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Prayer of the Day: St. Francis de Sales

by the Web Editors 08-20-2010
My God, I give you this day. I offer you, now, all of the good that I shall do and I promise to accept, for love of you, all of the difficulty that I shall meet.

Verse of the Day: 'I am with you always'

by the Web Editors 08-20-2010
And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

- Matthew 28:20

Verse of the Day: 'The Lord has done great things for us.'

by the Web Editors 08-19-2010
When the Lord restored the fortune of Zion, we were like those who dream.

Prayer of the Day: St. Teresa de Avila

by the Web Editors 08-19-2010
Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by you, always follow your plans, and perfectly accomplish your holy will.

Voice of the Day: John E. Biersdorf

by the Web Editors 08-19-2010
Compassion is expressed in gentleness. When I think of the persons I know who model for me the depths of the spiritual life, I am struck by their gentleness ...

Prayer of the Day: St. Ignatius of Loyola

by the Web Editors 08-18-2010
Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous, to serve you as you deserve: to give without counting the cost, to fight heedless of the wounds, to work and not seek for rest, to toil and not seek for rew

Voice of the Day: Esther de Waal

by the Web Editors 08-18-2010
The journey by which we discover God is also the journey by which we discover, or uncover, our true self hidden in God. It is a journey that we all have to make.

Verse of the Day: Rest in Christ

by the Web Editors 08-18-2010
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Prayer of the Day: Mother Teresa

by the Web Editors 08-17-2010
Give us a heart as beautiful, pure, and spotless as yours. A heart like yours, so full of love and humility.

Voice of the Day: W.H. Auden

by the Web Editors 08-17-2010
To choose what is difficult all one’s days, as if it were easy, that is faith.

- W.H. Auden
from For the Time Being

Verse of the Day: The Lord Hears the Oppressed

by the Web Editors 08-17-2010
O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed, so that those from earth may strike terror n

Verse of the Day: The wise men travel to Jerusalem.

by the Web Editors 08-16-2010
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?

Voice of the Day: Maya Angelou

by the Web Editors 08-16-2010
Each of us, famous or infamous, is a role model for somebody, and if we aren't, we should behave as though we are -- cheerful, kind, loving, courteous.

Prayer of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas

by the Web Editors 08-16-2010
Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you.

Verse of the Day: 'Let us work for the good of all'

by the Web Editors 08-12-2010
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.

Voice of the Day: Elie Wiesel

by the Web Editors 08-12-2010
I express to you my deepest gratitude. No one is as capable of gratitude as one who has emerged from the kingdom of night.

Prayer of the Day: Afghanistan

by the Web Editors 08-12-2010
In Afghanistan, Lord, bring comfort to those who mourn, bring hope to those who fear, and bring peace. Please. Amen.

Verse of the Day: 'Do not doubt but believe'

by the Web Editors 08-11-2010
Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands.

Prayer of the Day: Pakistan and China

by the Web Editors 08-11-2010
God, we pray for the people of Pakistan and China, both suffering from the aftereffects of massive flooding.

Voice of the Day: Gustavo Gutierrez

by the Web Editors 08-11-2010
The word of the Lord is abidingly new; it is a challenge that can radically change our lives, a grace that shakes us from our inertia, an answer that cannot be shackled by our questions.