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St. Anthony Mary Claret-Our Lord has created persons for all states in life
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent Our Lord has created persons for all states in life, and in all of them we see people who have achieved sanctity by fulfilling their obligations well. — St. Anthony Mary Claret
St. Frances of Rome-A married woman must, when called upon
Optional Memorial of St. Frances of Rome, Religious A married woman must, when called upon, quit her devotions to God at the altar to find him in her household affairs. — St. Frances of Rome
St. John of God-If we look forward to receiving God’s mercy
Optional Memorial of St. John of God, Religious If we look forward to receiving God’s mercy, we can never fail to do good so long as we have the strength. For if we share with the poor, out of love for God, whatever he has given to us, we…
St. Felicity-Now I myself suffer what I am suffering
Optional Memorial of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs 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. — St. Felicity
St. Ambrose of Milan-The rich man who gives to the poor
Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent The rich man who gives to the poor does not bestow alms but pays a debt. — St. Ambrose of Milan
St. Philip Neri-Cast yourself into the arms of God
Monday of the Third Week of Lent Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure that if he wants anything of you, he will fit you for the work and give you strength. — St. Philip Neri
Pope Innocent III-Not only do the priests offer the sacrifice
Third Sunday of Lent 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. — Pope Innocent III
St. Katharine Drexel-If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well
Optional Memorial of St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward…
Pope Pius XI-Penance is a recognition and reestablishment
Friday of the Second Week of Lent 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. — Pope Pius XI
St. Bernard of Clairvaux-There is no doubt then that this Joseph
Thursday of the Second Week of Lent There is no doubt then that this Joseph, to whom the mother of the Savior was espoused, was a man good and preeminently faithful. A prudent and faithful servant he was, I say, whom the Lord placed beside…