"Even if you lacked mortal sins, to go often to Confession would be beneficial counsel. To those who are sorry for what they have done and confess, our kind and generous God not only grants the forgiveness of sins that they need, but even adds more grace" (St. Thomas of Villanova).
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Martes, Marso 6, 2007
"Even if you lacked mortal sins, to go often to Confession would be beneficial counsel. To those who are sorry for what they have done and confess, our kind and generous God not only grants the forgiveness of sins that they need, but even adds more grace" (St. Thomas of Villanova).Sabado, Marso 3, 2007
"We must avoid any exercise that has a hint of greatness and show, because there we often find pride, all the more dangerous when it is covered up and secret. On the contrary, works that are considered by people to be vile and low and of little value and dignity, are highly valued and are of great merit in the sight of God" (St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi).
"The patient and humble endurance of the cross whatever nature it may be is the highest work we have to do" (St Katharine Drexel).
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"The patient and humble endurance of the cross whatever nature it may be is the highest work we have to do" (St Katharine Drexel).
Miyerkules, Pebrero 28, 2007
"I would rather die than miss Communion once, unless obedience says otherwise" (St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi).
Linggo, Pebrero 18, 2007
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi:
"All our strength, ability and work come from the Blood of Jesus Christ, who transforms the old Adam into the new man."
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Calvary and the Mass:
"Our Lord finished His work, but we have not finished ours. He pointed the way we must follow. He laid down the Cross at the finish, but we must take it up. He finished Redemption in His physical Body, but we have not finished it in His Mystical Body. He has finished salvation, we have not yet applied it to our souls. He has finished the Temple, but we must live in it. He has finished the model Cross, we must fashion ours to its pattern. He has finished sowing the seed, we must reap the harvest. He has finished filling the chalice, but we have not finished drinking its refreshing draughts. He has planted the wheat field; we must gather it into our barns. He has finished the sacrifice of Calvary; we must finish the Mass. The Crucifixion was not meant to be an inspirational drama, but a pattern act on which to model our lives. We are not meant to sit and watch the Cross as something done and ended . . . What was done on Calvary avails for us only in the degree that we repeat it in our own lives."
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"Be not afraid of the life of sacrifice."
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"All our strength, ability and work come from the Blood of Jesus Christ, who transforms the old Adam into the new man."
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Calvary and the Mass:
"Our Lord finished His work, but we have not finished ours. He pointed the way we must follow. He laid down the Cross at the finish, but we must take it up. He finished Redemption in His physical Body, but we have not finished it in His Mystical Body. He has finished salvation, we have not yet applied it to our souls. He has finished the Temple, but we must live in it. He has finished the model Cross, we must fashion ours to its pattern. He has finished sowing the seed, we must reap the harvest. He has finished filling the chalice, but we have not finished drinking its refreshing draughts. He has planted the wheat field; we must gather it into our barns. He has finished the sacrifice of Calvary; we must finish the Mass. The Crucifixion was not meant to be an inspirational drama, but a pattern act on which to model our lives. We are not meant to sit and watch the Cross as something done and ended . . . What was done on Calvary avails for us only in the degree that we repeat it in our own lives."
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"Be not afraid of the life of sacrifice."
Miyerkules, Pebrero 7, 2007
St Alphonsus speaks of a sick man who delayed to receive Extreme Unction until it was almost too late, for he died shortly afterwards (Praxis Confess., n. 274). Now, God made known by way of revelation, says the holy doctor, that if he had received the Sacrament earlier, he would have been restored to health. However, the most precious effect of the last Sacraments is that which they produce upon the soul; they purify it from the remains of sin, and take away, or at least diminish, its debt of temporal punishment; they strengthen it to bear suffering in a holy manner; they fill it with confidencein God, and assist it to accept death from His Hands in union with that of Jesus Christ (Purgatory Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints, Schouppe 1926, TAN p 390)
For more information see this article: What is Extreme Unction
Miyerkules, Enero 31, 2007
St. Padre Pio:"I have no desire except to die or to love God; either death or love, since life without this love is worse than death and for me it would be more unbearable than it is at present."
St. Teresa of Avila:
"It should be observed that perfect love of God consists not in those delights, tears, and sentiments of devotion that we generally seek, but in a strong determination and keen desire to please God in all things, and to promote His glory."
Linggo, Enero 28, 2007
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"We need to bring prayer into our family life. Through prayer, we will be able to teach our children and relatives to share. We will gain more through genuine prayer than with mere words."
Archbishop Fulton Sheen:
“The heart is the mint wherein the coinage of human life is stamped; it is the anvil which forges habits and routines; it is the ‘stick’ which pilots the plane of life. Sir Walter Scott once said to his son-in-law Lockhart: ‘We shall never learn to feel and respect our own calling and destiny, until we have taught ourselves to consider everything as moonshine, compared with the education of the heart.’”
Miyerkules, Enero 24, 2007
Whenever I go to the chapel, I put myself in the presence of our good Lord, and I say to him, 'Lord, I am here. Tell me what you would have me to do ' . . . . And then, I tell God everything that is in my heart. I tell him about my pains and my joys, and then I listen. If you listen, God will also speak to you, for with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen. God always speaks to you when you approach him plainly and simply" (St. Catherine Laboure).
Linggo, Enero 21, 2007
"O Everlasting Love, Jesus, who have enclosed Yourself in the Host, and therein hide Your divinity and conceal Your beauty, You do this in order to give Yourself, whole and entire, to my soul"
St. Maria Faustina of the Blessed Sacrament
Huwebes, Enero 18, 2007
I have two very difficult classes this semester, which are taking up more time than I originally thought. However, everything is going very well so far. So, please forgive the delay in the Saint for the Year Devotion as well as the lack of posts.
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Archbishop Fulton Sheen:
"In other ages, though men lost virtue, they still admired it; though they ran from the battlefield at the first need of courage, they still admired the hero who fought and suffered; though they threw away the map of the roadway of life, they never denied the need of a map. But, in our generation, men look for shadow in the radiance of every virtue.”
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"We have to give until it hurts. We need to give from the resources we would like to keep for ourselves. We need to give to the point of sacrificing. We must give something that we find hard to give up."
"In other ages, though men lost virtue, they still admired it; though they ran from the battlefield at the first need of courage, they still admired the hero who fought and suffered; though they threw away the map of the roadway of life, they never denied the need of a map. But, in our generation, men look for shadow in the radiance of every virtue.”
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"We have to give until it hurts. We need to give from the resources we would like to keep for ourselves. We need to give to the point of sacrificing. We must give something that we find hard to give up."
Miyerkules, Enero 17, 2007
"Terrible is the justice of God. But let us not forget also that His mercy is infinite" (St. Padre Pio)
Huwebes, Enero 11, 2007
"Don’t let the many snares of this infernal beast frighten you. Jesus, who is always with you, and who will fight with and for you, will never permit you to be tricked and overcome" (St. Padre Pio).
"Many souls go to Hell because there are none to sacrifice themselves and to pray for them" (Our Lady of Fatima).
Reminder: Did you pray your Morning Offering today?
Image Source: Blessed Giles of Assisi levitating.
Huwebes, Disyembre 28, 2006
"Jesus calls the poor and simple shepherds by means of angels to manifest Himself to them. He calls the learned men by means of their science. And all of them moved interiorly by grace hasten to adore Him. He calls all of us with divine inspirations and He communicates Himself to us with His Grace. How many times has He not lovingly invited us also? And with what promptitude have we replied? My God I blush and am filled with confusion at having to reply to such a question" (St. Padre Pio)
PS: I would like to ask all readers to pray for a special intention of mine. God knows what it is. I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you.
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PS: I would like to ask all readers to pray for a special intention of mine. God knows what it is. I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you.
Biyernes, Disyembre 22, 2006
"Stay very close to the crib of this most beautiful Child, especially during these days of His birth. If you love riches, here you will find the gold the Kings left Him. If you love the smoke of honors, here you will find that of incense. And if you love the delicacy of the senses, you will smell the perfumed myrrh which perfumes the entire Holy stable" (St. Padre Pio).
Linggo, Disyembre 10, 2006
"Lovingly humble yourself before God and man, because God speaks to the humble. Love silence, because much talk is never without sin. Withdraw into yourself as much as you can, because, in this way, the Lord speaks freely to the soul, and the soul is more able to listen to His voice. Cut down on your visits to people, and bear those visits made to you in a Christian manner" (St. Padre Pio)."We must die between two pillows; the one , of the humble confession that we merit nothing but Hell; the other, of an entire confidence that God, in His mercy, will give us Paradise" (St Francis de Sales).
"Obey, My daughter, do the work imposed upon you by Obedience, and offer it for souls; each line which you shall write today in the spirit of Obedience and Charity will procure the deliverence of a soul" (Our Lord to Servant of God Mary Villani).
Martes, Disyembre 5, 2006
"Never forget Jesus, this divine Model. Try to see a certain lovable majesty in his [Eucharistic] Presence. Try to hear a certain pleasant authority in His manner of speaking . . . . Imagine His extremely composed and sweet expression with which He drew the crowds, making them leave cities and castles, leading them to the mountains, to the forests, and to the solitude of the deserted beaches of the sea. Imagine the crowds" following Him."
"Your Kingdom is not far away, allow us to participate in Your triumph on earth to then participate in Your Kingdom in Heaven. Grant that, being unable to contain the communication of Your charity, we preach Your Divine Regality by our example and good works. Take possession of our hearts in time to possess them in eternity. Keep us under Your scepter so that neither life nor death can separate us from You. Let our lives be drawn from You in large draughts of love which will then extend over humanity and let us die at every moment to live only for You and keep You in our hearts."
"Your Kingdom is not far away, allow us to participate in Your triumph on earth to then participate in Your Kingdom in Heaven. Grant that, being unable to contain the communication of Your charity, we preach Your Divine Regality by our example and good works. Take possession of our hearts in time to possess them in eternity. Keep us under Your scepter so that neither life nor death can separate us from You. Let our lives be drawn from You in large draughts of love which will then extend over humanity and let us die at every moment to live only for You and keep You in our hearts."
Sabado, Nobyembre 25, 2006
"For whom is Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament? For me; because He loves me!" - St. Peter Julian Eymard
Huwebes, Nobyembre 9, 2006
)Make a little cell in your heart for Jesus of the Agony; take refuge there, when you hear Him outraged by men, try to make reparation; you, at least, love Him and keep your heart quite pure for Him. Oh! If you only knew how the good God love pure hearts! It is there that He loves to reign (Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity
)1 Peter 3:8-12
"Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing. For: 'Whoever would love life and see good days must keep the tongue from evil and the lips from speaking deceit, must turn from evil and do good, seek peace and follow after it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears turned to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against evildoers'" (NAB)
Sabado, Nobyembre 4, 2006
Archbishop Fulton Sheen:
“Our modern world has produced a generation of rich politicians who talk love of the poor, but never prove it in action, and a brood of the poor whose hearts are filled with envy for the rich and covetousness of their money. The rich who are humble help rather than use the poor to pave their way to power.”
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"Silence gives us a new outlook on everything. We need silence to be able to touch souls. The essential thing is not what we say but what God says to us and through us. Jesus is always waiting for us in silence. In that silence, He will listen to us; there He will speak to our soul, and there we will hear His voice."
St. Padre Pio:
"In order to aim at perfection it is necessary to do everything possible to please God, to try to avoid even the smallest fault, and to do everything else with more generosity."
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“Our modern world has produced a generation of rich politicians who talk love of the poor, but never prove it in action, and a brood of the poor whose hearts are filled with envy for the rich and covetousness of their money. The rich who are humble help rather than use the poor to pave their way to power.”
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"Silence gives us a new outlook on everything. We need silence to be able to touch souls. The essential thing is not what we say but what God says to us and through us. Jesus is always waiting for us in silence. In that silence, He will listen to us; there He will speak to our soul, and there we will hear His voice."
St. Padre Pio:
"In order to aim at perfection it is necessary to do everything possible to please God, to try to avoid even the smallest fault, and to do everything else with more generosity."
Linggo, Oktubre 29, 2006
“If you believe what you like in the Gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself.” (St. Augustine)
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