16 August 2019

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

15 August 2019

On Prayer

Do not rush one prayer after another but say them with orderly
deliberation, as one addressing a great person for a favor. Do not
just pay attention to the words, but rather let the mind be in the
heart, standing before the Lord in full awareness of His presence,
in full consciousness of His greatness and grace and justice.
 

                                      St. Theophan the Recluse, Bishop of Tambov

11 August 2019

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the wicked enemy defend me.
In the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come unto Thee,
That with all Thy saints,
I may praise Thee
Forever and ever.
Amen.

                                 - St. Ignatius of Loyola

6 August 2019

On Unspeakable Joy

Though you do not see Him, you believe, and in believing,
there is unspeakable joy.

                         St Polycarp of Smyrna – 2^nd Century Bishop