Medieval manuscript illustration of a seated figure holding a scroll, with intricate decorative borders and halo, set in a colorful architectural background.

ST. MATTHEW

HEAVENLY FATHER, YOU HAVE REVEALED YOUR GLORY IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, FILL ME WITH YOUR HOLY SPIRIT THAT I MAY BRING YOU GLORY IN ALL THAT I DO AND SAY.

A detailed painting of a bustling village scene with numerous people engaged in various activities, buildings with thatched roofs, a river, boats, a chimney emitting smoke, and scattered animals.

FATHER, TEACH ME TO BE WHAT YOU WANT ME TO BE. MAY MY DOING ALWAYS COME FROM MY BEING IN YOU.

A painting depicting a man kneeling on a cobblestone street with arms outstretched, surrounded by several women in traditional clothing in an old village setting with stone buildings.

NO TRIALS, FAILINGS, AND WEAKNESS CAN KEEP US FROM THE MERCY AND HELP WHICH JESUS OFFERS TO EVERYONE WHO ASK.

Medieval painting of a man in a cloak, writing in a book, with a halo and a small animal figure beside him, set against a gold background inside an ornate frame.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE IS TO GIVE OUR LIVES AND OUR EMPTINESS TOTALLY TO JESUS

ST. LUKE

A family gathered around a dining table for a meal, with elderly grandparents, parents, and children, in a rustic home setting.

“AS THE FAMILY GOES, SO DOES THE NATION AND SO GOES THE WHOLE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE.”

Medieval religious painting depicting a bearded saint holding a book and making a gesture with his right hand. The saint is wearing robes, and the background features inscriptions.
Medieval manuscript illustration depicting a bearded man sitting with a halo, holding a scroll, alongside a green creature.
Antique painted religious icon of two bearded men holding books, dressed in robes, with halos, mounted on wood, with a chain and metal hook for hanging.

FAITH IS A MEETING WITH JESUS

Medieval illustration of a seated man writing in a manuscript, with a gold background and decorative arch; features ancient Greek inscription.

GOD WILL GIVE YOU DOUBLE FOR WHAT YOU GIVE HIM

A painting showing a group of men, with one elderly man with white hair and beard at the center. A man in armor, holding a sword, is pointing at the older man. The others are observing the scene intently, with serious expressions. An angry-looking fish is on the table near the elderly man's hand.

NEVER FAIL TO BE ATTENTIVE TO THE FACT THAT SALVATION REQUIRES ACTION ON OUR PART. IT REQUIRES THAT WE ACCEPT CHRIST JESUS BY FOLLOWING HIS COMMANDMENTS AND LIVE BY THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AS IT IS DISPENSED BY THE CHURCH.

AND IT SHALL COME TO PASS THAT ALL WHO CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE DELIVERED

Framed painting depicting a landscape with a large, radiant figure of an elderly man with a beard in the sky, resembling a divine or heavenly presence above a calm, rural scene.

IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES OF MY LIFE, HELP ME TO KNOW THE FATHER’S WILL AND TO TRUST HIS PLAN FOR ME, EVEN IN TIMES OF TRIAL, CONFIDENT THAT HE DESIRES ONLY MY HIGHEST GOOD

A biblical scene depicting Jesus lying on the ground, reaching out toward a group of ascending angels on a staircase surrounded by lush greenery, with the angels depicted as children or young individuals with wings.

THE GREATEST FEAR IN THIS PRESENT LIFE-WHETHER IT BE THE SEPARATION AND LOSS OF A LOVED ONE OR THE THREAT TO ONE’S OWN LIFE-IS PUT TO REST BY JESUS’ PROMISE THAT WE WILL LIVE FOREVER WITH HIM AND THE ETERNAL FATHER IN PARADISE.

Painting depicting three figures, two standing, one kneeling, in a dark and mystical setting. The kneeling figure is partially nude, while the standing figures are partially draped. An angelic form is above them, holding a sword, with a luminous background.

WHAT IS A FAITHFUL MAN TO DO IN CHAOS OF EVENTS WHICH SEEM TO SWALLOW HIM UP? HE MUST SUSTAIN HIMSELF CALMY BY FAITH. FAITH WILL MAKE HIM ADORE THE ETERNAL PLAN OF GOD. FAITH WILL ASSURE THAT THOSE WHO LOVE GOD ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD

A painting of a young man with messy hair, screaming with his mouth open, standing in front of a background with power lines and abstract textures.

WHAT DO YOU WORK FOR IN LIFE? THAT WHICH ULTIMATELY PERISHED? OR THAT WHICH IS ETERNAL?

Painting of a bearded man in a yellow robe holding a large book, set against a dark background.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD AND THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. SET ME FREE FROM ALL THAT HINDERS ME FROM DRAWING CLOSER TO YOU

ST. JAMES THE LESSER

WHAT DO YOU POSSESS, IF YOU POSSESS NOT GOD?

Fresco of a bearded saint with a halo
An older man with a white beard holding a staff, wearing a long robe.

ST. JUDE

IF GOD LIVES IN US, WHO CAN HARM US?

IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US?

ST. THADDEUS

Religious fresco of a woman in a beige dress with a halo, kneeling with her right hand on her chest, in a church or chapel setting with an open book on a green cloth-covered table and a dove hovering above her head.

BE OPEN TO ANYTHING OUR LORD ASK OF YOU AND KNOW THAT THE FULL EMBRACE OF HIS HOLY WILL IS THE ONLY PATH TO TRUE HAPPINESS IN LIFE.

MY MUST NEVER ASK JESUS TO WAIT.

LORD JESUS, MAY I ALWAYS PUT YOU FIRST AND FIND JOY IN DOING YOUR WILL

IN THE END, WE ONLY REGRET THE CHANCES WE DIDN’T TAKE

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME, THAT I MAY ALSO SEEK OUT THE OUTCAST IN OUR WORLD AND HELP THEM COME TO KNOW THE LOVE AND MERCY OF OUR GLORIOUS GOD

A black-and-white painting depicting a seated angel with large wings, flanked by two seated women in prayerful poses.

IF EASTER NEVER HAPPENED TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO, NO ONE WOULD HAVE EVER HEARD OF JESUS CHRIST. DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AND YOUR LIFE?

Elderly bearded man reading a large book in dim light

APOSTLE ST. PAUL

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS IN LIFE, ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION; WHERE IS THE GREATEST LOVE TO BE FOUND?

Biblical painting depicting Job in distress with visitors, characterized by dramatic lighting and somber tones.

GOD FEARING JOB

WE MUST FEAR GOD OUT OF LOVE, NOT LOVE HIM OUT OF FEAR

A classical painting depicting a biblical scene, featuring two figures engaged in conversation. One is gesturing with a hand and wearing a red and blue robe, while the other is sitting beside a well and wearing a red and white dress. A mountain landscape is visible in the background.

“LORD JESUS, FILL ME WITH GRATITUDE AND GENEROSITY FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME”

Religious painting of a woman praying with her hands clasped, wearing a headscarf, emerging from a tree trunk.

EVEN IF YOU HAVE THROWN AWAY YOUR LIFE, GIVE YOURSELF NOW TO JESUS, YOU WILL NEVER REGRET ASKING JESUS TO COME IN TO YOUR LIFE.

Stained glass window depicting a religious figure with a halo, holding a book and standing in ornate attire, surrounded by intricate designs and floral patterns.
Stained glass window depicting a religious scene with a woman in blue and red robes, holding a white object, with ornate architectural elements and religious symbols surrounding her. The upper section shows part of a figure's legs and feet.
Stained glass window depicting a biblical scene with Jesus calling fishermen, labeled "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men," showing Jesus in red robes and disciples in a boat.

THE VIRTUE OF PATIENCE IS THE ONE WHICH MOST ASSURES US OF PERFECTION

Byzantine angel icon with red and blue garments, black wings, and gold background.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGLE

BY GIVING YOURSELF TO GOD, YOU NOT ONLY RECEIVE HIMSELF IN EXCHANGE, BUT ETERNAL LIFE AS WELL

DO YOU MAKE YOUR LIFE AN OFFERING TO THE LORD AND ALLOW HIM TO USE YOU AS HE SEES FIT?

A classical painting depicting three men engaged in a dramatic scene, with one man leaning over a table with books, another with a beard and wearing a crown, and the third man gesturing with his hand.

ST. MATTHEW

KNOW THIS; GOD LOVED YOU FIRST.

FOR EVERYONE WHO EXALTS HIMSELF SHALL BE HUMBLED WHILE HE WHO HUMBLES HIMJSELF SHALL BE EXALTED.

THE PAST IS GONE; THE FUTURE IS NOT YET HERE. LIVE WHERE GOD EXISTS, HERE AND NOW, FOR THAT IS THE ONLY PLACE THAT YOU WILL EVER MEET THE LORD.

A man sitting on a rock next to a dog in a black and white illustration.

I WOULD RATHER GIVE AND ACCOUNT TO GOD FOR TOO GREAT GENTLENESS THAN FOR TOO GREAT SEVERITY

A grayscale painting of a bearded man holding a large wooden crossbeam, depicted in a dramatic, chiaroscuro style.

ST. ANDREW

ARE YOU READY TO OBEY AND FOLLOW THE LORD JESUS EVEN IF OTHERS OPPOSE YOU DOING SO?

A painting depicting a woman lying in bed surrounded by several children and adults in a dimly lit room.

IT MEANS NOTHING LESS THAN HE SAW ANOTHER DEATH FROM WHICH HE CAME TO FREE US-THE SECOND DEATH, ETERNAL DEATH, THE DEATH OF HELL, THE DEATH OF THE DAMNED, WHICH IS SHARED WITH THE DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS! THIS IS THE REAL DEATH; THE OTHER KIND OF DEATH IS ONLY A PASSAGE.

A painting of a religious woman figure, dressed in a gray and white robe, holding a book in her right hand and a staff in her left hand, with a halo around her head.

Saint Bridget of Sweden

WHEN WE FORGIVE SOMEONE WHO HAS HURT US; TRULY SOMETHING NEW IS HAPPENING WITHIN US

“WHATEVER YOU DO, THINK NOT OF YOURSELF, BUT OF GOD.”

A gold-colored metal keyhole cover with a relief scene of seven people, some standing and some kneeling, in front of an archway with a triangular pediment and columns.

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE CONDEMNING SOMEONE WHO HAS WRONGED YOU, RECALL THE WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ADULTERY. HER FATE WAS DEATH BY STONING. OUR LORD SAID TO HER ACCUSERS, “LET THE ONE AMONG YOU WHO IS WITHOUT SIN; BE FIRST TO THROW A STONE AT HER.”

Painting of Jesus Christ with children, one girl whispering to him, surrounded by others in a dark setting with warm lighting.

THE LORD JESUS INVITES EACH ONE OF US TO ACCEPT HIM AS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. OUR TIME HERE IN THIS PRESENT WORLD IS VERY LIMITED AND SHORT, BUT HOW WE LIVE IT TODAY HAS CONSEQUENCES NOT ONLY FOR THE PRESENT MOMENT BUT FOR OUR ETERNAL DESTINY AS WELL. WHICH DIRECTION IS YOUR LIFE HEADED IN RIGHT NOW?

A colorful sculpture representing the diverse aspects of human life, with human figures, animals, and symbolic elements.

WE DO NOT GROW IN A VACUUM. WE ARE SHAPED FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE BY THOSE WE CHOOSE TO IMITATE AND FOLLOW. WHO DO YOU CHOOSE TO FOLLOW?

PONDER THE WAY GOD WANTS TO WORK WITH YOU. HE WILL MOST LIKELY NOT REVEAL HIS ENTIRE PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE ALL AT ONCE. INSTEAD, HE WILL LEAD YOU AND GUIDE YOU TODAY, GIVING YOU THE GRACE YOU NEED TO RESPOND TO HIS UNFOLDING PLAN EACH MOMENT. SAY “YES” TODAY, TOMORROW, AND EVERY DAY THEREAFTER, AND AT THE END OF YOUR LIFE YOU WILL WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW FAR GOD HAS BROUGHT YOU.

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