January 22
“True charity consists in putting up with one’s neighbor’s faults, never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues.”
-St. Therese of Lisieux
Yearly Archives: 2025
Are There “New Age” Saints?
LB asks: “Who is St. Germain the Wonderman? Catholic? New Age? Another Culture?”
In the face of challenges
January 21
“No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.”
-1 Corinthians 10:13
Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Dead at 67
Cecile Richards (1957-2025) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons images, Lorie Shaull, CC-BY-SA-2.0
Cecile Richards, abortion activist and long-time president of Planned Parenthood has passed away from incurable brain cancer.
Pray for grace
Patient evangelization
January 19
“Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
-James 5:7-8
Proclaim the truth with love
January 18
“Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law.”
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2271
Examine your heart
January 17
“The ultimate solution for restoring and promoting justice at all levels lies in the heart of each man.”
-Fr. Francis Fernandez
Secret Garden Author’s New Age and Occult Background
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924)
DP writes: “What do you know about the book, The Secret Garden? Is it true that the author was into the New Age and the occult?” Read the rest…
We must form our conscience
January 16
“Blessed are those that hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall have their fill.”
-Matthew 5:6
