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Delve into the remarkable life of Pope Saint Pius X, renowned for his profound compassion and caring nature. Read about his heartfelt gestures towards those in need in this insightful biography excerpt by F.A. Forbes.

The Pope Of The Suffering

Pope Saint Pius X was a pope known for his deep compassion. Those who encountered him would say he had the “greatest heart of any man alive.” In this excerpt from his biography of the compassionate pope, F.A. Forbes gives some examples of the pope’s sympathy for all including the healing of a young girl he blessed.

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Explore the profound concept of spiritual communion by St. Thomas Aquinas. Embrace Jesus with love and desire, even without sacramental reception.

Making A Spiritual Communion

St. Thomas Aquinas says that spiritual communion consists of “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him.” He notes that a “complete spiritual communion can even take place when we are unable to receive sacramentally, because ‘the effect of a sacrament can be secured if it is received by desire.’ ”

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Delve Into The Insightful WordExplore The Profound Meditations Of Saint Alphonsus Liguori On Jesus Christ Crucified. Find Inspiration In Excerpts From The Road To Calvary And Discover The Savior's Merits.s Of Saint John Chrysostom About The Cross - A Symbol Of Hope For Christians, A Source Of Comfort For The Less Fortunate, And A Powerful Force Against Evil. Explore Its Significance On Our Website.

Jesus Crucified Is Our Only Hope

Join Saint Alphonsus Liguori as he meditates upon Jesus Christ crucified. In these excerpts, taken from The Road to Calvary, readers will be inspired to place all their hope in the merits of Jesus, the Savior of the world.

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Delve into the remarkable life of Saint Gemma Galgani, a seraphic soul who embraced a life of sacrifice and reparation for the sins of the world. Uncover the mystical experiences and the profound spiritual journey of this extraordinary saint.

St. Gemma Galgani Receives The Stigmata

Saint Gemma Galgani (1878–1903) offered her life as a victim soul in reparation for the sins of the world. This seraphic soul was blessed with immeasurable graces and mystical experiences all throughout her life. Saint Gemma received the stigmata in 1899. 

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Explore the essence of true disdain for worldly matters on our website. Learn how to detach yourself from material possessions, social prestige, and secular customs in pursuit of eternal beatitude. Saint John's wisdom awaits.

Five Miracles Attributed To The Medal Of St. Benedict

Over the centuries, a countless multitude of miracles have been experienced through the power of the medal of Saint Benedict. The following five miracles were taken from The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict: A Mystical Sign of Divine Power by St. Gregory, St. Bernard, and others.

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How to Pray Well

Prayer is the key to salvation, for all good prayer springs forth from a soul grounded in confident faith. In this excerpt, taken from Prayer:

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Immerse yourself in the profound journey of Christ's Passion with The Road to Calvary. Experience St. Alphonsus Liguori's powerful meditations on Jesus's suffering, inspiring true contrition and sorrow. Join the daily Lenten pilgrimage now.

The Saints Praise The Rule Of St. Benedict

The Rule of Saint Benedict has formed countless saints since it was written. Its effectiveness as a means to holiness is here attested to by various great saints of the Church. These excerpts have been taken from The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict: A Mystical Sign of Divine Power.

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Discover the power of angelic intercession. Join us in seeking protection and grace through the mighty angels who serve at God's throne for eternal praise.

Prayer To The Seven Sorrows Of Mary

Dictated to St. Anselm by the Blessed Mother herself, The Passion of Christ Through the Eyes of Mary blesses readers with a firsthand account of Mary’s deep sorrow at the dolorous suffering of her Son. The following prayers are excerpted from the Rosary to the Seven Sorrows of Mary found in this great spiritual book. 

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Explore the profound teachings on Saint Joseph in "The Imitation of Saint Joseph" by Father Matthew Kauth. Discover a heartfelt prayer to the patron saint of a happy death.

Saint Joseph’s Happy Death

The Imitation of Saint Joseph is a masterful and meditative encounter with the foster father of Christ, written with devout care and insight by Father Matthew Kauth. Here, he offers a loving prayer to Saint Joseph as the patron saint of a happy death. 

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Learn about the special bond between Our Lady and Saint Joseph in The Imitation of Saint Joseph by Fr. Matthew Kauth.

St. Joseph From The Eyes Of Our Lady

Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception was given the singular grace to become the Mother of God. Yet, God desired to bless his beloved daughter with another gift. In these excerpts from The Imitation of Saint Joseph, Fr. Matthew Kauth reflects on the profound gift Mary received in her betrothal to Saint Joseph. He describes St. Joseph as the best of men, chosen by God, and “the perfect gift” for Our Lady.

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Christ in the Wilderness, Ivan Kramskoi (1837-1887), 1872, oil on canvas. Tretyakov Gallery, Google Cultural Center / Wikimedia Commons.

Ash Wednesday With The Saints

Compiled from St. Alphonsus Liguori’s greatest works on Christ’s Passion, The Road to Calvary is a daily Lenten pilgrimage that masterfully transports the reader to the foot of the Cross to meditate on Jesus’s suffering. With devout detail, St. Alphonsus inspires true contrition and sorrow as he shares endless insights on each pain Our Lord endured.

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Saintly Quotes on Virtue

Compiled by TAN, Cultivating Virtue is a collection of wisdom from the saints themselves, offering spiritual guidance for each month of the year. Highlighted below

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Discover the essence of humility through immediate obedience. Embrace the path of holy servitude, fear of hell, and love for Christ on our website.

Swift And Perfect Obedience

The first step of humility is obedience without delay. This comes natural to those who, either on account of the holy servitude they have professed, through fear of hell, or for the glory of life everlasting, consider nothing more dear to them than Christ. As soon as their Superior commands them to do something, they make no delay in doing it, just as if God Himself commanded them. 

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Explore the remarkable story of a Saint who, through her complete surrender to God, received His gifts without reserve. Witness how her fervent prayers at the Holy Sacrifice led to the miraculous end of a devastating frost and hailstorm, sparing the country from disaster.

St. Gertrude The Great

That one so united to God should have been specially favored with the gift of miracles, is but what we might expect in the ordinary course of spiritual life. Those who give themselves up without reserve to God receive His gifts also without reserve. They do His will, and He accomplishes theirs: for the will of the Bridegroom and the bride is one. The Saint once obtained the cessation of a frost which was so severe that had it continued longer, the fruits of the earth would have been utterly destroyed. Her petition was offered at the Holy Sacrifice; and as she was about to approach the adorable Sacrament of the Altar, our Lord assured her that He had granted her request. With holy boldness, however, she asked that the hail which was then falling might instantly cease. Her petition was granted, but as she was absorbed in the greatness of the action she was about to perform, she thought no more of her request. It was only remembered as she left the church and saw the thaw which had already commenced. Those who knew not of the prayer of the Saint were greatly amazed at the sudden change of weather and feared it was but a passing cessation of the dreaded severity, but it was not so: the country was spared desolation and famine, though few knew to whom they were indebted for this favor.

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God’s Care For The Temporal Needs Of The Just

The privileges of virtue which we considered in the preceding chapters are the spiritual blessings accorded to the just in this life, independently of the eternal reward of Heaven. As, however, there may be some who, like the Jews of old, cling to the things of the flesh rather than to those of the spirit, we shall devote this chapter to the temporal blessings which the virtuous enjoy.

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