Catholic Exchange

• Quote of the Day
• Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
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“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” ~James 1:12… Read More

Humility

• Words of Encouragement
• Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
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An excerpt from Genevieve Kineke’s “The Authentic Catholic Woman”
Both mothers and teachers excel when they respect the innate dignity of the persons entrusted to them. There are so many ways that our egos can become engaged, so that the… Read More

Burnout

• Words of Encouragement
• Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
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Finite creatures that we are, we can only give so much before we crash. The greatest affection for another soul can propel us but a limited distance before we run out of energy and desire. Love is demanding, even withering… Read More

Giving glory to God

• Words of Encouragement
• Monday, April 23rd, 2012
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An excerpt from “New Seeds of Contemplation” by Thomas Merton
“A tree gives glory to God by being a tree. For in being what God means it to be it is obeying Him. It “consents,” so to speak, to His… Read More

• Quote of the Day
• Monday, April 23rd, 2012
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“God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” ~St. Augustine… Read More

• Quote of the Day
• Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
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“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them… Read More

The Whole Self

• Words of Encouragement
• Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
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An excerpt from “New Seeds of Contemplation” by Thomas Merton
“It is equally false to treat the soul as if it were the “whole self” and the body as if it were the “whole self.” Those who make the first… Read More

Sacramental Healing

• Words of Encouragement
• Saturday, April 21st, 2012
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“When man turned his back on God, it broke the Father’s heart. Although He had to allow the consequences to mark humanity forever after, in His mercy God wanted to offer as many avenues as possible to bring man back… Read More

• Quote of the Day
• Saturday, April 21st, 2012
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“In times of aridity arouse your spirit gently, by acts of love; then rest in the will of God. It is thus that the soul gives the strongest proof of her fidelity to God. Make a bouquet of the sufferings… Read More

• Quote of the Day
• Friday, April 20th, 2012
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“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has… Read More