“In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.”
— St. John of the Cross
Morning Offering – Draw Near to God
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
| The gift of the Holy Spirit must be accompanied by our free choice to follow His inspiration and guidance. If we do not choose to resist sin, the Spirit cannot help us, for He will not violate our freedom. However, if we make even a weak resolve to struggle against temptation and sin, the Holy Spirit can rush into us and fortify that weak resolve, giving us enough strength to resist the deadly sins with greater effectiveness. |
from his book Escape from Evil’s Darkness
When I See No Way..
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Meditation of the Day – He is Here With His Cross
“Yes, my heart’s dear one, Jesus, is here with His cross. Since you are one of His favorites, he wants to make you into His likeness; why be afraid that you will not have the strength to carry this cross without a struggle? On the way to Calvary, Jesus did indeed fall three times and you, poor little child, would like to be different from your spouse, would rather not fall a hundred times if necessary to prove your love to Him by getting back up with even more strength than before your fall!”— St. Therese of Lisieux, p. 87
Morning Offering – Let Us Love God
“Let us love God, but with the strength of our arms, in the sweat of our brow.”— St. Vincent de Paul
Daily Reflection – January 24th
The Bible in a Year – Day 93 – Strengths & Weaknesses
Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson’s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146.
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https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/day-93
The Bible in a Year – Day 167 – Viaticum
Today we read about Elijah’s discouragement after fleeing from Jezebel, and how God tells him to “arise and eat” to strengthen him for the journey ahead. Fr. Mike points out how God calls us to draw strength for the journey as well, even at the end of our earthly lives. The readings are 1 Kings 19-20, 2 Chronicles 20, and Song of Solomon 6.
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https://youtu.be/Wr9d_R9gDpI
