Tag: jesus
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JOY
“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength, I will always be joyful.” Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati “If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and…
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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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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…
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SPIRITUALITY – The Examen
Isn’t it difficult for us to stand still just for a few moments each day! Perhaps the most vital, yet neglected part of the spiritual life is the practice of the so-called daily examen of conscience. The daily examen is highly recommended by spiritual writers. St Ignatius of Loyola considers it almost the lifeblood of…
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SEXUALITY – Crimes of Passion
His friends call him Ronni. But to most of us, he is known as Ronaldo, the 2009 FIFA Player of the Year who cost Real Madrid a record breaking ninety five million euro to pluck him from Manchester United. On a trip to Los Angeles, less than a year before the World Cup in Africa,…
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RELATIONSHIPS – That juicy gossip
Breaking news!! ‘Paris Hilton found with drugs at airport in Corsica!!!’ Paris, the American heiress, top model, singer, and actress, and the great granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels. But, as soon as the hot and juicy bubble bursts, the real facts come out. ‘Paris was found to be in possession of less…
