The Cure…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“The real wound is our need for God, and God himself must be the cure.” — Iain Matthew, The Impact of God.
Mary’s Gaze…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“Mary dwells not just in the past or in the lofty spheres of heaven. … She is and remains present and real in this historical moment; she is a person acting here and now. … Mary comes to us as a mother, always open to the needs of her children. Through the light which streams from her face, God’s mercy is made manifest. Let us allow ourselves to be touched by her gaze, which tells us that we are all loved by God and never abandoned by him” (Pope Benedict XVI, Mary’s Yes to Man … & Lourdes Homily 9/14/08).
Humility…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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Lord, help me to do nothing out of selfishness and vainglory, but rather to humbly regard others as more important than myself. Help me to focus not on my own interests, but on yours. Help me, Lord, not to grasp at anything, but to simply receive, with gratitude and joy, all that you bestow on me (see Phil 2: 3-11).
God’s Will…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“I can’t do everything I want to do, but I can do everything God wants me to do” (Fr Peter Chepaitis, OFM). “Burnout is when I’m trying to do something that God hasn’t asked me to do” (Br. Leonard Konopka, MIC). So, instead of praying, “Lord, please bless what I’m doing,” I should pray, “Lord, please help me to do what you’re blessing.”
The Tongue…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“I will be watchful of my ways for fear I should sin with my tongue. I will put a curb on my lips” (Ps 39).
Shine Like the Stars…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“In everything you do act without grumbling or arguing; preserve yourselves innocent and straightforward, children of God beyond reproach, in the midst of a twisted and depraved generation – among whom you shine like stars in the sky while holding fast to the Word of Life” (Phil 2:14-16).
Wisdom from St. Faustina…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“Act in such a way that all those who come into contact with you will go away joyful.” — St. Faustina, Diary, #55
Gentleness…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“Show the Lord’s own gentleness in your dealings with one another, and look down on no one.” — St. Polycarp
Weakness…
October 13, 2009 by admin
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“My weakness is no deterrent to His grace. All He needs is my yes.”
