Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time It is in silence that God is known, and through mysteries that he declares himself. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Optional Memorial of Sts. Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs The object of religion is that the soul should serve God, not that God should serve the soul. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Optional Memorial of St. Sixtus, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest Love and faith are as much realities as artistic faculties, and need similar cultivation. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Optional Memorial of St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Man’s highest life does not consist in self-expression but in self-sacrifice. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Optional Memorial of St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Blessed Virgin Mary is something infused into us, not produced by us. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time We can change, slowly and steadily, if we set our will to it. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Every soul that loves is a treasure house of all that she has ever loved. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent Man’s highest life does not consist in self-expression, but in self-sacrifice. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent It is an appalling fact that again and again those who claim to be enjoying the most intimate friendship with God are distinguished by a selfishness and a lack of charity towards their neighbor. — Msgr.…

Optional Memorial of St. Frances of Rome, Religious There is no limit to the power of a good woman. — Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson