“Sit in your cell as in paradise. Put the whole world behind you and forget it. Watch your thoughts like a good fisherman watching for fish. The path you must follow is in the Psalms – never leave it.” I arise today through God’s strength to pilot me. God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to see before me. St. Romuald, Pray for us Continue reading Quote of St. Romuald Feast Day June 19 (951-1027)
We must fast with our whole heart, that is to say, willing, wholeheartedly, universally and entirely.” Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” “Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit.Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.What is anything in life compared … Continue reading St. Francis de Sales Quotes (1567-1622)
Feast Day: June 11 Barnabas, a Jew of Cyprus, comes as close as anyone outside the Twelve to being a full-fledged apostle. Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles. -Acts 4:36 Continue reading Saint of the Day:Saint Barnabas
Feast Day:June 9 Poet, teacher, orator, and defender of the faith, Ephrem is the only Syrian recognized as a doctor of the Church. Patron Saint of Spiritual Directors, Spiritual Leaders. He has been called, “The greatest poet of the patristic age and, perhaps, the only theologian-poet to rank beside Dante.” Saint Ephrem Quotes: “Let books be your dining table, / And you shall be full … Continue reading Saint of the Day: St. Ephrem
Feast Day: June 8 St. William was born into a powerful family in England during the 12th century. He was the son of Count Herbert. His famous quotes: I have not even begun to think of unity when the Trinity bathes me in its splendor. I have not even begun to think of the Trinity when unity grasps me. Saint William Of York, pray for us Continue reading Saint of the Day: St. William Of York
St. Robert was born at the beginning of the 12th century at Gargrave, England. He studied at the University of Paris. After being ordained a priest, he served as the parish priest at Gargrave. Saint Robert of Newminster, pray for us Continue reading Saint of the Day: Saint Robert of Newminster
Saint of the Day for June 6 Norbert of Xanten, also known as Norbert Gennep, was a bishop of the Catholic Church, In the 12th century in the French region of Premontre founder of the Premonstratensian order of canons regular, and is venerated as a saint. Prayer Father,you made the bishop Norbertan outstanding minister of your Church,renowned for his preaching and pastoral zeal.Always grant to your Church … Continue reading Saint Norbert (1075-1134)
“Can there be a more fitting pursuit in youth or a more valuable possession in old age than a knowledge of Holy Writ? In the midst of storms it will preserve you from the dangers of shipwreck and guide you to the shore of an enchanting paradise and the ever-lasting bliss of the angels.”—St. Boniface Continue reading Saint Boniface Archbishop, Missionary (675–754)
Saint Francis Caracciolo died on June 4, 1608, and was canonized in 1807. He is honored as one of the patron saints of Naples and of Italian cooks. “Let’s go, let’s go to heaven. ”His last words Continue reading Saint of the Day:St. Francis Caracciolo (1563-1608)
