ST THOMAS MORE

“I do not care very much what men say of me, provided that God approves of me.” 

~ St. Thomas More

PRAYER

And we need badly that prayer as the world has gone truly mad.

It is only the LORD that will deliver us from the evil by which we are surrounded .

MARRIAGE

Want to turn the secular tide? Stop complaining. Be a saint.

“Want to turn the secular tide? Stop complaining on Facebook. Be a saint. 

Want to change the marriage culture? Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than teachers. Bear witness in your own marriage.

Holy marriages fuel a strong marriage culture. Commit right now to your spouse and to your kids that their vision of marriage will be shaped not by legislators, teachers, or activists but by YOUR marriage–by your heroic devotion, one-flesh union, and fidelity to that truth imprinted on your bodies and affirmed by God. When asked the most pivotal question in this debate–what is marriage?–their answer should be clear: my mom and dad.

The Supreme Court may sway the marriage culture with the swipe of a pen. But saintly spouses can move mountains. The tide will surge the other way only when we stop complaining about the state of marriage and instead live a better alternative.”

SIN

WHO ARE THE SAINTS?

THE TWO GIFTS

WHEN I SAY I AM A CHRISTIAN

 "When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I’m found and forgiven.”

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say … “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow"

SIN

 Stop feeding the sin that’s choking the Christ out of you. 

EUCHARIST

A COMMON GIFT

MERCY

DAMNATION

Only the soul who wants it, will be damned, for God condemns no one.

St Faustina

PRAYER

When you pray, you only have to ask for two things: You should ask for the light to see the will of God, and you have to ask for the courage to be able to do the will of God.

TRUTH

MARY'S JOY

CENTRE OF MY HEART

Lord Jesus, let my heart never rest 

until it finds you, who are its center,

 its love, and its happiness. - St. 

Margaret Mary

THE CUNNING SATAN

POWER OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

JESUS GAVE THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM TO PETER......
HE GAVE TO HIS MOTHER THE KEYS TO HIS HEART

THE HOLY EUCHARIST SAYS IT ALL

O LORD MY HEART IS RESTLESS UNTIL IT RESTS IN YOU.

THE ARMOUR OF GOD

One must have the armour of God.

Shield of Faith

Belt of Truth

Helmet of Salvation

Breastplate of Righteousness

Sword is the Word of God

Sandals the Gospel of Peace

WHAT TO DO

OBEDIENCE

A PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW SHOULD I ADDRESS A BIG PROBLEM?

Dear problem, my God is bigger than you.

POINTS TO PONDER

1. How are you going to tell me you want to spend eternity in Heaven with Jesus, if you won’t even spend time with Him here on earth?

2. When my life disagrees with the Word of God, I want to say, ‘This Word is true, and I must change.’

3. There is nothing colder than a Christian who is unconcerned about the salvation of others. 

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

He loves us all. He never fails us. He has given his life for us all.

What are your waiting for, to give Him something in return?

BEFORE THE CRUCIFIX

Prayer Before a Crucifix

Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, While

 before Thy face I humbly kneel And with burning 

soul, pray and beseech Thee, To fix deep in my heart,

 Lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, True 

contrition for my sins And a firm purpose of 

ammendment. While I contemplate with great love 

and tender pity, Thy five most precious wounds, 

Pondering over them within me, And calling to mind 

the words that David, Thy prophet, said of Thee , my

 Jesus, “They have pierced My hands and feet, They 

have numbered all my bones.” (Ps. 22:17) 

WHAT TROUBLES GOD

Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. 

The way to trouble God is not to come at all.

JUNE DEDICATED TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

The month of June is dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament.  Never let a day pass without paying a visit to Jesus Christ waiting for us in the Tabernacle. Show that you love Him.

CLOSENESS TO GOD

Closeness to God is not about feelings, it’s about obedience

GRACE AND THE CROSS

Teach them. Teach them many things, but especially something like this: you are loved. You matter (pointing to the crucifix). That’s how much you matter. Teach them that there is forgiveness available, no matter how bad our moral failures may be. Teach them they do not have to hide them, they just have to come to Him with them and He’ll wash them away, because God is rich in mercy and He loves to forgive.

But teach them also that life is hard. This is no dream that we live. We don’t preach illusions, we preach Christ crucified and we are called to share in His cross. But, though life is hard, and though the Cross comes to each of us, there is Grace. For every moment, no matter what happens. Not Grace for tomorrow, just Grace for today. So we need not fear. Teach them that death has been destroyed. It’s been changed into a doorway, and we don’t have to be terrified by it anymore.“

—

Fr. John Riccardo