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

Please Note


Whenever you use the links on my blog's to make purchases, such as from Mystic Monk Coffee, CCleaner, and others, I earn a small commission. This commission does not have any effect on your costs.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Saint John Vianney



The family is the most ancient institution which God founded in Paradise, when He called the first pair of human beings into existence. The first blessing which God gave was for the wellbeing of the family. With family life, the history of the world commences.

-- Saint John Vianney

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Saint Peter Julian Eymard



How kind is our Sacramental Jesus! He welcomes you at any hour of the day or night. His Love never knows rest. He is always most gentle towards you. When you visit Him, He forgets your sins and speaks only of His joy, His tenderness, and His Love. By the reception He gives to you, one would think He has need of you to make Him happy. 

-- Saint Peter Julian Eymard

Monday, February 27, 2012

Saint Helier of Jersey





Lead me in Your way, 
and I will walk in Your truth. 
Let my heart rejoice 
that it may fear Your Name. 
My God, 
save me from the clutches of the sinner 
who works against Your law: 
for You are the one I await. 
Amen.

-- Saint Helier of Jersey from a prayer by him

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother



Love Mary! She is loveable, faithful, constant. She will never let herself be outdone in love, but will ever remain supreme. If you are in danger, she will hasten to free you. If you are troubled, she will console you. If you are sick, she will bring you relief. If you are in need, she will help you. She does not look to see what kind of person you have been. She simply comes to a heart that wants to love her. She comes quickly and opens her merciful heart to you, embraces you and consoles and serves you. She will even be at hand to accompany you on the trip to eternity. 

-- Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Saint Eugene de Mazenod


I find my happiness in pastoral work. It is for this that I am a bishop, and not to write books, still less to pay court to the great, or to waste my time among the rich. It is true...that this is not the way to become a cardinal, but if one could become a saint, would it not be better still? 

-- Saint Eugene de Mazenod

Friday, February 24, 2012

Saint Thomas Aquinas



To know whom to avoid is a great means of saving our souls.

-- Saint Thomas Aquinas

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina



Help yourself during this troubled period by reading holy books. This reading provides excellent food for the soul and conduces to great progress along the path of perfection. By no means is it inferior to what we obtain through prayer and holy meditation. In prayer and meditation it is ourselves who speak to the Lord, while in holy reading it is God who speaks to us. Before beginning to read, raise your mind to the Lord and implore Him to guide your mind Himself, to speak to your heart and move your will.

-- Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina