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Morning of Reflection – Olivia, MN – June 7, 2025
Morning of Reflection with Janette Howe June 7th 9am - noon. St. Aloysius Church, Olivia, MN Click for More Information
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Master, where do You have need of me?
“Do not oppose head-on the thoughts that the Enemy sows in your mind. Instead, cut off all conversation with them by prayer to God.” — St Isaak of Syria “The soul that is united with God is feared by the Devil as if it were God Himself.” — St John of the Cross...
Graces await!
“Grace is never wanting. God always gives sufficient grace to whoever is willing to receive it.” — St Francis de Sales “For from His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. ” — John 1:16 Greetings to dearest Sisters in Christ as we together reap the graces of...
Our Offerings are Happily Unique
“Ours is the Spirit of the Eucharist, the total gift of self.” — St Katherine Drexel Greetings to dearest Sisters in Christ as we together catch a glimpse of the beautiful Lenten Season awaiting us on the horizon … we enter … then exit … the same, but different… My...
Single Tasking at its Best!
“If we have abandoned ourselves to God, there is only one rule for us: the duty of the present moment.” — Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Abandonment to Divine Providence Blessed Candlemas moving into Ordinary times to dearest Sisters in Christ… Mounting current research...
Extravagance of Love
“Most of all, I follow the example of Mary Magdalene, my heart captivated by her astonishing, or rather, loving audacity, which so won the heart of Jesus.” — St Thérèse of Lisieux Blessed Christmastide into Epiphany to dearest Sisters in Christ… and happy and...
Seeing Straight
“We are born to love, we live to love, and we will die to love still more.” — St. Joseph Cafasso Blessed Advent to dearest Sisters in Christ… A lesson from nursing school was brought to remembrance recently. Our Psych Nursing Professor advised the class to judiciously...
We Bear a Fire Within
“Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Sing His praise without delays who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise With Him may’st rise. ” — George Herbert Blessed Solemnity of All Saints to dearest Sisters in Christ… Today we are called to remember all of the saints,...
Confidence
“For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another quarter, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14 Greetings...
The Angels
Greetings to dearest Sisters in Christ... In recent days one might be feeling akin to St Peter finding himself sinking in the waters. …but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord save me.” Jesus immediately reached out His hand...
Contemplating the Wounds of Christ
“When it seems to you that your suffering exceeds your strength, contemplate My wounds.” — Diary of St Faustina, 1184,1512 Greetings to dearest Sisters in Christ... As unpleasant news stuns our hearts in these days regarding Catholic clergy, peace comes remembering...
Are Our Prayers Heard?
“Be humble, be simple, and bring joy to others.” — St Madeleine Sophie Barat Greetings to dearest Sisters in Christ... Recently while enjoying a meal on our patio with guests, a singing wren made a visit. I interrupted conversation, pointing to the dense...
Notes of Gratitude
“There is in the Sacred Heart the symbol and express image of the infinite love of Jesus Christ which moves us to love in return.” — Pope Leo XIII “O Sacred Heart of Jesus ... You are my refuge and my sanctuary.” — St. Gertrude the Great “Choose the divine Heart for...