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I work, I suffer, and I love with no other witness than his heart
Optional Memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr; Blessed Virgin Mary I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work, I suffer, and I love with no other witness than his heart. — St.…
Though affliction may come, it will have an end
Memorial of St. Andrew Dũng-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Therefore, my beloved brethren, we should not look at these temporal things, but fix our attention on those which are eternal. Though affliction may come, it will have an end,…
One act of thanksgiving, is worth a thousand thanks
Optional Memorial of St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr; St. Columban, Abbot; Bl. Miguel Agustín Pro, Priest and Martyr Thanksgiving Day One act of thanksgiving, when things go wrong with us, is worth a thousand thanks when things are agreeable…
Because the martyrs were devout men and women
Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Because the martyrs were devout men and women, fire, flame, wheel, and sword seemed to be flowers and perfume to them. If devotion can sweeten the most cruel torments and even death itself, what…
She had no idea that anything out of the ordinary would ever happen to her
Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary It was so tremendous, yet so passive. She was not asked to do anything herself, but to let something be done to her. She was not asked to renounce anything, but to receive an…
If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor.
Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you. Especially…
If we truly wish to encounter Christ, we have to touch his body
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time First World Day of the Poor If we truly wish to encounter Christ, we have to touch his body in the suffering bodies of the poor, as a response to the sacramental communion bestowed in the Eucharist. —…
Your all-powerful word from heaven’s royal throne leapt into the doomed land
Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin; Blessed Virgin Mary For when peaceful stillness encompassed everything and the night in its swift course was half…
As in heaven thy will is punctually performed
Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious As in heaven thy will is punctually performed, so may it be done on earth by all creatures, particularly in me and by me. — St. Elizabeth of Hungary Sign up to receive Quiet Moments Daily
“Love and do what you will”
Optional Memorial of St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin Our Savior says that a good tree, that is, a good heart as well as a soul on fire with charity, can do nothing but good and holy works. For this reason, St. Augustine said,…
