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The cross of Christ is both a mystery and an example
Memorial of St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church The cross of Christ, which is granted for the salvation of mortals, is both a mystery and an example: a mystery by which the power of God is shown forth; an example, by which…
For we are God’s co-workers
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it.…
When we are linked up by the power of prayer
Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time When we are linked up by the power of prayer, we, as it were, hold each other’s hand as we walk side by side along a slippery path; and thus by the bounteous disposition of charity, it…
Jesus wants evangelizers who proclaim the Good News
Tuesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Jesus wants evangelizers who proclaim the Good News not only with words, but above all by a life transfigured by God’s presence. — Pope Francis
What we need is to love without getting tired.
Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired. — St. Teresa of Kolkata
To enjoy interior peace, we must always reserve in our hearts amidst all affairs
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time To enjoy interior peace, we must always reserve in our hearts amidst all affairs, as it were, a secret closet, where we are to keep retired within ourselves, and where no business of the world can ever…
Behold Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope
Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Behold Jesus Christ crucified, who is the only foundation of our hope; he is our mediator and advocate; the victim and sacrifice for our sins. He is goodness and patience itself; his mercy is moved…
Nothing richer can be offered to God than a good will
Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, Religious Nothing richer can be offered to God than a good will; for the good will is the originator of all good and is the mother of all virtues. — St. Albert the Great
In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed All Souls’ Day In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal…
Those from whom I receive the greatest consolations and encouragement
The Solemnity of All Saints, Holy Day of Obligation Those from whom I receive the greatest consolations and encouragement are those whom I know to be dwelling in paradise. — St. Teresa of Ávila
