For God so loved the world, as to give His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting. – Saint John the Apostle

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Quote for All Saints Day

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - PD-1923


Calling the saints to mind inspires, or rather arouses in us, above all else, a longing to enjoy their company, so desirable in itself. We long to share in the citizenship of heaven, to dwell with the spirits of the blessed, to join the assembly of patriarchs, the ranks of the prophets, the council of apostles, the great host of martyrs, the noble company of confessors and the choir of virgins.

In short, we long to be united in happiness with all the saints. But our dispositions change. The Church of all the first followers of Christ awaits us, but we do nothing about it. The saints want us to be with them, and we are indifferent. The souls of the just await us, and we ignore them.

Come, brothers, let us at length spur ourselves on. We must rise again with Christ, we must seek the world which is above and set our mind on the things of heaven. Let us long for those who are longing for us, hasten to those who are waiting for us, and ask those who look for our coming to intercede for us.

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux from a sermon

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux's patronage: Cistercians; Cistercian Order; Burgundy, France; beekeepers; bees; candlemakers; chandlers; Gibraltar, Spain; Algeciras; Queens' College, Cambridge; Speyer Cathedral; Knights Templar; wax-melters; and wax refiners




Monday, October 30, 2017

Saint John Bosco Quote

Saint John Bosco - PD-1923


When tempted, invoke your Angel. he is more eager to help you than you are to be helped! Ignore the devil and do not be afraid of him: He trembles and flees at the sight of your Guardian Angel.

Saint John Bosco



Saint John Bosco's patronage: Apprentices; boys; editors; Juvenile delinquents; young people; laborers; schoolchildren; students.





Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez Quote

Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez


As love is paid for in love, I must imitate Him, sharing in spirit all His sufferings. I must consider how much I owe Him and what He has done for me. Putting these sufferings between God and my soul, I must say, “What does it matter, my God, that I should endure for your love these small hardships? For you, Lord, endured so many great hardships for me.”

Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez



Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez's patronage: city of Majorca, Spain; island of Majorca, Spain




Saturday, October 28, 2017

Saint Gaetano Errico Quote

Saint Gaetano Errico - PD-1923


Let us kindle the love of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in the hearts of all people.

Saint Gaetano Errico



Saint Gaetano Errico's patronage: Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary





Friday, October 27, 2017

Saint Jude the Apostle Quote

Saint Jude the Apostle


Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto life everlasting.

-- Saint Jude the Apostle from Jude 1:21



Saint Jude the Apostle's patronage: Desperate situations; forgotten causes; hospital workers; hospitals; impossible causes; lost causes; diocese of Saint Petersburg, Florida.





Thursday, October 26, 2017

Saint Bernardine of Siena Quote

Saint Bernardine of Siena - PD-1923


Tribulation is the guardian of the heart. It puts man out of the way of many a fall, it urges him to fight for truth, to flee from dangerous occasions, to ask the divine assistance.

Saint Bernardine of Siena



Saint Bernardine of Siena's patronage: Advertisers; advertising; Aquila, Italy; chest problems; Italy; Diocese of San Bernardino, California; gambling addicts; public relations personnel; public relations work; Bernalda, Italy




Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Saint King Alfred the Great Quote

Saint King Alfred the Great- PD-1923
Saint King Alfred the Great

We pray to you, O Lord, who are the supreme Truth, and all truth is from you. We beseech you, O Lord, who are the highest Wisdom, and all the wise depend on you for their wisdom. You are the supreme Joy, and all who are happy owe it to you. You are the Light of minds, and all receive their understanding from you. We love, we love you above all. We seek you, we follow you, and we are ready to serve you. We desire to dwell under your power for you are the King of all. Amen.


Saint King Alfred the Great




Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Quote



Do not have Jesus Christ on your lips, and the world in your hearts.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch



Saint Ignatius of Antioch's patronage: Church in eastern Mediterranean; Church in North Africa; throat diseases.



Monday, October 23, 2017

Saint Anthony Mary Claret Quote

Saint Anthony Mary Claret -PD-1923
Saint Anthony Mary Claret


For myself, I say this to you: The man who burns with the fire of divine love is a son of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and wherever he goes, he enkindles that flame; he deserves and works with all this strength to inflame all men with the fire of God’s love. Nothing deters him: he rejoices in poverty; he labors strenuously; he welcomes hardships; he laughs off false accusations; he rejoices in anguish. He thinks only of how he might follow Jesus Christ and imitate him by his prayers, his labors, his sufferings, and by caring always and only for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.

Saint Anthony Mary Claret



Saint Anthony Mary Claret's patronage: Catholic press; Claretians; Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; weavers; savings banks; foundations.





Sunday, October 22, 2017

Saint John of Capistrano Quote


Jesus also said: “You are the light of the world.” Now a light does not illumine itself, but instead it diffuses its rays and shines all around upon everything that comes into its view. So it must be with the glowing lives of upright and holy clerics. By the brightness of their holiness they must bring light and serenity to all who gaze upon them. They have been placed here to care for others. Their own lives should be an example to others, showing how they must live in the house of the Lord.

Saint John of Capistrano


Saint John of Capistrano's patronage: judges; jurists; lawyers; military chaplains; military ordinariate of the Philippines; Belgrade, Serbia; Hungary




Saturday, October 21, 2017

Pope Saint John Paul II Quote

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Pope Saint John Paul II


To save means to liberate from evil. This does not refer only to social evils, such as injustice, coercion, exploitation. Nor does it refer only to disease, catasrophes, natural cataclysms, and everything that has been considered disaster in the history of humanity. To save means to liberate from radical, ultimate evil. Death itself is no longer that kind of evil, if followed by the Resurrection. And the Resurrection comes about through the work of Christ. Through the work of the Reddemer death ceases to be an ultimate evil; it becomes subject to the power of life. The world does not have such power. The world, which is capable of perfecting therapeutic techniques in various fields, does not have the power to liberate man from death. And therefore the world cannot be a source of salvation for man. Only God saves, and He saves the whole of humanity in Christ.

Pope Saint John Paul II from “Crossing the Threshold of Hope"



Pope Saint John Paul II's patronage: Polish-Ukrainian Reconciliation; World Meeting of Families 2015; World Youth Days; Archdiocese of Kraków; Young Catholics;
Families; Świdnica




Friday, October 20, 2017

Saint Josemaría Escrivá Quote

Saint Josemaría Escrivá


Talk to the Three Persons, to God the Father, to God the Son, to God the Holy Spirit. And so as to reach the Blessed Trinity, go through Mary.

Saint Josemaría Escrivá



Saint Josemaría Escrivá's patronage: Opus Dei





Thursday, October 19, 2017

Saint Paul of the Cross Quote

Saint Paul of the Cross - PD-1923


I hope that God will save me through the merits of the Passion of Jesus. The more difficulties in life, the more I hope in God. By God’s grace I will not lose my soul, but I hope in His mercy.

Saint Paul of the Cross


Saint Paul of the Cross' patronage: Passionist order; Ovada, Italy




Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Saint John de Brébeuf Quote

"Martyrs of North America" - PD-ART


You must love these Hurons, ransomed by the blood of the Son of God, as brothers.

Saint John de Brébeuf one of the Martyrs of North America



Saint John de Brébeuf's patronage: Americas; Canada.





Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Pope Saint Gregory the Great Quote



Think over, my beloved brothers, think over his words: Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest. Pray for us so that we may be able to labor worthily on your behalf, that our tongue may not grow weary of exhortation, that after we have taken up the office of preaching our silence may not bring us condemnation from the just judge.

Pope Saint Gregory the Great



Pope Saint Gregory the Great's patronage: choir boys; educators; gout; masons; music; musicians; choirs; singers; stonecutters; teachers; popes; students; scholars; against plague; against gout; against fever; England; West Indiesa





Monday, October 16, 2017

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Quote

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Icon- PD-1923


Wherever the bishop appears, there let the people be; as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful to baptize or give communion without the consent of the bishop. On the other hand, whatever has his approval is pleasing to God. Thus, whatever is done will be safe and valid.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch



Saint Ignatius of Antioch's patronage: Church in eastern Mediterranean; Church in North Africa; throat diseases.





Sunday, October 15, 2017

Saint Gerard Majella Quote



Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?

Saint Gerard Majella



Saint Gerard Majella's patronage: Children (and unborn children in particular); childbirth; mothers (and expectant mothers in particular); motherhood; falsely accused people; good confessions; lay brothers; and Muro Lucano, Italy.




Saturday, October 14, 2017

Saint Teresa of Avila Quote

Saint Teresa of Avila by Father Juan de la Miseria - PD-1923


If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. And I clearly see that is we expect to please him and receive an abundance of his graces, God desires that these graces must come to us from the hands of Christ, through his most sacred humanity, in which God takes delight. All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example.

-- Saint Teresa of Avila



Saint Teresa of Avila's patronage: sickness; against headaches; against heart disease; chess; lacemakers; loss of parents; opposition of Church authorities; Požega, Croatia; those in need of grace; religious; sick people; those ridiculed for their piety; Spain; Talisay City, Cebu; those named Teresa, Theresa, Teresita, Terry, Tessa, Teresina, and Tracy.





Friday, October 13, 2017

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre Quote

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre - PD-1923


Every time you hear the clock strike; remember that you are not master of the coming hour; and think at the same time of all that our Saviour endured in order that you might possess eternal life.

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre




Saint Benedict Joseph Labre's patronage: Unmarried men (bachelors); rejects; mental illness; mentally ill people; people rejected by religious orders; insanity; beggars; hobos; the homeless; pilgrims





Thursday, October 12, 2017

Saint Clare of Assisi Quote

Saint Clare of Assisi - PD-1923


Beware of allowing yourself to be cast down by adversity or puffed up by prosperity; faith renders the soul humble in success and constant amid reverses.

-- Saint Clare of Assisi



Saint Clare of Assisi's patronage: Embroiderers; eye disease; eyes; gilders; goldsmiths; gold workers; good weather; laundry workers; needle workers; Santa Clara Indian Pueblo; telegraphs; telephones; television; television writers.





Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Saint Anthony of Padua Quote

Baby Jesus with Saint Anthony of Padua - PD-1923


How many Christians weep over temporal misfortunes, and yet are insensible to the loss of their immortal souls! They avoid going near a corpse, and yet delight daily in the company of sinners.

-- Saint Anthony of Padua



Saint Anthony of Padua's patronage: Against shipwrecks; against starvation; against starving; American Indians; amputees; animals; asses; barrenness; boatmen; Brazil; diocese of Beaumont, Texas; domestic animals; elderly people; expectant mothers; faith in the Blessed Sacrament; Ferrazzano, Italy; fishermen; harvests; horses; Lisbon, Portugal; lost articles; lower animals; mail; mariners; oppressed people; Padua, Italy; paupers; poor people; Portugal; pregnant women; sailors; seekers of lost articles; shipwrecks; starvation; starving people; sterility; swineherds; Tigua Indians; travel hostesses; travellers; watermen.




Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Pope Saint John XXIII Quote

Pope Saint John XXIII


Man has the right to live. He has the right to bodily integrity and to the means necessary for the proper development of life, particularly food, clothing, shelter, medical care, rest, and, finally, the necessary social services. In consequence, he has the right to be looked after in the event of ill health; disability stemming from his work; widowhood; old age; enforced unemployment; or whenever through no fault of his own he is deprived of the means of livelihood.

Pope Saint John XXIII from his encyclical "Pacem In Terris"



Pope Saint John XXIII's patronage: Papal delegates; Patriarchy of Venice; Second Vatican Council; Christian unity; Diocese of Bergamo; Sotto il Monte; Valsamoggia; Italian Army





Monday, October 9, 2017

Saint Daniel Comboni Quote

Saint Daniel Comboni - PD-1923
Saint Daniel Comboni


We will have to labor hard, to sweat, to die: but the thought that one sweats and dies for love of Jesus Christ and the salvation of the most abandoned souls in the world, is far too sweet for us to desist from this great enterprise.

Saint Daniel Comboni



Saint Daniel Comboni's patronage: Missionaries; Aid workers; Comboni Missionary Sisters; Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus




Sunday, October 8, 2017

Blessed John Cardinal Henry Newman Quote

Blessed John Cardinal Henry Newman by Sir John Everett Millais- PD-1923


We have been born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. The Lord Jesus Christ gave His Spirit to His Apostles; they in turn laid their hands on those who should succeed them; and these again on others; and so the sacred gift has been handed down to our present Bishops, who have appointed us as their assistants, and in some sense representatives.




Blessed John Cardinal Henry Newman from his writings



Saturday, October 7, 2017

Saint Simeon Senex Quote

Saint Simeon Senex - PD-1923


Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.

Saint Simeon Senex from Luke: 2: 34-35



Saint Simeon Senex: The man who, in Luke 2, picked up the Infant Jesus and gave the blessing known as the Nunc dimittis.




Friday, October 6, 2017

Saint Louis de Montfort Quote

PD-1923


I have just said that to say the Rosary to advantage one must be in a state of grace “or at least be fully determined to give up mortal sin;” first of all, because, if it were true that God only heard the prayers of those in a state of grace it would follow that people in a state of mortal sin should not pray at all. This is an erroneous teaching which has been condemned by Holy Mother Church, because of course sinners need to pray far more than good people do. Were this horrible doctrine true it would then be useless and futile to tell a sinner to say all, or even part of his Rosary, because it would never help him.”

-- Saint Louis de Montfort



Saint Louis de Montfort's patronage: preachers; Brothers of Saint Gabriel; Company of Mary; Daughters of Divine Wisdom





Thursday, October 5, 2017

Saint Bruno of Cologne Quote

PD-1923


For the devil may tempt the good, but he cannot find rest in them; for he is shaken violently, and upset, and driven out, now by their prayers, now by their tears of repentance, and now by their almsgiving and similar good works.

- Saint Bruno of Cologne



Saint Bruno of Cologne's patronage: diabolic possession; Ruthenia; Germany; Calabria; monastic fraternities; Carthusians; trade marks; possessed people.




Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Saint Faustina Kowalska Quote

Saint Faustina Kowalska


Act in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful. Sow happiness about you because you have received much from God; give, then, generously to others. They should take leave of you with their hearts filled with joy, even if they have no more than touched the hem of your garment.


Saint Faustina Kowalska


PD-Art (PD-old-70)
Divine Mercy


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Saint Francis of Assisi Quote

PD-1923


Let us also love our neighbors as ourselves. Let us have charity and humility. Let us give alms because these cleanse our souls from the stains of sin. Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve.

Saint Francis of Assisi



Saint Francis of Assisi's patronage: against fire; animals; Catholic Action; dying alone; ecology; environment; families; fire; lacemakers; merchants; peace; zoos; Italy; Assisi, Italy; Colorado; Sante Fe, New Mexico; archdiocese of San Francisco, California; archdiocese of Denver, Colorado; archdiocese of Sante Fe, New Mexico; diocese of Salina, Kansas.