Daily Devotional: August 28th
Daily Prayer V
Blessed are those who shun the allure of speakers' vain,
With independent thought, virtue's path they gain.
Straight intelligence guides their discerning mind,
In pursuit of ordained virtue, wisdom they find.
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They eschew the folly of endless possessions' chase,
Defining limits by the body's rightful space.
Measured pursuit aligns with well-determined needs,
Guardians of balance, their action succeeds.
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Blessed are they who maintain a godly bound,
In pleasures that don't in virtue confound.
No invitation to harm, for soul or body,
Harmonious pleasure, in accord with virtue's decree.
Daily Meditation
"Therefore, if it is not a fable that there is a providence which allots to each his proper share, and that our soul is immortal, clearly we must exempt him who governs us as the cause of sufferings and place it on ourselves instead.”
—Hierocles
All that happens is in accordance with God's providence. However, it can be challenging for us to see this. Pain, loss, and sickness are inevitable. We will experience all these things in the course of our lives. Yet, remembering that not one of these things can harm our immortal soul is to see life through the eyes of God.
Monthly Ascesis
Developing a practice of chanting prayers is a powerful and effective way to create stillness in our souls, allowing us to behold God's presence in our lives.
This month, begin chanting the short prayer below. Start with just a few repetitions, for example, 10-15. Then, gradually increase the number over the month. When you reach a higher number of chants, say 100-200 per day, your mind will begin to quiet down, and a sense of stillness in your mind and soul will increase. Following your chants, take a moment to rest in the newfound stillness and keep your mind clear of thoughts for as long as you can.
DOMINE MERCURI, MACTE ESTO
(Do-min-ay Mehr-coor-ree, Mahk-tay Es-tow)
Lord Mercury, Be Blessed
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