Memorial of St. Veronica Giuliani
Almighty God, You made St. Veronica glorious by the wounds of the passion of Your Son. Through her example and prayers may we become like Christ, humbly embracing the cross so that we may rejoice in the revelation of His glory, He who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"God does not fit in an occupied heart."
— St. John of the Cross
Daily Scripture Verse
"Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."
Matthew 16:24-25
Daily Meditation
"I do not wish the soul to consider her sins, either in general or in particular, without also remembering the Blood and the broadness of My mercy, for fear that otherwise she should be brought to confusion. And together with confusion would come the devil, who has caused it, under color of contrition and displeasure of sin, and so she would arrive at eternal damnation, not only on account of her confusion, but also through the despair which would come to her, because she did not seize the arm of My mercy. This is one of the subtle devices with which the Devil deludes My servants, and, in order to escape from his deceit, and to be pleasing to Me, you must enlarge your hearts and affections in My boundless mercy, with true humility. You know that the pride of the Devil cannot resist the humble mind, nor can any confusion of spirit be greater than the broadness of My good mercy, if the soul will only truly hope therein."
— St. Catherine Of Siena
Day by Day with Mary, the Mother of God
Hand in hand with Mary, you and I also want to console Jesus by accepting always and in everything the will of His Father, of our Father.
—St. Josemaria Escriva
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Mr. Tim Wymore, C.S.C.
Jesus, you warned your apostles that they would suffer for your sake. And you counseled them to be shrewd, but simple, too. Maybe you wanted them to use the intelligence God gave them, but also to keep their hearts open. And maybe it is the same with us. Lord Jesus, grant us knowledge and prudence during our moments of testing or temptation. But also keep our hearts open to the inspiration of your Holy Spirit. And give us patience and perseverance amid conflict and division, that we may be ready when you come again. Amen.