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When You Have An Evil Thought, Do This! | St. Alphonsus Liguori
“When an evil thought is presented to the mind, we must immediately endeavor to turn our thoughts to God, or to something which is indifferent. But the first rule is, instantly to invoke the names of Jesus and Mary and to continue to invoke them until the temptation ceases. He who trusts in himself is […]
When I Could Not See My Way | St. Mary Mackillop
When I could not see my way, God kept my heart full of trust in Him to make all come right. – St. Mary MacKillop Photo by nine koepfer on Unsplash Related content: Infographic: 5 Simple Ways To Practice Silence 4 Lessons I Learned In Seminary That Help Me In Marriage The Secret To Happiness […]
The Wonders Of Becoming Christ’s | St. Brendan Quote
“If you become Christ’s you will stumble upon wonder upon wonder, and every one of them true.” –St. Brendan Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash Related content: Is It Better To Be A Child Or A King? | Saint Quote How Mary Is Like A Rainbow | St. Anthony Quote I Am Not My Own […]
The Secret To Happiness | St. John Chrysostom
“Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has, and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.” –St. John Chrysostom Find more quotes from St. John Chrysostom HERE Related content: During Mass “Are You Not Lifted Up To Heaven?” | St. John Chrysostom Let The Mouth Fast From Foul Words […]
Stretch Every Fiber Of My Being | St. Frances Cabrini
Stretch every fiber of my being, dear Lord, that I may more easily fly towards you. May your Spirit, which once breathed over the chaos of the earth, give life to all the powers of my soul. – St. Frances Cabrini *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! […]
In All Things, Be A Man Of Prayer | St. Bonaventure
“If you would suffer with patience the adversities and miseries of this life, be a man of prayer. If you would obtain courage and strength to conquer the temptations of the enemy, be a man of prayer. If you would mortify your own will with all its inclinations and appetites, be a man of prayer. […]
St. John Bosco’s Spiritual Goals For A New Year
St. John Bosco’s Spiritual Goals For A New Year 1. I will take no unnecessary walks. 2. I will make exactingly careful use of my time. 3. When the salvation of souls is at stake, I will be always ready to suffer, to act and to humble myself. 4. May the charity and gentleness of […]
Want To Become A Saint? Better Late Than Never
I want to become a saint; it will not be easy at all. I have a lot of wood to chop, and it is as hard as stone. I should have started sooner, while it was not so difficult; but, in any case; ‘better late than never.’ – St. Zelie Martin Photo by Abby Savage […]
- What Is The Altar Of Repose?One day each year – and one day only – there is no Catholic Mass celebrated throughout the world. One day. The Easter Triduum begins with Holy Thursday Mass. What many Catholics don’t realize is that Good Friday service not a Mass, but a liturgy, as no hosts are consecrated during the celebration of the… Read more: What Is The Altar Of Repose?
- Do Catholics Still Have Plenary Indulgences?What is an Indulgence? Do Catholics still practice indulgences? That stopped after Martin Luther pointed out that they are wrong, right? To be sure, the 16th Century was a confusing time. There was a Dominican preacher named Johann Tetzel who Luther claimed was “selling” indulgences to fund the building of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.… Read more: Do Catholics Still Have Plenary Indulgences?
- Following Jesus’s Development In The Womb: ConceptionCongratulations! Your Lord and Savior has been conceived! Due Date: December 25th Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the fiat of Mary, the Savior has been conceived. Not only is he fully God, He is now fully man as well. Our Lord has chosen to be incarnated as a human in its most… Read more: Following Jesus’s Development In The Womb: Conception
- Cultivating Community: 6 Elements Of Peak CommunicationThe longing for genuine connection and community has never been more pronounced. Building and nurturing community is an essential endeavor in response to Christ’s call to discipleship. The quality of a community is reflected in the quality of communication among its members. If we want better community, we must elevate our communication. We must move… Read more: Cultivating Community: 6 Elements Of Peak Communication
- A Heart For The PoorThe following is an excerpt from The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God. One of the rules of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is to live in an area noted for the poverty. If a neighborhood’s economic status improves too much—that is, becomes “gentrified,” to use a popular term—we… Read more: A Heart For The Poor