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Posted on February 12, 2025December 29, 2024

Our zeal must be regulated by knowledge, prudence, and the help of the love of God and others, which knows how to direct and temper our fervor.

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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 Rules.

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Posted on February 3, 2025December 29, 2024

In everything we do, we will aim only for the glory of God, our own holiness, and the edification of others.

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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 Rules.

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Posted on January 3, 2025December 29, 2024

Nothing is more necessary than the spirit of faith in order to preserve, perfect, and develop the work of Holy Cross, especially in these days.

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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 Rules.

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Posted on October 28, 2024October 3, 2024

Those in administration will sincerely become models for others, guiding them by example more than by words.

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Reflect upon times when you have struggled to turn things over to God and how God helped you.

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

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Posted on September 16, 2024

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 August 14, 2024

The aim of Holy Cross is to work, not only at one’s own salvation, but also at the holiness of others by ministering to them.

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How might your life’s actions today act as a prayer to God?

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

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Posted on August 2, 2024

Politeness finds it source in the sentiments of faith which make us respect God and the creatures made in God’s likeness.

As Jesus was fully human, what feelings might you mutually share with him as you reflect upon today’s reading?

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

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Posted on August 1, 2024

When we are successful we should refer it to God; when we are unsuccessful we should not be discouraged or trouble ourselves about it.

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How has God used your weaknesses to proclaim the message of God?

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

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Posted on July 31, 2024

With charity, good intentions must be assumed and whatever tends to put others in a good light must be received with eagerness.

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Reflect on the text. What does it say to your experience?

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

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Posted on July 30, 2024

Charity is not selfish, so we always act toward others with a wholly Christian affection and with no expectation for a return of service.

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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 Rules.

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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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