Humble Heroes

"No sword of their own won the land; no arm of their own brought them victory. It was Your right hand, Your arm and the light of Your face: for You loved them"(Psalm 44). The humble and holy ones overcome the powers of evil, because they rely not upon themselves but upon the grace of God. They are humble and realize their need for God. For, no sheer act of will can make a man a hero; only humble cooperation with God's grace can do this. Ask God to make you a saint. He will!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Saint Ignatius of Antioch

On this Memorial of the great Bishop and Martyr, St. Ignatius of Antioch, through the Liturgy of the Hours, we are given these encouraging words from Saint Peter:

Rejoice in the measure that you share Christ's sufferings. When His glory is revealed, you will rejoice exultantly. Happy are you when you are insulted for the sake of Christ, for then God's spirit in its glory has come to rest on you.

Humble Heroes

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Saint Ignatius of Antioch

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