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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Friday, March 23, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer


Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer


When you approach the tabernacle remember that He has been waiting for you for twenty centuries.

Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer



Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer's patronage: Opus Dei.



Thursday, March 22, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Isidore of Seville


Saint Isidore of Seville



Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy.

Saint Isidore of Seville



Saint Isidore of Seville's patronage: The Internet; computer users; computer technicians; programmers; students



Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint John of the Cross


Saint John of the Cross


At the end of your life, you will be judged by your love.

Saint John of the Cross



Saint John of the Cross’ patronage: Contemplative life; contemplatives; mystical theology; mystics; Spanish poets.


Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Robert Bellarmine


Saint Robert Bellarmine


There is no one who is without faults, and who is not in some way a burden to others, whether he is a superior or a subject, an old man or a young one, a scholar or a dunce.

Saint Robert Bellarmine



Saint Robert Bellarmine's patronage: Canon lawyers; canonists; catechists; catechumens; archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.



Monday, March 19, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Francis de Sales


Saint Francis de Sales


When God the Creator made all things, He commanded the plants to bring forth fruit each according to its own kind; He has likewise commanded Christians, who are the living plants of His Church, to bring forth the fruits of devotion, each one in accord with his character, his station and his calling.

Saint Francis de Sales from his work "The Introduction to the Devout Life"



Saint Francis de Sales’ patronage: Authors; Diocese of Baker, Oregon; Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio; Catholic press; Diocese of Columbus, Ohio; confessors; deaf people; deafness; Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware; educators; journalists; teachers; writers.



Sunday, March 18, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Pope Saint John Paul II


Pope Saint John Paul II



What emanates from the figure of Saint Joseph is faith. Joseph of Nazareth is a "just man" because he totally "lives by faith." He is holy because his faith is truly heroic. Sacred Scripture says little of him. It does not record even one word spoken by Joseph, the carpenter of Nazareth. And yet, even without words, he shows the depth of his faith, his greatness. Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is great in faith, not because he speaks his own words, but above all because he listens to the words of the Living God. He listens in silence. And his heart ceaselessly perseveres in the readiness to accept the Truth contained in the word of the Living God. We see how the word of the Living God penetrates deeply into the soul of that man, that just man. And we, do we know how to listen to the word of God? Do we know how to absorb it into the depths of our human personalities? Do we open our conscience in the presence of this word?

Pope Saint John Paul II from Daily Meditations



Pope Saint John Paul II's patronage: Archdiocese of Kraków; World Youth Day (Co-Patron); World Meeting of Families 2015 (Co-Patron); Young Catholics; Families; Świdnica



Saturday, March 17, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Cyril of Jerusalem


Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Icon



Children of justice, follow John’s exhortation: “Make straight the way of the Lord.” Remove all obstacles and stumbling blocks so that you will be able to go straight along the road to eternal life. Through a sincere faith prepare yourselves so that you may be free to receive the Holy Spirit. My brothers, this is truly a great occasion. Approach it with caution. You are standing in front of God and in the presence of the hosts of angels. The Holy Spirit is about to impress his seal on each of your souls. You are about to be pressed into the service of a great king. And so prepare yourselves to receive the sacrament. The gleaming white garments you are about to put on are not the preparation I am speaking of, but rather the devotion of a clean conscience.

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem