Memorial of St. Scholastica
As we celebrate anew the memorial of the Virgin St. Scholastica, we pray, O Lord, that, following her example, we may serve you with pure love and happily received what comes from loving you. Grant 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
"Totally love Him, Who gave Himself totally for your love."
— St. Clare of Assisi
Daily Scripture Verse
"The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
1 Corinthians 1:18
Daily Meditation
"When we make a good resolution, we merely consider the beauty and excellence of virtue, which attracts even the most vapid minds, but we never consider the difficulties of attaining it. Consequently, cowardly souls are dismayed at the first sign of trouble and they hurriedly abandon their project. For this reason, it would be better for you to consider the difficulties which occur in acquiring virtue, rather than the virtues themselves, and to prepare yourself accordingly. You may rest assured that the greater courage you show in conquering yourself or defeating your enemies, the sooner will your difficulties diminish, and they will gradually vanish."
— Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
Day by day with Mary, The Mother of God
In dangers, and doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon, Mary. Do not let her name depart from your lips; never allow it to leave your heart. And that you may more surely obtain the assistance of her prayer, don’t neglect to walk in her footsteps.
Lumen Gentium
Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 53
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. Matthew Kuczora, C.S.C.
God, bring our hearts close to you. There is much in this world that makes us feel steady and in control, but we know that ultimately our strength will fail and our grasp on the things in our lives will not stand the test of time. Only you, Lord, are unmoving, solid and sure. And yet, you give us an example that is flexible and open, a witness that loves through thick and thin and will not become calcified or rigid. Soften our hearts to love in that way and bring our hearts close to you. Amen.