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Words of Counsel from St. Therese of Lisieux, February 20, 2013

Words of Counsel from St. Therese of Lisieux February 20, 2013. You make me think of the tiny child who is learning to stand up, but doesn't know how to walk yet. Absolutely wanting to reach the top of the stairs to fin…
Saint Gregory of Nazianzen: God Accepts Our Desires!

Saint Gregory of Nazianzen: God Accepts Our Desires! God accepts our desires as though they were of great value. He longs ardently for us to desire and love him. He accepts our petitions for benefits as though we were do…
Pope John Paul II: Why?

Pope John Paul II: Why? Human suffering is a continent that none of us have reached the borders of: yet, traversing the pavilions of this "Little House," we have covered enough territory to get an idea of its impressive…
St. Bonaventure: Seek God!

St. Bonaventure: Seek God! You soul devoted to God, ... run with living desire to this Fountain of life and light and with innermost power of your heart cry out to him: O eternal and inaccessible, clear and sweet stream…
St. Braulio Quotation For June 3, 2012.

St. Braulio Quotation For June 3, 2012 He more rightly mourns the miseries of human life who expects that he will die each day. Thus it isn't so much having departed from the world as having lived with the world that is…
St. Pio of Pietrelcina: Jesus Is Always With You

St. Pio of Pietrelcina: Jesus Is Always With You Jesus is always with you, even when it seems you do not feel him. He is never closer to you than when you are in spiritual battle. He is always there, near you, invigorat…
Wisdom From Blessed Angela Of Foligno: Pray!

Wisdom From Blessed Angela Of Foligno No one can be saved without divine light. Divine light causes us to begin and to make progress, and it leads us to the summit of perfection. Therefore if you want to begin and to re…
St. Aelred Quotation On Spiritual Friendship

St. Aelred Of Rievaulx Quotation On Spiritual Friendship It is no small consolation in this life to have someone who can unite with you in an intimate affection and the embrace of a holy love. Someone in whom your spiri…
Classic Brother Lawrence Quotation On Prayer

Classic Brother Lawrence Quotation On Prayer A little lifting of the heart suffices; a little remembrance of God, one act of inward worship are prayers which, however short, are nevertheless acceptable to God. - Brothe…
Mother Angelica Encouragement For When You Can't Pray

Mother Angelica Encouragement For When You Can't Pray When I have difficulty praying, I just say: "Lord, I offer you all the beautiful prayers that Mary said to You throughout her life, and Catherine of Siena and Angel…