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A PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

Most holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, today the whole Church looks up and sees you crowned in glory.

The grave could not hold you.

Daily Quiet Time

August 15

Thou shalt have no other gods before me. - Exod 20:3

If you find yourself beginning to love any pleasure better than your prayers, any book better than your Bible,

One day, we’re all going to stand before God and give an account of our lives. That should really make us stop and think. Are we ready to meet Him? Are we actually living in a way that honors Him?

PERSONALLY, WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST POWERFUL PRAYER OR DEVOTION, AFTER THE HOLY MASS ITSELF AND WHY?

A) The Rosary

B) The Divine Mercy Chaplet

C) Silent adoration before the Blessed

• Father I thank you for the gift of this new month of August. I thank You and appreciate all that you have done for me. May you be exalted and praised forever.

• Father I decree and declare that as

Very revealing. Shalom.

From a homily on Matthew by Saint John Chrysostum, bishop

Salt of the earth and light of the world

You are the salt of the earth.

Daily Prayer Guide

August 14

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. - 1 Thess 5:21

I count this thing to be grandly true,

That a noble deed is a step toward God;

Lifting the soul

Auschwitz, July 1941. A prisoner escapes, and the guards choose ten men to die of starvation in reprisal. One of them, Franciszek Gajowniczek, cries out for his wife and children.

Begins Saturday, August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.

Nine days: August 15th to 23rd.

Three novenas. Choose the one that suits you.

FOR A LIFE PARTNER (for the unmarried)

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Have you ever wished you could know how everything will unfold? At times, we long to see the future before we arrive there. We want clarity about outcomes, guidance for our decisions, and assurance about what tomorrow will bring.

Dear friends, a few days ago after Mass, a woman came to me for confession. After I had given her absolution, she politely asked if she could seek some spiritual counsel.

With tears in her eyes,