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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Sunday, May 15, 2011

Saint Peter Chrysologus



There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they give life to each other. Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the lifeblood of fasting. Let no one try to separate them; they cannot be separated. If you have only one of them or not all together, you have nothing. So if you pray, fast; if you fast, show mercy; if you want your petition to be heard, hear the petition of others. If you do not close your ear to others you open God's ear to yourself.

-- Saint Peter Chrysologus

Saint Madeline Sophie Barat

 
As iron is fashioned by fire and on the anvil, so in the fire of suffering and under the weight of trials, our souls receive that form which our Lord desires them to have.

-- Saint Madeline Sophie Barat

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Saint Teresa of Avila


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

Friday, May 6, 2011

Saint Dominic Savio



Death, but not sin. 

-- Saint Dominic Savio

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Saint Thomas of Villanova

 
 
Dismiss all anger and look into yourself a little. Remember that he of whom you are speaking is your brother, and, as he is in the way of salvation, God can make him a Saint, in spite of his present weakness.

-- Saint Thomas of Villanova

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Saint Catherine of Siena



Eternal Trinity, Godhead, mystery deep as the sea, you could give me no greater gift than the gift of yourself. For you are a fire ever burning and never consumed, which itself consumes all the selfish love that fills my being. Yes, you are a fire that takes away the coldness, illuminates the mind with its light, and causes me to know your truth. And I know that you are beauty and wisdom itself. The food of angels, you gave yourself to man in the fire of your love. 

-- Saint Catherine of Siena

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Saint Therese of Lisieux



You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love - and only love. Love can do all things.

-- Saint Therese of Lisieux