27 Quotes on the Cross to Encourage You When Life Gets Hard
Jesus said, “Take up thy cross”. In fact, one cannot be a Saint without embracing one’s cross to some degree. Here are 27 quotes about the cross, which should inspire… Read more »
Category Archives: Sanctity
St John Chrysostom’s Sermon for the New Year
St John Chrysostom’s is known for his direct sermons that cut right to the heart. And this Sermon for the New Year does exactly that. On this New Year’s Day… Read more »
6 Remedies Against Gluttony (Overeating) from the ‘Sinner’s Guide’
There is a wonderful little book called “The Sinner’s Guide”. Do not read this book if you don’t want your sin brought into the light! This book is for souls… Read more »
Rigorous Advent 2019: On Vainglory
Vainglory is “inordinate pride in oneself or one’s achievements; excessive vanity.” Oxford. Vainglory is a temptation for most people. Oh, how we loved to be praised and adored! Some temperaments… Read more »
It’s Just a Little Venial Sin, Right? – How Majoring in Minor Things Can Quickly Land You in Major Trouble
2019 update My dear brothers and sisters, some of us have grown very careless when it comes to venial sin. We strive to remain free from mortal sin or we… Read more »
Must-Listen “Examination of Conscience” Talk
This examination of conscience is completely traditional. If you listen to it, it will reinforce your faith and thoroughly prepare you for confession and lead you toward SANCTITY. There is… Read more »
Why Purity of Intention Matters
Many of us are full of zeal and absolutely on fire for God. We get involved in all sorts of activity, presumably for the love of God. But what is… Read more »
Why There is So Much Envy on Social Media – St John Vianney on Envy
Nowhere is envy more apparent than on social media. Social media being what it is, creates an atmosphere where validation comes in the form of likes and follows. Therefore, those… Read more »
Josemaria Escriva’s “17 Signs of a Lack of Humility”
In his book, The Way, Furrow, The Forge, St Josemaria Escriva lists 17 signs of humility. If we’re honest, these 17 signs of a lack of humility are not unfamiliar… Read more »
An Act of Contrition
This traditional act of contrition is a favorite among Catholics. Even though there are other variations, we find ourselves coming back to this one over and over. Oh, my God,I… Read more »