Do Not Be Afraid:

The media were shocked at the revelations of Mother Teresa’s insecurities. All Christians have insecurities, though, but we trust God. How little we see God’s plan in our lives; how fearful we are that things may not work out after all! Pray for courage in the area of your life where you most need it.

Servanthood – Faith:

In today’s Gospel Mary humbly acknowledges that she is a “servant” of God to do whatever He Wills. How open are we to suggestions and helps from others? Are we rigid, opinionated and authoritative in our views and ways? How can we allow the Holy Spirit to work more fully in our lives?

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Because we were not made for heaven; we were made for earth. Man, by sin, spoiled the earth, and God came down from heaven in order to help us remake it. After having redeemed us, he said that he would now give us heaven, so we got all this: the earth, and heaven too.

- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Please pray for me that I may have the courage to complete my Sacrifice as He has given me the inspiration and Grace to begin…I have very little courage—but I trust Him blindly, in spite of all feelings.

—Mother Teresa