A few weeks ago someone called into our radio show to ask if a book entitled Jesus Calling, written by Sarah Young is okay for a Catholic to read.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Lead you to God
September 19
“Anything that does not lead you to God is a hindrance.
Root it out and throw it far from you.”
~St. Josemaria Escriva
Maturity and understanding
September 18
“[God] allows temptation so as to give you maturity, understanding and effectiveness in your apostolic work with souls, and above all, to make you humble, very humble.”
~S. Canals
To make you holy
September 17
“[God] allows temptation, and uses it providentially to purify you, to make you holy, to detach you more from the things of the earth, to lead you where He is and by the route He wants you to take, so as to make you happy (in a life which may not be comfortable).”
~S. Canals
Arm ourselves
September 16
“We are able to arm ourselves against temptation through constant mortification in our work; in the way we live charity; in guarding our external and internal senses; through prayer; by fleeing the occasions of sin; and by having our time fully occupied in the fulfillment of our obligations.”
~Francis Fernandez
Feast Day Mini-Study: St. Catherine of Genoa
September 15th
Saint Catherine of Genoa
1447- 1510
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.
What Can a Natal Chart Tell You About Yourself?
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)?”
If we were not prepared
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
Parents Are Saying NO to Proposed Title IX Changes
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.
Serve the Lord
September 14
“My son, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials.”
~Sirach 2: 1
