Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Quote

Pray, hope, and don’t worry.

-- Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Saint John Chrysostom Quote

“In those days, Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples and said…” As the fiery spirit to whom the flock was entrusted by Christ and as the leader in the band of the apostles, Peter always took the initiative in speaking: “My brothers, we must choose from among our number.” He left the decision to the whole body, at once augmenting the honor of those elected and avoiding any suspicion of partiality.

Did not Peter then have the right to make the choice himself? Certainly he had the right, but he did not want to give the appearance of showing special favor to anyone. “And they nominated two,” we read, “Joseph, who was called Barsabbas and surnamed Justus, and Matthias.” He himself did not nominate them; all present did. But it was he who brought the issue forward, pointing out that it was not his own idea but had been suggested to him by a scriptural prophecy.

And they all prayed together, saying: “You, Lord, know the hearts of men; make your choice known to us. You, not we.” Appropriately they said that he knew the hearts of men, because the choice was to be made by him, not by others.

They spoke with such confidence, because someone had to be appointed. They did not say “choose” but “make known to us” the chosen one; “the one you choose,” they said, fully aware that everything was being preordained by God.

-- Saint John Chrysostom from a homily

Saint Andrew Avellino Quote

One cannot separate the most Holy Eucharist from the Passion of Jesus.

-- Saint Andrew Avellino

Saint Leopold Mandić Quote

Be at peace; place everything on my shoulders. I will take care of it. I give my penitents only small penances because I do the rest myself.

-- Saint Leopold Mandić

Saint Marie Guillemette Emilie de Rodat Quote

I was sixteen years of age when I learned to know Our Lord. This experience overwhelmed me and I wanted God and only God.

-- Saint Marie Guillemette Emilie de Rodat

Saint Damien de Veuster of Molokaʻi Quote

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

-- Saint Damien de Veuster of Molokaʻi

Saint George Preca Quote

God the Father, I offer you the divine wounds of Christ, your Son, for our Church that you may increase the number of the faithful and of laborers, and that you may continually refresh her with the spirit of charity, humility and meekness.

-- Saint George Preca (Saint George Preca is the first Maltese Catholic Saint.)