The Hour After Holy Communion

July 3

July 3

Do not waste the hour after Holy Communion, which provides you with so favorable an opportunity for acquainting Him with your interests. Realize that this time is very precious for the soul. It can profit by these moments to glorify the good Jesus in a wonderful way.  Remain in His company. Take special care not to lose Him.

                                                                                    -St. Teresa of Avila Read the rest…

Pope Intervenes for Parents of Charlie Gard

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In a statement released today, Pope Francis is asking that the desire of the parents of 10 month-old Charlie Gard, who is dying of a rare disease, ans who wish to take him home to die, be permitted to care for their child as they wish until the natural end of his life.

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Sorrowful Heart

July 2

July 2

If you stay close to my Sorrowful Heart, I will defend you in your spiritual battles with the devil and I will protect you in every instant of your life. I will console you in your pains and I will accompany you in your work. At the moment of death, my Son and I will be your eternal consolation and joy.

                                    -Our Blessed Mother to St. Bridget of Sweden Read the rest…

Mother

July 1

July 1

The mother is both the physical preserver of life and the moral provider of truth; she is nature’s constant challenge to death, the bearer of cosmic plentitude, the herald of eternal realities, God’s great cooperator.

                                                            -Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Read the rest…