Although, of course, no saint could ever be frivolous, most saints have been humorous, if not on account of being so holy, on account of being so sane.
-- Father Hudson, CSC
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Rational Enjoyment
A cheerful disposition contributes much to the rational enjoyment of life. It imparts elasticity to our spirits and a spring to our movements.
-- Cardinal Gibbons
-- Cardinal Gibbons
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Above and Beyond
It is well to do our duty, but sometimes this is not enough for the happiness of others and our own. We must do our duty with joy, with eagerness, with love. We must not keep count of what we do , nor stop strictly and sternly at the exact limit of duty.
-- Rev. Matthew Russell, SJ
I have made a compact with my tongue never to speak, and with myself never to act, so long as my heart is troubled.
-- St. Francis de Sales
-- Rev. Matthew Russell, SJ
I have made a compact with my tongue never to speak, and with myself never to act, so long as my heart is troubled.
-- St. Francis de Sales
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Fiat Lux
Life is dark enough as it is; the Catholic faith floods it with light and joy and hope. It is the enemy of morbidness and scruple.
-- Father Maturin
-- Father Maturin
Monday, November 26, 2007
Turning Point
If we look back on our lives we shall find that the heaviest cross that was ever laid upon us, which seemed at the time to crush us to the very earth, was in reality the beginning of God's mercy for us and the turning-point in our lives.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Adversity
He that has never known adversity is but half acquainted with himself.
-- Colton
The good seaman is known in bad weather.
-- Colton
The good seaman is known in bad weather.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
That Particular Moment
We must accept our own death and that of our relations when God shall send it to us, and not desire it at any other time; for it is sometimes necessary that it should happen at that particular moment for the good of our own and their souls.
-- St. Philip Neri
-- St. Philip Neri
Friday, November 23, 2007
Conditionally
We must never pray for a favor for anyone, except conditionally, saying, "If it please God", or the like.
We must pray incessantly for the gift of perseverance.
St. Philip Neri
We must pray incessantly for the gift of perseverance.
St. Philip Neri
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Be careful what you pray for
A man should not ask tribulations of God, presuming on his being able to bear them; there should be the greatest possible caution in this matter, for he who bears what God sends him daily does not do a small thing.
-- St. Philip Neri
The Virgin Mary Appearing to St. Philip Neri
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-- St. Philip Neri
The Virgin Mary Appearing to St. Philip Neri
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Necessity
There is not a finer thing on earth than to make a virute of necessity.
To preserve our cheerfulness amid sicknesses and troubles is a sign of a right and good spirit.
-- St. Philp Neri
To preserve our cheerfulness amid sicknesses and troubles is a sign of a right and good spirit.
-- St. Philp Neri
