No difficulties except….
There are no difficulties except for those who worry too much about tomorrow.
–Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852)
Prayer is the…
Prayer is the art of presence. Where there is no wonder there is little depth of presence.
–John O’Donohue (1956-2008)
Sloth is not…
Sloth is not just laziness. It is an inability to act for your own spiritual good. That is, knowing what is necessary for the good of your own soul, and not being able, or not being willing, to take the necessary actions.
–Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966)
Spiritual Works of Mercy…
Spiritual Works of Mercy
- To counsel the doubtful;
- Instruct the ignorant;
- Admonish sinners;
- Comfort the afflicted;
- Forgive offenses;
- Bear wrongs patiently;
- Pray for the living and the dead.
Corporal Works of Mercy…
Corporal Works of Mercy
- To feed the hungry;
- Give drink to the thirsty;
- Clothe the naked;
- Shelter the homeless;
- Visit the sick;
- Visit the imprisoned;
- Bury the dead.
Reading the lives of saints…
Reading the lives of the Saints is a great means to preserve piety.
— Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595)
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