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"There is absolutely nothing for the just man to fear; the whole of creation serves him."

Origen. A Sermon on Crossing the Jordan.  Reflection: how can you be more just today?
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"Let us stand fast in what is right and prepare our souls for trial."

A letter by St. Boniface Reflection: How can you prepare your soul for trials?
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"The truth can be assaulted but never defeated"

A letter by St. Boniface Reflection: How can you tell the truth more effectively?
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"Teach and defend the Church, by your labours and sufferings, even to the shedding of blood."

A letter by St. Boniface Reflection: How do you defend and suffer with the Church?
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"The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship but to keep her on her course."

A letter by St. Boniface Reflection: How do you remain faithful to the Church when things are terrible?
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"He saves those that believe in Him, not so much from visible as from invisible enemies; that is, from their sins."

Remigius of Rheims. Catena Aurea. Reflection: how does Christ save you from your enemy, the Devil? Resolution: ask God to defend you against your invisible enemies, and especially from sin by praying an Our Father.
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"Do not imagine that, because He is conceived of the Holy Spirit, that you have no part in the ministry."

John Chrysostom. Catena Aurea. Reflection: what is your part in the ministry of Christ? Resolution: Ask God to help you avoid your sins and to be a part of His ministry by saying an Our Father.
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"The majesty of God is supreme, and his virtues inexplicable."

Confessions of St. Augustine. Book 1. Chapter 4. Reflection: how does God's virtue make you a better person? Prayer: Lord, help me to avoid (this particular sin) by sharing Your grace and virtue with me. Amen.
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"Everywhere God wholly filleth all things, but neither heaven nor Earth containeth him."

Confessions of St. Augustine. Book 1. Chapter 3. Reflection: how does God fill your life, even when you are unaware of Him? Prayer: Lord of heaven and earth, help me to avoid (this particular sin) by filling me with Your Holy Spirit. Amen.
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"Great art Thou, O Lord, and greatly to be praised; great is Thy power, and Thy wisdom infinite."

Confession of St. Augustine. Book 1. Chapter 1. Reflection: how do you rely on God's power and wisdom? Prayer: Lord, help me to avoid my sins through your wisdom. Amen.
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"Blessed are all they who practice righteousness, for they shall never be destroyed."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 3. Reflection: how do you practice righteousness?
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"Stand steadfast, therefore, you who work righteousness, and doubt not, that your passage may be with the holy angels."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 2. Reflection: how do you walk with the holy angels?
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Bow your knees, pray to the Lord, and glorify His name because He deemed you worthy.

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 1. Reflection: How often do you glorify God for His grace and mercy?
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"Happy you who endure the great tribulation that is coming."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 2. Reflection: How do you deal with adversity?
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"Stand steadfast, therefore, you who work righteousness, and doubt not, that your passage may be with the holy angels."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 2. Reflection: How can you be more steadfast in following Jesus?
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"Forgiveness will be granted to all the saints who have sinned even to the present day, if they repent with all their heart."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 2. Reflection: When was the last time you reflected on your sins and repented of them?
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"if [you] repent with all [your] heart, [you] will be enrolled in the Books of Life with the saints."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Chapter 3. Reflection: How often do you repent of your sins?
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"Righteous daily speech overcomes all iniquity."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Chapter 3. Reflection: How can you speak more righteously?
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"The mercy of the Lord has taken pity on you and your house, and will strengthen you, and establish you in his glory."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Chapter 3. Reflection: How does God strengthen you?
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"With what words shall I ask the Lord to be merciful to me?"

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Chapter 2. Reflection: How often do you ask God for mercy?
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10 Catholic Quotes for Easter

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"They that seek shall find Him, and they that find shall praise Him."

Confession of St. Augustine. Book 1. Chapter 1. Reflection: how can you seek Christ more today? Prayer: Sweet Jesus, help me to avoid my sins by seeking you more.
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5 Catholic Quotes for Tough Times

But this every one is sure of that worshippeth thee, that his life, if it be under trial, shall be crowned: and if it be under tribulation, it shall be delivered. Tobit 3:21. Douay-Rheims Bible. God's good will is enough to make me very cheerful and if He is on my side I despise all my troubles as trifles. Theodoret of Antioch. Letter 9. To appease the might of an outraged God and to bring that health of soul so needed by those who are sorely afflicted, there is nothing better than devout and persevering prayer. Pope Leo XIII (1892). Magnae Dei Matris. Chapter 7. Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be well rewarded: because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of himself. Wisdom 3:5. Douay-Rheims Bible. I sent you forth with mourning and weeping: but the Lord will bring you back to me with joy and gladness for ever. Baruch 4:23. Douay-Rheims Bible.
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"We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace."

Saint Augustine. Ep. ad Bonif. clxxxix. Reflection: How can you win the war for your soul?  How do you honor those who died fighting for peace?
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"And hope confoundeth not: because the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost, who is given to us."

Romans 5:5 Reflection: How does the Holy Spirit bring fire into your life? Prayer: O God, come to my assistance and help me to avoid the sin of Sloth. Lord, make haste to help me keep my resolution. Amen. 
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10 Catholic Quotes on Joy

1.   The true follower of Christ has a blessing on his lips, a song in his mouth, amid sorrows and trials. Reverend Francis X. Lasance Reflection: What's your favorite hymn to sing when you're feeling stressed? If you don't have one, which one do you think would work for you? 2.  God will clothe thee with the double garment of justice, and will set a crown on thy head of everlasting honour. Baruch 5:2 Reflection: How can you get more grace from God to receive your everlasting reward. 3.  We should imitate the behavior of the saints, so that we may enter together into the joy of our Lord which is in heaven, which is not transitory, but truly abides. Saint Athanasius Reflection: How can you better imitate the behavior of the saints? 4. Only pray that we be not abandoned of God and let the enemy continue to do his worst. God's good will is enough to make me very cheerful and if He is on my side I despise all my troubles as trifles. Theodoret of Antioch Reflection: How does...
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Top 10 Catholic Quotes for Good Friday

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Who is she that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in array?

Song of Solomon 6:9. Douay-Rheims Bible.
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"The Lord himself will overthrow them before our face: but as for you, fear them not."

I Maccabees 3:22. Douay-Rheims Bible. Reflection: What person, place, or thing are you fearing? Don't forget the Lord is your protector.
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"Stand steadfast, therefore, you who work righteousness, and doubt not, that your passage may be with the holy angels."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 2. Reflection: How can you be more steadfast in following Jesus?
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