Do I ever say, when an occasion of denying myself comes, “It’s too hard, I am no saint?” Might it not be …
Self-conquest
October 5, 2011
St Francis of Assisi In the end what once caused us pain and tears becomes the source of great interior joy, since …
October 4, 2011
St Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church Kneeling at the grave of the Little Flower I gave myself into her hands …
October 1, 2011
Don’t let the devil spoil the work by making you fret and worry. COMMENT: This line from Fr Doyle is taken from …
September 28, 2011
How much is comprised in the little words agere contra! Therein is the real secret of sanctity, the hidden source from which …
September 26, 2011
St Pio of Pietrelcina It is indeed easy to condemn oneself to death, to make a generous offering of self-immolation; but to …
September 23, 2011
The Call of Matthew by Caravaggio We must love God with our whole heart. Can He be loved otherwise? Is it too …
September 21, 2011
St Joseph the Worker Hammer this into your little head, try and convince yourself of it: Our Blessed Lord loves me, …
September 19, 2011
St Robert Bellarmine, Doctor of the Church A deadly pitfall lies hidden in the desire of some to pour themselves out in …
September 17, 2011
It seems to me the best and most practical resolution I can make in this retreat is to determine to perform each …
September 10, 2011