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St. Angela of Foligno—There is neither father nor mothe...

There is neither father nor mother nor son, nor any other person whatsoever, who...

St. André Bessette—Put yourself in the good Lord’s hands …

Put yourself in the good Lord’s hands. He never abandons anyone in adversity. — ...

St. Augustine—God is to be worshipped by faith, hope, a...

God is to be worshipped by faith, hope, and love. — St. Augustine

St. Francis de Sales—Those who stay not in littleness w...

Those who stay not in littleness will lose their greatness. — St. Francis de Sales

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque—Keep your heart in peace and...

Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You ...

Who do you say that I am?

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker Jesus never says he is God, so why do Christians insis...

When Stuff Is For Dinner

My mom can cook. I mean flat-out cook. To me, the real test of gourmand greatnes...

St. John Bosco—Remember that knowledge without morals i...

Remember that knowledge without morals is the soul’s ruination. — St. John Bosco

St. John Chrysostom—It is a great thing, this reading o...

It is a great thing, this reading of the Scriptures! For it is not possible ever...

St. Peter Damian—Nobody can fight properly and boldly f...

Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of bei...

I doubt my faith. What should I do?

As I grow older and experience more physical suffering and the deaths of loved o...

St. John Chrysostom—If you would rise, shun luxury, for...

If you would rise, shun luxury, for luxury lowers and degrades. — St. John Chrys...

St. Francis de Sales—Certainly nothing can so effective...

Certainly nothing can so effectively humble us before God’s mercy as the multitu...

The Bible: Mystery or History?

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker After my talk at a parish mission, one of the women ca...

St. Bridget—I would like an abundance of peace…

I would like an abundance of peace. I would like full vessels of charity. I woul...

Marriage matters!

February is the perfect month to write about the importance of Christian marriag...

St. Francis of Assisi—Blessed is the servant who esteem...

Blessed is the servant who esteems himself no better when he is praised and exal...

St. Ignatius of Antioch—He who is devout to the Virgin ...

He who is devout to the Virgin Mother will certainly never be lost. — St. Ignati...

St. Teresa of Ávila—Let thy words be few when in the mi...

Let thy words be few when in the midst of many. — St. Teresa of Ávila

How simplifying saved our family

Joe and Cindy Pfender had a beautiful home, an exciting career, and a comfortab...