For prisoners, baptism is ransom, forgiveness of debts, the death of sin, regeneration of the soul, a resplendent garment, an unbreakable seal, a chariot to heaven, a royal protector, a gift of adoption
For prisoners, baptism is ransom, forgiveness of debts, the death of sin, regeneration of the soul, a resplendent garment, an unbreakable seal, a chariot to heaven, a royal protector, a gift of adoption
"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...
Who Is Jesus To Me? St. Teresa of Calcutta Answers Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the Cross. Jesus is the Sacrifice offered at the Holy Mass for the sins of the world and mine. Jesus is the Word – to be spoken. Jesus is the...
"In her, assumed into heaven, we are shown the eternal destiny that awaits us beyond the mystery of death: a destiny of total happiness in divine glory. This supernatural vision sustains our daily pilgrimage.” - St. John Paul II
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
9 Daily Spiritual Practices For Catholics From St. Alphonsus 1) Short prayers immediately upon rising https://catholic-link.org/15-powerful-prayers-15-seconds/ 2) At least 15 minutes of meditation each day 3) 15 minutes of spiritual reading each day...
“Avoid worrying, then, about anything else for your children except whatever may contribute to bringing them up virtuously. For the rest, having entrusted them to God, try to see what His will for them is, to help them along the path in life He has chosen for them....
“Always give good heed to the Word of God, whether you hear or read it in private, or hearken to it when publicly preached: listen with attention and reverence; seek to profit by it, and do not let the precious words fall unheeded; receive them into your heart as a...
"If you remembered the presence of your angel and the angels of your neighbors, you would avoid many of the foolish things which slip into your conversations." St. Josemaria Escriva Image: Photo by Cosmin Gurau on Unsplash
Defend the lowly and fatherless;render justice to the afflicted and needy.Rescue the lowly and poor;deliver them from the hand of the wicked.JOHN 10:14-15Loving God, Healer and Comforter,we pray for those who suffer from the anxiety, ambiguity and confusion of...
"Each morning at Holy Mass, the Bread of Life will help the body as well as the soul, if we have faith. If we but touch the hem of His garment...and how much more have we than that! We can find Him, at every moment, on the altar. Be with Him there. Better than all...