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, March 18, 2012

Saint Bernardine of Siena




There is a general rule concerning all special graces granted to any human being. Whenever the divine favor chooses someone to receive a special grace, or to accept a lofty vocation, God adorns the person chosen with all the gifts of the Spirit needed to fulfill the task at hand. This general rule is especially verified in the case of Saint Joseph, the foster-father of our Lord, and the husband of the Queen of our world, enthroned above the angels. He was chosen by the eternal Father as the trustworthy guardian and protector of his greatest treasures, namely, his divine Son and Mary, Joseph’s wife. He carried out this vocation with complete fidelity until at last God called him, saying “Good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord.” Remember us, Saint Joseph, and plead for us to your foster child. Ask your most holy bride, the Virgin Mary, to look kindly upon us, since she is the mother of him who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns eternally. Amen. 

-- Saint Bernardine of Siena from a sermon









Saturday, March 17, 2012

Saint Gregory of Nyssa



If by a diligent life of virtue, you wash away the film of dirt that covers your heart, then the divine beauty will shine forth in you.

-- Saint Gregory of Nyssa

Friday, March 16, 2012

Saint Patrick of Ireland


That which I have set out in Latin is not my words but the words of God and of apostles and prophets, who of course have never lied. He who believes shall be saved, but he who does not believe shall be damned. God has spoken.

-- Saint Patrick of Ireland

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Saint Anselm of Canterbury


O, Lord, through your Son you command us, no, you counsel us to ask, and you promise that you will hear us so that our joy may be complete. Give me then what you promise to give through your Truth. You, O God, are faithful; grant that I may receive my request, so that my joy may be complete. 

-- Saint Anselm of Canterbury

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Saint Louise de Marillac



How good it is to trust God! Turn to Him often, as children look to their father and mother in their needs.

-- Saint Louise de Marillac

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Saint Alcuin



In the morning, at the height of my powers, I sowed the seed in Britain, now in the evening when my blood is growing cold I am still sowing in France, hoping both will grow, by the grace of God, giving some the honey of the holy scriptures, making others drunk on the old wine of ancient learning. 

-- Saint Alcuin

Monday, March 12, 2012

Saint Joseph de Veuster



I make myself a leper with the lepers to gain all to Jesus Christ.

-- Saint Joseph de Veuster in a letter to his father