Tag: peace
Daily Catholic Quote from Fr. Francis Fernandez
“Normally Our Lord asks us to give a Christian witness through our ordinary lives, engaged in the same ways of earning a living, tackling the same concerns as other folk. We have to act in such a way that others will be able to say, when they meet us: This man is a Christian, because [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Pio of Pietrelcina
“Temptations, discouragement and unrest are the wares offered by the enemy. Remember this: if the devil makes noise, it is a sign that he is still outside and not yet within. That which must terrify us is his peace and concord with the human soul. That which comes from Satan begins with calmness and ends [...]
Finding Peace in Spite of Ourselves
A few weeks ago I awoke to begin what was likely to be a stressful day. My wife was in the hospital recovering from surgery she had the day before and I wanted to go and see her as soon as the kids were off to school. I was scrambling to get my older son [...]
Daily Catholic Quote by St. Francis of Assisi
“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation. Where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice. Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.” (St. Francis of Assisi, Deacon) Please help [...]
What’s at the Bottom of Your Bowl?
Every Easter, my mother serves a delicious fruit salad. It is a healthy smorgasbord of taste and the perfect amouse bouche before our family feast. Yet left at the bottom of my fruit bowl each Easter are always a few sad pieces of neglected fruit. For me, it’s the grapefruit and pear, both fruits I [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
“Do not be depressed. Do not let your weakness make you impatient, Instead, let the serenity of your spirit shine through your face. Let the joy of your mind burst forth. Let words of thanks break from your lips.” (St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) Please help us in our mission to [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Pio of Pietrelcina
“Temptations, discouragement and unrest are the wares offered by the enemy. Remember this: if the devil makes noise, it is a sign that he is still outside and not yet within. That which must terrify us is his peace and concord with the human soul. That which comes from Satan begins with calmness and ends [...]
Mary, the Ark of the New Covenant, Helps us say “Yes” to Her Son
We have arrived at the final Sunday of Advent. Christmas is just two days away. Hopefully, we have all completed our shopping and decorating. Our children have all mailed their letters to Santa! Many of us are completing preparations for our families to gather together to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. So, hopefully, [...]
We Have Lost Our Way – Let us turn to God
These past few days have been a troubling time. So many senseless acts of violence take place all around the world that it seems that at times we are immured to the horror. But sometimes these distant tragedies do not seem so far away and the horror and sadness breaks through to strike at our [...]
Daily Catholic Quote from St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
My Father and I will come and make our home with him. Let your door stand open to receive him, unlock your soul to him, offer him a welcome in your mind, and then you will see the riches of simplicity, the treasures of peace, the joy of grace. Throw wide the gate of your [...]
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