Feast of St. John Bosco

Patron of Editors.

"Apostle of Youth"

His life's work was consecrated to the care of young boys and girls. He educated both the body and the soul.

To read more about St. John Bosco click here

Prayer or Meditation

"Prayer is when you talk to God;

meditation is when you listen to God."

Diana Robinson

Mary, Jesus and Saints

O Christ,

O Wisdom, Word, and Power of God! Guard our life,

Guide our steps through the prayers and intercession of the glorious Mother of God,

the ever-virgin Mary,

and of all your saints.
Amen

St. John Chrysostom

Bl. Herman Joseph (boy holding apples), St. Stephen of Hungary (King), St. Charles Borromeo (Kneeling Cardinal), St. Dominic (holding lily), St. Anselm (Standing Bishop), St. Nothburga (Sickle over her head).
Thanks To Fr. Carrella for naming the saints in the picture.

St. Thomas Aquinas Feast Day

Patron of Schools. Greatest writing work..."SUMMA THEOLOGICA".

Pray the Lord gives us graces to understand what St. Thomas taught and to imitate what he lived.

Known as the “Angelic Doctor,” he was declared Doctor of the Church by Pope Saint Pius V; and by Pope Leo XIII in 1880 was declared Patron of Catholic Schools. Pope Pius XI declared him Doctor of the Most Holy Eucharist. He is Patron of the Confraternity of the Angelic Warfare.
To read more about St. Thomas Aquinas click here

Priest with Paten

"Accept, holy Father..."

(addressed to God the Father)

From the Latin text of the "Offertory" of the Extaordinary Form of the Roman Rite of the Mass (which is similar to the "Preparation of Gifts" in the Ordinary Form of the Rite).

Thanks to John for translation and explanation.

Priest with Host

"I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving...."

Modern translation, from Hebrew.

Word "Host" comes from Latin "hostia," which means "sacrificial Victim (Jesus)
There is no "host" before the consecration; there is only "altar bread." Through the consecration, the bread becomes a Host (now capitalized).

Thanks go to John for translation and information above.

Always good to learn something new.

Mary our Mother

We have in heaven the heart of a mother,

The Virgin, our Mother,

who at the foot of the Cross

suffered as much as possible

for a human creature,

understands our troubles and consoles us.

Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic

St. Francis de Sales Feast Day

Patron of the Catholic Press.

He practiced his own axiom, "A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrel full of vinegar."

"The person who possesses Christian meekness is affectionate and tender towards everyone."

St Francis de Sales

To read about St. Francis de Sales click here

Carpenter Angels

"Keep the joy of loving God

in you heart

and share this joy with all you meet,

especially your family.

Be holy."

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Mary Mother of Jesus

You never think of Mary without Mary thinking of God on your behalf.

Neither do you ever praise and honor God without Mary praising and honoring God in union with you.

St. Louis Grignion de Montfort

Thanks to D.S. for gifting me with this holy card.

Such a beauty.

St. Agnes Feast Day

This is a virgin's birthday;

let us follow the example of her chastity.

It is a martyr's birthday;

let us offer sacrifices;

it is the birthday of holy Agnes:

let men be filled with wonder,

little ones with hope,

married women with awe,

and the unmarried with emulation.

From SAINT OF THE DAY, p. 19

To read more about St. Agnes click here

Fears, Hopes and Dreams

Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.

Think not about your frustrations,
but about your unfulfilled potential.

Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in,

but with what it is still possible for you to do.
Come to Jesus through Mary with the Rosary.

Angel and Child

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark;
the real tragedy of life is when adults
are afraid of the light.

Plato

The Reason For Adversities

"See to it that you're not suddenly saddened

by the adversities of this world,

for you don't know the good they bring,

being ordained in the judgments of God

for the everlasting joy of the elect."

St. John of the Cross

Angel Friends

Make friends with the angels,
who though invisible are always with you.
Often invoke them,
constantly praise them,
and make good use of their help
and assistance in all your
temporal and spiritual affairs.

Saint Francis de Sales

King of Heaven

"The sovereigns of the earth do not always grant audience readily;

on the contrary, the King of Heaven, hidden under the eucharistic veils, is ready to receive anyone..."

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Be sure to double click on this card to see it closer.

Run To Jesus

"And in every disappointment,

great or small,

let your heart fly directly to your dear Savior,

throwing yourself in those arms

for refuge against every pain and sorrow.

Jesus will never leave you

or forsake you.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Compassion

"You may call God Love;

you may call God Goodness;

but the best name for God

is Compassion."

Meister Eckhart

Baptism of Jesus

"This is my beloved Son,

with whom I am well pleased."

Mark 1:13

John the Baptist and Jesus were killed by those who did not recognize who they truly were. Make an effort to see Christ in all you meet today and to be Christ to those who need your help.

from Day by Day Through Advent With Mother Teresa

Feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, Established the Congregation of Norte Dame

"The mediocre teacher tells.

The good teacher explains.

The superior teacher demonstrates.

The great teacher inspires."

William Ward

To read about St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, foundress and educator, click
here.

The Chalice

"Almighty Father,

I place the Precious Blood of Jesus

before my lips before I pray,

that my prayers may be purified

before they ascent

to Your divine altar."

St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi

Pelican, Symbol for Christ

The pelican is an ancient symbol for Christ. The pelican has been known to tear into it's own flesh to use as food for it's young. Shedding blood for it's own.

Christ did that also.

To read more about Pelicans click here

Go to article posted

October 27, 2007

Jesus Gives Communion

"Since Christ Himself has said

'This is My Body'

who shall dare to doubt

that it is

His Body?"

St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Flight to Egypt

Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod.

This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, "Out of Egypt I have called my son."

Matthew 2:13-18

Joseph Has a "Dream"

When the wise men had departed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,
"Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt,
and remain there until I tell you;
for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him."

Matthew 2:13-18

Epiphany

The Three Kings offer the Infant God

the gold of a life full of love and fidelity,

the frankincense of a prayerful faith,

the myrrh of our sorrows,

tears and sufferings

which we unite to His own.

Church Visit

Whenever I pass a church,
I always make a visit.
So when I die,
The Lord my God,
Won't have to say
"Who is it?"

Pray only on days that end with a "Y."

After posting this holy card, John kindly left this address where you can learn more about The Basilica of Our Lady of Fourviere. click here

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day

"Faith lifts the staggering soul on one side,

hope supports it on the other.

Experience says it must be,
and love says—let it be."

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

read about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton here

Holy Name of Jesus

"And when eight days were fulfilled for His circumcision, His Name was called Jesus, the Name given Him by the angel before He was conceived in the womb."
(Luke 2,21)

"....so that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth and under the earth,..... "

(Phil. 2,8)

"Whatever you do in word or in work, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

(Col. 3,17)

click here to read about the Holy Name of Jesus

The Shepherds

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST

The Shepherds understood the word

that had been spoken to them

concerning this Child

and returned glorifying

and praising God.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Lord, bless this year.

2008

Our Lady of Light

Spouse of the Holy Spirit,

Obtain, O obtain for me the grace

of an intimate union with Jesus!