We often have “principles” that we abide by, but how often do we abide by them? And how faithful are we to our own promises and resolutions, especially those made to God? There is, therefore, a “Principle of principles”, that is, the principle that we must not be afraid to stand by our principles. WhenContinue reading “Commentary on Daniel III (The Miracle of Babylon’s “Fiery Furnace”)”
Category Archives: Virtue
List of Epistles and Gospels during Lent
EASTER SUNDAY (PASCHAL SUNDAY) EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians. v. 7-8 GOSPEL: Mark xvi. 1-7
Quotes From Fr. John Hardon, S.J.
“There is no such thing as chance or coincidence. In our lives, everything, comma everything, comma everything is part of the Providence of God. Meaning what? Everything in our lives is God’s way of providing the means we need to reach our heavenly destiny.” – Fr. John Hardon “Holiness is selfless charity. Selflessness.” – Fr. John Hardon “TheContinue reading “Quotes From Fr. John Hardon, S.J.”
Mary’s Promises of the Holy Rosary
These are the following promises of the Holy Rosary made by Mary herself, as revealed to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche. Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us, now, and at the hour of our death! Amen.
Quotes from Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
“Only in heaven shall we see how wisdom is identical with God’s utterly free good pleasure; how, for all its freedom, this good pleasure is by no means a caprice, since it is penetrated through and through by wisdom.” – Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange “Nothing comes to pass either in the material or in the spiritualContinue reading “Quotes from Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange”
Quotes From Fr. Hardon, S.J., Servant of God
“How are we to return this love that Christ had for us and presently has for us? By totally and constantly conforming, submitting and surrendering our lives to Him. This is the sacrifice God wants of us during our lives – allowing Him to move our wills.” – Fr. John Hardon “Never question God’s dealingsContinue reading “Quotes From Fr. Hardon, S.J., Servant of God”
Quotes from Fr. Johannes Tauler
“No one can fully understand how ready God is to receive our souls, meeting us every instant halfway and with all eagerness as we advance toward Him. How does it happen that we hold back, and that we refuse this invitation, that we do it so often and for such frivolous reasons?” “A man onceContinue reading “Quotes from Fr. Johannes Tauler”
Let’s Not Be Silly Over Billy – My Views on “Don’t Be Silly Billy”
“Thomas! Stop telling me what to do! You are a very bossy engine!” – Billy, “Don’t Be Silly Billy” Many fans of the wholesome television adaptation series, “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends”, know that Billy has earned himself a reputation as a very annoying locomotive character. But why? “Don’t Be Silly Billy” is anContinue reading “Let’s Not Be Silly Over Billy – My Views on “Don’t Be Silly Billy””
List of Catholic Patron Saints
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Quotes from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
“Without Me you can do nothing.” How many ambitions and points of honor, how much self-complacency, how many desires for self applause and for advancement in recognition of our personal worth are broken, like waves on the rocks, by these words!” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
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