An excerpt from “Heralds of the Second Coming: Our Lady, the Divine Mercy, and the Popes of the Marian Era from Blessed Pius IX to Benedict XVI” by Stephen Walford: Anyone who loves Mary and tries to imitate her will surely grow in those great virtues so present in the…
From the book “In the Heart of the World: Thoughts, Stories, & Prayers” by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta: When you look at the inner workings of electrical things, you often see small and big wires, new and old, cheap and expensive, all lined up. Until the current passes through…
Matthew 17:1-8 And after six days, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to…
A prayer by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (from her autobiography) Jesus, my Divine Spouse, grant that I may ever keep my baptismal robe spotless. Take me from this world rather than let me tarnish my soul by one small voluntary fault. May I seek and find You alone! May no…
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have both argued against the title of “co-redemptrix” for our Blessed Mother. For them, this title is like a misguided (and exaggerated), though well-intentioned, expression of love. The two popes would rather not introduce any misunderstandings for Christians, nor take away from Jesus’ unique…
From the inauguration homily of Saint John Paul II, on October 22, 1978: Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept His power. Help the Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ and with Christ’s power to serve the human person and the whole…
From “The Love of God” by Saint Francis de Sales: To love the Will of God in His commandments, counsels, and inspirations is a second degree of love, and much more perfect, for it leads us to the renouncing and quitting of our own will, and makes us abstain from…
From the writings of Thomas à Kempis: A good and safe journey they have who carry Jesus and Mary in their hearts; who have them always on their lips and bless them; who call on them aloud and feel jubilation in their hearts; who invoke them with their eyes, have…
“Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, Who…
“Obedience is the true holocaust which we sacrifice to God on the altar of our hearts.” -Saint Philip Neri From Saint Padre Pio’s letter to Anita Rodote, on February 6, 1915: How good the Lord is to everyone; but He is even more so to those who have a true…