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St. John Paul II-It is pleasant to spend time
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
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys-Our Lady’s love is like a stream
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. —…
St. Teresa of Kolkata-Kind words can be short and easy
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
St. John XXIII-And a devotion to the Eucharist
Optional Memorial of St. John XXIII, Pope And a devotion to the Eucharist that is ardent, constant, and that carries over into works also has the effect of nourishing and fostering the inner perfection of his soul and assuring him, as he…
St. John Paul II-Respect for life requires that science
Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Respect for life requires that science and technology should always be at the service of man and his integral development. Society as a whole must respect, defend, and promote the…
St. Francis of Assisi-Our friends, then, are all
Optional Memorial of St. Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs; St. John Leonardi, Priest Our friends, then, are all those who unjustly afflict upon us trials and ordeals, shame and injustice, sorrows and torments, martyrdom and death; we…
St. Benedict-To pray for one’s enemies
Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time To pray for one’s enemies in the love of Christ; to make peace with one’s adversary before sundown and never to despair of God’s mercy. — St. Benedict
St. John Vianney-Sunday is the property of our good God
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday is the property of our good God; it is his own day, the Lord’s day. He made all the days of the week. He might have kept them all; he has given you six, and has reserved only the seventh for…
St. John Vianney-The saints were so completely
Optional Memorial of St. Bruno, Priest; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Blessed Virgin Mary The saints were so completely dead to themselves that they cared very little whether others agreed with them or not. — St. John Vianney
St. Faustina-O my Jesus, each of your saints reflects
Optional Memorial of Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest O my Jesus, each of your saints reflects one of your virtues; I desire to reflect your compassionate heart, full of mercy; I want to glorify it. Let your mercy, O Jesus, be impressed upon…
