The prophets called on God’s people to wait with hope. St. Edith wrote, “to suffer and to be happy although suffering […] this is the life of the Christian until the morning of eternity breaks forth.”
St. Edith Stein Novena 2022: Day One
Quote of the day, 18 January: St. Zélie Martin
St. Zélie Martin confides in her sister-in-law that she is worried about Léonie's future. "If it only took the sacrifice of my life for her to become a saint, I would give it willingly."
Love is the future — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
As St. John of the Cross teaches: "After all, this love is the end for which we were created."
Quote of the day: 10 July
We continue to lead our lives calmly
Justice is a non-negotiable — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
I believe that justice is a non-negotiable; the truth must be established
Strength to serve — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Without the Eucharist we’d have nothing to say to the world
Quote of the day: 15 March
Joseph is not ashamed, he doesn’t belittle Mary
Quote of the day: 28 April
You can't imagine how frightened I am of the future
Slave food vs. Soul food: Manna in the desert or the Bread of Life?
Spanish philosopher Fernando Savater applies classic logic to issue a note of caution to modern society
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