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Posted on August 13, 2026July 8, 2026

I shall regard it as my duty to follow the good pleasure of God, to which I wish to be faithful both in life and in death.

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With Basile Moreau, let us pray: “Lord, give me a heart more worthy of you; rather, make mine gentle, humble, zealous, and loving like yours.” How does this prayer impact you?

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

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Posted on August 12, 2026July 8, 2026

A vocation is an act of providence whereby God calls individuals and prepares for them means that are indispensable for the proper accomplishment of their duties.

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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 Seromons.

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Posted on August 11, 2026July 8, 2026

As the harvest grows, we see more clearly the scarcity of workers; I say to you with Jesus: ‘Pray to the Lord of the harvest that he send laborers into his harvest.’

As you hear the words of Moreau, what vision immediately comes to mind? What significance does this image hold for you?

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

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Posted on August 10, 2026July 8, 2026

The heart of Jesus loved God so much that it could be sensitive only to the interests of God’s glory.

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How might you reflect the image of God in yourself to another person today?

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

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Posted on August 9, 2026July 8, 2026

You should be convinced that devotion to Saint Joseph can become a great grace for souls.

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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 August 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Let us not forget that it is not money or talents that will do great things for God, but faith, prayer, and fidelity to our responsibilities.

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Blessed Moreau speaks about the “zeal.” What fosters zeal and passion in your life?

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

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Posted on August 7, 2026July 8, 2026

Try to bring vocations from wherever providence has carried the work of Holy Cross; we will be overjoyed to receive them, there will never be too many.

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Where in your life has God asked you to grow?

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

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Posted on August 6, 2026July 8, 2026

I ask you to do everything in your power to expand the work of Holy Cross, to spread it by every means that heaven puts within your reach.

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 Letters.

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Posted on August 5, 2026July 8, 2026

If we are faithful to God, we will be given, in exchange for our sacrifices, the happiness of union in heaven with those whom we love.

Listening to the words of the text, where do you experience or hope to experience grace in your life today?

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

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Posted on August 4, 2026July 8, 2026

By your baptismal promises you are committed to dying to self and to living only the life of Jesus even as he lived only the life of God while he was on earth.

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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 Sermons.

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Blessed Father Moreau

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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