A nd be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Saint Paul, Romans 12:2)
Quotes
He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I forgive with all my heart (St. Faustina, +1938)
No matter how sinful one may have been, if he has devotion to Mary, it is impossible that he be lost. (Saint Hilary of Poitiers, +367)
Hope always draws the soul from the beauty which is seen to what is beyond, always kindles the desire for the hidden through what is constantly perceived. Therefore, the ardent lover of beauty, although receiving what is always visible as an image of what he desires, yet longs to be filled with the very stamp[…]
This came to be fulfilled, as we know, from the time when the star beckoned the three wise men out of their distant country and led them to recognise and adore the King of heaven and earth. The obedience of the star calls us to imitate its humble service: to be servants, as best we[…]
Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians, 2:9-11)
As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live. (Pope Saint John Paul II)
Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home. (G.K. Chesterton)
I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace. (Saint Thomas Becket, +1170)
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:16-17)