Optional Memorial of St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin What a weakness it is to love Jesus only when he caresses us, and to be cold immediately once he afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus love…

Optional Memorial of St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin Appearances are always deceiving, Lord, for one can appear holy but maintain a soul corrupted by sin. True righteousness requires a pure soul, and a pure soul…

Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila), Virgin and Doctor of the Church You ought to make every effort to free yourselves even from venial sin, and to do what is most perfect. — St. Teresa of Ávila

Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila), Virgin and Doctor of the Church Miracles are yours to give, Lord, and those who demand their own satisfaction before professing their faith do not understand the true miracle of your…

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time It is pleasant to spend time with him, to lie close to his breast like the Beloved Disciple (see John 13:25) and to feel the infinite love present in his heart. — St. John Paul II

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wealth is the destroyer of the soul, Lord. It allows us all manner of temptation as we gorge ourselves on all the world has to offer. To find eternal life and to live most in accordance to the will of…

Saturday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time Blessed Virgin Mary Our Lady’s love is like a stream that has its source in the Eternal Fountains, quenches the thirst of all, can never be drained, and ever flows back to its Source. —…

Saturday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed are those who live by the word of the Father, for they have eschewed the occupations of the world in favor of the righteous path. Some will occupy themselves…

Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. — St. Teresa of Kolkata

Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time All demons shall be driven out by your name, Jesus Christ, for it is you above all else that they fear. They and the Adversary who is their leader desire death, isolation, and sin for all…