"A fiery sword barred of old the gates of Paradise; a fiery tongue, which brought salvation, restored the gift." -St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church

Holy Mary, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Hope, Mother of the Church, Pray for us

"The silence of St. Joseph is the perfect silence of a man who listens intently to the voice of God and who lives in perfect harmony with the divine will." -Pope Benedict XVI

On two vocations in the Scriptures which seem directly opposed to each other: "Jesus was revealed to the Apostles that they might announce Him throughout the world; He was revealed to St. Joseph who was to remain silent and keep Him hidden." -Bishop Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a most effective means of living always in the company of our Lord Jesus whom we receive in Holy Communion. In other words, our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an extended act of love for Him who shows us the greatest possible

"The Virgin’s way to Jesus is a way of roses and honey compared with all others." -St. Louis de Montfort

"The bread over which thanksgiving (Eucharist) is pronounced is the Body of the Lord and the chalice of His Blood. By His own Blood, He permeates our blood and His own Body strengthens our bodies." St. Ireneus of Lyons, A.D. 180

"...the Church declares that every priest who hears confessions is bound under very severe penalties to keep absolute secrecy regarding the sins that his penitents have confessed to him." -CCC 1467 St. John Nepomucene, please pray for all priests

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Model of young students, Flower of innocence, Most affectionately devout, Pray for us (from the Litany of Saint Aloysius)

"Rose of My Heart, be My spouse." -words of our Lord Jesus Christ to St. Rose of Lima

"Devotion to St. Joseph is powerful because he gives his protection, his example, and his blessing." -St. George Preca

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You

Sanctified before he was born. The Man in the Wilderness. The Immerser. The Forerunner. The Precursor. St. John the Baptist, Pray for us

"O Mary, who would not love you? You are a light in doubts, a comfort in sadness, a refuge in danger. After your only begotten Son, you are the sure salvation of the faithful." -Louis Blosius, 16th century Benedictine abbot

"Surely it is a source of profound consolation to know that we are loved so deeply by Our Lord, who constantly carries us in his heart." -St. Francis de Sales