November 30
“On this first Sunday of Advent, when we begin to count the days separating us from the birth of the Savior... we have considered the reality of our Christian vocation: how our Lord has entrusted us with the mission of attracting other souls to sanctity, encouraging them to get close to him, to feel united to the Church, to extend the kingdom of God to all hearts. Jesus wants to see us dedicated, faithful, responsive."
-St. Josemaría Escrivá
November 29
"Yes, in silence we can actually break the hold time has on us, and accept that our true home is not here on earth, but in eternity."
-Sister Wendy Beckett
November 28
"I have given everything to my Master: He will take care of me. The best thing for us is not what we consider best, but what the Lord wants for us."
-St. Josephine Bakhita
Several readers have questioned whether or not the writings of Thomas Merton are suitable for Catholic reading due to his seeming espousal of eastern mysticism toward the end of his life. The answer to that question is yes – and no. Let me explain.
The Maine Superior Court heard arguments last week in a case involving a mother who has been barred from taking her 12-year-old daughter to church or religious organizations.
November 26
"When Christ came, he banished the devil from our hearts, in order to build in them a temple for himself. Let us therefore do what we can with his help, so that our evil deeds will not deface the temple."
- St. Caesarius of Arles
by Monsignor Stephen RossettiAll sin is an opening to Satan which should be repented and confessed. But there are some actions which are huge openings to Evil and eventually yield disastrous spiritual results. Here are six:
November 25
"We must keep near to the souls God puts in our way, and try to understand and love them. Here we have discovered, by God's grace, the sources of peace and the means of possessing it fully."
-Elizabeth Leseur
November 24
"Untilled ground, however rich, will bring forth thistles and thorns; so also the mind of man."
-St. Teresa of Avila
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