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Showing posts with label Daily Reflections - August 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daily Reflections - August 2014. Show all posts
Monday, September 1, 2014

How does advertising affect you? Do you tend to slip into the trap of focusing on worldly things rather than storing up for yourself treasures in heaven? - Daily Reflections August 31,2014

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GET OUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT   It is scary to think that one can be totally successful by the standards of the world and yet fail ...
Sunday, August 31, 2014

Are you using all the gifts that God has given you? - Daily Reflections August 30,2014

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LIVING UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL   I remember receiving one report card in high school, after which my dad sat me down. It was clear he wa...
Friday, August 29, 2014

Do you have John’s courage to stand up for the truth always? - Daily Reflections August 29,2014

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THE INTEGRITY TO SPEAK UP   In many ways John the Baptist could be seen as a moral activist. He knows how powerful Herod is and y...
Thursday, August 28, 2014

What in St. Augustine’s life do you find admirable? - Daily Reflections August 28,2014

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A TRULY GREAT SAINT AND THEOLOGIAN   Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Augustine, a truly great saint and theologian. As a ...
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

If you were to choose a color for your interior life, what would it be? - Daily Reflections August 27,2014

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I DON’T WANT TO BE A WHITEWASHED TOMB   I do not want to be called a “whitewashed tomb.” “What is that?” I hear you ask. It means...
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart - Daily Bible Readings August 26,2014

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1 ST READING   The virtuous life is about pursuing the life of glory that God offers us. It is a great goal to keep as we end...

Who among the saints inspire you to live a virtuous life? Pray to him or her to intercede for you - Daily Reflections August 26,2014

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FOCUS ON THE VIRTUOUS LIFE   Following on from yesterday’s reflection, it is good to spend a few moments pondering on the virtuous...
Monday, August 25, 2014

How true are you to your commitments? Do you practice what you preach? - Daily Reflections August 25,2014

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AVOID THESE WOES   Jesus holds nothing back in criticizing those whom He sees as hypocritical in their words and deeds. Let us do eve...
Sunday, August 24, 2014

Jesus stands before us every day and asks us how we want to relate with Him. What is your answer to that question? - Daily Reflections August 24,2014

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WHO DO YOU SAY THAT JESUS IS?   This is a classic question about faith that will say a lot about our relationship with Jesus. Anyone ...
Friday, August 22, 2014

Is there anyone in your life that you need to forgive? Do it now - Daily Reflections August 22,2014

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THE GREATEST LAW OF ALL   The law that encompasses all others is the command of love. We are called to love God and each other wi...
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

WHAT’S YOUR STUMBLING BLOCK? - Daily Reflections August 19,2014

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WHAT’S YOUR STUMBLING BLOCK?   Our weaknesses are the points where Satan will attack us. This is why we should be honest with our...
Monday, August 18, 2014

Which of your attachments can you easily let go? Do it now - Daily Reflections August 18,2014

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HE WENT AWAY SORROWFUL   The story of the rich young man in the Gospel offers many angles for reflection. Jesus’ reply to the que...
Sunday, August 17, 2014

Is there anyone in your life whose faith inspires you? Does your faith inspire others as well? - Daily Reflections August 17,2014

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE FAITH?   I don’t think that there are any easy answers to the above question. In fact, perhaps there is no ...
Saturday, August 16, 2014

How do you welcome and treat young people? Are they a nuisance to you or do you lead them to the right path? - Daily Reflections August 16,2014

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NEVER TOO YOUNG TO FOLLOW THE LORD   Jesus will never reject us if we approach Him, no matter how young we are. Jesus is always ready...
Friday, August 15, 2014

Have you made a firm commitment to God to follow Him with all your heart, mind and soul? - Daily Reflections August 15,2014

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THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY   We celebrate today the Assumption of Mary into heaven. She does not receive anything more t...
Thursday, August 14, 2014

What rules your relationships — mercy or justice? - Daily Reflections August 14,2014

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QUID PRO QUO   The title of this reflection is a Latin phrase that means we should expect to be treated by others the same way we...
Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Do you find it hard to forgive? Ask God for the grace to do so - Daily Reflections August 13,2014

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THE PROCESS OF FORGIVENESS   Forgiveness is hard work and requires perseverance to be effective. There is a process outlined in t...
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Have you sought God’s forgiveness lately? Is there anyone who needs your forgiveness, too? Why not forgive him now? - Daily Reflections August 12,2014

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THE LOVING HEART OF GOD   We cannot doubt the loving nature of the heart of God. The Scriptures are full of invitations for us to...
Sunday, August 10, 2014

In any given situation, which would you choose: God’s laws or man-made laws? - Daily Reflections August 10,2014

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FAITH IN MAN-MADE LAWS   Following on from yesterday’s reflection, I would like to ask what the nature of the so-called “right to bea...