Tag: grace
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Bernardine of Siena
“Every grace granted to man has three degrees in order; for by God it is communicated to Christ, from Christ it passes to the Virgin, and from the Virgin it descends to us.” (St. Bernardine of Siena) Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate their Catholic faith, family and work. Tell [...]
Living in the Light of Christ
In St. John’s Gospel, there is the account of the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41). It is the sixth of the seven signs recounted by St. John that announce the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in the New Covenant and the passing away of the old rites, replaced by the grace and sacraments [...]
Taking measure of ourselves this Lent – 8 Frequently Asked Questions for making a Daily Examen
We have arrived at the Third Sunday of Lent. By now, hopefully, we have been diving deep into the mystery of God and His love for us. A necessary part of advancing in the spiritual life and forming a deeper relationship with God is to examine ourselves, praying that God will reveal to us our [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort
“Since grace enhances our human nature and glory adds a still greater perfection to grace, it is certain that our Lord remains in heaven just as much the Son of Mary as he was on earth. Consequently he has retained the submissiveness and obedience of the most perfect of all children towards the best of [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Francis de Sales
“It is not always in the soul’s power not to feel a temptation. But it is always in its power not to consent to it.” (St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate their Catholic faith, family and work. Tell your family [...]
The Star
The Star – by Jef Murray A Tale of an Aging Mother and her Son His mother was propped up in bed; seemingly in the same position as when he’d left her two days before. Her eyes fluttered open. “Sam! Have you come to take me home?” He sighed and pulled a chair up beside her. Through [...]
My Mother’s Gift to me of Our Blessed Mother
As this month of October, which each year is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, comes to an end, I recall from my earliest years, the memories of my mother’s prayers to Our Blessed Mother and her praise and thanksgiving offered to Jesus, her Lord… they still travel across the decades of time and touch my [...]
The Utter East
The Utter East – by Jef Murray The Utter East When e’re the road flows by my door And beckons loudly in its haste to sweep me off through mist and moor unto some rich uncharted waste, I feel that tug of tempting fate: September hailing from her hills, insisting secret paths await all souls [...]
The Apothecary
“So, what will it do?” The young woman studied the contents of the glass bottle. Within was a single jade-green pill, perfectly round. The proprietor of the shop just smiled. “No, honestly,” said Jill, looking up at the man behind the counter. “I need to know what I’m getting myself into.” “It contains nothing that [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Rose of Lima
“Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase.” (St. Rose of Lima) Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate their Catholic faith, family and work. Tell your family and friends about this article using both the [...]
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