Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; my rock and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield.
Let us not judge or complain, or cling to those things that are pleasant. Instead, let us meet every experience with loving trust in God’s kind Providence.
Born into a military family in Bordeaux, Louis trained to become a watchmaker. His desire to join a religious community went unfulfilled because he didn’t know Latin.
Let us pray that we can be the ray of hope in the world as we live for God and others as Jesus taught.
Thou turnest man back to the dust, and sayest, "Turn back, O children of men!" For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past.
John Henry Newman, the 19th-century’s most important English-speaking Roman Catholic theologian, spent the first half of his life as an Anglican and the second half a
The Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Petrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio” and known for his suffering, humility and miracles.
Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me.
Choosing to be content with ‘enough’ would do much to heal our world and ensure that all have enough. We pray for God to give us this day our daily bread, not more.
Guide me, Lord, in the way of your commands. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!
As Christians, to be one with Christ, we should always look into ways to keep alive the love that keeps together those who believe in Jesus.
Lorenzo was born in Manila of a Chinese father and a Filipino mother, both Christians. Thus he learned Chinese and Tagalog from them, and Spanish from the Dominicans.
Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, is celebrated by the Church September 21.
Go and learn what this means, `I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
We thank You for calling us to follow You on the Way, not because of any virtue, quality or personal achievement of ours, but precisely because of Your generous love.
Andrew Kim Taegon was born to Korean nobility, and his parents converted when he was 15-years old. He was tortured and beheaded in 1846.
Every day I will bless thee, and praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
People often create images of God that reflect their own opinions, prejudices, values, and worldviews. Their theological views say more about them than about God.
Then my enemies will be turned back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. I will walk in the presence of God, in the light of the living.
Holy Spirit, lead us into a greater understanding of the mysteries of our faith that we may enjoy the consolation of the truth which sets us free.
