Perhaps because of the intense symbolism associated with Lent, such as ashes, fasting, suffering, and death imagery, this season is ripe for the proliferation of superstitions ranging from the ridiculous to the downright frightening.
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February 17
“He did not say: You will not be troubled – you will not be tempted – you will not be distressed. But He said: You will not be overcome.”
-Julian of Norwich
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February 16
“The perfection of a Christian consists in mortifying himself for the love of Christ. Where there is no mortification, there is no great sanctity.”
-St. Philip Neri
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February 15
“When the Lord knows that good health is necessary for our welfare, He sends it to us; and when we need sickness, He sends that too.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
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February 14
“Let us stir up our hearts, rekindle our faith, and long eagerly for what heaven has in store for us. To love thus is to be already on our way.”
-St. Gregory the Great
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February 13
“With outstretched arms Christ begs us to turn toward Him, to weep for our sins, and to become the servants of love—first for ourselves, then for our neighbors.”
-St. John of God
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We have received a few questions concerning an alleged mystical phenomenon that occurs at charismatic prayer services and Masses in the form of flecks of sparkling glitter, gold dust, and even bubbles which some believe are manifestations of God’s grace. What is it, and is it really from God?
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February 12
"The good God does not need years to accomplish His work of love in a soul; one ray from His Heart can, in an instant, make His flower bloom for eternity."
-St. Therese of Lisieux
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As part of American’s 250th birthday celebration, President Trump has announced a major prayer event to be held on the National Mall on May 17 to “rededicate America as one nation under God.
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February 11
"The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread."
-St. Teresa of Calcutta
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