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 13, 2018

Saint Quote: Saint Augustine of Hippo, Early Church Father


Saint Augustine of Hippo



Now it was not for the angels that Christ died. Yet what was done for the redemption of man through His death was in a sense done for the angels, because the enmity that sin had put between men and the holy angels is removed, and friendship is restored between them, and by the redemption of man the gaps that the great apostasy left in the angelic host are filled up.

Saint Augustine of Hippo


Saint Augustine of Hippo's patronage: Brewers; against sore eyes; against vermin; printers; theologians; Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut; Diocese of Ida, Philippines; Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Diocese of Laredo, Texas; Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida; Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin; Diocese of Tucson, Arizona; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Carpineto Romano, Italy; Isleta Indian Pueblo; Ponte Nizza, Italy; Saint Augustine, Florida; San Austin, Ibiza, Spain; Valletta, Malta.



Saturday, May 12, 2018

Saint Quote: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton


Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) aka Mother Seton, the first native born American to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church



If I had to advise parents, I should tell them to take great care about the people with whom their children associate. Much harm may result from bad company, and we are inclined by nature to follow what is worse rather than what is better.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton


Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's patronage: Death of children; in-law problems; loss of parents; opposition of Church authorities; people ridiculed for their piety; Diocese of Shreveport, Louisiana; widows; State of Maryland.



Friday, May 11, 2018

Saint Quote: Saint Epiphanius of Salamis, Early Church Father


Saint Epiphanius of Salamis (church father, ca. 310–20 – 403), fresco at Gracanica monastery




We see that the Savior took the bread in His hand, and when He had given thanks He said: “This is my body....” And we see that it is not equal or similar to either a corporeal image, or the invisible Deity, or the arrangement of the members of the body. For it is of rounded shape and without feeling as far as its power is concerned. But He wanted to say by grace: “This is my body...” and no one should refuse to believe this statement. For he who does not believe that He is truthful, as He Himself has said, cuts himself off from grace and salvation. But what we have heard, that we believe, namely, that it is His body and blood.

Saint Epiphanius of Salamis



Thursday, May 10, 2018

Saint Quote: Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, Early Church Father


Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, Early Church Father



All men enjoy some measure of heavenly teaching; and though the measure of grace might be small, it is sufficient to be a remedy for some men and a testimony for everyone.

Saint Prosper of Aquitaine


Saint Prosper of Aquitaine's patronage: Reggio Emilia, Italy; Romano Canavese, Italy.



Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Saint Quote: Saint John of Avila, Doctor of the Church


Saint John of Avila, portrait by Pierre Subleyras, 1746



Your life consists in drawing nearer to God. To do this you must endeavor to detach yourself from visible things and remember that in a short time they will be taken from you.

Saint John of Avila


Saint John of Avila's patronage: Andalusia, Spain; Spain; Spanish secular clergy; World Youth Day 2011.



Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church


Saint Thomas Aquinas, An altarpiece in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, by Carlo Crivelli



We can't have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards we may be led on to master the evidence for ourselves.

Saint Thomas Aquinas


Saint Thomas Aquinas' patronage: Academics; against storms; against lightning; apologists; book sellers; Catholic academies; Catholic schools; Catholic universities; chastity; colleges; learning; lightning; pencil makers; philosophers; publishers; scholars; schools; storms; students; theologians; universities; University of Vigo.



Monday, May 7, 2018

Saint Quote of the Day: Saint Dorotheus of Gaza


St. Dorotheus of Gaza, from Mount Saint Dionysius, Mount Athos, 1547



When God created man, He planted something divine into him — a certain conception — a spark that has both light and warmth. The conception that enlightens the mind and indicates what is right and what is wrong is called conscience. Conscience is a natural law. Living in times before any written law, patriarchs and saints pleased God by following the voice of their conscience.

Saint Dorotheus of Gaza