Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10-12)

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

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.  (Edmund Hilary, born July 20, 1919)

If you ever feel distressed during your day — call upon our Lady — just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please...

To have courage for whatever comes in life -- everything lies in that (Saint Theresa of Avila, +1582)

Sing to him a new song, sing to him with joyful melody. Every one of us tries to discover how to sing to God....

I am nothing. Only a tool in the hands of providence; a lowly instrument at the service of St. Joseph (Saint Andre Bessette, +1937)

The Lord measures out perfection neither by the multitude nor the magnitude of our deeds, but by the manner in which we perform them....

Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song (Pope Saint John Paul II)

If history records good things about good people, the thoughtful hearer is encouraged to imitate what is good; or if it records the evil...