Friday, November 14, 2025

A brave man is clear in his discourse and keeps close to truth.” —Aristotle (+322 B.C.)

A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, ‘You...

Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves
 What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers...

First let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow. (Saint Philip Neri, +1595)

Strongest of armor, We trust in thy might: Under thy mantle, Hard press’d in the fight, we call to thee. Our way uncertain, Surrounded by foes, Unfailing counsel You give to those who...

My God, it grieves me greatly that you are not known, that in this savage wilderness all have not been converted to you, that...

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. (Saint Thomas Aquinas, Dominican priest, +1274)

And so it is that anyone who lives wickedly in the sight of those over whom he has authority is killing them, even the...

Let us fix our gaze on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace and blessings,...

Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies. (Saint Ambrose of Milan, +397)