Daily Thought from The Saints
You are asking for something that would be harmful to your salvation if you had it – so by not getting what you have asked, you are really getting what you want.
— St. Catherine Of Siena
Daily Scripture Verse
“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the Gospel with the strength that comes from God.”
2 Timothy 1:7
Daily Meditation
“What really hurts is not so much suffering as the fear of suffering. If welcomed trustingly and peacefully, suffering makes us grow. It matures and trains us, purifies us, teaches us to love unselfishly, makes us poor in heart, humble, gentle, and compassionate toward our neighbor. Fear of suffering, on the other hand, hardens us in self-protective, defensive attitudes, and often leads us to make irrational choices with disastrous consequences.”
— Fr. Jacques Philippe
Daily Catholic Wisdom
If you are wise, then, know that you have been created for the glory of God and your own eternal salvation. This is your goal; this is the center of your life; this is the treasure of your heart. If you reach this goal, you will find happiness. If you fail to reach it, you will find misery. May you consider truly good whatever leads to your goal and truly evil whatever makes you fall away from it.
—St. Ignatius of Loyola
quoted in the book, “A Year of Daily Offerings: Giving Your Life to God One Day at a Time”
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. Jim Lackenmier, C.S.C.
Lord Jesus, the people begged you to heal the deaf man with a speech impediment. At your touch and your word, he heard and he spoke plainly. In your compassion, Lord Jesus, help me to hear your word and to speak it with conviction. Amen.