A religious scene depicting Jesus Christ praying with a halo, wearing a black robe, and a woman with a white garment and a halo behind him. They are standing outside by a stone staircase, with a dog at their feet and a figure observing from a dark doorway in the background.

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT JESUS IS? “LORD JESUS, I BELIEVE AND I PROFESS THAT YOU ARE THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD. TAKE MY LIFE, MY WILL, AND ALL THAT I HAVE, THAT I MAY BE WHOLLY YOURS NOW AND FOREVER.”

A person sitting on a rock beside a body of water, resting their head on their hand in a contemplative pose, surrounded by grass and bushes.

“CAN ANY OF YOU BY WORRYING ADD A SINGLE MOMENT TO YOUR LIFE-SPAN?”

A group of children sitting around a table listening to a man dressed in historical clothing, likely a teacher or storyteller, who is pointing and engaging them in a classroom or storytelling setting.

THE GREATEST JOY WE CAN HAVE IS TO ENCOUNTER THE LIVING LORD AND TO KNOW HIM PERSONALLY.

A classical painting depicting a mythological scene with a central man surrounded by women and men, with a dog and a figure lying on the ground. The background includes a window, a column, and an outdoor landscape.

WHAT PROFIT IS THERE FOR ONE TO GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD AND FORFEIT HIS LIFE? WHAT COULD ONE GIVE IN EXCHANGE FOR HIS LIFE. NEITHER MONEY OR POSSESSIONS CAN BUY HEAVEN, MEND A BROKEN HEART, OR CHEER A LONEY PERSON. SEEK GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE AND YOU WILL FIND THAT NOTHING THIS WORLD HAS TO OFFER COMES CLOSE TO THE RICHES OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

A religious scene depicted in a classical painting with an angel, a seated woman holding a child, and a man with a beard praying.

FAITH COMES THROUGH HEARING AND READING. HEARING THE WORD AND TESTIMONIES OF SACRED SCRIPTURE AND BELIEVING THEM.

Painting of Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns and a suffering expression, looking upward.

FORGIVE AND YOU WILL BE FORGIVEN. GIVE AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU

A biblical scene depicting a woman and a young boy standing before an elderly man seated on a throne. The woman is holding the boy's arm, and they are on a tiled floor next to a patterned rug. The background shows an arched window with a blue sky and clouds.

THERE ARE FUNAMENTALLY ONLY TWO CHOICES THAT DETERMINE THE COURSE OF OUR LIVES AND THE FINAL DESTINY THAT AWAITS US; THE CHOICE TO LIVE FOR GOD’S KINGDOM OF PEACE, JOY, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS OR THE PURSUIT OF THE WORLD’S KINGDOM WHICH STANDS IN OPPOSITION TO GOD’S AUTHORITY AND COMMANDMENTS. WHO DO YOU CHOOSE TO BE THE MASTER AND RULER OF YOUR LIFE AND DESTINY?

A painting of a bearded man in a brown monk's robe holding a black cup, standing in front of a wall with a framed portrait and a small skull on a table.

WAIT ON THE LORD. HAVE PATIENCE. ”ACCEPT WHATEVER BEFALLS YOU, WHEN SORROWFUL, BE STEADFAST, AND IN CRUSHING MISFORTUNE BE PATIENT.”

“TO MAINTAIN A JOYFUL FAMILY REQUIRES MUCH FROM BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY HAS TO BECOME, IN A SPECIAL WAY, THE SERVANT OF THE OTHERS.”

A religious icon painting depicting a figure with a halo, reading a book, seated on a bench with two buildings in the background, and ornate decorative elements framing the scene.

ST. MATTHEW

EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED

Painting of two men, one standing in water with hands on chest, the other standing on land, reaching out with a raised arm, both with long hair and beards, dark background with trees and a cloudy sky.

WHEN YOU ARE BAPTIZED, YOU BECOME A SON OR DAUGHTER OF GOD. THEREFORE, YOU BECOME FREE. HOWEVER, FREE PEOPLE CAN CHOOSE TO LIVE LIKE SLAVES.

Close-up of a woman with a contemplative expression, partially obscured by a shadow.

WHAT MAKE CHRISTIANITY DISTINCT FROM ANY OTHER RELIGION? IT IS GRACE-TREATING OTHERS, NOT AS THEY DESERVE, BUT AS GOD WISHES THEM TO BE TREATED-WITH LOVING-KINDNESS AND MERCY.

IF YOU STRUGGLE IN LIFE IN ANY WAY, PLACE YOUR TRUST IN GOD FIRST , AND THEN WAIT FOR HIM TO LEAD YOU.

A religious painting of Jesus Christ with a halo, writing in a book with a quill. The background is gold with Latin text.

SAINT LUKE

GOD NEVER ASK HIS SERVANTS TO DO WHAT IS IMPOSSIBLE

TRUST GOD AND HE WILL HELP YOU

OUR LIVES ARE NOT OUR OWN-THEY BELONG TO GOD

A FAITHFUL FRIEND IS A STURDY SHELTER, HE WHO FINDS ONE FINDS A TREASURE

Painting of a religious scene depicting Jesus Christ on the cross with a halo, crucified on a wooden cross, in front of a seated figure wearing a crown with a red and black robe, holding a gospel book, with a dove above the cross.

WE COULD NOT FIND OUR WAY TO GOD IF HE DID NOT FIRST SEEK US OUT AND DRAW US TO HIMSELF. THAT IS WHY THE FATHER IN HEAVEN SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THE LORD JESUS, TO SHOW US THE WAY TO THE FATHER

A classical painting of a man and a woman outdoors with trees and mountains in the background. The man is shirtless and gesturing with his hands, while the woman is sitting and looking up at him.

MAN IS CREATED TO PRAISE, REVERENCE, AND SERVE GOD OUR LORD, AND BY THIS MEANS TO SAVE HIS SOUL.

  1. THE FATHER TRULY DOES HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE. YOU WERE CREATED FOR A PURPOSE.

  2. WHEN YOU DISCERN WHAT GOD WANTS OF YOU IN YOUR DAILY LIFE, YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH HIS WILL.

  3. IF WE CAN TRULY ACCOMPLISH THE DAILY WILL OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES WE WILL NOT ONLY GLORIFY GOD IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE, BUT WILL ALSO BE BLESSED TO SHARE GOD’S GLORY IN HEAVEN.

A black and white religious illustration showing a scene of judgment or resurrection, with figures ascending to heaven and others on Earth reacting with awe and fear.

WHAT IF TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU WOULD EVER BE ABLE TO SAY “YES” TO THE LORD’S OFFER OF ETERNAL SALVATION? NOW IS THE ACCEPTABLE TIME! NOW IS THE DAY OF YOUR SALVATION.

THE GREAT COMMISSION; “GO INTO THE WHOLE WORLD AND PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL CREATION. THE MAN WHO BELIEVES IN IT AND ACCEPTS BAPTISM WILL BE SAVED.”

A classic painting of a bearded man with curly hair, wearing a red robe, holding a staff with one hand and a book with the other, seated against a dark background.

ST. JAMES

O FATHER, GIVE US THE HUMILITY WHICH REALIZES IT’S IGNORANCE, WHICH ADMITS IT’S MISTAKES, RECOGNIZES IT’S NEED, WELCOMES ADVICE, ACCEPTS REBUKE

Painting of Jesus Christ performing the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, with onlookers watching.

FOR HUMAN BEINGS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT NOT FOR GOD. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE FOR GOD

Stained glass window depicting Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd, wearing a red and yellow robe, holding a lamb, with sheep surrounding him and a lush landscape in the background.

FATHER, MAY I BE WILLING TO DIE SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE WITH YOU FOREVER

DO WHAT YOU CAN AND DON’T WAIST TIME LAMENTING OVER WHAT YOU CANNOT DO.

I AM PEACEFUL, I FEEL GOD IS NEAR ME

DON’T LET YOUR PRIDE MAKE YOU DEAF TO GOD’S VOICE

TODAY, OUR LORD CONTINUES TO LEAD THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN HIM DURING OUR LONG JOURNEY OF LIFE. OTHERS DO NOT BELIEVE AND, AS A RESULT OF THE LACK OF FAITH, FAIL TO DISCOVER THE HIDDEN PRESENCE OF OUR LORD ALL AROUND THEM.

A painting of an elderly man with a long beard, wearing a robe, and holding a wooden cross.

“SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE, AND LIVE RIGHTEOUSLY, AND HE WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED.”

ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE

Religious artwork featuring a portrait of Jesus Christ with a halo, scripture text, and an open book symbol.

THE THINGS WE MOST SET OUR HEART ON IS OUR HIGHEST TREASURE. THE LORD HIMSELF IS THE GREATEST TREASURE WE CAN HAVE

A detailed painting of an elderly man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a blue and brown robe, reading from a large open book. The man holds a staff in his left hand, and he appears to be deep in thought.

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTEL

BETTER IS A POOR MAN WHO WALKS IN HIS INTEGRITY THAN A RICH MAN WHO IS PERVERSE IN HIS WAYS

Painting of a figure with a human body and a lion's head holding a staff, dressed in robes with a red cloak.

WE LOSE WHAT WE KEEP AND GAIN WHAT WE GIVE AWAY. GENEROSITY WILL BE AMPLY REPAID, BOTH IN THIS LIFE AND IN ETERNITY

A black and white drawing of a bearded man with long hair leaning against a tree, with a landscape in the background that includes rolling hills and a few trees.

JUDAS ISCARIOT

MONEY IS NOT THE SOURCE OF FULFILLMENT IN LIFE. LOVE IS

THE JUST MAN’S SACRIFICE IS MOST PLEASING, NOR WILL IT EVER BE FORGOTTEN

Painting of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms, wearing a white robe, surrounded by a glowing aura.

WHEN I AM COMPLETELY UNITED TO YOU, THERE WILL BE NO MORE SORROW OR TRIALS; ENTIRELY FULL OF YOU, MY LIFE WILL BE COMPLETE

A painting of a muscular, old man with a long beard and flowing hair, leaning over the water and reaching out to a small figure, with a dark background and rays of light.

REMEMBER YOU ARE DUST, AND TO DUST YOU SHALL RETURN

A Baroque style painting depicting the ascension of Jesus Christ with angels and saints in the sky, surrounded by clouds and bright light.

THE MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN ARE SO DEEP, VAST, PROFOUND AND MYSTICAL THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THEM IS TO FIRST HAVE FAITH.