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When we have nothing to give, let us give him that nothingness. — St. Teresa of Kolkata

As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. — Psalm 42:2

The death of the martyrs blossoms in the faith of the living.  — Pope St. Gregory

BY LORI HADACEK CHAPLIN I’ll never forget the day I found out about Claire Bott’s act of bravery. I was substitute teaching for her at her First Communion class when I casually asked the teacher’s aide the reason for Claire’s absence. I was…

Children are really the supreme gift of marriage and contribute in the highest degree to their parents' welfare. — St. Paul VI

Faithfulness in little things is a big thing. — St. John Chrysostom

BY FR. DAVID J. ENDRES Editor's note: This column, Outside Perspectives, addresses a religious topic and seeks to find a common element in another faith while emphasizing the Catholic Church's teaching. In June, Muslims complete a month of…

Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance. — Luke 8:15

The Lord does not want us to do what he himself has not done; namely, give of himself partially. His goodness is so great that he gave himself to us entirely. This is the way he wants us to give ourselves to him. But how can we give…

Christ tells us that if we want to join him, we shall travel the way he took. — St. John of the Cross