“O my God, teach me to be generous, to serve you as you deserve to be served, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fear of being wounded, to work without seeking rest, and to spend myself without expecting any reward, but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will. Amen.”
— St. Ignatius of Loyola
"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...
Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We...
"I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world." –John 16:33 Photo by James Coleman on Unsplash
Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world." —St. Ignatius of Antioch Image: Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash
"When lies have been accepted for some time, the truth always astounds with an air of novelty." -St. Clement of Alexandria Image: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
St. Benedict's Prayer For The Protection Of A Child “O God, You protect those who hope in You; all strength and holiness come from You: help me to feel the effects of Your mercy, so I may be protected from every misfortune, with You as my guide. O God, You prepared...
"The works of Jesus and Mary can also be called wonderful flowers; but their perfume and beauty can only be appreciated by those who study them carefully—and who open them and drink in their scent by diligent and sincere meditation." -St. Louis de Montfort
"Pray, even if you feel nothing, see nothing. For when you are dry, empty, sick or weak, at such a time is your prayer most pleasing to God, even though you may find little joy in it." -St. Julian of Norwich
"Without our suffering, our work would simply be social work, very good and helpful, but it would not be the work of Jesus Christ, not part of the Redemption." -St. Teresa Of CalCutta (Mother Teresa) Learn More From St. Teresa Of Calcutta “I Thirst For You” – A Letter...
When we pray the “Our Father”, we pray as Jesus prayed. It is the prayer that Jesus prayed, and He taught it to us; when the disciples said to Him: “Master, teach us to pray as you pray." And this is how Jesus prayed. It is so beautiful to pray like Jesus! Formed by...
