+ “Lord,” St. Peter answered, “we have fished all night and have caught nothing.” Perhaps if St. Peter had caught some little fish, Jesus would not have performed the miracle, but because he had nothing, Jesust soon filled his net in such a way as almost to break it. This...

+ For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. (2 Cor. 1:15). Let us then not sink down when tempted… Whoever is in affliction and temptation, whoever is journeying on the narrow and difficult way, this person stands near to Him. For...

+ You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. (2 Tim. 2:3-4). For when no one exercises in the wrestling school, how shall he [or she] win and...

+ Blessed Feast of the Martyrs  Do you desire to be like the martyrs? Be like Abel was, or Isaac, or Stephen, who chose for themselves the way of the righteous life. First of all, overcome the evil one by your good acts by living well, and when He, your...

+ For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps (1 Peter 2:21). He hung on the Cross for you and still did not want to be an avenger for Himself. Why do you want to take...