A historical painting depicting a biblical scene where a figure resembling Jesus gestures towards a man working at a table surrounded by tax collectors. The setting is an ancient architectural backdrop with columns and arches, populated by various figures in robes and Middle Eastern attire, some looking on and engaging in discussion.

ARE YOU WILLING TO PART WITH ANYTHING THAT MIGHT KEEP YOU FROM GOD AND HIS SAVING GRACE?

Abstract painting with colorful geometric shapes, depicting a face with closed eyes, birds with crowns, and a ladder in a vibrant, expressive style.

A MAN MUST ALWAYS BE READY, FOR DEATH COMES WHEN AND WHERE GOD WILLS IT

A classic painting depicting a biblical scene with a group of men, women, and children. A man in a red robe interacts with the group, placing his hand on a child's head. The background has rich drapery and architectural elements.

“BELOVED, WE ARE GOD’S CHILDREN NOW; WHAT WE SHALL BE HAS NOT YET COME TO LIGHT. WE KNOW THAT WHEN IT COMES TO LIGHT WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM.”

Engraving of an angel with a lance confronting a serpent and a fallen angel in a cavernous setting with ancient ruins.

WAGES OF SIN WHICH IS DEATH, AND DESTRUCTION OF BODY AND SOUL IN HELL

Painting of Jesus teaching a group of people, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain.

IF WE DON’T ACCEPT JESUS AS LORD OF ALL, HE’S NOT LORD AT ALL

PUT YOURSELF IN GODS HANDS; HE ABANDONS NO ONE

Seascape with a ship in a storm and rocky coastline, dramatic sky and waves.
Painting of a stormy sea with a shipwreck and rocky coastline under a cloudy sky.

DO NOT ASK GOD FOR YOUR TRAILS TO BE TAKEN AWAY. RATHER ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU THE GRACE TO ENDURE YOUR TRIALS

I BELIEVE TOO IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE. I BELIEVE THAT CERTAIN PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR BODILY CONDITIONS ARE THERE FOR A PURPOSE

Close-up oil painting of Jesus Christ's face, showing detailed eyes, nose, and lips, with long hair and a beard.

LOVE, THEN, CONSIST IN THIS; NOT THAT WE HAVE LOVED GOD, BUT THAT HE HAS LOVED US AND HAS SENT HIS SON AS AN OFFERING FOR OUR SINS

OUR LORD, HIMSELF, SOLEMNLY PROMISES’ THAT WHATEVER WE ASK THE FATHER IN HIS NAME, WE SHALL RECEIVE

Painting depicting the arrest of Jesus, surrounded by soldiers and followers, in historic clothing and armor, with torches and weapons.

JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU; YOU MAY LEAVE HIM, BUT HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU, NEVER

A painting of a man with a beard, praying with clasped hands, wearing a cloak, set against a dark background.

I NEED TO ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT I SERVE YOU AND YOUR WILL ALONE

ST. JAMES

LORD JESUS, YOU HAVE CALLED ME PERSONALLY BY NAME, IT IS MY CHOICE TO FOLLOW YOU, OR NOT

A painting depicting Jesus seated in a chair, surrounded by children and adults in a modest room with tiled floor and large windows letting in daylight. The scene shows Jesus interacting with the children, illustrating a sense of warmth and teaching.

LITTLE CHILDREN FOLLOW AND OBEY THEIR FATHER. THEY LOVE THEIR MOTHER. THEY KNOW NOTHING OF COVETOUSNESS, ILL-WILL, BAD TEMPER, ARROGANCE AND LYING. THIS STATE OF MIND OPENS THE ROAD TO HEAVEN. TO IMITATE OUR LORD’S HUMILITY, WE MUST RETURN TO THE SIMPLICITY OF GOD’S LITTLE ONES.

Abstract art depicting a biblical scene with three men in a boat, one with a halo, amidst waves and fish.

WHEN THE LORD CALLS YOU TO SERVE, WE MUST NOT THINK WE HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER. EACH OF US HAS ONE THING, NO ONE ELSE HAS.

NEVER FORGET THAT WITHOUT PERSERVERACE AND CONSTANCY WE CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Religious painting depicting the crucifixion of Jesus with two figures beside him, one in black and one in red, all against a gold background.

THE LORD WILL DO ALMOST ANYTHING TO LEAD US TO REPENTANCE. HE EVEN BECAME A MAN, WAS NAILED TO A CROSS, SHED HIS BLOOD, AND DIED. AND ROSE FROM THE DEAD. WHAT MORE COULD HE DO FOR YOU?

A historical painting depicting a group of men in robes engaged in discussion, focusing on one central figure in a pink robe gesturing towards another man holding a coin.

THEREFORE DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT TOMORROW, FOR TOMORROW WILL WORRY ABOUT ITSELF. EACH DAY HAS ENOUGH TROUBLE OF ITS OWN

Medieval religious painting depicting the Madonna and Child surrounded by angels and saints, with figures in monastic robes below, engaged in worship or adoration, under a golden background.

THE FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS PERSON IS VERY POWERFUL

Painting of a person with long hair and mustache looking upward, praying with hands clasped.

AND WE HAVE THIS CONFIDENCE IN HIM, THAT IF ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, HE HEARS US

AT ONE POINT IN OUR LIFE, WE REACH A POINT OF DECISION-TO GATHER OR SCATTER, TO UNITE OR DIVIDE, TO GATHER TO THE LORD OR TO ISOLATE FROM GOD.

“WE OWE GOD THREE THINGS; LOVE, SERVICE, AND REVERENCE. LOVE, AS OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WE SHOULD LOVE HIM ABOVE ALL THINGS OF THE WORLD…AND ABOVE ALL, ALWAYS HAVE CHARITY, FOR THIS IS THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRTUES.”

THE MORE WE KNOW OF GOD THE MORE WE LOVE HIM AND THE MORE WE LOVE HIM THE GREATER WE BELIEVE AND HOPE IN HIS PROMISES.

Résurrection-Lazare.

ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA

“PRECIOUS IN THE EYES OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS FAITHFUL ONES.”

ST. JOSEPH

BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS, AND YOU WILL BE SAVED-YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD.

THE LORD JESUS NEVER REFUSED ANYONE WHO PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM

ST. PHILIP NERI

'“THIS MEANS THAT IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION. THE OLD ORDER HAS PASSED AWAY; NOW ALL IS NEW!”

TRUE FAITH IS NOT BASED UPON EXTERNAL EVIDENCE, SUCH AS SEEING MIRACLES, RATHER AUTHENTIC FAITH IS BASED UPON AN INTERIOR REVELATION FROM GOD BY WHICH HE COMMUNICATES HIS VERY SELF TO US AND WE BELIEVE.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE