August 24, 2025

O God, who cause the minds of the faithful to unite in a single purpose, grant your people to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, amid the uncertainties of this world, our hearts may be fixed on that place where true gladness is found. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.

Daily Thought from the Saints

"A soul which does not practise the exercise of prayer is very like a paralyzed body which, though possessing feet and hands, makes no use of them."

— St. Alphonsus Liguori

Daily Scripture Verse

"But for thee, O Lord, do I wait; it is thou, O Lord my God, who wilt answer."

Psalm 38:15

Daily Meditation

"Oh, what awesome mysteries take place during Mass! One day we will know what God is doing for us in each Mass, and what sort of gift He is preparing in it for us. Only His divine love could permit that such a gift be provided for us. O Jesus, my Jesus, with what great pain is my soul pierced when I see this fountain of life gushing forth with such sweetness and power for each soul, while at the same time I see souls withering away and drying up through their own fault. O Jesus, grant that the power of mercy embrace these souls."

— St. Maria Faustina Kowalska

Daily Catholic Wisdom

To be humble is to enjoy undisturbed peace of mind, while the proud heart is swept by gusts of envy and resentment.

—Thomas à Kempis
from his book, “The Imitation of Christ”

A Prayer from Notre Dame University

Members of the Holy Cross Novitiate

Gracious Lord, we strive to do your will, although we often stumble and fail in our efforts. Help us in our weakness to know the path we should walk, and help us in our journey to find the narrow gate. Grant us, in your great love, the strength to enter into your kingdom where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit. We ask this in your holy name. Amen.