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Is the Act of Oblation suited to allFirst let us distinguish the Act of Oblation in its perfect form as achieved by St. Thérèse. We say perfect because her offering clearly bore the mark of a vow of perpetual oblation. We are confronted with a new form of pledge to perfect Love, a pledge that will never be withdrawn and that undertakes especially to console the Heart of God.As opposed to this perfect and entire oblation we can imagine an offering which does not assume the maximum intensity and constancy of love. The soul will maintain such an offering according to its generosity and according to the grace of God which it may at first even disregard, later bravely correcting itself. Understood in this way, the Act of Oblation may be permitted to may souls and even to every soul, including the habitually sinful, from the moment that it is of goodwill. Naturally, it is taken for granted that such a soul is delicate enough to wish to console and compensate the Heart of God. This intention however is secondary, the essential thing being to desire to love and please God. St. Thérèse places these terms on the same level as “to console the Heart of Our Lord.” Therefore even the weak and imperfect will find a great means of spiritual progress in the Act of Oblation and in the relationship which it establishes between the soul should not be discouraged by their weakness, so let them listen to their holy Patroness: “My very weakness makes me dare to offer myself, O Jesus, as victim to Thy love.” And again, “The more weak and wretched we are, the better material do we make for His consuming and transfiguring fire. The simple desire to be a victim suffices, but we must consent to remain always poor and helpless, and here lies the difficulty. . . Let us love our littleness, let us be content to have no joy; then we shall be truly poor in spirit, and Jesus will come to seek us, however far off we may be. Then He will transform us into flames of love.” https://fsspx.asia/en/news/st-thereses-act-oblation-29945

Whoever flees prayer flees al that is good. Prayer toots us in goodness. Without it, we lose direction and strength

What is my relationship with angels and archangels?

We have forgotten a number of our prayers and reciting and praying these brought back memories. Hope you liked them.

There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven. Journal Prompt: How can I bring more order into those disordered areas of my life? What steps do I need to take?

We can and should push back, renouncing any evil influences we have allowed into our lives and commanding evil spirits to depart from us. The basics of spiritual warfare are actually quite simple: stop committing mortal sin and avoid the occult, both of which open our lives to the influence of the enemy. Instead, go to confession, pray every day, and live a sacramental life. Beyond that, we can offer prayers of deliverance to command demons to depart from us, sending them to Jesus to be judged by him https://www.denvercatholic.org/the-battle-is-real-a-guide-for-spiritual-warfare

Reflection Question: Am I trusting my resources or truly relying on God's daily provision? Carmel Light Publications

In order, therefore, that we may not fall into such severe tribulations, let us bow the neck of our mind to Christ the Saviour of all. Let us receive the Word of God and do it: for if our choice be so to act, He will crown us with lofty honours; for He is the distributor of the crowns; by Whom and with Whom to God the Father be praise and dominion with the Holy Ghost, for ever and ever, Amen.

Yes, no jewelled tiara bound around the head invests it with such glory, as an iron chain for Christ's sake. Then was the prison more glorious than palaces, yea, than heaven itself. Why say I than palaces? Because it contained a prisoner of Christ. Is there any that loveth Christ, he knows the dignity of this title, he knows what a virtue is this, he knows how great a boon he bestowed upon mankind, even this, to be bound for His sake. More glorious this, perhaps to be bound for His sake, than "to sit at His right hand," (Matt. xx: 21.) more august this, than to "sit upon the twelve thrones." (Matt. xix: 28.) http://www.documenta-catholica.eu/d_0345-0407%20Iohannes%20Chrysostomus%20%20Homilies%20on%20Ephesians%20-%20EN.pdf

Journal Prompt: In what ways am I : * as a man supporting the role of women in Church? * as a woman doing my part to make a difference?

How can I evangelize more intentionally in the places where I am present?

Don't be afraid of loving Mary too much - no matter how, you can never love Her more than Her Son does!

Journal Prompt: In what way is the Lord inviting me today to join Him in His journey to Calvary. Have I accepted or resisted the invitation to this Way of the Cross? What is my fear? Bare your soul to Our Lord!

Journal Prompt: In what ways am I contributing towards making Christ known in my life? Am I pleased with my own efforts? What else can I do intentionally to bring Christ into the world, through words, actions & deeds