Holy Gospel: September 21 "I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners." (Matthew 9:9-13)
Holy Gospel: September 20 "No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light." (Luke 8:16-18)
Taking Mary into My Home Challenge: Contemplate the mysteries of Christ’s life while praying the Rosary.
Holy Gospel: September 19 "For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light." (Luke 16:1-13)
Holy Gospel: September 18 "The seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance." (Luke 8:4-15)
Holy Gospel: September 17 "Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God." (Luke 8:1-3)
Holy Gospel: September 16 "Her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little." (Luke 7:36-50)
The Battle For Souls According to the Word of God, those who worship false gods are really worshiping demons. We must not be afraid to declare this truth no matter how steeped in political correctness the world becomes.
God So Loves Me Challenge: Contemplate the cross as a symbol of love.
Lost and Found Challenge: Today, consciously choose to exercise a virtue that will help you break one of your sinful habits.
Know the Tree by Its Fruits Challenge: Concentrate today on practicing one virtue that you know you need to work on.
Leading Others to Heaven Challenge: Identify two or three practical things you can do this week to grow in the virtue of humility.
A Most High Ideal Challenge: Transform your way of judging from your point of view to God’s.
Holy Gospel: September 14 "God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him." (John 3:13-17)
Holy Gospel: September 11 "A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit." (Luke 6:43-49)
Holy Gospel: September 10 "Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?" (Luke 6:39-42)
Holy Gospel: September 9 "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?" (Luke 6:27-38)
Holy Gospel: September 8 "It is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her." (Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23)
Embarrassment of a Personal Nature Do you ever feel so embarassed that you never want to see "those people" again? Maybe you've fallen into a well crafted trap meant to stop you in your tracks?
The Power to Overcome When we yield to temptation, it is not because God has failed to give us the power to overcome it. Rather, it is because we have failed to make use of that power.
Fun Food for Fall! Cheryl Dickow shares some interesting food information for women (and men!) and encourages you to share your recipes with others.