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Quote/s of the Day – 4 April – '... For us, a Light from His Light has arisen...'

Quote/s of the Day – 4 April – “The Month of the Resurrection and the Blessed Sacrament” – Easter Thursday “Our Lord Jesus ChristHas appeared to us from the bosom of the Father.He has come and drawn us out of the shadowsAnd enlightened us with His joyful Light. Day has dawned for humankind,Cast out the power of darkness.For us, a Light from His Light has arisenThat has enlightened our darkened…

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Thought for the Day – 9 March – Of the Devil's Artifices, In Order to Draw Us Away, From the Path of Holiness (Part One)

Thought for the Day – 9 March – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 XXXI: … Of the Devil’s Artifices, In Orderto Draw Us Away, From the Path of Holiness(Part One) “The fourth device of the Evil One, when he sees us advancing steadily towards holiness, is, to excite within us, a variety of good desires…

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Thought for the Day – 5 March – Of the Devil's Devices Against Those Already Held, in the Bondage of Sin

Thought for the Day – 5 March – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 XXVIII: … Of the Devil’s Devices Against ThoseAlready Held, in the Bondage of Sin “When the devil holds a man in the bondage of sin, his chief care is to blind his eyes more and more and to avert everything from him which might lead to a…

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Thought for the Day – 4 March – The Methods Used by the Devil to Tempt Those Who Desire Virtue

Thought for the Day – 4 March – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 XXVII: … The Methods Used by the Devil to TemptThose Who Desire Virtue “You must know that the devil is intent upon nothing but our ruin and that he does not use the same method of assault with all persons. In order, then, to make known…

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Thought for the Day – 1 May – Concerning Spiritual Communion

Thought for the Day – 1 May – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 LVI: … Concerning Spiritual Communion “Although actual reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist is limited to once a day, you are, nevertheless, at liberty to communicate in spirit every hour.And nothing except your own negligence can…

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Thought for the Day – 27 February – Of the Ways to Rule the Tongue

Thought for the Day – 27 February – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 XXIV: … Of the Ways to Rule the Tongue “It is very necessary that the tongue be well bridled and regulated, as we are all much inclined, to let it run wildly on, upon those things which are most pleasing to the senses. MUCH SPEAKING…

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Thought for the Day – 24 February – Of Using the Senses to Advantage in Diverse Situations (Part Two)

Thought for the Day – 24 February – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 XXIII: … Of Using the Senses to Advantagein Diverse Situations(Part Two) “+++ When walking, remember that every step brings you nearer to death. +++ Let the flight of birds and the flowing of water remind you that your life is…

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Thought for the Day – 30 April – The Role of the Eucharist in Increasing Our Love of God (Part Four)

Thought for the Day – 30 April – The Spiritual Combat (1589) – Dom Lorenzo Scupoli OSM (c1530-1610) “None shall be crowned who has not fought well.” 2 Tim 2: 5 LV: … The Role of the Eucharist inIncreasing Our Love of God (Part Four) “After Communion strive to be deeply recollected, shutting out from your heart the multiple petty encroachments of worldly distractions. Entertain the Divine Guest…

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