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Half Title
Title Page
Dedication
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
How to Use this Book
A Prayer for Grace and Illumination
The Daily Readings
DAY 1 To the pure, all things are pure
DAY 2 God loves you freely
DAY 3 Why do you worry so? Trust in God
DAY 4 Be a doer of the gospel, not merely a hearer
DAY 5 Beware of false teachers
DAY 6 God’s offer of salvation is easy for you to accept
DAY 7 The Holy Angels are God’s messengers
DAY 8 Never publicize the good you do for others to see
DAY 9 A blessing or a curse—which will you choose?
DAY 10 What is impossible for you is not impossible for God
DAY 11 Be like Mary, who pondered all things in her heart
DAY 12 The Lord will multiply the little you have to give
DAY 13 Jesus calms storms, in nature and in your soul
DAY 14 Be ruthless in fighting temptations
DAY 15 God will forgive you if you ask him to
DAY 16 Don’t be afraid to defend the truth … with charity
DAY 17 Be faithful and you will conquer
DAY 18 Beware the danger of earthly riches
DAY 19 The Church will never be overcome
DAY 20 God wants you to be happy
DAY 21 God will forgive you if you forgive others
DAY 22 You were made for greatness
DAY 23 Fight the good fight of faith
DAY 24 Jesus Christ is true God
DAY 25 Your sufferings are meritorious when offered to God
DAY 26 God does not cause evil and death; human sin does
DAY 27 God won’t permit temptations beyond your strength
DAY 28 Lift your eyes to the things above
DAY 29 Everything God creates is good
DAY 30 If you turn from your sins, you will live
DAY 31 The futility of idols
DAY 32 Bear one another’s burdens
DAY 33 You belong to God
DAY 34 Nothing can separate us from Christ
DAY 35 God will never go back on his promise
DAY 36 If you have Christ, you have everything
DAY 37 Be generous in your giving
DAY 38 Keep yourself in the love of God
DAY 39 Be strong in the face of temptations
DAY 40 The Beatitudes are the pattern for life in Christ Jesus
DAY 41 Heed what you’ve learned about the Faith!
DAY 42 Spiritual healing is better than physical healing
DAY 43 Forgiveness is not optional
DAY 44 Learn how to love even your enemies
DAY 45 Glorify God in your body, not yourself
DAY 46 Christ is supreme above all things
DAY 47 Remain in God’s grace and kindness
DAY 48 The cost of following Jesus
DAY 49 God cares about the little things in life
DAY 50 You are the sower of seed
DAY 51 Earthly wealth can be hazardous to your spiritual health
DAY 52 The Church always has both good and bad members
DAY 53 Keep God’s commands before your own “traditions”
DAY 54 God is love
DAY 55 Heaven is more valuable than any earthly gain
DAY 56 Set your sights on God, not the world
DAY 57 Jesus prefigures Confession by healing the Leper
DAY 58 Defend the Faith with charity and prudence
DAY 59 On those unwilling to receive the truth
DAY 60 The devil will tempt you, but he can’t make you
DAY 61 Crucify your carnal passions
DAY 62 All nature proclaims the greatness of God
DAY 63 Make the most of your time by avoiding idleness
DAY 64 God knows the secrets of your heart better than you
DAY 65 There is only one God
DAY 66 Those who suffer with Christ will be glorified with him
DAY 67 The Lord will give rest to the weary
DAY 68 Christ wants you to have abundant life
DAY 69 The righteous will be vindicated
DAY 70 Walk in the light of God’s grace
DAY 71 Beware of presumption
DAY 72 This is God’s plan for you
DAY 73 Faith alone, apart from works, cannot save you
DAY 74 Do not be overly perplexed by earthly suffering
DAY 75 Behold the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin
DAY 76 Jesus Christ is our eternal High Priest
DAY 77 Remember the Ten Commandments of God
DAY 78 Put on the whole armor of God
DAY 79 Let the peace of Christ reign in your heart
DAY 80 The mystery of God’s love is revealed in Jesus
DAY 81 God’s promise is your steadfast anchor
DAY 82 A warning of God’s judgment on evildoers
DAY 83 Apart from the Lord, you can do nothing
DAY 84 Don’t be a “Doubting Thomas”—have faith
DAY 85 If your hope is in God, you will not be disappointed
DAY 86 Keep your eyes on the Cross!
DAY 87 Your opportunities for repentance are not unlimited
DAY 88 Sin brings death, but Jesus Christ brings life
DAY 89 Be a faithful soldier of Christ
DAY 90 Those united to Christ have new life
DAY 91 Salvation comes from God’s grace, not human effort
DAY 92 You must choose whether to worship God or idols
DAY 93 God will judge everyone according to their works
DAY 94 Those who fall away from the truth face judgment
DAY 95 How you will know if you are abiding in God’s love
DAY 96 Place your confidence in Christ!
DAY 97 The importance of prayer and fasting
DAY 98 A warning about the anti-Christ
DAY 99 In his humanity, Christ is far superior to the angels
DAY 100 The Sinner’s prayer
DAY 101 Do not be lured away by false gospels
DAY 102 Prophecy of the coming of Christ the King
DAY 103 God sends his Angels to help and protect us
DAY 104 God will never abandon you
DAY 105 Cry out to God for pardon and peace
DAY 106 A father’s instructions to his son on holiness
DAY 107 The folly of atheism and idolatry
DAY 108 Always use moderation when enjoying good things
DAY 109 Give obedience and honor to whom it is due
DAY 110 No one can force you to commit a sin
DAY 111 Beware of boasting and spiritual pride
DAY 112 The Church is the body of Christ
DAY 113 Nothing is hidden from God—he sees everything
DAY 114 The Lord chooses the “foolish” to confound the “wise”
DAY 115 Speak boldly and fearlessly about Jesus Christ
DAY 116 The Lord beckons you to draw near to him
DAY 117 To abide in God’s love, keep his commandments
DAY 118 How can you be silent in such a time as this?
DAY 119 False prophets are known by their bad fruit
DAY 120 The law of God is written on your heart
DAY 121 On the dangers of private interpretation
DAY 122 The universal Church teaches with Christ’s authority
DAY 123 God speaks to you through the gospel
DAY 124 Purity of speech is an indication of purity of heart
DAY 125 Only Jesus Christ can save you from your sins
DAY 126 The Resurrection proves the validity of the Church
DAY 127 Proclaim the gospel fearlessly and without shame
DAY 128 Division between Christians is a grievous scandal
DAY 129 Imitate the lives and virtues of the saints
DAY 130 The miraculous power of holy relics!
DAY 131 Christ sends his disciples forth as sheep among wolves
DAY 132 Baptism cleanses us of our sins
DAY 133 Pray that God sends a “Philip” to the hard-headed
DAY 134 Don’t be afraid to speak the truth
DAY 135 Get rid of whatever causes you to fall into mortal sin
DAY 136 Public testimony of Jesus is a sure sign of salvation
DAY 137 Never receive Communion in the state of mortal sin
DAY 138 Remember to pray for bishops, priests, and deacons
DAY 139 Our blessed hope of Christ’s return
DAY 140 We are “born again” through Baptism
DAY 141 The Lord grants some the gift of celibacy
DAY 142 “What must I do to be saved?”
DAY 143 A servant is not greater than his master
DAY 144 How blessed are the members of God’s household
DAY 145 The first celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation
DAY 146 Seek ways to build up others
DAY 147 To attain eternal life, feed upon the Bread of Life
DAY 148 Have confidence in Christ the Good Shepherd
DAY 149 Christ’s sacrifice fulfills the Mosaic sacrifice
DAY 150 The institution of the sacrament of Confession
DAY 151 Christ entrusts Mary to the Apostle John
DAY 152 The Angels and Saints present our prayers to God
DAY 153 Intercede and pray for one another
DAY 154 Christ gave the Apostles the ministry of reconciliation
DAY 155 The Lord is very close to you
DAY 156 The healing power of the Anointing of the Sick
DAY 157 Pray, pray, pray for vocations
DAY 158 The scriptural basis for Apostolic succession
DAY 159 The solemn duties entrusted to bishops and priests
DAY 160 Divorce and remarriage is a serious sin
DAY 161 The saints pray for others in this life and in heaven
DAY 162 We are one body in Christ
DAY 163 Our Lady and the Saints in heaven are encouraging us
DAY 164 Jesus performs his first recorded miracle
DAY 165 An apocalyptic vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DAY 166 Children are a blessing from God
DAY 167 The devil always strikes at the shepherd
DAY 168 Jesus made Simon Peter the first pope
DAY 169 The devil’s original lie is his same one today
DAY 170 Trust in the Lord and he will fight for you!
DAY 171 A powerful prayer in times of danger and distress
DAY 172 God manifests his power in our weakness
DAY 173 Avoid these kinds of people
DAY 174 God will not turn away one who is contrite of heart
DAY 175 The key to getting into heaven
DAY 176 A terrible warning to those who call evil “good”
DAY 177 This is how God wants you to love him
DAY 178 Truth divides as well as unites
DAY 179 A warning to those who stubbornly persist in sin
DAY 180 Overcome evil by the good you do for others
DAY 181 Christ’s friends do what he commands
DAY 182 Charity, the queen of virtues, must reign in your heart
DAY 183 Be cheerful in your giving
DAY 184 Before you were conceived, God knew you
DAY 185 Turn from sin and you will live
DAY 186 Worry about your own sins, not your neighbor’s
DAY 187 Do you know where your treasure is?
DAY 188 Signs of the end
DAY 189 Purgatory is real
DAY 190 The folly of assuming you have plenty of time
DAY 191 God will reward your confidence in him
DAY 192 Be considerate to others
DAY 193 Do not despise others
DAY 194 Life is short. Pray hard
DAY 195 Sin has both eternal and temporal consequences
DAY 196 Hell is real and people really go there
DAY 197 You cannot imagine the glory of heaven
DAY 198 “Love your neighbor” is not just a slogan
DAY 199 There is mighty power in the name of the Lord Jesus
DAY 200 Cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in your own soul
DAY 201 Honor your father and mother
DAY 202 Our Lady’s canticle of praise to the Lord
DAY 203 Hating others is a form of murder
DAY 204 Never be ashamed of your holy calling
DAY 205 Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
DAY 206 Hold fast to your hope in Christ
DAY 207 Christ’s gospel is contained in Scripture and Tradition
DAY 208 Marriage and family form the foundation of God’s plan
DAY 209 Don’t become discouraged, even when times are tough
DAY 210 Rely on God’s saving power, not on yourself
DAY 211 Judge not, lest you be judged
DAY 212 Stern warnings about the evil of drunkenness
DAY 213 The end does not justify the means
DAY 214 The end of the world will come when God commands it
DAY 215 Praise the Lord for his steadfast love
DAY 216 It’s not too late to cry out to God for grace and healing!
DAY 217 In your misery, call out to God for mercy and comfort
DAY 218 Motherhood is a crown of glory for women
DAY 219 Modesty is a sure sign of love for God
DAY 220 Those who love and obey God will go to heaven
DAY 221 There is a type of curiosity that is not pleasing to God
DAY 222 Always reverence and glorify God’s holy name
DAY 223 The Lord is near to you, especially when you need him
DAY 224 In the battle for eternal life, you cannot be neutral
DAY 225 Obey Christ and his Church
DAY 226 Beware of false prophets, who try to inveigle you
DAY 227 Some will oppose you because you love God
DAY 228 Yes, Jesus did claim to be God
DAY 229 Don’t let sin worm its way in through “little things”
DAY 230 The mature Christian controls his tongue
DAY 231 As you approach old age, remember this advice
DAY 232 Be humble. God knows everything. You don’t
DAY 233 God sends angels to enlighten, guard, and guide us
DAY 234 Suffering for Christ is part of the Christian life
DAY 235 You may think you are strong, but you can fall
DAY 236 The divinity of Christ is proclaimed by the angels
DAY 237 Matrimony is a living icon of Christ’s love for the Church
DAY 238 There is great value in the discipline of rising early
DAY 239 The Kingdom of Christ will never be overthrown
DAY 240 The devil will flee from you, if you follow this advice
DAY 241 Be on guard against detraction, calumny, and backbiting
DAY 242 Those who love God rejoice in what awaits them.
DAY 243 God will bless and strengthen your faith in him
DAY 244 A prayer for God’s protection in a wicked generation
DAY 245 A warning to secular leaders
DAY 246 Jesus wishes to give you peace, unity, and salvation
DAY 247 Don’t let trials of the life rob you of your peace
DAY 248 God warns the empty-hearted hypocrites
DAY 249 Banish all idols from your life
DAY 250 You have a duty to admonish sinners with compassion
DAY 251 Jesus will turn your sorrow into joy
DAY 252 The intercession of the saints is powerful
DAY 253 The prophets foretold your salvation in Jesus Christ
DAY 254 Keep God’s commandments
DAY 255 Strive to live up to your status as a citizen of heaven
DAY 256 Call upon the Lord for help in times of distress
DAY 257 Shun false prophets
DAY 258 Find a wise priest to be your spiritual director
DAY 259 You can’t please God with mere lip service
DAY 260 Do not forget your duty toward the poor
DAY 261 Learn how to pray as Jesus taught us to pray
DAY 262 At Mass you are present at the Last Supper and Calvary
DAY 263 Have faith that God will guide you
DAY 264 A powerful prayer for healing
DAY 265 Be attentive to the temporal needs of the Church
DAY 266 Seek what God wants, not what you want
DAY 267 The Lord is a mighty shield for those who love him
DAY 268 Be prudent in your zeal for the things of God
DAY 269 We should reverence and venerate God’s Holy Angels
DAY 270 Respond generously to God’s call
DAY 271 Do you honestly seek to be a Good Samaritan?
DAY 272 The sacrament of Baptism is necessary for salvation
DAY 273 Never forget that Jesus suffered and died for your sins
DAY 274 A cautionary tale about human pride
DAY 275 A life well-lived is a life focused on God
DAY 276 The priesthood is a sublime calling from God
DAY 277 These are the things that those who love God should do
DAY 278 Time is precious. Don’t procrastinate
DAY 279 God requires that you make restitution for your sins
DAY 280 Through Baptism, Christ called you to a virtuous life
DAY 281 God’s loving providence takes care of all creatures
DAY 282 “Seek good and not evil, that you may live”
DAY 283 A prayer for when life’s troubles seem to engulf you
DAY 284 The Great Day of the Lord is coming. Be ready
DAY 285 Rely on God’s power, not your own feeble efforts
DAY 286 The righteous example of our spiritual forefathers
DAY 287 Woe to him who causes scandal to others
DAY 288 God does not show partiality to different races
DAY 289 Open your heart to the truth of Christ’s authority
DAY 290 Now that you live in the light, do these things
DAY 291 Bishops and priests must teach sound doctrine
DAY 292 In heaven, marriage will no longer be necessary
DAY 293 Never seek revenge, not even against your enemies
DAY 294 The Lord will reward those who love and obey him
DAY 295 Resolve to join the Saints in heaven
DAY 296 Pray to God daily that you might be saved
DAY 297 Knowing God is more precious than any treasure
DAY 298 The coming of Christ prophesied in the Old Testament
DAY 299 Recall Jesus’ silence when you are falsely accused
DAY 300 Your sins are many. Pray to the Lord for his healing
DAY 301 You must come to God on his terms, not yours
DAY 302 God grants wisdom to those who love him
DAY 303 The Lord desires the salvation of all people
DAY 304 Only God can satisfy your deepest hunger
DAY 305 The first pope’s first sermon
DAY 306 Teach your children well the things of God
DAY 307 The Ark of the Covenant foreshadows the Virgin Mary
DAY 308 The Lord hears the cries of the poor—so should you
DAY 309 The Presentation in the Temple shows God’s faithfulness
DAY 310 A warning about disorder with spiritual gifts
DAY 311 A prophetic hymn of praise to the Lord
DAY 312 A prayer for sinners who seek forgiveness from God
DAY 313 Contemplate the courage of Saint Stephen
DAY 314 Learn from Jesus’ humility how to be humble
DAY 315 Be vigilant and ready for the return of the Lord
DAY 316 In this life, nothing lasts forever
DAY 317 The wonder of the cosmos is nothing compared to God
DAY 318 Abraham is your father. You are a “chip off the old block”
DAY 319 When you feel unable to pray, ask Jesus to heal you
DAY 320 Telling the truth sometimes requires sacrifice
DAY 321 The final words uttered by Christ on the Cross
DAY 322 Wise advice for young men
DAY 323 Jesus is the son of David
DAY 324 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good and merciful
DAY 325 God loves his creation
DAY 326 Trust in God
DAY 327 Your guardian angel protects you. Ask for his help
DAY 328 Baptism frees us from the curse of original sin
DAY 329 On the Last Day, all will be revealed, including your sins
DAY 330 Treat all holy things with proper reverence
DAY 331 Don’t delay your conversion!
DAY 332 There never will be a “total apostasy” of the Church
DAY 333 Do not be quarrelsome
DAY 334 Loving your neighbor includes praying for him
DAY 335 Pray these words when you feel you have lost all hope
DAY 336 If you love God, lust has no place in your heart
DAY 337 Always seek the good of your neighbor
DAY 338 The virtue of humility is pleasing to God
DAY 339 When tempted by unruly passions, trust in God
DAY 340 Through the gospel, priests become our fathers
DAY 341 Scripture and Tradition are necessary for the Church
DAY 342 Gossip and slander are a form of murder—shun them!
DAY 343 God loves you, and there is nothing you can do about it
DAY 344 Profanity shows that your heart is far from God
DAY 345 God will not reject those who sincerely seek him
DAY 346 To be saved, you must repent and do penance
DAY 347 Only those who persevere to the end will be saved
DAY 348 Do not judge others by their outward appearance
DAY 349 Be persistent in your prayers and don’t lose hope
DAY 350 Without God’s help, you cannot withstand temptation
DAY 351 God is glorified in the glory of his saints
DAY 352 The damned in hell are filled with bitter regret
DAY 353 Jesus Christ is the fullness of God’s revelation
DAY 354 The crucifix is a reminder of what Jesus did for you
DAY 355 God wants you to be holy, nothing less
DAY 356 Pray every day to be worthy of God’s gift of salvation
DAY 357 Seek to know Jesus Christ with all your heart
DAY 358 Wise men still seek Him
DAY 359 No one comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ
DAY 360 Respond to God’s revelation with faith and obedience
DAY 361 You can’t have Christ without the Church
DAY 362 “The risen Christ says, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit!’ ”
DAY 363 This is what God wants from you
DAY 364 Ask God to help you be chaste
DAY 365 Remember this passage
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