“We must indeed go out of ourselves, we must do all we can to go out to meet him, but it is He who comes. The person who does not withdraw himself from his embrace, by constantly wandering among earthly things and not opening his heart to him, will finally experience his love, his superabundant …
Today, November 26, is the memorial of Blessed James Alberione. Founder of the Society of Saint Paul (SSP), the Daughters of Saint Paul (DSP), the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master (PDDM), and the Sisters of Jesus Good Shepherd (SJBP), among others. James was born in 1884 to a farming family in Cuneo, Italy. He …
Jesus said to his disciples:“When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies,know that its desolation is at hand.Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.Let those within the city escape from it,and let those in the countryside not enter the city,for these days are the time of punishmentwhen all the Scriptures are fulfilled.Woe to pregnant …
“They (Teresa of Avila and Jan van Ruusbroec) are both masters of the spiritual life, who did not in the first place express what made them write, although both concede that now and then it was this force from within that made them do so. They wrote especially so that others would know the ways …
Today, November 25, is the memorial of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Born in the year 287 in Alexandria, Egypt, Catherine was the daughter of the governor. She was a very studious child and became a Christian after the Blessed Virgin and the Christ Child appeared to her in a vision. When the anti-Christian persecutions began …
Jesus said to the crowd:“They will seize and persecute you,they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons,and they will have you led before kings and governorsbecause of my name.It will lead to your giving testimony.Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speakingthat …
“Already once in the history of our spirituality we have seen how a one-sided practice of virtue has led to an externalism in the spiritual life. So we have to be on our guard that unconsciously it does not go that way again… Action is not sufficient, it has to be consciously deducted from God’s …
Today, November 24, is the memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & Companion-Martyrs of Vietnam. Andrew was born Trần An Dũng in 1795 to pagan parents. He got his Christian name during baptism and learned Chinese and Latin. Before becoming a priest in 1823, he was a catechist. He was known as a tireless preacher and …
While some people were speaking abouthow the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,Jesus said, “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be lefta stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Then they asked him,“Teacher, when will this happen?And what sign will there be when …
By Mark Saludes | Licas.News The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, also known as the Carmelites, in the Philippines has launched an album of songs on Spotify. The album titled “Guidepost,” which carries 10 inspirational and religious songs, was made available on the music streaming app this month. …