Daily Rosary

May 11

May 11

“The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin.… If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.”

– Pope Pius XI Read the rest…

Life on Earth

May 10

May 10

Recognize it or not, our life on earth is a warfare (see CCC, 409), and every day and age from the beginning of time tells the story of dour combat with diabolic forces, a war between good and evil. This battle originated in the heavens before the dawn of humanity but was not confined there. It spilled onto the earth, placing all generations of humanity in a perpetual state of general quarters.

– Johnnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan Read the rest…

Chief Architect

February 17

February 17

Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.

Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary Read the rest…

Cruciform

February 16

February 16

“One of the favorite images I like to use for describing the Christian life is of a person standing with arms outstretched.  One hand, in faith and prayer, touches God; the other hand is extended in service to the neighbor.  Thus a person is cruciform, touching God and touching neighbor.” 

                                                            –Catherine de Hueck Doherty Read the rest…