Quotes

“I am God’s wheat, and I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts that I may become the pure bread of Christ.” —St. Ignatius of Antioch   0

“Mothers are indispensable to society and the church, showing the world what it means to generously give oneself for others, to respect life, and to display tenderness and moral strength even in times of trouble.” —Pope Francis   1+

“Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.” —Pope St. John Paul II 1+

“Our prayers are so dear to God that he has appointed the angels to present them to him as soon as they come forth from our mouths. The angels . . . preside over the prayers of the faithful and offer them daily to God. This is that smoke of the incense, which are the …READ MORE

“O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of your presence, your love, and your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in your protecting love and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to you, we shall see …READ MORE

“Faith walks simply, childlike, between the darkness of human life and the hope of what is to come.” —Catherine Doherty 0