From the Magazine

Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ. — ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS

Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr Faith then is not a conclusion from premises, but the result of an act of the will, following upon a conviction that to believe is a duty. — ST. JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Do not fear any illness or vexation, anxiety, or pain. Am I not here who am your mother? — OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TO JUAN DIEGO

St. Damasus I, Pope Reckon up the priests from the days that Peter sat, and in their ancestral ranks note who succeeded whom; for that is the rock over which the gates of hell shall never prevail. — ST. AUGUSTINE

Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent I saw myself dying with a desire to see God, and I knew not how to seek that life otherwise than by dying. — ST. TERESA OF ÁVILA

The word Advent means “to arrive” or “to come.” We all know how hard it can be to wait for the arrival of something good. And of course, during Advent we are waiting for the best thing of all: the birth of Jesus into our world and our…

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary What a great gift to have Mary Immaculate as mother! — POPE BENEDICT XVI

2nd Sunday of Advent The greatness of God was not cast off, but the slightness of human nature was put on. — ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church When we speak about truth and life and redemption, we are speaking of Christ. — ST. AMBROSE

Friday of the First Week of Advent, Optional Memorial of Saint Nicholas I had rather be poor for Thee than rich without Thee. — THOMAS À KEMPIS