Tag: bible
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ANXIETY
Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.” St. Francis de Sales Rejoice thus, and wherever you are, as long as you are here, the Lord is very near: do not be anxious about anything.” “To be always united to…
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TROUBLES
“The road is narrow. He who wishes to travel it more easily must cast off all things and use the cross as his cane. In other words, he must be truly resolved to suffer willingly for the love of God in all things.” – St. John of the Cross “God had one son on earth…
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SADNESS
“It is characteristic of God and his angels to bring to the soul, when they occupy it, true happiness and spiritual joy; and to drive from it the sadness and trials which the enemy incites in it.” St. Ignatius of Loyola ‘At the start of the spiritual way, the soul usually has the conscious experience…
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BLESSED ARE THER POOR IN SPIRIT
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3) When we meditate on this first Beatitude, we tend to focus on the word ‘poor’ associating it with physical poverty. But is there some kind of righteousness in being poor unless it is willingly embraced for the higher glory of…
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BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4) As we journey through life we all encounter trials and events which produce pain or sorrow in the very deep core of our being. Sometimes, the pain is so strong that it becomes almost unbearable. And yet, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
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OBEDIENCE
Without a doubt, obedience is more meritorious than any other penance. And what greater penance can there be than keeping one’s will continually submissive and obedient?’St. Catherine of Bologna ‘From this it follows that those who obey with violence to their own opinion and who are vexed in their own will and their own breast…
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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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SUFFERING -Divine Comfort
In a small village by the name of Dovadola near Forli’ in central Italy, a little child is born, Benedetta Bianchi Porro. But her parents’ rejoicing at the nativity of their second child of six was suddenly shaken when shortly after her birth, Benedetta fell victim of poliomyelitis and was left with a crippled leg.…
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SPIRITUALITY – Spiritual Starvation
The other day I met a local business man who has been in the fashion trade for most of his lifetime. As we started talking, he let the steam out and announced the closing down of his successful outlets. “It’s not about success” he said in a low voice, “I’m simply fed up, my life…
