Christianity, whatever else it is, is an explosion. Unless it is sensational there is simply no sense in it. Unless the Gospel sounds like a gun going off it has... Read more.
The great reason for this transfiguration was to remove the scandal of the cross from the hearts of his disciples, and to prevent the humiliation of his voluntary... Read more.
As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live. (Pope Saint John Paul II)... Read more.
Look down with maternal clemency, Most Blessed Virgin, upon all your children. Consider the anxiety of bishops who fear their flocks will be tormented by a terrible... Read more.
The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it loose. It will defend itself (Saint Augustine, +430)... Read more.
For one pain endured with joy, we shall love the good God more forever. (Saint Therese Lisieux, +1897)... Read more.
It is not surprising that she was more effective than he, since as John says, God is love, it was absolutely right that she could do more, as she loved more. (Saint... Read more.
Seeing the sun, the moon and the stars, I said to myself, ‘Who could be the Master of these beautiful things?’ I felt a great desire to see him, to know... Read more.
I have my room, some books and a nearby chapel. That is complete happiness. – St. Miguel of Ecuador... Read more.
The power of evil men lives on the cowardice of the good. – Saint John Bosco, +1888... Read more.