God gives perseverance…
God gives us some things, as the beginning of faith, even when we do not pray. Other things, such as perseverance, he has only provided for those who pray.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Travelers on a journey…
Our Lord’s words teach us that though we labor among the many distractions of this world, we should have but one goal. For we are but travelers on a journey without as yet a fixed abode; we are on our way, not yet in our native land; we are in a state of longing, not yet of enjoyment. But let us continue on our way, and continue without sloth or respite, so that we may ultimately arrive at our destination.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Our Lord is…
Our Lord is the ground from whom our prayer grows and in his love and grace he himself gives us our prayers.
–Saint Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)
Start by doing…
Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible,
and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
–Saint Francis of Assisi (1181 – 1226)
Spiritual communion…
Spiritual communion is highly beneficial; through it you can recollect yourselves in the same way after Mass, for the love of this Lord is thereby deeply impressed on the soul. If we prepare ourselves to receive Him, He never fails to give in many ways we do not understand.
–Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
The family is…
The family is the most ancient institution which God founded in Paradise, when He called the first pair of human beings into existence. The first blessing which God gave was for the wellbeing of the family. With family life, the history of the world commences.
–Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
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