A thousand years of human glory is not worth even an hour spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.  
(St. Padre Pio)

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The sacred heart of Christ is an inexhaustible fountain, and its sole desire is to pour itself out into the hearts of the humble so as to free them and prepare them to lead lives according to his good pleasure.

(St. Margaret Mary)

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The love of Jesus is noble and generous; it spurs us on to do great things and excites us to desire always that which is most perfect.

(Thomas à Kempis)

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In a world gone astray from God there is no peace, but it also lacks charity, which is true and perfect love…

…Nothing is more beautiful than love. Indeed, faith and hope will end when we die, whereas love, that is, charity, will last for eternity.”

(Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati)

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Lord, help me…
Be awake, but not anxious.
Be aware, but not desperate.
Be vigilant, but not afraid.
To pray…
With everything I do.
In every situation.
When I don’t feel anything.
When I am happy.
When I am sad.
When there is noise.
When there is silence.

To pray always.

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Mary remained with the donkey at the very entrance of the street while Joseph sought a lodging in the nearest houses—in vain, for Bethlehem was full of strangers, all running from place to place.
(Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich)

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For it is through the Holy Spirit
that this child has been conceived in her.
She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

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