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Here are this week’s must-reads:
+ “When the alarm goes off in the morning, when that first wave of to-do’s rush into my consciousness, when I feel behind before I even begin — the Spirit, whose Word is rising the dawning sun across the sky, the Spirit comes close to tenderly assures truth so I can rise too:
The work isn’t to get ahead
but to get attuned
to Love Himself.
The prayer is not to get it all done,
but to get closer to Him.
The joy is not to somehow get through,
but to daily, intimately, genuinely
get God. … And rising to this is its own kind of joy.” — Ann Voskamp
+ “If it’s been on your heart to create a space in your home for silence with Him, do it. whether it is a prayer spot, couch, closet or room – the ability to go to a particular space + retreat has brought so many blessings into our home and lives. it’s not about being fancy or over the top – it’s simply about infusing our relationship with Him into our lives in practical, ordinary ways.” — pray, train, grow
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+ “Lord, help me recognize your voice, even in the small and mundane moments of my day. Guide me to follow you faithfully.” — Mary Lenaburg
+ St. Teresa of Avila wrote, “The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and to do which best encourages you to love.”
+ “St. Jude was one of Christ’s Apostles. He preached the Gospel with great passion, often in the most difficult circumstances. He is often depicted with a flame above his head, representing his presence at Pentecost, a medallion with an image of Christ’s face around his neck, symbolizing his relationship with the Lord, and a staff, indicative of his role in leading people to the Truth. He is the patron of impossible causes because the Scriptural Letter of Jude urges Christians to persevere in difficult times. Also, St. Bridget of Sweden was directed by Our Lord to turn to St. Jude with great faith and confidence. In a vision, Christ told St. Bridget, “In accordance with his surname, Thaddeus, the amiable or loving, he will show himself most willing to give help.” He is the patron of the impossible because Our Lord identified him as a saint ready and willing to assist us in our trials.” — Catholic Company
+ “Luke never saw or heard Jesus. He only heard of him second hand, all in stories from others’ memories. Did he ever feel on the outside of this little band of friends who had known Jesus so intimately? Not quite one of their tight knit company? Not understanding the looks they suddenly shared or the quiet tears they shed at odd moments. Maybe sometimes he felt wistful and alone among them; those who shared a bond not his. Did our Lady notice this and sometimes sit near him at these moments and tell him the best of her heart? Make Jesus come vividly alive so Luke could feel as though he HAD been there? She must have been a masterful storyteller.” — Denise Trull
+ “Legend states (Our Lady of Czestochowa) was painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. St. Luke is believed to have used a tabletop from a table built by the carpenter Jesus. It was while Luke was painting Mary that she told him about the events in the life of Jesus that he eventually used in his gospel.” — Bryan Walsh
+ One way to live liturgically and to celebrate the saints is to celebrate the devotions they had themselves — and the devotions they introduced to the world. For instance, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (whose feast was last week), is known for sharing the devotion to the Sacred Heart. By reflecting on the devotion of the saints — which led them closer to Jesus, we can grow closer to Jesus as well. — read here
+ “When we pray the Rosary — or every prayer we have, we are not trying to convince God to give us the good thing. Why? Because God is good. We’re not saying — “if I go to Mass, if I say the Rosary, then x y and z will happen.” No, when we’re praying the Rosary we’re saying we’re going to meditate on God’s life. We’re saying — “I’m going to ask your mom, who you gave me as my mom, to pray for me.” We’re meditating on the life of God’s son on earth, we’re getting to speak to him.” — Fr. Mike Schmitz
+ “God spoke today in flowers, and I, who was waiting on words, almost missed the conversation.” — Ingrid Golf-Maidoff
+ “Every single day, I want you to ask your (spouse): how can I love you today? It might be sending a kind text, it might be dropping something off at the house, it might be writing a letter or sending it. But I want you to get into the practice of asking it. I want to get you in a mode of looking up and saying, how can I be of service and love my family incredibly well?” — John Delony
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