Sunday<\/p>\n
*This week from ‘My Daily Bread’ Catholic devotional..<\/p>\n
(From Christ’s point of view)\u00a0MY CHILD, not everyone can make use of the same spiritual exercises. One devotion suits
\nthis person, while another suits that person. At times a change of spiritual exercises will do
\nyou good. Some devotions will help on ordinary days, and others will be more helpful on
\nholy days. You may need one type of spiritual activity in time of temptation and another in
\ntime of peace. A man likes certain thoughts when he is sad, but in time of spiritual joy, he
\nprefers other thoughts.
\n2. Variety in your spiritual life will help you live a richer life and a holier one. Make your
\nspiritual goals and your resolutions according to the spirit of the different seasons of the
\nchurch calendar. Plan your interior life as one who is eager to give Me better service. Live
\nas one who looks forward to Heaven.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 O my God I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. (Act of Faith)<\/p>\n
Monday
\nThink of death as the gateway to Heaven. Learn to look upon your earthly life as a great
\nopportunity to make a worthy preparation for Heaven. If I have not called you yet, consider
\nthat it is because you are not yet well enough prepared to receive the heavenly glory which
\nis being reserved for you. Then plan how to prepare yourself for that heavenly reward.
\nNever forget the words: “Blessed is that servant whom the Lord shall find watching when
\nHe comes. Indeed, I tell you, He will place him over all His possessions!”
\nTHINK:
\nIt is so easy to fall into a routine and stick to it. Many go on day after day, doing the same
\nold things in the same old way. Variety makes life interesting, yet too few have the
\nambition and energy to put variety into their daily lives. In prayer, I shall try to learn
\nvarious methods in case I should need them to avoid the dullness of routine. I can read the
\nlives of the saints and see where I may make a few changes in my own spiritual life. My
\nspiritual director can give me ideas on how to freshen my zeal for God’s glory and for the
\nhelp of my neighbor.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0\u00a0 Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.<\/p>\n
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Tuesday
\nMY CHILD, you should come often to Me, the Giver of grace and divine mercy, the
\nFountain of all goodness and holiness. In this way you will gain greater control over your
\npassions, faults, and defects. In Holy Communion I will make you wiser and stronger
\nagainst the temptations and deceits of the devil.
\n2. When I come to You in this Holy Sacrament, I offer you interior fight and strength.
\nThese gifts are known only to my faithful ones. They are not enjoyed by unbelievers, nor
\nby those who love sin. In this Sacrament, the soul receives the grace to regain lost virtues
\nand the beauty which was lost by sin.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0May the souls of the Faithful Departed rest in peace.<\/p>\n
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Wednesday
\nThe blind desires of man tend to evil from his youth. Unless this divine Medicine assists
\nhim, he will quickly slip from bad to worse. Holy Communion withdraws you from what is
\nevil and strengthens you in what is good. You need Me. Make full use of the wisdom and
\nstrength which I offer you in Holy Communion.
\nTHINK:
\nTo fight sin, I need a strength greater than my own. Jesus promises to give it to me in Holy
\nCommunion. I must not pass up this marvelous invitation. As often as possible I will go to
\nreceive Him. I will lay before Him my hopes, plans, and ambitions. He will give me the
\nstrength to do what is best for me.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0\u00a0 Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer.<\/p>\n
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Thursday
\nMY CHILD, often ponder My words “Come, all you that labor and are burdened, and I will
\nrefresh you.” These are My words, and you ought to receive them gratefully and faithfully.
\nThey are Mine because I spoke them; but they are also yours, because they were spoken for
\nyour salvation. Receive them joyfully from My lips. Let them be deeply carved upon your
\nheart. In these holy words, you see My loyal and tender consideration for you. Do not let
\nyour conscience stop you from rushing into My arms. I know how unworthy you are of My
\nfriendship, but I love you in spite of that.
\n2. In spite of your nothingness and your sins, I command you to approach Me with
\nconfidence. It is actually My Will that you should receive Me, the Food of Immortality.
\nThrough this heavenly Food, which is truly My own Body and Blood, you shall gain
\nunending life and eternal glory. I say, “Come, all you that labor and are burdened, and I
\nwill refresh you!” These are consoling words in the ear of a sinner. I, your Lord and God,
\ninvite poor and needy you to receive My holy Body. Do not say, “Who am I, that I should
\npresume to approach You?” I command you to come and receive Me, for without Me you
\nare lost.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 Our Father, Who art in\u00a0 Heaven, hallowed by Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.<\/p>\n
Friday
\nPrepare your soul with confession, if necessary, and with prayers. Then approach My
\naltar with confidence and with a burning desire to please Me in your daily life.
\nTHINK:
\nGod is so powerful, so great, so perfect, that we are as nothing compared to Him. The
\nangels and saints in Heaven see God face to face and realize how very, very small they are
\nin His presence. As a result they feel a deep indescribable respect for Him. Yet God, in His
\ngoodness, loves His creatures beyond all telling. He did many things to convince us of His
\nlove. He even sent His beloved Son to show His love in a human way. After living and
\ndying for love of us, Jesus invented a way to remain with us in the Holy Eucharist. In this
\nwonderful Sacrament He makes Himself the Food of our souls. Lest anyone refuse to
\nreceive Him in Holy Communion, He commanded that we should do so. It is His express
\nwish that I receive Him in Holy Communion.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 O Lord, our God, in Thy goodness and love for men forgive me all the sins I have committed today in word, deed or thought. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep. Send Thy Guardian Angel to guard and protect me from all evil. For Thou art the guardian of our souls and bodies, and to Thee we ascribe glory, to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
\n*(Evening Prayer and Confession of Sins)<\/p>\n
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Saturday
\nMY CHILD, My loyal follower is not rebellious at the unpleasant things which I permit in
\nhis daily life. He is a man of faith, that is, he believes My words and follows My teachings
\nin his daily life. He sees My wisdom guiding his life at all times.
\n2. This supernatural faith helps him keep his peace of soul, even when humans seem to
\ncomplicate his life by their meddling and interference.
\n3. What I send is not always easy to understand. It may even seem unjust or foolish to those
\nwho are living only for this world. The man of faith takes all from My Hands, knowing that
\nI plan all things for the best.
\n4. Do not depend on your natural judgment alone, but learn to consult Me and My Church
\nin all matters of importance.
\nTHINK:
\nI must be a man of faith, with a bright vision of God in my daily life. He is ever near, ever
\ninterested, ever helping me. With such an interior vision I will not be disturbed by the
\nsayings and doings of those around me. The supernatural man is not fooled by external
\nappearances. He knows only too well that what looks good may sometimes be wrong, and
\nwhat seems undesirable is sometimes the only thing to do. He sees clearly that<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 [O Mary] Refuge of sinners, pray for us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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