Inspirational thoughts

“For if the sacred liturgy holds first place in the life of the Church, then the Eucharistic Mystery stands at the heart and centre of the liturgy, since it is the font of life that cleanses us and strengthens us to live not for ourselves but for God and to be united to each other by the closest ties of love.”

“For the few years we still have to live in this world, we must do our best to spend our time as well as possible.”  St. Bernadette

“Simply believing in the existence of God is not exactly what I would call a commitment. After all, even the devil believes that God exists. Believing has to change the way we live.” Mother Angelica

“Loneliness is one of the best tools God uses to bring us closer to him. Why? Because it empties our heart of all created things and images and we find no consolation either in creatures or ourselves. There is no one but God” Mother Angelica

“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.” — George Washington

“If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive… We can always start all over again. Enjoy God’s amazing opportunities bestowed on us. Have faith in Him always.” St. Bernadette

“It is so good, so sweet and above all, so beneficial to suffer.” St. Bernadette

“A woman by her very nature is maternal — for every woman, whether married or unmarried, is called upon to be a biological, psychological, or spiritual mother — she knows intuitively that to give, to nurture, to care for others, to suffer with and for them — for maternity implies suffering — is infinitely more valuable in God’s sight than to conquer nations and fly to the moon.” Alice von Hildebrand

“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.” St. John Paul II