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Posted on September 17, 2021

Lord, along whatever road you want me to follow you in your footsteps, you will always find me ready and willing to walk.

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Blessed Moreau spoke often about the need to take risks in our pursuit of God’s love. What is a risk you might take as you reflect upon today’s text?

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Exercises.

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Posted on September 16, 2021

Being entrusted for the most part with the education of youth, you should exert yourselves to shine in the world with the twofold brilliance of virtue and knowledge.

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Reflecting upon today’s reading, what are the roadblocks for you today in experiencing God’s presence? How might you offer those into God’s hands today?

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Rules.

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Posted on September 15, 2021

It is Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows who has founded the Congregation of Holy Cross, and evil designs will never be able to destroy it.

stained glass

Reflecting upon the words of Moreau, reflect upon a physical place that feels sacred to you and how it draws you closer to God.

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Letters.

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Posted on September 14, 2021

The cross alone can sanctify us, save us, and make us useful for the salvation of others.

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How has God carried you through difficult times in the past, and what does that mean for you today?

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Letters.

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Posted on September 13, 2021

Our sublime, but difficult, mission should be fulfilled with that happy blending of gentleness and firmness, prudence and vigilance, which is the secret of all successful education.

river in canyon

Spend a moment in silence listening to the words of the text within you.

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Letters.

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Posted on September 12, 2021

Our first and foremost concern is with the formation of the heart through the development of those religious dispositions which can make a good person and a good Christian.

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How might you be an image-bearer of God today?

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Letters.

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Posted on September 11, 2021

Educators must be guided always by the sentiments of a heart filled with compassionate goodness.

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St. Brother André Bessette, CSC, spent a life of simple hospitality. Reflect upon how you might extend hospitality to someone today who might not otherwise be seen.

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Christian Education.

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Posted on September 10, 2021

I am convinced of these two truths: that the first duty of a teacher is to form Christians, and that society certainly needs people of virtue more than people of learning.

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What does it mean to serve God?

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Christian Education.

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Posted on September 9, 2021

All those who have been entrusted with the admirable task of education should unite in a spirit of zeal and devotedness.

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Reflect upon the relationships in your life here on earth that enrich your relationship with God.

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Letters.

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Posted on September 8, 2021August 9, 2021

While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for eternal life.

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Imagine the person of Jesus in your place today. Reflect on how you as Jesus, would approach the very actions, work, and tasks that you need to engage in today.

Today’s text is drawn from Moreau’s Letters.

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Blessed Father Moreau was a French priest in the nineteenth century who founded the Congregation of Holy Cross, an order dedicated to educating hearts and minds.

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