Saint John Plessington

But I know it will be said that a priest ordayned by authority derived from the See of Rome is, by the Law of the Nation, to die as a Traytor, but if that be so what must become of all the Clergymen of the Church of England, for the first Protestant Bishops had their Ordination from those of the Church of Rome, or not at all, as appears by their own writers so that Ordination comes derivatively from those now living. 

-- Saint John Plessington, from the gallows as he was about to be martyred

Saint Francis De Sales

I leave you the spirit of liberty - not that which excludes obedience, for that is the liberty of the flesh; but that which excludes restraint, scruple, and worry.

-- Saint Francis De Sales

Saint John Chrysostom

It is not man that causes the things offered to become the Body and Blood of Christ, but He who was crucified for us, Christ Himself. The priest, in the role of Christ, pronounces these words, but their Power and Grace are God's. This is my body, He says. This word transforms the things offered. 

-- Saint John Chrysostom

Saint John Vianney

I turn to you, dear parents, and implore you to imitate the Holy Family of Nazareth.

-- Saint John Vianney

Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio

Mary seeks for those who approach her devoutly and with reverence, for such she loves, nourishes, and adopts as her children. 

-- Saint Bonaventure of Bagnoregio

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

I have deliberated enough. For a long time my decision on what I will do has been made. I have consecrated myself entirely to Jesus, son of Mary, I have chosen Him for husband and He alone will take me for wife.

-- Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

Beat The Heat

The good Carmelite Monks of Wyoming have some great ways to beat the heat and quench your thirst during this hot weather around the country with their Mystic Monk Coffee iced coffee's and iced teas.

First, there is the new Banana Cream Iced Coffee, a blend of banana's and sweet cream, that the good monks suggest be served over ice with whipped cream. To help you make the iced coffee of your choice there is also available the Bodum Ice Coffee Maker, and double-walled glasses from Bodum to keep your coffee cold for hours. 

If tea is more to your liking, then you'll love their Iced Tea Blend. This is a blend of black tea, black currant leaves and fruit flavor. Each bag makes a full gallon of tea for you to enjoy and share.

So go take a look at these and other great coffee and tea from Mystic Monk Coffee.

Your purchase helps support the monastery of the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming and this blogger!