I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. (G. K. Chesterton)
Quotes
If we wish to attain a dwelling-place in his kingdom we shall not reach it unless we hasten there by our good deeds. Just as there exists an evil fervour, a bitter spirit, which divides us from God and leads us to hell, so there is a good fervour which sets us apart from evil[…]
God loved us before He made us; and His love has never diminished and never shall. (Blessed Julian of Norwich, + ca. 1416)
(T)he new gospel which bolshevistic and atheistic Communism…is a system full of errors and sophisms. It is in opposition both to reason and to Divine Revelation. It subverts the social order, because it means the destruction of its foundations; because it ignores the true origin and purpose of the State; because it denies the rights,[…]
“When something distasteful or unpleasant comes your way, remember Christ crucified and be silent”. Faith becomes a flame of charity, stronger than death. It is the seed and fruit of resurrection: “Do not think of any other thing,” writes the Saint in a moment of trial, “but that God ordains all, and where there is[…]
He loves, He hopes, He waits. Our Lord prefers to wait Himself for the sinner for years rather than keep us waiting an instant. (Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr, +1902)
Consider your calling, dearest brothers; if we wish to think carefully about it we shall see readily enough that its basis demands that we who have set out to follow, admittedly from afar, the footsteps of the holy apostles and the other soldiers of Christ…Such a leader should not be served by faint-hearted troops, nor[…]
I urge you with all the strength of my soul to approach the Eucharist Table as often as possible. Feed on this Bread of the Angels from which you will draw the strength to fight inner struggles….When you are totally consumed by the Eucharistic fire, then you will be able more consciously to thank God,[…]
We have seen with our own eyes and touched with our hands the Word who is life. What we have seen and heard we are telling you concerning that life which dwelt with the Father and was made visible to us. (Saint John, Evangelist and Apostle)
0 Lord, if only You were known! If only this land of Indians were converted to You and sin abolished forever! If only You were loved! Yes, dear Lord, if all the tortures that captives undergo in this land, if all the stark intensity of their sufferings should be my lot, I offer myself for[…]