“We men and women are all in the same boat, upon a stormy sea. We owe to each other a terrible and tragic loyalty.” ~G.K. Chesterton (b. 1874- d. 1936) Having dined early last evening, I left the premises of my domicile to attend a get-together at a friend’s house. My starting point might be located by throwing a pin at a large world map,…
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The Little Way of Love
Today, the feast of St. Therese Martin (b. 1873- d. 1897) is celebrated in the traditional Catholic calendar; and I am re-posting an August entry from The Marian Room regarding St. Therese, and her Little Way of Love: “If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at…
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Mother of Divine Providence
A Little Litany “When God turned back eternity and was young, Ancient of Days, grown little for your mirth (As under the low arch the land is bright) Peered through you, gate of heaven–and saw the earth. Or shutting out his shining skies awhile Built you about him for a house of gold To see in pictured walls his storied…
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St. Bernadette and Childlike Trust
“In the evening when you go to sleep, hold your beads, doze off reciting them, do like those babies who go to sleep mumbling, ‘Mamma! Mamma!'” St. Bernadette Soubirous (b. 1844- d. 1879) The advice, in the above quote, from St. Bernadette might sound silly to sophisticated ears, but so be it. The little saint of Lourdes was simply stating a…
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The Secret of Mary
The Secret of Mary by St. Louis de Montfort (b. 1673- d. 1716) is a short book which is filled with the spiritual treasures that de Montfort preached in his parish missions during his short, but fruitful, life. If you are busy, and do not have the time to read this book, there is a free audio version on YouTube (link below).…
