Mark 1:7–8–And this is what [John the Baptist] proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the holy Spirit.” Read more
St. Augustine–If you are Christ’s body and members, it is your mystery that is placed on the table of the Lord, it is your mystery that you receive. … Be what you see and receive what you are. Read more
St. Charles Borromeo–He who desires to make any progress in the service of God must begin every day of his life with new ardor, must keep himself in the presence of God as much as possible, and must have no other view or end in all his actions but the divine honor. Read more
St. Ignatius of Antioch–My search is for him who died for us; my love is for him who rose for our salvation. Read more
St. Raymond of Penyafort–As you drink the cup of the Lord Jesus (how glorious it is!), give thanks to the Lord, the giver of all blessings. Read more
St. Francis de Sales–The chief exercise of prayer is to speak to God and to hear God speak in the bottom of your heart. Read more
St. Ambrose–Born of a virgin, he came forth from the womb as the light of the whole world in order to shine on all men. His light is received by those who long for the splendor of perpetual light that night can never destroy… Read more
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton–O, that my soul could go up with my blessed Lord! That it might be where he is also — thy will be done — my time is in thy hands. Read more
St. Bernard–Nothing restrains anger, curbs pride, heals the wound of malice, bridles self-indulgence, quenches the passions, checks avarice and puts unclean thoughts to flight, as does the name of Jesus. Read more