Category Archives: Saints

From the Spirit of St Elizabeth As it Informed Her Life

From earliest youth she opened her heart in warm, compassionate love for all who suffered and were oppressed. She was moved to feed the hungry and to tend the sick, but was never satisfied with warding off material need alone, … Continue reading

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Saint Gertrude of Helfta

Inscribe with your precious blood, most merciful Lord, your wounds on my heart, that I may read in them both your sufferings and your love. May the memory of your wounds ever remain in the hidden places of my heart, … Continue reading

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The First Principle and Foundation

The First Principle and Foundation Paraphrased by David L. Fleming, S.J. (Source) The Goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us … Continue reading

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Augustine and Fertility

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All Saints Day

One thing I love about today is an extra chance to pray the Litany of the Saints. Most gracious God, through the intercession of all the Saints, save us from our sin and enable us to bring heaven to earth … Continue reading

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