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Christians Are Called To Honor Their Parents

by Catholic Saint | Jun 15, 2026 | Family, June

"For us Christians, the first virtue of godliness is to honor our parents—to pay back the troubles of those who bore us, and to give them whatever comforts we can with all our strength. For if we repaid them as much as possible, we could still never pay them back for...

MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: What Is The Christian Understanding Of The Human Person? | Pope Leo XIV

by Pope Leo XIV | May 25, 2026 | Pope Leo XIV, Social Justice, World's View

In MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS, Pope Leo XIV's first and newest encyclical, the definition of human dignity from a Christian perspective is beautifully explained by Our Holy Father. MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: Human Dignity "At the heart of the Christian understanding of the human...

Leave Alone Things That Don’t Concern You | St. Katharine Drexel Quote

by St. Katharine Drexel | May 11, 2026 | Faith & Life

“It is a lesson we all need—to let alone the things that do not concern us. He has other ways for others to follow Him; all do not go by the same path. It is for each of us to learn the path by which He requires us to follow Him, and to follow Him in that path.”— St....

God Calls Us To A Holy Life | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | May 4, 2026 | Faith & Life

We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life. We know that he gives us every grace, every abundant grace; and though we are so weak of ourselves, this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty.St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Books On St....

Remain Steadfast | St. Andrew Kim Taegon

by Catholic Saint | Apr 27, 2026 | Catholic Media

“I urge you to remain steadfast in faith, so that at last we will all reach heaven and there rejoice together.” -St. Andrew Kim Taegon Our Favorite Catholic Books Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts Jesus and You, Woman: Ignatian Retreat for Women under...

When Troubles Come | St. Mary Mackillop

by Catholic Saint | Mar 23, 2026 | Meaning of Suffering

"Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them bravely, remembering Whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let charity guide you all your life. God will reward you as only He can." - St. Mary MacKillop Image:...

Lent Should Bring Spiritual Renewal |St. John Chrysostom

by St. John Chrysostom | Mar 13, 2026 | Lent

"The fast of Lent has no advantage to us unless it brings about our spiritual renewal. It is necessary while fasting to change our whole life and practice virtue. Turning away from all wickedness means keeping our tongue in check, restraining our anger, avoiding all...

Meaning Of Repentance | St. John Climacus

by Catholic Saint | Feb 27, 2026 | Confession, Sin

"TO REPENT IS NOT TO LOOK DOWNWARDS AT MY OWN SHORTCOMINGS, BUT UPWARDS AT GOD’S LOVE.IT IS NOT TO LOOK BACKWARDS WITH SELF-REPROACH, BUT FORWARD WITH TRUSTFULNESS.IT IS TO SEE NOT WHAT I HAVE FAILED TO BE, BUT WHAT BY THE GRACE OF CHRIST I MIGHT YET BECOME.”St. John...

Do Not Renounce Your Ability To Think | Pope Leo XIV

by Pope Leo XIV | Feb 16, 2026 | Controversial Subjects, World's View

Do not renounce your ability to think There has long been abundant evidence that algorithms designed to maximize engagement on social media — which is profitable for platforms — reward quick emotions and penalize more time-consuming human responses such as the effort...

Jesus Is Here With His Cross | St. Therese

by St. Therese of Lisieux | Feb 3, 2026 | Lent

“Yes, my heart’s dear one, Jesus, is here with His cross. Since you are one of His favorites, He wants to make you into His likeness; why be afraid that you will not have the strength to carry this cross without a struggle? On the way to Calvary, Jesus did indeed fall...

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