St. Titus Brandsma was beatified on this day in 1985; we’ve translated an excerpt from St. John Paul II’s homily on his “inspiring motive and driving force,” the “commandment of love taken to extremes.”
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Quote of the day, 26 November: St. Raphael Kalinowski
For all those who worked for the love of God and love of neighbor... may the merciful God reward them with his crown of glory...
6 November: Saint Nuno of St. Mary
The Lord called Saint Nuno to put aside his sword and follow Christ
Marie du jour 2020: 11 May
He had singular affection for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Quote of the day: 30 April
Contemplation is a precious gift of God.
17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
The word of scripture proved to be a solid bulwark against my anxieties
hatred/love
To be capable of hatred...
Quote of the day: 2 February
As he lay dying, Hermann Cohen intoned the Salve Regina
Quote of the day: 19 November
Guide our bark with the rudder of the nails of your cross, lest we drown in the storm
19 November: St. Raphael Kalinowski
His life was distinguished by zeal and devotion
6 November: St. Nuno Alvares Pereira
Though an army encamp against me and temptation lays siege, I will trust in the word of my God
Quote of the day: 3 November
Certainly, such heroism cannot be improvised.
Quote of the day: 21 September
Tomorrow I am going to Ubeda for the cure of a slight bout of fever
Quote of the day: 3 September
The discalced friar who is confessor here is doing great good
Quote of the day: 27 July
Countless have zealously given up their position, their property and even their life
Quote of the day: 21 July
There is no house where one does not wear the garment of Carmel
It is our anxiety that creates our needs. Cast your care on the Lord, daughter
Quote of the day: 10 May
He helps me to believe that Christ is risen.
Quote of the day: 29 April
The Word of God is total, absolute virginity
Quote of the day: 17 April
When I was beset with anxieties, I sought relief in the scriptures
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