1. What a privilege to tweet words of wisdom on his Feast Day: "The worst prison would be a closed heart". (St. John Paul II) — Cardinal Napier (@CardinalNapier) October 22, 2015 2. Pope Francis, at his canonization: In his own service to the People of God, Saint John Paul II was the pope of the family. He himself once said that he wanted to be remembered as the pope of the family. I am particularly happy to point this out... Read more
1. His only love was the Cross #StPauloftheCross pic.twitter.com/9wZTaQ8eSz — Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) October 20, 2015 2. My Passionist friends, bl. feast of St Paul of the Cross. "It is …holy to consider the passion…" @CatholicLisa pic.twitter.com/NoN3efwl8f — Sr Lisa Marie Doty (@Sr_Lisa) October 20, 2015 3. Today…St. Paul of the Cross; Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, or the Passionists pic.twitter.com/XYLW7YYMYl — Comunidad de Jesus (@ComunidadXTO) October 19, 2015 4. Fr. Roger Landry: When St. Paul of... Read more
1. The Blood of the North American Martyrs is the seed of the Catholic faith historically in the Americas. — Bishop Barres (@BishopBarres) October 19, 2015 2. Martyrdom of St Isaac Jogues and companions: mural from St Casimir's church in Baltimore, MD https://t.co/1GQi7brNAW — Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) October 19, 2015 3. Empowered by Faith to Store Up Treasure for God 4. One of the Liturgy of the Hours options for today is from the spiritual diaries by Saint... Read more
1. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, pray for us. pic.twitter.com/yDE49iqloI — Most Merciful Jesus (@mercyjubilee) October 15, 2015 2. The heart of Jesus is an ocean of joy in which all of us can immerse our sorrows. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque — Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) February 27, 2015 3. A Saint for Our Times 4. One of my favorites: So beautiful: Sacred Heart with St Catherine of Siena & St Margaret Mary Alacoque. https://t.co/q5ugT07FQf — Fiona (@Fiona_C_A) June 12, 2015 5.... Read more
1. A primer from New Advent on her feast day. 2. On the 500th anniversary of the year of her birth, be like Teresa: pray. 3. "If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things" St Theresa of Avila pic.twitter.com/gOc4icLEEF — Fr Richard Umbers (@FrRichardUmbers) October 14, 2015 4. 5. "We always find that those who walked closest to #Christ were those who has to bear the greatest trials." -St.... Read more
1. This day in history, 1917: The sun appeared to dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge over Fatima, Portugal. — Matt Swaim (@mattswaim) October 13, 2015 2. 15 Fatima things. 3. "And a great sign appeared in Heaven – a Woman clothed with the sun". Thank You, Most Blessed Virgin, for coming to Fatima 98 years ago. — Most Merciful Jesus (@mercyjubilee) October 13, 2015 4. Praying the Five Fatima Prayers http://t.co/mCmcXnOebP @DcnMikeBick — Int. Catholic Life™ (@IntCatholicLife) October 13,... Read more
1. Pope Benedict on Cardinal Newman, when he beatified him: While it is John Henry Newman’s intellectual legacy that has understandably received most attention in the vast literature devoted to his life and work, I prefer on this occasion to conclude with a brief reflection on his life as a priest, a pastor of souls. The warmth and humanity underlying his appreciation of the pastoral ministry is beautifully expressed in another of his famous sermons: “Had Angels been your priests,... Read more
1. On St. Dominic and prayer. 2. Today’s Mass readings. 3. Pope Francis: Why do good things happen to bad people? 4. St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Philadelphians, from today’s Liturgy of the Hours: As sons of the light of truth, flee divisions and evil doctrines; where your shepherd is, follow him as his flock. For all who belong to God and Jesus Christ are with the bishop; all who repent and return to the unity of the Church... Read more
1. Our Lady of the Rosary, Pray for Us! pic.twitter.com/de2kZm6H6y — Knights of Columbus (@KofC) October 7, 2015 2. Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary! #Rosary pic.twitter.com/BEaOifvvp6 — WYD English (@wyd_en) October 7, 2015 3. On this memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, let's not forget the tremendous power of this prayer. Hell and its powers tremble before it — Archbishop Sample (@ArchbishpSample) October 7, 2015 4. The Holy Rosary is not simply an important means... Read more
1. Painting of St Bruno from the Charterhouse of La Valsainte in Switzerland https://t.co/nYLpRPahSg — Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) October 6, 2015 2. John Paul II: In the heart of the desert, the place of testing and purification of faith, the Father leads men along the journey of self-emptying that is opposed to all the logic of having, of success and of illusory happiness. Guigo the Carthusian encouraged all who wanted to live according to the ideal of St... Read more
Kathryn Lopez
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In