Because our expression is imperfect we need friendship to fill up the imperfections. (G.K. Chesterton)... Read more.
To love God as He ought to be loved, we must be detached from all temporal love. We must love nothing but Him, or if we love anything else, we must love it only... Read more.
If you ever feel distressed during your day — call upon our Lady — just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’... Read more.
Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do. (Saint Thomas... Read more.
Vita Primitiva
A few thoughts on this Saturday morning in early September, which I hope finds all our readers well. Peruse Paula Adamick’s take on the Church in China, a... Read more.
Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.” (Lucio, in Measure for Measure)... Read more.
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. (Mother Saint Teresa of Calcutta, +1997)... Read more.
the preacher must dip his pen into the blood of his heart; then he can also reach the ear of his neighbour (Pope Saint Gregory the Great, +604)... Read more.
…a watchman always takes up his position on the heights so that he can see from a distance whatever approaches. Likewise whoever is appointed watchman to a... Read more.
Patroness of Poland, Mother of God
Our Lady of Czestochowa, the most famous shrine in Poland, and that country’s patroness, is shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that the original was painted –... Read more.