Saints in January

The Mother of God, Blessed Virgin Mary,  starts off with her blessing the new year for we, her children. Heavenly Father, You blessed the Virgin Mary, Mother of God,  with the fullness of grace. She is my model of faith, hope, and love.  I give this new year to her intercession and ask for her holy prayers.  Place my needs into the protection of her motherly love. With her help, I want my faith to grow.  Give me an increase in the virtue of hope when troubles tempt me to despair.  Guide me in understanding Your infinite love.  And join my heart, dear Lord, to the Holy Mother’s Immaculate Heart, so that I may improve in loving everyone unconditionally, in imitation of my Savior Jesus.  Amen.

Quotes for Today

Pope Saint Pius X (1835-1914)
Feast day August 21

For is not Mary the Mother of Christ? Then she is our Mother also. And we must in truth hold that Christ, the Word made Flesh, is also the Savior of mankind. He had a physical body like that of any other man: and again as Savior of the human family.”

Saint Basil the Great (329-379 A.D.)
Doctor of the Church, Feast Day January 2

O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all your necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity.”

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Dear Jesus, Saints Basil the Great and Saint Gregory Nazianzen were dear friends, united in love for You.  Inspired by their example, I want to grow in my friendship with You.  Bless every alliance in which I’m involved, and if any are not of You, remove them from me.  I ask Saints Basil the Great and Saint Gregory Nazianzen as special saints to pray that I grow in patience, understanding, and service to the people God has placed in my life.  Help me, Lord Jesus, to give to You all the grudges, resentments, misunderstandings, and prejudices that have been interfering with my friendships. Replace these sinful tendencies with Your Perfect Love.  Saints Basil and Gregory, pray for me.  Amen.

Quotes for Today

Saint Gregory of Nazianzen (330-390 A.D.)
Doctor of the Church

Different men have different names, which they owe to their parents or to themselves, that is, to their own pursuits and achievements. But our great pursuit, the great name we wanted, was to be Christians, to be called Christians.”

Saint Basil the Great (329-379 A.D.)
Doctor of the Church

Boasting of God is perfect and complete when we take no pride in our own righteousness but acknowledge that we are utterly lacking in true righteousness and have been made righteous only by faith in Christ.”

Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833 A.D.)
Feast day January 2

God is a fire that warms and kindles the heart and inward parts. Hence, if we feel in our hearts the cold which comes from the devil — for the devil is cold — let us call on the Lord. He will come to warm our hearts with perfect love, not only for Him but also for our neighbor, and the cold of him who hates the good will flee before the heat of His countenance.”

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Lord God, Saint Genevieve (born c. 419–422 in Nanterre, Western Roman Empire; died c. 502–512 in Paris, France) was a small child when she decided to devote her life to You. She allowed nothing to interfere. Like her, I want to have an enthusiastic and single-minded heart for You. Pray, Saint Genevieve, that I become aware of the times I’m double-minded. Help me, O Lord, to serve You above all else. I dedicate my whole life to You. Teach me to love You with my whole heart, my whole mind, and my whole soul. Bless my efforts to grow spiritually every day, and remind me of this pledge when the distractions of the world pull my attention away from You. Saint Genevieve, pray for me. Amen.

Quote for Today

Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805-1871)
Feast day January 3

Since you belong to God, you have to give yourself back to God.”

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O my Savior Jesus, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was a mother and an educator, and devoted her life to children. Because of her great love for them, I ask her to join me in praying for all the children in my life—those in my family, those I teach, those I know through friendships, all those in my neighborhood, and every child who has ever crossed my path. Bless them, Jesus, guide them and protect them. Help them to feel Your tender love and keep them close to You always. Most especially, take Your healing comfort to the children who have been abused and abandoned. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for these little ones. Amen.

Quotes for Today

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)

And in every disappointment, great or small, let your heart fly directly to your dear Savior, throwing yourself in those arms for refuge against every pain and sorrow. Jesus will never leave you or forsake you.”

Yes, we must learn the hard lesson of submission, and once this has been accomplished, everything that comes after will be rendered easy.”

The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner He wills it and thirdly, to do it because it is His will.”

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Father God, Saint John Neumann worked tirelessly to spread the Gospel. I lift up to his intercession the country in which I live. With Saint John Neumann, I pray that You, O God, will reign as King and that the salvation of Your Son, Jesus Christ, will rescue those who are headed for the everlasting pit of destruction. I give to you, O Lord, the values of my society, the influences of the media, and the leadership of every national and local government agency, and every business, school, and religious organization. Show me how I can make a difference in these places for Christ. Saint John Neumann, pray for us. Amen.

Quotes for Today

Saint John Neumann (1811-1860)

Merciful Father, You have given me all that I have in this world, even life itself. In all my daily needs, help me to remember the needs of others, too.”

Enlighten me, strengthen me with Thy powerful grace, that I may snatch from Satan his unfortunate prey, and lead them back to Thee!”

Everyone who breathes . . . has a mission, has a work. We are not sent into this world for nothing; we are not born at random. . . . God sees every one of us; He creates every soul . . . for a purpose. As Christ has His work, we too have ours; as He rejoiced to do His work, we must rejoice in ours also.”

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Dear Jesus my Savior, Saint Melchior was one of the Magi who traveled far from home in order to find You in the newborn king. I place into Your protection all the journeys I will be making this year—the trips I have to take, the vacations I plan, the errands I run, and the most important journey of all, my spiritual walk. Saint Melchior, pray for my protection from accidents, getting lost, bad timing, unnecessary trips, and the pot-holes in the road to Heaven. I seek Your help, O God, in recognizing the guidance You send me, just as Saint Melchior followed the star of Bethlehem. Saint Melchior, pray for me. Amen.

Quote for Today

Saint Andre Bessette (1845-1917 A.D.)
Feast Day January 6

God never forgets you, He knows your needs. Show that you are generous in accepting whatever He may send you in the future. Nothing will happen to you without Him knowing it.”

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Lord Jesus, Saint Raymond of Penyafort was a wonderful Confessor because he had great compassion for sinners. I ask for his intercession in my efforts to become more and more like You every day. I want to overcome my sinfulness, but it is so difficult. Give me the courage to identify what needs to be changed in me. Help me to grow in the determination to resist my sinful ways. Free me again from the slavery of sin. Reveal, through the Holy Spirit, the Father’s infinite love for me even when I commit sins, and remind me that, because of Your great sacrifice on the Cross, forgiveness is always available. Saint Raymond, pray for me. Amen.

Quotes for Today

Saint Raymond of Penyafort (1175-1275 A.D.)

May the God of love and peace set your hearts at rest and speed you on your journey; may He meanwhile shelter you from disturbance by others in the hidden recesses of His love, until He brings you at last into that place of complete plenitude where you will repose for ever in the vision of peace, in the security of trust, and in the restful enjoyment of His riches.”

Look then on Jesus, the author and preserver of faith: in complete sinlessness he suffered, and at the hands of those who were his own, and was numbered among the wicked. As you drink the cup of the Lord Jesus (how glorious it is!), give thanks to the Lord, the giver of all blessings.”

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Saint Apollinaris the Apologist (also called Apollinaris Claudius) was Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia, Greece, during the second century.  He was highly regarded for writing treatises that sorted the true faith from heresies. He explained how the false teachings came from pagan beliefs. I ask the Holy Spirit to increase in me the same passion for identifying false teachings and teaching the truth.

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Saint Apollinaris the Apologist (2nd Century)

We therefore grossly deceive ourselves in not allotting more time to the study of divine truths. It is not enough barely to believe them, and let our thoughts now and then glance upon them: that knowledge which shows us heaven will not bring us to the possession of it, and will deserve punishments, not rewards, if it remain slight, weak, and superficial.”

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O Holy Spirit, Saint Adrian of Canterbury (c. 630 – 710) was a highly successful missionary in pagan England, and a great teacher of Bible study. I ask for his same gift of explaining the Faith and understanding the teachings of the Church and the Sacred Scriptures. Anoint me with Your Truth, so that I may be protected from errors and deceptions. Help me to lovingly educate others in how to grow in holiness through what You have revealed in the Bible and the Sacred Traditions of Christianity. Keep me from becoming prideful in my knowledge, and remind me that my most important teaching tool is how I live my life. Saint Adrian, pray for me. Amen.

Quote for Today

Blessed Tommaso Reggio (c. 1818-1901)
Feast day January 9

I want to become a saint, cost what it may, living my life in accordance with the two cornerstones of Christianity: prayer and self-discipline.”

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Saint Gregory of Nyssa was raised in a very holy family. His mother St. Emily and his father St. Basil the Elder had ten children. His grandmother was St. Macrina the Elder. His siblings included St. Macrina the Younger, St. Theosebia, St. Peter of Sebaste, and the famous Basil the Great. In 372, his brother Basil ordained him the bishop of Nyssa in Cappadocia, Greece. The two of them put much effort into defending the Faith against Arianism. Heretics deposed him twice from his see using false accusations. In 378 he was finally victorious and returned to his work. We pray to have the same determination and courage to proclaim the truths of the Catholic Faith. Amen.

Quotes for Today

Saint Gregory of Nyssa (335-395 A.D.)

A man who openly despises the accolades of this world and rejects all earthly glory must also practice self-denial. Such self-denial means that you never seek your own will but God’s, using God’s will as a sure guide.”

As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.”

The Lord does not say that it is blessed to know something about God, but rather to possess God in oneself: ‘Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God’ (Matthew 5:8).”

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Saint Francisca Salesia wouldn’t let any obstacles get in the way of her dreams. Born as Leonia Aviat in Sezanne, France, in 1844, she grew up at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. She wanted to become a Visitation Nun, but her family opposed this vocation. Nonetheless, she persisted in following her calling. Encouraged by her spiritual director (Father Louis Alexander Alphonse Brisson), she co-founded with him a new religious congregation, the Sister Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, for the mission of providing Christian education to the young women who worked in the mills. However, religious persecution and anti-Catholic legislation drove her out of France. Undeterred, she rebuilt her congregation in Perugia, Italy. Lord Jesus, may I have as much determination as Saint Francisca Salesia did in fulfilling the calling that You have given me.

Quotes for Today

Saint Francisca Salesia (1844-1914)

Let us establish a permanent Spring season in our heart through ‘yes’ often repeated to all of God’s permissions and wills.”

May my love unceasingly offer something to my Divine Jesus.”

Saint Vitalis of Gaza, Hermit (d. 625 A.D.)

Judge nothing before the time until the Lord comes, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the heart.”

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God my Creator, after Saint Benedict made a pilgrimage to Rome, he added Roman elements of worship to English liturgies and thus became the patron saint of musicians and painters. I seek his intercession for the musicians at church, the people in charge of liturgical environment, and the creative thinkers who offer ideas for change; may everything they do glorify You, O God. I also ask him to pray for the songwriters, singers and artists who evangelize through their talents, and for those who still need conversion. May we all use our talents for the building up of Your Kingdom. Saint Benedict, pray for us. Amen.

Quotes for Today

Blessed Alfonso Maria Mazurek (1891-1944, martyr)
Feast day January 12

All our sanctity and perfection consists in conforming ourselves to the will of God, which is the sole and supreme rule of perfection and of holiness.”

Saint Aelred of Rievaulx (1110-1167, abbot)
Feast day January 12

Charity may be a very short word, but with its tremendous meaning of pure love, it sums up man’s entire relation to God and to his neighbor.”

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700)
Feast day January 12

Our Lady’s love is like a stream that has its source in the Eternal Fountains, quenches the thirst of all, can never be drained, and ever flows back to its Source.”

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Jesus my Lord, Saint Hilary of Poitiers was an avid defender of Your divinity, because many were claiming that You were only human. Increase in me the desire to be a witness of Your Divine Presence in my life. Teach me how to reveal to others that You truly are God, truly are the Savior of the world. In today’s world of New Age heresies, help me defend the truth. I ask the Holy Spirit to give me words that will lead others to conversion with a better understanding of Who Jesus is. Empower me to profess Christ’s divinity with my human life, so that when others look at me they will see Him. Saint Hilary, pray for me. Amen.

Quote for Today

Saint Hilary of Poitiers (315-368)
Doctor of the Church

But yours it is, Lord, to grant our petitions, to be present when we seek You and to open when we knock. Impart to us, then, the meaning of the words of Scripture and the light to understand it, with reverence for the doctrine and confidence in its truth.”

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Generous God, as a testament of Saint Macrina the Elder’s great holiness and loving devotion to family, two of her grandchildren became saints: Basil, whom she raised, and Gregory of Nyssa.  I place into her intercession my own grandchildren—be they born or unborn, of my flesh or spiritual.  Guard them against financial poverty and the impoverishment of the soul.  Pray that I become a better example of the joys of serving You.  Let me not teach them anything that is contrary to Your will.  Help me to pass down my faith as a legacy that will last them throughout all eternity.  Saint Macrina, pray for us.  Amen.

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Blessed Peter Donders (1809-1887)
Feast day January 14

The Holy Will of God and perfect obedience in all things have always been my consolation, and I hope that it may still be so at the hour of my death.”

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Mighty Lord, Saint Paul the Hermit (c. 227 – c. 341), also known as Saint Paul of Thebes, was raised with the luxuries of an upper-class family, a good education, and Christian parents.  But his life took a dramatic turn at age fifteen when his parents died. To escape persecution, he made the desert his home, survived on fruit and water, wore only leaves for clothes, and spent all his time in prayer.  This is what formed him into a saint.  O God, I lift up to You all my hardships, that they may bring me closer to You, increase my prayer life and allow You to be the source of all I need.  Use everything in my life, both good and bad, to help me grow in holiness.  Saint Paul the Hermit, pray for me.  Amen.

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Saint Arnold Janssen (1837-1909)
Feast day January 15

Even when God’s will does not correspond to your own desires, it is always beneficial for you.”

The Lord challenges our faith to do something new, precisely when so many things are collapsing in the world.”

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Jesus My Lord, Saint Berard was assigned the task of converting the Muslims in Morocco.  There, he began preaching in the marketplace, which got him arrested and beaten.  When he refused to renounce You, the Sultan beheaded him.  I seek his intercession for my courage and willingness to go where You lead me and to evangelize according to the Father’s call.  Help me to take my focus off of my inadequacies and fears, placing it instead on You and Your love.  Protect me from all obstacles, and show me how to keep moving forward into the Father’s arms when I am persecuted for my faith.  Saint Berard, pray for me.  Amen

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Saint Joseph Vaz (1651-1711)
Feast Day January 16

Hardly will you be able to do at the time of death what you have not done during your life.”

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Dear God in Heaven, Saint Anthony the Abbot renounced the world to attach himself only to You.  I ask for his prayers in my process of growing more in love with You.  Help me to deny myself and detach from this world.  I also lift up to his prayers all the people I know who are addicted to alcohol, drugs, human relationships, work, money, physical beauty and other enticements of the world.  Remove their crutches, Father, so that they fall into Christ’s healing hands.  Holy Spirit, make it plainly obvious that everything that is not of You is really harmful and a poor substitute for Divine Love.  Saint Anthony, pray for us.  Amen.

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Saint Anthony of the Desert (251-356)
Founder of Christian Monasticism

The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross.”

The vision of the holy ones is not fraught with distraction: ‘For they will not strive, nor cry, nor shall anyone hear their voice’ (Matthew 12:19, Isaiah 42:2). But it comes quietly and gently that an immediate joy, gladness, and courage arise in the soul. For the Lord who is our joy is with them, and the power of God the Father.”

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Sweet Jesus, Saint Charles of Sezze knew what it meant to have a lowly job.  As a child, he worked as a shepherd, and as a Franciscan lay brother, he served in a variety of menial positions at friaries, doing whatever was asked of him.  In this, he discovered great joy and a close relationship with You.  I offer up to You all those tasks I have to do that I don’t like, the ones that seem pointless, the chores I find distasteful and the duties that others demand of me.  Teach me to be cheerful and not complain as I do my work.  In each moment of these jobs, help me to experience Your wonderful Presence.  Saint Charles, pray for me.  Amen.

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Saint Charles of Sezze (1613-1670)

I have been a great sinner and have received a sea of graces from His Divine Majesty. Everyone will clearly see the grandeur of His unlimited mercy.”

Blessed Jaime Hilario (1898-1931)
Feast day January 18

The day you learn to surrender yourself totally to God, you will discover a new world, just as I am experiencing. You will enjoy a peace and a calm unknown, surpassing even the happiest days of your life.”

Blessed Maria Teresa Fasce (1881-1947)
Feast day January 18

I love Him even if it costs much. I love Him because it is worth much. I love Him at all cost.”

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O Holy Spirit, Saint Marguerite Bourgeous (1620-1700) gave away her inheritance to family members and departed for Canada, where she founded the Congregation of Notre Dame.  She helped people survive when food was scarce, opened a vocational school, and taught young people how to run a home and farm.  Holy Spirit, I give to You my interest in serving Your Kingdom. Help me not to be so attached to my possessions, my lifestyle, and my career that I fail to help those in need.  If Jesus calls me to change direction and travel a new path, help me trust Him enough to follow Him anywhere.  Saint Marguerite, pray for me.  Amen.

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Saint Joseph Sebastian Pelzer (1842-1924)
Feast day January 19

God Himself mercifully directed my steps. I can only ascribe this to myself insofar that I prayed and worked so as not to bury the talents given me by God but rather to use all of them in the service of God.”

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Blessed Jesus, Saint Fabian (d. 250) was filled with zeal and wisdom. As a layman and farmer, he entered Rome on the day a new pope was being elected.  By God’s design, a dove flew into the proceedings and landed on his head, an obvious sign that God had anointed him to serve as pope.  Surprised but obedient, Saint Fabian said yes.  In whatever capacity God calls me, may I be just as obedient and filled with zeal.  Help me to be open to the unexpected.  Show me what holds me back and help me to let go of all hesitations.  Teach me how to trust unreservedly in God’s plan.  Saint Fabian, pray for me.  Amen.

Quotes for Today

Blessed Basil A. Marie Moreau (1799-1873)
Feast day January 20

How true it is that God lovingly protects and encourages everyone who recognizes their own weakness and trustfully asks the help of His Providence.”

Blessed Cyprian M.I. Tansi (1903-1964)
Feast day January 20

One of the sure signs of fervor and progress in life is joy and contentment. When we are satisfied with God and with His way of dealing with us, it reflects on the countenance. The face is aglow with joy.”

Saint Euthymius the Great (378-473)
Feast day January 20

What salt is to bread, love is to other virtues.”

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Christ Jesus, Saint Agnes of Rome was only a teenager when she had to decide between life and dying for You.  She had been ordered to sacrifice her virginity to pagan gods, and she sacrificed her life instead.  Since she is the patron saint of engaged couples, I ask her to intercede for all the folks I know who are dating, planning to get married, divorced and lonely, cohabitating, married without the Sacrament, and everyone else who is facing the temptation of sexual relations outside of marriage.  Help them to grow in their intimacy with You, and teach them to rely on You to remain pure and chaste.  Saint Agnes, pray for us.  Amen.

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Saint Agnes of Rome (d. 254)

Christ made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him whom the angels serve.”

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Holy God, Saint Vincent of Saragossa served You as a permanent deacon and gave his whole life and soul to You, even to the point of becoming a martyr.  I lift up to You the deacons of the Church and all those who are being called by God to become deacons.  Guide them as they discern how to serve the Body of Christ.  Prevent the attractions of the world and the busyness of secular jobs from interfering with their vocations.  Teach them to grow in humility.  Help their families learn from their examples and support their diaconates with trust and joy.  Saint Vincent, pray for us.  Amen.

Quotes for Today

Blessed William J. Chaminade (1761-1850)
Feast Day January 22

What is a faithful man to do in the chaos of events which seem to swallow him up? He must sustain himself calmly by Faith. Faith will make him adore the eternal plan of God. Faith will assure him that to those who love God all things work together for good.”

Blessed Laura Vicuna (1891-1904)
Feast Day January 22

A cheerful attitude will sustain you in all your difficulties, trials and sufferings in life.”

Saint Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850)
Feast Day January 22

Remember that the Christian life is one of action, not of speech and daydreams. Let there be few words and many deeds, and let them be done well.”

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Generous God, Saint John the Almsgiver used to say: “If we are able to enter the church day and night and implore God to hear our prayers, how careful we should be to hear and grant the petitions of our neighbor in need.”  Transform my attitude toward the poor and all those who have needs.  Increase in me a desire to give to those who can benefit from what I have.  Teach me to hear what others are really asking, to identify what I can give that would help, and to find a loving way to grant it.  I want to become as generous as Saint John the Almsgiver in being the steward of Your gifts as an answer to their prayers.  Saint John, pray for me.  Amen.

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Blessed Nikolaus Gross (1898-1945)
Feast day January 23

The majority of great enterprises result from daily fulfillment of one’s duty in small, everyday things. What is valuable in the doing is our special love for the poor and the sick.”

Blessed Henry Suso (1295-1366)
Feast day January 23

It is not God’s will that we should abound in spiritual delights, but that in all things we should submit to His holy will.”

In order to shun temptations, renounce all vain thoughts and think of Jesus only, resolving to know and love Him. After you have accustomed yourself to think of Him alone, any thoughts not relating to Him will be unwelcome and painful to you.”

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Lord Jesus, when You told Saint Francis de Sales to “Leave all and follow Me,” he developed a life of devotion to You, self-discipline, prayer, and kindness toward all.  Now he is the patron saint of authors, the Catholic press, and journalists.  I seek his intercession for all writers and publishers, especially those who profess to be servants of God.  Give them the help of the Archangel Saint Michael, and protect them from the attacks of the Evil One who wants to stop their work.  Help them to hear the Holy Spirit’s guidance on what to write and publish, and what words to use that will make a difference.  Saint Francis de Sales, pray for us.  Amen.

Quotes for Today

Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622 A.D.)
Doctor of the Church

During the course of the day, recollect as often as you can that you stand in the presence of God. Consider what He does and what you are doing. You will find His eyes turned towards you and perpetually fixed on you with an incomparable love.”

The more we distrust our own strength, the more we should confide in the divine mercy. This is a balance in which the more the scale of confidence in God is raised, the more the scale of diffidence in ourselves descends.”

Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow, and every day. Either he will shield you from suffering, or he will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace,” then. Put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.”

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Loving Savior, on this the Feast Day of Saint Paul the Apostle, I ask for a share in his passionate enthusiasm for spreading the Gospel.  You saved him from the belief that Christians were heretics; help me to resist judging and persecuting others out of a lack of understanding their beliefs, and teach me how to turn people away from wrong beliefs to You—Who are the Way and the Truth.  Bless me with the same boldness and conviction and leadership that Saint Paul the Apostle had, with words provided by the Holy Spirit.  And inspire all Christians to have this same zeal for sharing their faith.  Saint Paul, pray for us.  Amen.

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Saint Paul (c. 5 – 64/65 A.D.)

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-8 NIV)

Saint Dwynwen (d. 460)
Feast day January 25

Nothing wins hearts like cheerfulness.”

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God Our Father, Saints Timothy and Titus were Saint Paul’s disciples, as well as his close personal friends and partners in evangelization.  I offer up to You my calling to share the salvation of Jesus.  Help me to grow in courage to evangelize boldly and confidently.  Bring into my life friends who will partner with me in spreading the Good News, and bless for this purpose the friends I already have.  Help us to be Christ’s witnesses by the way we love and serve each other.  Teach us to show by our own lives the way to holiness.  Bless us and the people who will hear and see our testimony.  Saints Timothy and Titus, pray for us.  Amen.

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Saint Paul to Saint Timothy

A good life with contentment is itself a great wealth. For we brought nothing with us into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. So if we have enough of what we need, let us be content with that.” (1 Timothy 6:6-7)

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Healing Lord, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Saint Angela Merici experienced a major devastation: She became blind.  Yet she insisted on continuing the pilgrimage with devotion and enthusiasm.  In my journey through this world, and in the journeys of everyone I know—especially the handicapped and disabled—help us to continue onward when adversities hit.  Renew our zeal for spiritual growth.  You restored Saint Angela’s sight; teach us to know that Your healing love is with us even when we don’t get the cures we want.  Use everything to bring us closer to You.  Saint Angela Merici, pray for us.  Amen.

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Saint Angela Merici (1474-1540)

A good tree, that is, a good heart as well as a soul on fire with charity can do nothing but good and holy works. For this reason Saint Augustine said: ‘Love, and do what you will,’ namely, possess love and charity and then do what you will. It is as if he had said: Charity is not able to sin.”

Keep to the ancient way and custom of the Church, established and confirmed by so many Saints under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And live a new life. Pray, and get others to pray, that God not abandon His Church, but reform it as He pleases, and as He sees best for us, and more to His honor and glory.”

Saint Henry de Osso y Cervello (1840-1896)
Feast day January 27

Life is short and riches serve no purpose unless we use them well.

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Spirit of Wisdom, Saint Thomas Aquinas’ family misunderstood his devotion to studying the Faith.  Because of their disapproval, he had to join the Dominicans secretly.  His family kidnapped him, intent on changing his mind, but his trust in You kept his hope alive.  A year later, You freed him to rejoin the friars.  Help me to persevere in my desire to learn, study, and understand theology and the wisdom of the Faith.  Share with me the same gift You gave to Saint Thomas for grasping the teachings of the Bible and Sacred Tradition.  Make sure that nothing and no one holds me back.  Saint Thomas Aquinas, pray for me.  Amen.

Quotes for Today

Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
Doctor of the Church

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.”

“To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to bear with patience wrongs done to someone else is a mark of imperfection and even of actual sin.”

“The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.”

Saint Joseph Freinademetz (1852-1908)
Feast day January 28

Love is the only language everyone understands.”

Saint Isaac the Syrian (7th century)
Feast Day January 28

Our frail nature would not be strong enough if God’s justice were to rise up to take vengeance. Therefore, He employs mercy, since at all times we are held by debt.”

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Loving Father, Saint Aquilinus of Milan (5th century) became a traveling preacher instead of accepting a high church office.  Serving God’s people was more important to him than status and power.  I accept the position in life to which You have called me.  Help me to be content with doing Your work in my home, my current job, my volunteer work at church and in the community, and take from me every restless desire for wanting recognition and control.  Help me to go only where You direct me.  If it is Your will that I work in a high position, teach me to grow in humility, each and every day.  Saint Aquilinus of Milan, pray for me.  Amen.

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Blessed Bronislaw Mickiewicz (1842 1912)
Founder of the Michaelites; Feast day January 29

Giving alms is a source of blessings, so do not hesitate to hold out your hand. Pray for those who greet you with charity, but even more for those who throw you out, for these are also your benefactors.”

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Compassionate Lord, Saint Aldegundis had a special concern for those suffering with cancer.  I ask him to intercede for me, my family and friends, that we may remain free from cancer.  If any of us are struck with this disease, I ask him to pray for our healing.  Lord Jesus, help us to feel the closeness of the Holy Spirit, who is the Comforter.  Teach us to live in hope and faith, and protect us from fear and discouragement.  Help us to experience the joy of uniting our sufferings with Yours.  And show us how to minister to others who’ve been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.  Saint Aldegundis, pray for us.  Amen.

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Blessed Sebastian Valfre (1629-1710)
Feast Day January 30

God is not content to see you merely suffering with patience. He wants you to be grateful and to approve what he does. So many of the blessed envy you from heaven and would change places with you if they could.”

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Sweet Savior, Saint John Bosco had a powerful love and tender heart for youth.  I lift up to You the children and teenagers in my life.  Protect them; lead them away from the temptations of the world and hold them tight in Your arms. When Saint John Bosco was a boy, he performed circus tricks to draw in the neighborhood children, and then he shared the homily he’d heard at Mass.  Help the youth in my family and church become powerful evangelists to their peers.  Bless those who have been gifted with a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, and help them say yes to this call.  Saint John Bosco, pray for us.  Amen.

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Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)

Visits to the Blessed Sacrament are powerful and indispensable means of overcoming attacks of the devil. Make frequent visits to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and the devil will be powerless against you.”

Many people [in authority] oppose us, persecute us, and would like even to destroy us, but we must be patient. As long as their commands are not against our conscience, let us obey them, but when the case is otherwise, let us uphold the rights of God and of the Church, for those are superior to all earthly authority.”

It is important that you choose your career with care, so that you may really follow the vocation that God has destined for you. No day should pass without some prayer to this end. Often repeat with Saint Paul: ‘Lord, what will you have me do?'”

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