The life of St. Catherine of Genoa confirms that spiritual renewal, virtue, holy reflection, and spiritual direction lead to wisdom and discernment. Born into an illustrious Italian family that was connected to two popes, Catherine was known as a quiet and pious child, being both prayerful and obedient. She expressed an interest in the convent at the age of thirteen but she was turned away because she was too young.
MBB asks: "I used to go to an astrologer who made a big deal out of something she called a 'natal chart.' What exactly is this, and what can it tell me about myself (if anything)?"
September 15
"If we were not prepared to meet the temptations that we are to undergo, we would open the door to a great enemy - discouragement and gloominess."
~Francis Fernandez
The Department of Education received a record number of comments – and a record number of mysteriously removed comments - from parents and other concerned citizens about proposed changes to the Title IX program that will advance a radical sexual agenda policy in grades K-12 and postsecondary school that receive federal funding.
September 14
"My son, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials."
~Sirach 2: 1
BK asks: "Strange occurrences have been happening in my home for some time now - objects moving around and sometimes falling off shelves for no reason. I'm beginning to suspect poltergeist activity and am wondering what this is, and if it's possible for a dead relative to be responsible for it?"
September 13
"Let us not lament if we suffer from some natural defect of body or mind: from poor memory, slowness of understanding, little ability, lameness or general bad health. Who knows? Perhaps if God had given us greater talent, better health, a more personable appearance, we might have lost our souls!"
~St. Alphonsus Liguori
September 12
"Take away self-will, and there will be no hell."
~ St. Bernard
September 11
"Love consumes us only in the measure of our self-surrender."
~St. Therese of Lisieux
JW asks: "I have a friend who is seeing a Rubenfeld Synergy practitioner (Synergist) for pain relief. I've expressed my concern that it sounds New Age to me. She assures me that it is not New Age but a form of Touch/Talk therapy. Could you give me some insight into this and let me know if it is something I should avoid?"
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