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For all who celebrate the glorious Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, for all who celebrate the glorious Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary, she may obtain your merciful favor. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives…
The genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold…
Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable …
Scripture may guide those adrift on the sea of life back into the harbor…
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Just as at the sea those who are carried away from the direction of the harbor bring themselves back on course by a clear sign, on seeing a tall beacon light or some mountain peak coming into view, so…
“Jesus Christ, Son of God, you will be my father and my mother…
Memorial of St. Peter Claver, Priest "Jesus Christ, Son of God, you will be my father and my mother, and all my good." — St. Peter Claver Sign up to receive Quiet Moments Daily
Today, the reformation of our nature begins…
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today, the reformation of our nature begins, and the aging world is transformed anew to the divine likeness and receives the beginnings of a second formation by God. — St. Andrew of Crete …
Never allow your heart to remain a slave of sin for very long…
Thursday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Our Savior has left to his Church the sacrament of Penance or confession, so that by means of it we may be washed clean of our iniquities every time we are guilty. Never allow your heart,…
Be assured that he who shall always walk faithfully in God’s presence…
Wednesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Be assured that he who shall always walk faithfully in God’s presence, always ready to give him an account of all his actions, shall never be separated from him by consenting to sin. —…
Humility must always be doing its work like a bee making its honey in the hive
Tuesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Humility must always be doing its work like a bee making its honey in the hive: without humility all will be lost. — St. Teresa of Ávila
Jesus worked with his hands, in daily contact with the matter created by God…
Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Labor Day Jesus worked with his hands, in daily contact with the matter created by God, to which he gave form by his craftsmanship. It is striking that most of his life was dedicated to…
You indeed are my savior, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time You indeed are my savior, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me. — Psalm 63:8—9
