August 3
“The times we are going through are difficult because cruel persecution of the Church is raging. But you bold and good young people should not be afraid of this small thing; remember that the Church is a divine institution and cannot come to an end. She will last till the end of the world. Not even the gates of hell can prevail against her.”
-Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
August 1
“By standing before the Eucharistic Christ, we become holy.”
-Blessed Carlo Acutis
July 31
"For perfected souls every place is to them an oratory; every moment a time of prayer."
-St. Catherine of Siena
July 30
"O My God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen."
-An Act of Hope
July 29
"We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend on material success... Neither does it depend on arms and human industries, but on Jesus alone."
-St. Frances Cabrini
July 28
"Whether or not our prayer is heard depends not on the number of words, but on the fervor of our souls."
-St. John Chrysostom
July 27
"Mental prayer is, as I see it, simply a friendly intercourse and frequent solitary conversation with Him who, as we know, loves us."
-St. Teresa of Avila
July 26
"An intelligent mind is simple and teachable; it sees its faults and allows itself to be guided. A mind that is dull and narrow never sees its faults even when shown to them. It is always pleased with itself and never learns to do right."
-St. Teresa of Avila
July 25
"I love you and pray for all of you as if you were my own, and you are. To young kids, I'm a grandmother, to others a mother, to most of you a nun, and to all of you a friend. God loves you."
-Mother Angelica
