Transverberation of the heart of St Teresa of Avila Even as a child I longed and prayed to be a saint. But …
Saints
August 26, 2017
I am truly glad you are looking to the perfection of your daily actions; it is the simplest, yet perhaps hardest, way …
August 25, 2017
All these trials, snubs, unpleasantnesses, etc., do not come to you by chance, they are precious jewels from the hand of God, …
August 24, 2017
Look upon the grace God gives you as a talent you must work with and increase. The Master in the Gospel gave …
August 23, 2017
St Pius X There are two patron saints to whom I have a tremendous devotion: a sheet of paper and a lead pencil. …
August 21, 2017
How many deceive themselves in thinking sanctity consists in the holy follies of the saints! How many look upon holiness as something …
August 20, 2017
St John Eudes Two wings by which we can fly to God and become saints: the habit of little tiny acts of self-denial …
August 19, 2017
St Alberto Hurtado Today is the feast of St Alberto Hurtado, a Jesuit saint from Chile. He was canonised by Pope Benedict …
August 18, 2017
Fr Doyle’s last written words I have told you all my escapes, dearest Father, because I think what I have written will give …
August 14, 2017
Blessed John Henry Newman While praying for light to know what God wants from me in the matter of mortifying my appetite, …
August 13, 2017