Letters – Page 62 – Daily Moreau

August 20, 2022

In fulfilling your duties you should be persuaded, as Saint Paul tells us, that to ‘those who love God all things work together for good.’

Reflecting upon today’s reading, think of a moment when you felt God’s presence through an individual, in a place, or through an event. How did God touch you?

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

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August 13, 2022

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.

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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August 11, 2022

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

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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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.

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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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.

Where in your life has God asked you to grow?

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

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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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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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If our struggle is rough and difficult, the victory will be good, and the peace eternal.

Listening to the text, when have you felt God’s absence in your life?

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

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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.

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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