From the “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas message by Pope Francis, on December 25, 2022: He comes among us in silence and in the dark of night, because the word of God needs no spotlights or loud human voices. He is Himself the Word that gives life its meaning, He is…
“When those who despised Christ behold His majesty and glory (see Luke 21:27), consider how great their shame will be! For they did not want to follow Him and they killed Him (putting Him to death on the Cross like the wickedest of criminals). On the contrary, what joy will…
An excerpt from “Marian Consecration for Children” by Dr. Carrie Gress: Several times in the Bible, we hear how much Jesus loved children and how important children are in God’s kingdom. He says things like “unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven”…
“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of…
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…
Luke 8:43-48 As He went, the people pressed round Him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by any one, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment;…
From the book “The Visions of the Children” by Janice T. Connell: JANICE T. CONNELL: How do we choose Jesus or His Mother Mary? Do you know? MIRJANA DRAGIČEVIĆ-SOLDO: Well, the Blessed Mother says that to choose Jesus, we must be like Him. JANICE: Otherwise we won’t be able 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…