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Category: Exercises

Posted on October 20, 2022

When will I put my hand to the plow? Jesus, with the help of your grace, it will begin today, as you seem to be speaking to my heart.

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 Exercises.

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Posted on October 18, 2022

Of all the virtues none is acquired with greater difficulty than genuine humility and none requires greater efforts or sacrifices.

Where in your life has God asked you to grow?

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

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Posted on October 16, 2022

Jesus says to us: ‘If you are alone, I will be your companion; if you are weak, I will be your strength; if you are afflicted, I will be your comfort and joy.’

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

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

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Posted on October 12, 2022

You must give yourself to studying the teaching and example of Jesus, because you cannot imitate what you do not know.

Reflect on the text and image. What can you take away for your life and ministry/work today?

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

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Posted on October 10, 2022

It is love for me that crucified Jesus.

In your own life, who is the marginalized person that you encounter daily, and how might the text today impact your encounter with them?

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

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Posted on October 9, 2022

Who is this who died for me? It is Jesus Christ, my God and Savior.

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 Exercises.

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Posted on October 8, 2022

Let us hold fast to this truth: whatever is not for God is lost for heaven.

What does it mean to serve God?

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

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Posted on October 6, 2022

If you love Jesus, you would stake your happiness on trying to become like him, and you would soon become a faithful image of him.

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 30, 2022June 29, 2022

Love Jesus Christ, and before long his thoughts, his feelings, and his way of living will be your own.

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

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

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Posted on September 18, 2022

Lord, call me and I will answer; inspire me and I will conform to what you ask.

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 Exercises.

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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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