Day 6 –St. Joseph Novena Prayers

Day 6 –St. Joseph Novena Prayers Saint Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you. You know that I have confidence in you and that, after Jesus and Mary, I come to you as an example for holiness, for you are especially close with God. Therefore, I humbly … Continue reading →

From a sermon by Saint Gregory of Nazianzen – Serve Christ in the poor

Blessed are the merciful, because they shall obtain mercy, says the Scripture. Mercy is not the least of the beatitudes. Again: Blessed is he who is considerate to the needy and the poor. Once more: Generous is the man who is merciful and lends. In another place: All day the just man is merciful and … Continue reading →

To Greater Heights

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Lift me to Your shoulder; Carry me, henceforth. I can see all things in a new way, From my throne above the world. Your Shepherd’s crook in view, A sign of assurance, Calming the sea, defeating the flesh, Vanquishing the Foe. Perched in Paradise, I ride above the storm. Battles won by stillness, Flames quenched … Continue reading →