.And when we realize that we are all one with the infinite God(in the Holy Spirit, through our Lord, Jesus Christ),then we realize that- in a sense -we are all one with each other.When we come into a recognition of this

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Prayer: “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in us the fire of your love.” In particular, help me to break open the Word of God as it relates to the Book of Life, so that I may recognize God speaking to me, and be able to have a clear understanding of what God wishes for me to write in this reflection, and also, in all that I do in my life; so that everything will

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In the awakening moment of the day’s light (even though the sun is barely peering through the horizon) I find myself looking up to the heavens with my heart filled with joy in the hope of a new day-dawning full of promise and splendor.The song I sing is in my heart where my beloved hears the words ever so clearly, for he alone understands the inner ways of my soul. He alone can bring the peace

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(meditating on John 16:7)Two years ago today, a beloved soul departed from this world because it was their time (to depart/to die).It was good for this soul because it was the will of God, and it was sad for us because we had to let go of this dear one (in a physical way have them leave our company in this life).It was good for the soul for their life of exile had ended, and it was good for us

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What would we do without the Cross?Life would be simply unbearable without pain.From the Crossin our Lord,we are united,sanctified,purified.We are able to attain gracesthat will aid us in walking as followers of Christ.As an offering this Lenten season,some may be called to be as spiritual mothersfor the offering in prayers and sacrifices of self-denialfor the holy conversion of priests and the

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The final lesson in life.We may love off-and-on while on earth,but true love comes only from God above.To love is to suffer-in-silence with a joyful smile.To love is to give, and continue to give without measure.To love is to die to self in order to do the will of God.For to love is God.God is Love.Prayer: Lord, as we walk with You (always) at our side (and within our hearts), help us to keep our

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When young,we live as if time is here to stay;We fuss, we play…Do we ever stop to care for others?Others who are in need of our good presence?the elderly, the hungry, the sick, the dying,the lonely, and the list goes on?It is not showing courage when we stop our play – but love,when we stop to cherish others and their souls.When we forget our moment of fussing or playingand dedicate a moment to

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After self-denial and patience one could more easily learn to become understanding of others…their needs, concerns, sorrows, joys.In the words of many known saints and holy people we have heard again and again that; before anyone shows us understanding, we must learn to truly and honestly listen with a sincere heart in order to understand someone else.To understand one another is the beginning of

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The hardest of these is patience.- counting to 10 or 100- taking a deep breath- ‘offering up’ in prayer or penanceWhatever action will help us to physically calm us down, and mentally hold back anything that is not of Love, allowing for a spiritual composure.If we only remind ourselves that nothing surrounding our worldly existence is of any real lasting concern (including our bodies with or

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(A reflection on Romans 12:12)Our Lord crucified, is the answer to all our prayers.During the 40 days of Lent, as we turn our particular gaze to Jesus crucified, may we remember to also contemplate His heart, and in that place of predilection, begin to recognize the incredibly mysterious essence of God’s love revealed – for the salvation of each one of us sinners.As I thank my sweet Lord for his

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