Jesus said, for example, that we must judge the tree by its fruit, and that the goodness of the fruit is a measure of the goodness of the tree (Mt 7:20; 12:33; Lk 6:43). But there can be no better fruit than [...] tree that is Mary, it is only by looking at Him that we can form an idea of the greatness and goodness of the Mother of God ... Let us return to Scripture, for, as Hugues de Saint Victor summed it up
(pronounced "low"), in a small chapel, filled with a good-smelling odor. Benedicta soon hiked up the mountain to the little chapel of Our Lady of Good Encounter, Refuge of Sinners, and going in, she saw [...] invasion by the Duke of Savoy in 1692, the church was partially destroyed, but the statue of Our Lady of Good Encounter was left standing and the church was quickly repaired. In 1716 a new statue of the Virgin [...] altar of the church. It is said that Benedicta wished the new statue to be named "Our Lady of Laus of Good Encounter." Benedicta Rencurel died on December 28, 1718, and was buried in a vault in front of the
because the hidden treasure is more valuable than anything else. The hidden treasure, the good greater than any other good, is the Kingdom of God—it is Jesus himself, the Kingdom in person. In the sacred Host [...] America, in Africa and in Asia - people are waiting for heralds to bring them the Gospel of peace, the good news of God who became man. But also in the so-called West, here among us in Germany, and in the vast [...] aspirations. There we can also constantly ask him: "Lord send labourers into your harvest! Help me to be a good worker in your vineyard!" Here in this Basilica, our thoughts turn to Mary, who lived her life fully
words, deeds, My entire life and death, So that, with your assistance, all may be ordered to the good according to the will of your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ So that you may be, my most holy [...] other things For he who is on God’s right hand and for the sake of God May I always rejoice in his goodness and grieve at his suffering May I despise no-one, nor ever judge boldly Nor ever prefer myself in [...] always give thanks for so many benefits That are bestowed on me not on my own merit but from his pure goodness; And to make a humble and sincere confession of my sins, Showing true penitence so that I may deserve
love, but even subjects him to it. [...] There is naught good, save only God. (Lk 18:19) And therefore the soul that sets its heart upon the good things of the world is supremely evil in the eyes of God [...] God. And, even as wickedness comprehends not goodness, even so such a soul cannot be united with God, Who is supreme goodness." Saint John of the Cross, The Ascent of Mount Carmel I ,4 In solitude she lived
Virgin believed herself to be a sinner, for humility is truth and Mary knew she had never offended the Good Lord. It isn't that she refused to admit that God had granted her more graces than all other creatures [...] order to humble itself even more. In the higher light that opened up the infinite greatness and goodness of God, she saw her own smallness more clearly. [...] Mary praised the Lord When Saint Elizabeth [...] the Lord to whom all glory is due. You wonder at the fact that I came to you, but I admire God's goodness: "my spirit rejoices in God my savior" (Lk 1: 46-47). You praise me for having believed, but I praise
(Italy). She married around 1268 and led a rather frivolous life. Her conversion began in 1285, after a good confession. Three years later, in the year 1288, she lost her mother, her husband and her children [...] admitted to the Third Order of Saint Francis. She died in 1309. Her spiritual journey was marked by a good general confession, followed by a conversion that gradually became more profound. She was a visionary
the face of the earth.(1) One also is their final goal. God, His providence, His manifestations of goodness, His saving design extend to all men(2), until that time when the elect will be united in the Holy [...] deeply stir the hearts of men: What is man? What is the meaning, the aim of our life? What is moral good, what sin? Whence suffering and what purpose does it serve? Which is the road to true happiness? What [...] and love and in witness to the Christian faith and life, they recognize, preserve and promote the good things, spiritual and moral, as well as the socio-cultural values found among these men. ________________
The Holy Ghost came upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her [cf. Lk 1:35]. This good bee was ‘small' in her humility, ‘rounded' in contemplation of heavenly glory (which has no beginning [...] sweetness of all the saints. She lived from the one she nourished. The one she suckled gave her life. This good bee prepared a house: her mind by humility, and her flesh by virginity, in which the king of angels
understand how to love and respect women. They are especially impressed by Saint Joseph’s example of a good father and husband when he took Mary and Jesus into exile. Nairobi The Consolata Shrine in Nairobi [...] joyfully celebrated throughout the year. "Mother dear, with your motherly heart, protect my family! My good mother, I need a miracle, I trust you!" "I need your quick assistance! Help me to stay simple, humble
