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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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A Night Prayer
Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen.
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“It is the duty of every man to uphold the dignity of every woman.”
—Pope St. John Paul II
Today's Meditation
Saint Joseph lived on Divine Providence. Had Baby Jesus not been given gold, frankincense, and myrrh by the Wise Men in Bethlehem, it is likely that the Head of the Holy Family would not have had money to purchase food and other necessities for his family when they fled to Egypt. After all, when they journeyed from Nazareth to Bethlehem to fulfill the census, they did not bring many things with them because they expected to return to Nazareth from Egypt. The Holy Family lived for almost 30 years in a house in Nazareth that was simple and small.... Saint Joseph will teach you how to be detached from earthly things and abandoned to Divine Providence. You will never find true happiness in material goods. When you allow your relationship with God to be dependent upon whether you have material things, you are headed for unhappiness. The person who is poor in spirit, on the other hand, is able to proclaim, "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21). —Donald H. Calloway, MIC P. 129
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The daily examination of conscience is an ancient Catholic practice. It’s very simple, and it’s designed to help us identify our sins and weaknesses so that we can improve and grow stronger in the spiritual life, while providing an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession. It consists of taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God’s commandments, followed by the Act of Contrition.
Reflect
Reflect on the victories and losses
Review your actions, words, and thoughts today.
Did you actively guard yourself against temptation? Where did sin creep in?
In what moments did you practice virtue and moral courage?
Were you attuned to the Holy Spirit's promptings today? Where did you feel His inspiration?
Ask Him for the graces necessary to follow His Will more purposefully tomorrow.
Gratitude
Practice Gratitude
Where did you feel His loving gaze upon you today?
What people or moments helped you see God in your life?
Thank God for all these moments!
Ask Him to help you recognize His blessings and providence tomorrow.
Recommit
Renew your Christian commitment
Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples.
Write down an intention for your day tomorrow, and ask Our Lord for His help in carrying it out.
Pray a Hail Mary, Guardian Angel prayer, or another beloved prayer.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
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[He] made the Bear and Orion, the Plei′ades and the chambers of the south; Who does great things beyond understanding, and marvelous things without number.
Job 9:9-10
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Freed from Suffering! 👑
Freed from Suffering! 👑
I’m sure you know this encouraging verse from the Psalms: “The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” (Psalm 34:19, NLT)
But every now and then, don’t you wonder: Okay, but what exactly does this mean? Will I be freed from suffering here on earth? Or only in eternity?
I want to encourage you to always ask your questions.
Ask your pastor, people who are further along in their faith, or God Himself.
I often bring my questions to my family. It’s a great way to start conversations around the kitchen table or while we’re sitting together at a café. ☺️Recently, I noticed the couple at the table next to us listening in very intently.
You never know who else might receive answers
Because you asked your questions.
But back to the verse: Does it mean that God will free us from all suffering here on earth?
I’d like to share a helpful answer from the Stamps Study Bible:
“Our suffering must be balanced with the knowledge that God desires to deliver us from all distress. When His purposes have been accomplished—the purposes for which He allowed difficulties—He will either deliver us through a supernatural intervention in this life or through a victorious death that carries us into eternal life with Him.”
One thing is certain: When God delivers you, it ALWAYS results in victory! 👑
There’s something you should never forget: God’s deliverance ALWAYS has a purpose—to draw you closer to His heart. ❤️
Let’s be really honest about this for a moment.
Most of the time, we’re actually closer to His heart while we’re still waiting for our miracle…But when we finally receive it, we’re quick to move on to the next thing, aren’t we? 🫣
Take this thought with you today:
When God makes you wait,
maybe He simply enjoys having you close to Him… ❤️
You are a miracle!
Déborah Rosenkranz
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