Silenced by my local diocese and lost my job for speaking out against corruption in the church. Case proven. May God bring His flock back before His judgement.
Now more than ever you must prepare yourself for conflicts, because your enemies, the world, the devil, and the flesh, will arm themselves now more than ever to fight against you in order to deprive you of all that you have acquired.
-St. Alphonsus
If you desire to be used by God, be ready for challenges, heartbreaks, closed doors, betrayal, rejection, and seasons of isolation. God uses these seasons to refine, strengthen, and prepare you for His assignment. He will prune what cannot go with you, break your dependence on people, and teach you to trust Him when you have nothing else to hold on to. Being used by God is a privilege, but it comes with a price, and you must be willing to surrender to the process.
"Todos los ángeles en el cielo dice San Buenaventura le repiten continuamente: '¡Santa, santa, santa María! ¡Virgen y Madre de Dios!' y le ofrecen todos los días millones y millones de veces la salutación angélica: 'Dios te salve, María...', prosternándose ante Ella y suplicándole que, por favor, los honre con alguno de sus mandatos. 'San Miguel' -llega a decir San Agustín- 'aún siendo el príncipe de toda la milicia celestial, es el más
celoso en rendirle y hacer que otros le rindan toda clase de honores, esperando siempre
sus órdenes para volar en socorro de alguno de sus servidores'".
~San Luis M. Grignion de Montfort💙, Tratado sobre la verdadera devoción a María
The devil makes use of the past to cast down the soul, of the present to distract it,and of the future to fill it with fear. Resist him firmly by trusting entirely on God
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Gregory I, known as Gregory the Great, was one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, serving as Pope from 590 to 604 A.D. Born around 540 A.D. into a wealthy Roman family, Gregory initially pursued a secular career, becoming the Prefect of Rome. However, drawn to a life of faith, he abandoned public office, converted his family’s estate into a monastery, and dedicated himself to monastic life. His eventual rise to the papacy marked a transformative period for the Church and Western civilization.
As Pope, Gregory earned the title "the Great" through his extensive contributions to theology, liturgy, and Church administration. He is best known for reforming the Church’s structure and practices, strengthening its influence in a turbulent post-Roman world. Gregory’s diplomatic skills were evident in his negotiations with the Lombards, protecting Rome from invasions, and his missionary efforts, particularly sending Augustine of Canterbury to evangelize England, laid the foundation for Christianity’s spread in Anglo-Saxon territories.
Gregory’s theological writings, including his Dialogues and Moralia in Job, profoundly shaped medieval Christian thought. His emphasis on pastoral care, outlined in *The Book of Pastoral Rule*, became a guide for clergy, stressing humility, compassion, and moral leadership. He also standardized the liturgy, contributing to the development of what is now called Gregorian Chant, a form of sacred music that remains iconic.
Despite his achievements, Gregory remained humble, styling himself “Servant of the Servants of God,” a title still used by popes today. His leadership during a time of political instability, combined with his spiritual and intellectual legacy, solidified his status as a Doctor of the Church and a key architect of medieval Christianity. Canonized shortly after his death on March 12, 604 A.D., Saint Gregory the Great’s feast day is celebrated on September 3, the anniversary of his papal election. His life exemplifies a blend of pragmatic leadership and profound spirituality, leaving an enduring mark on the Church and Western history.
To love God as He ought to be loved, we must be detached from all temporal love. We must love nothing but Him, or if we love anything else, we must love it only for His sake.
- St. Peter Claver
@MarysShrine I would encourage as many people as possible to attend this. I was fortunate to venerate her relics in 2022 at Ampleforth Abbey & it turned out to be a truly wonderful experience.
“When your body is exhumed, you will be found incorrupt. More than this, your heart will be alive, still beating. This will be the sign that your words came from Heaven.”
These are the words and last promise from Jesus to Marie-Julie Jahenny who died on March 4, 1941, in La Fraudais. Her grave has never been opened. The promised sign still waits in silence.
"Always receive with equal contentment from God’s hand either consolations or sufferings, peace or distress, health or illness. Ask nothing, refuse nothing, but always be ready to do and to suffer anything that comes from His Providence." - St. Teresa Margaret
“La paciencia es el escudo que protege al alma de los golpes de la adversidad. Aquel que posee verdadera paciencia no sólo soporta las dificultades, sino que las transforma en un medio de crecimiento espiritual, porque confía en que Dios está obrando en
At 19 he had a son out of wedlock. He spent his 20s chasing pleasure, status, and whatever philosophy promised him answers.
For 17 years his mother didn’t stop praying for him.
Then one afternoon in a garden, while crying, he heard a voice say “take it and read.”
He picked up Scripture, opened to a random page, and that was it.
Everything changed.
That man became St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Doctor of the Church, and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of the Church.
Today is his feast day.
«Estudia para ser ordenado y no permitas que nada de ti sea descuidado o desordenado. Es una afrenta para aquellos con los que se asocia el estar vestido de manera inadecuada, pero evite todas las presunciones, vanidades, galas y afectación. Adhiérase lo más posible a la
"You have enemies. For who can live on this earth without them? Take heed to yourselves: love them. In no way can your enemy so hurt you by his violence, as you hurt yourself if you love him not." - St. Augustine