Category: Saints’ Maxims
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FORGIVENESS
“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 The virgin and martyr St. Maria Goretti, was murdered in 1902. Maria was assaulted by a neighboring youth named Alessandro Serenelli; when…
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DEVOTION
Take refuge often at the feet of Jesus…My dear ones, the visit to the Blessed Sacrament is an extremely necessary way to conquer the devil. Therefore, go often to visit Jesus, and the devil will not come out victorious against you.– Saint John Bosco How sweet and full of comfort are the moments Spent before…
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CORRUPTION
Several Saints have spoken out against corruption, emphasizing its harmful effects on individuals and society. Saint Catherine of Siena, for example, famously challenged the Pope and Church leadership of her time, urging them to return to Rome and abandon corruption. Pope Francis has also frequently spoken out against corruption, calling it a “scourge” and emphasizing…
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CHARITY
A generous spirit is itself great wealth.” + St. Leo the Great, pope (400-461 A.D.) “If you hope for mercy, show mercy. If you look for kindness, show kindness. If you want to receive, give.” + St. Peter Chrysologus, bishop (406-450 A.D.) “You will find the glory of charity more than a match for the…
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ABANDONMENT
“Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father’s love – difficulties, contradictions, humiliations, all the soul’s miseries, her burdens, her needs – everything, because through them, she learns humility, realizes her weakness. Everything is a grace because everything is God’s gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events…
