July 18
“Prayer is sowing; contemplation the reaping of the harvest, when the reaper is filled with wonder at the ineffable sight of the beautiful ears of corn, which have sprung before him from the little naked seeds that he sowed.”
-St. Isaak of Syria
"It was my privilege to participate in such a well thought and laid out course. As a Catholic school teacher I have participated in many seminars. This one is far more inspired than the others. May God bless this mission and help it grow!" -Bridgit
July 17
“Always remember to love your neighbor; always prefer the one who tries your patience, who tests your virtue, because with her you can always merit: suffering is Love; the Law is Love.”
-St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
July 16
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
“O beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist me in my necessities. O Star of the Sea, help and protect me. Show me that you are my Mother.”
-St. Simon Stock
July 15
Feast of Saint Bonaventure
“A constant fidelity in small things is a great and heroic virtue.”
-St. Bonaventure
July 14
Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, “Lily of the Mohawks” (1656 – 1680)
“I want to be like you – Christian. You help me to believe I am special when you say God loves all people, no matter how different they are.”
-St. Kateri Tekakwitha
July 13
"The devil is only permitted to tempt thee as much as is profitable for thy exercise and trial, and in order that thou, who didst not know thyself, mayest find out what thou art.”
-St. Augustine
July 12
“The principal safeguard is a prudent reserve, and the not allowing liberties to be taken with you. Purity is a precious jewel, and the owner of a precious stone would never dream of making a display of his riches in the presence of thieves.”
-St. John Bosco
July 11
“Never utter in your neighbor’s absence what you would not say in their presence.”
-St. Mary Magdalene of Pazzi
July 10
“We should pray hard for the conversion of sinners. In Heaven, there is more joy over the conversion of one sinner than over many just who are saved."
-Blessed Raphaela Mary
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