What does it mean to be "fishers of men?" Bishop Silvio José Báez offers a few compelling definitions and examples that urge us to prayer and action.
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To be fishers of men — Silvio José Báez, ocd
Quote of the day, 29 December: Blessed Francis Palau y Quer
We recall the birth of Blessed Francis Palau y Quer on this date, 29 December 1811 and translate a passionate excerpt from his journal, ‘My Relations With the Church’—”It is you, O holy Church, that I love!”
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Quote of the day, 9 November: St. John of the Cross
God pays little attention to your oratories and places arranged for prayer if through your desire and the delight you take in them you become attached...
The leaven of Jesus — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
We are nothing but the leaven of Jesus
Quote of the day: 7 November
Love for God, love for neighbor: this is the object of my mission
Quote of the day: 30 October
To pray for the conversion of sinners and to move the mercy of God
No Caesar is God — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
No Caesar of this world can demand that which belongs to God.
Quote of the day: 16 July
Carmelites have chosen Mary as their Patroness and spiritual Mother
Quote of the day: 8 June
If we obey the pope, we obey the Lord Jesus, according to his own words addressed to Peter and the other apostles
Marie du jour 2020: 18 May
The Virgin praying alone in the hidden, silent room
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