"Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness." -St. John Chrysostom
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The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord
"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit...and the door which gives access to the other sacraments."
-Catechism of the Catholic Church (no. 1213)
The Sweet Fragrance of Christ
"The sweet fragrance of Christ noticed among men [is] not in a sudden burst
of flame, but in the constant red-hot embers of virtues such as justice, loyalty, faithfulness, understanding, and cheerfulness."
A Little Cenacle
"With the help and blessing of God, we shall do all in our power that our new family may be a little cenacle where Jesus may reign over all affections,
desires and actions."
- From a letter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla to her fiancé
Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord
Look up, sweet Babe, look up and see
For love of Thee
Thus far from home
The east is come
Feast of St. John Neumann, Bishop (1811 – 1860)
"A man must always be ready, for death comes when and where God wills it."
St. John Neumann
O Holy Spirit
"Our God is God. All is as He pleases. I am the happiest creature in the thought that not the least thing can happen but by His will or permission; and all for the best."
- St. Elizabeth Seton
O Holy Spirit
"O Holy Spirit, Soul of my soul I adore Thee. Enlighten, guide, strengthen and console me. Tell me what I ought to do, then command me to do it. I promise to be submissive in all that Thou asks of me, and to accept all that Thou permittest to happen to me, only show me what is Thy will. Amen."
The City of Refuge
“Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for anyone who inadvertently killed his neighbor. Now the Lord has established a refuge of mercy, Mary, even for those who deliberately commit evil. Mary provides shelter and strength for the sinner.”
- St. Anthony of Padua
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mary Virgin and Mother
Oh, Virgin Joy of all the world art thou
In whose white, fragrant steps the countless throng
On souls elect doth follow God with song:
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