October 20 2019
3551 have prayedToday is World Missions Day and we invoke St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the Missions, that we may live with joy and discover our “vocation is love.” Offer this day for the intention of the Holy Father for this month, that the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the church. Our Father….
2040 have prayedJesus wants his children to reach holiness, hence he warns of the need to remain united to him through prayer. In the busyness of society are we able to integrate prayer into everyday life? The challenge is to make life a prayer, being a “contemplative in action.” Do you trust that the Lord always walks by your side? How do you stay in the presence of the God in the midst of so many noises? Ask for the grace of silence and listening. Contemplate the life of Jesus the next time you pray the Holy Rosary.
2326 have prayedWalk through your day and appreciate what you have experienced. As you grow in interior knowledge you will be able to identify the voice of the Spirit in the heart, distinguishing it from “other” voices. Rest and breathe. When have you felt peace today? What events disturbed you and made you lose peace? What conversations did not help you and which ones did? Write down what you discover and resolve tomorrow to maintain the peace of your heart throughout the day. Hail Mary….