Mt 7:21-29 At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: “not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, […]
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Acts 13:16,22-26 Paul stood up, raised his hand for silence and began to speak: ‘Men of Israel, and fearers of God, listen! After he deposed Saul and raised up David to be king, whom he attested in these words, “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, who will perform
“I have deep trust in my dear Father in Heaven that all will be well, and therefore I await all things to come with inner peace.” (Saint Elizabeth of Dijon) These words come from a Carmelite nun known by her religious name, Elizabeth of the Most Holy Trinity. What an enviable state she describes here!
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Mt 7:6,12-14 ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces. So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the Law and the Prophets. Enter by
“Bring Me everything that seeks to weigh you down. I am your Father!” (Inner Word) This word expresses in a different way what Jesus tells us in the Gospel: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28) This refers particularly to the inner state of
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Mt 7:1-5 Do not judge, and you will not be judged; because the judgements you give are the judgements you will get, and the standard you use will be the standard used for you. Why do you observe the splinter in your brother’s eye and never notice the great log in your own? And how
“I want to triumph in you, to overcome the powers of evil in your flesh, so that many more may be saved.” (Inner Word) This is a word that can be understood in close harmony with the words of the Apostle to the Gentiles: “In my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions
Mt 10:26-33 At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: do not be afraid of them. Everything now covered up will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim from the housetops. Do not be
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“It takes your effort and attention to heed the promptings of the Spirit.” (Inner Word) Yesterday we reflected on a word from Sister Faustina, which taught us that chatter and distractions make it difficult for the Holy Spirit to reach us. Today’s word may serve as a first addition to that. The Holy Spirit wants
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“The Holy Spirit does not speak to a distracted, chatty soul. Through His quiet inspirations, He speaks to a focused soul — to a soul that knows how to be silent.” (Sister Faustina Kowalska) Is what Sister Faustina says here surprising? Certainly not! How can the Holy Spirit communicate with us if we are not
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