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It was through his archangel, Saint Gabriel, that the Father above made known to the holy and glorious Virgin Mary that the worthy, holy and glorious Word of the Father would come from heaven and take from her womb the real flesh of our human frailty. Though he was wealthy beyond reckoning, he still willingly chose to be poor with his blessed mother. And shortly before his passion he celebrated the Passover with his disciples. Then he prayed to his Father saying: Father, if it be possible, let this cup be taken from me.

Let us produce worthy fruits of penance. Let us also love our neighbors as ourselves. Let us have charity and humility. Let us give alms because these cleanse our souls from the stains of sin. Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve.

We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh. Rather we must be simple, humble and pure. We should never desire to be over others. Instead, we ought to be servants who are submissive to every human being for God’s sake. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on all who live in this way and persevere in it to the end. He will permanently dwell in them. They will be the Father’s children who do his work. They are the spouses, brothers and mothers of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Saint Francis

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the Saint and his Friars

Personal Poverty: Francis emphasized radical poverty, humility, and simplicity, and he respected the official sacramental and liturgical practices of the Catholic Church.

St. Francis of Assisi viewed the sacred liturgy—especially the Eucharist and the Divine Office—as the central source of spiritual life, radical devotion, and apostolic action.

Franciscan Order: Modern and historical Franciscans note that incense symbolizes prayers rising to God (Psalm 141), a tradition embraced by Franciscan friars in liturgical worship.

Reverence for the Eucharist: Francis held an intense, personal awe for Christ’s real presence. He urged priests and brothers to treat chalices, altars, corporals, and the consecrated host with utmost cleanliness and precious care

the Splendor of a Rose

Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will
and being just what God wants us to be.

If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient; but I only look at the present, I forget the past, and I take good care not to forestall the future.

I learned from experience that joy does not reside in the things about us
but in the very depths of the soul.

Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.

St Therese of Lisieux

our Counselors and Defenders

“Let us affectionately love His angels as counselors and defenders appointed by the Father and placed over us. They are faithful; they are prudent; they are powerful; Let us only follow them, let us remain close to them, andin the protection of the God of heaven let us abide.”

~ St Bernard of Clairvaux

The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. If you value rank and renown, hasten to be enrolled in the heavenly court of the Angels.

~ St Gregory the Great

Invisibly, through the ministry of angels, the Spirit of God, whom even the mind’s eye cannot see, baptizes into himself both our souls and bodies, giving us a new birth.

~ Didymus of Alexandria

“I am Rafael, one of the seven angels who stand and serve before the Glory of the Lord … A king’s secret should be kept secret, but one must declare the works of God and give thanks with due honor. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.”

~ St Rafael the Archangel ( Book of Tobit )

“Make it a practice to judge persons and things
in the most favorable light at all times
and under all circumstances.”

“The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit; He will reign in you
if your heart is at peace. So, be at peace and you will honor in a
sovereign way the God of peace and love.”

“Let us allow God to act; He brings things
to completion when we least expect it.”

“Do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God
has chosen them for our salvation.”

St Vincent De Paul

Pray Hope and don’t Worry

Prayer is the best weapon we have; it is the key to God’s heart. You must speak to Jesus not only with your lips but with your heart. In fact, on certain occasions, you should only speak to Him with your heart.

Do not be so given to the activity of Martha as to forget the silence of Mary. May the Virgin who so well reconciled the one with the other be your sweet model and inspiration.

Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless.
Our Merciful Lord will listen to your prayer.

Padre Pio

the Holy Mass

“It would be easier for the world to exist without the sun
than without the Holy Mass”

“Kneel down and render the tribute of your presence and devotion
to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Confide all your needs to him,
along with those of others.”

“The life of a Christian is nothing but a perpetual struggle against self;
there is no flowering of the soul to the beauty of its perfection
except at the price of pain”

“The best means of guarding yourself against temptation are the following: watch your senses to save them from dangerous temptation, avoid vanity,do not let your heart become exalted, convince yourself of the evil of complacency, flee away from hate, Pray whenever possible.”

Padre Pio