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Posted on July 24, 2026July 8, 2026

Life is in the cross and no place else; but we must not only take up the cross, we must carry it with courage.

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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 Conference.

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Posted on July 23, 2026July 8, 2026

In following Jesus we are sure of reaching heaven; to follow him, however, it is necessary to deny ourselves and carry the cross.

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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 Conference.

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Posted on July 22, 2026July 8, 2026

God will be glorified by the works of justice and holiness that we produce, just as one who plants a tree is glorified by its produce.

Where in your life has God asked you to grow?

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

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Posted on July 21, 2026July 8, 2026

If you wish to draw down the Spirit of God on your gatherings, learn how to remain calm, and practice little courtesies and mutual acts of politeness in your discussions and decisions.

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Reflect upon when you have felt God’s presence in your life and its impact.

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

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Posted on July 20, 2026July 8, 2026

Fidelity to your duties will determine the progress of Holy Cross, not only for the present, but for the future as well.

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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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Posted on July 19, 2026July 8, 2026

Virtue means strength of soul applied to well-doing, and merit depends on our faithfulness to God, which is impossible without genuine effort.

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Reflect upon the text. How will your day impact the poor and the marginalized today?

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

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Posted on July 18, 2026July 8, 2026

If you are afraid of sacrifice, you will never acquire solid virtues.

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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 Meditations.

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Posted on July 17, 2026July 8, 2026

Our Lord recommended nothing so much to his disciples as mutual charity, which we must practice always, as the second and greatest commandment after that of the love of God.

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

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

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Posted on July 16, 2026July 8, 2026

Keep yourselves, not only in a state of grace, but full of zeal, and in that close union with God which makes you act in all things for the love of God.

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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 Meditations.

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Posted on July 15, 2026July 8, 2026

All must cultivate the spiritual of mutual love and cooperation, and have at heart the welfare and success of Holy Cross as a whole rather than private interests.

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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

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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