St. Felicity – Now I myself suffer what I am suffering; but then there will be Another in me who will suffer for me, because I am to suffer for him. Read more
St. Ambrose of Milan – The rich man who gives to the poor does not bestow alms but pays a debt. Read more
Pope Pius XI – Penance is a recognition and reestablishment of the moral order in the world, which is founded on the eternal law, that is, on the living God. Read more
Pope Innocent III – Not only do the priests offer the sacrifice, but also the faithful: for what the priest does personally by virtue of his ministry, the faithful do collectively by virtue of their intention. Read more
St. John Bosco–Not all of us can fast, or undertake arduous journeys in God’s service, or give generous alms, but we can all love. All it takes is the sincere desire to do so. Read more
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne–We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self. The truest crosses are those we do not choose for ourselves… He who has Jesus has everything. Read more
St. Francis de Sales–We do not become perfect by the multiplication of exercises, penances, and austerities, but rather by the purity of love with which we do them. Read more
St. Francis of Assisi–Most high, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me, Lord, a correct faith, a certain hope, a perfect charity, sense and knowledge, so that I may carry out your holy and true command. Read more