May her prayer help us and her example inspire us
7 June: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
Marie du jour 2020: 7 May
I told the little girl all that Mary inspired me to say
Quote of the day: 17 April
Reading of sacred scripture is a great and powerful remedy
17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
The word of scripture proved to be a solid bulwark against my anxieties
Quote of the day: 1 April
My God, give me a humble and contrite heart
Quote of the day: 21 March
God doesn't move, patience achieves everything
Quote of the day: 12 February
February 12, 1691 Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection died in the embrace of the Lord
Quote of the day: 4 December
He bore everything with patience and love
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 8
We must always keep our eyes on God
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 4
Bring yourself back to Him, let go of this natural inclination in order to please Him
Quote of the day: 13 August
I, miserable creature that I was, followed after what I saw wrong and left aside the good.
7 June: Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew
What infinite love burned in that sacred heart of yours, Lord Jesus!
17 April: Blessed Baptist Spagnoli
The word of scripture proved to be a solid bulwark against my anxieties
Quote of the day: 14 April
I simply do not praise poverty, but suffering with patience
God Knows
The stretch of years which wind ahead, so dim to our imperfect vision, are clear to God.
Novena to St. John of the Cross – Day 4
"This life is not good if it is not an imitation of his life."
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 9
"When I am up above, will you let me help you, scold you even, if I see you are not giving everything to the Master? because I love you!"
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 8
“I do not fear my weakness; that’s what gives me confidence. For the Strong One is within me and His power is almighty.”
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Novena – Day 7
“It is this intimacy with Him “within” that has been the beautiful sun illuminating my life, making it already an anticipated Heaven; it is what sustains me today in my suffering.”
The phrase "God alone" appears twice in this translation of the famous poem by St. Teresa of Avila on the "Efficacy of Patience"
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