+ Blessed Fast of St. Mary  “Many people, when they see any of those who are pleasing to God suffering anything terrible, as for example, having fallen into sickness or poverty, are offended, not knowing that to those especially dear to God it belongs to endure these things; since Lazarus...

+ “Where would there be opportunities for struggling for great deeds if we were not allowed injury by our neighbors if they did not offend us? Establish in your heart the following truth: one thing alone is worthy of all our hatred—sin and vice, but towards men nourish exclusively love.” –...

+ “You will know if you have attained the love of God if you have the Lord’s long-suffering patience and like Him, you pray for those who persecute you. You will say, ‘Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.’ A very clear proof that a...

+ There are many virtues which can make us pleasing to God and cause us to appear illustrious and worthy of esteem, but the one that most especially wins favor from on high is loving-concern for the welfare of our neighbor…”Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than...