There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they...
Pope Francis said of Mary Magdalene - “at the time of tears and abandonment, she hears the Risen Jesus who calls us by name, and with a heart full of joy goes to announce: I have seen the Lord!”- Pope Francis
If you do not know your own dignity and condition, you cannot value anything at its proper worth.- St. Bonaventure Photo by François, Claude
Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: Flow upon us! Precious Blood, most pure offering: Procure us every grace! Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: Atone for us! Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: Draw us! Amen - St. Catherine of Siena
He loves, He hopes, He waits, Our Lord prefers to wait, Himself, for the sinner….rather than keep us waiting for an instant.- St. Maria Goretti *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank...
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honoring and glorifying Thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to Thee,...
I will simply counsel every man and woman to beware of even the very least speck of pride, which seems to me to be the mere delight and liking of ourselves for anything whatsoever that either is in us or outwardly belongs to us. - St. Thomas More More St. Thomas More...
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The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life's different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course. - St. Boniface More St. Boniface Resources *Amazon Affiliates help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional...
The word Rosary means "Crown of Roses" that is to say that every time people say the Rosary devoutly they place a crown of one hundred and fifty-three red roses and sixteen white roses upon the heads of Jesus and Mary. Being heavenly flowers these roses will never...
If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon Our Lady. Just say this simple prayer, “Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.” I must admit, this prayer has never failed me.Mother Teresa of Calcutta *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of...
May Is For Mary Every tree, every flower is a poem for thee,Every landscape is richer when thy shrines grace it;Dost thou watch the lamps that burn at thy grottoes?Dost thou hark to the chorus that swells through the ages?Dost thou hear the canticles that rise from...
Because there are these two periods of time – the one that now is, beset with the trials and troubles of this life, and the other yet to come, a life of everlasting serenity and joy – we are given two liturgical seasons, one before Easter and the other after. The...
Prayer For Those Preparing For First Communion O Jesus, You have loved us with such exceedingly great love as to give us the ineffable gift of the Holy Eucharist, inflame us with a burning zeal to promote Your glory by praying for (your child’s name) to prepare...
Rise, run to the Church: here is the Father, here is the Son, here is the Holy Spirit. He runs out to meet you, for he hears you as you reflect within the secrecy of your heart. And while you are still at a distance, he catches sight of you and starts to run. He sees...
The kiss of God is the gift of the Spirit.
Veni Creator Spiritus Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made. O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of God Most High, O fount of life and fire of love,...
Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, kindles the true light of chastity.- St. Thomas Aquinas
Every Consecrated Host is made to burn Itself up with love in a human heart.- St. John Vianney
The Catechism was not written to please you. It will not make life easy for you, because it demands of you a new life.- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Health is God's great gift, and we must spend it entirely for Him. Our eyes should see only for God, our feet walk only for Him, our hands labor for Him alone.- St. John Bosco
It seems to me that I have found my heaven on earth because my heaven is You, My God, and you are in my soul. You in me, and I in you - may this be my motto.
Litany Of Trust | Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, Sister of Life From the belief thatI have to earn Your loveDeliver me, Jesus.From the fear that I am unlovableDeliver me, Jesus.From the false securitythat I have what it takesDeliver me, Jesus.From the fear that trusting...
Time is equivalent to what can be done or gained by it. At the beginning of the new year, therefore, we wish everyone that it be happy because we know that there is no greater melancholy or sadness than to use time for any purpose but the supreme one, which is the...
Give me, therefore, I pray Thee, this gold, this incense, and this myrrh. Give me the gold of Thy holy love; give me the spirit of holy prayer, give me the desire and strength to mortify myself in everything that displeases Thee. I am resolved to obey Thee and to love...