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Fr. Paul D. Scalia: Jesus prunes the vines. Being pruned – stressed – is no fun, but the mystery can only be lived in union with the vine: He alone makes our pruning fruitful. https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2024/04/28/true-and-false-vines/?utm_source=The+Catholic+Thing+Daily&utm_campaign=19f6d1a2...

Gianna Beretta was born in Magenta (Milan) October 4, 1922. Already as a youth she willingly accepted the gift of faith and the clearly Christian education that she received from her excellent parents. As a result, she experienced life as a marvellous gift from God, had a strong faith in Providence ...

"Nay more, buffoonery roots up the little spirituality a man may have already acquired."

Day 2 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Mary, Beloved Mother, channel of all grace, I return to You today my heart, recognizing that I am a sinner in need of your help. I entrust into Your hands this knot [mention your request here] which keeps me from reflecti...

Zita was born into a poor but devout Christian family in the year 1211. At the age of twelve, Zita became a housekeeper in the house of a rich weaver named Fontinelli in Lucca, Italy. She stayed with that family for the last forty-eight years of her life. She would rise several hours before the rest...

So happy that you smiled!

"Buffoonery incapacitates a person from receiving any additional spirituality from God."

St. Aldobrandesca was a mystic in thirteenth-century Siena, Italy. She was a popular curiosity in the town because of her many visions, ecstasies, and miracles. Once, for example, a hospital maid came upon Aldobrandesca when she was in a trance. The saint appeared to be cataleptic—muscles rigid, unc...

"It is very necessary to be cheerful, but we must not on that account give in to a buffooning spirit."

He is so precious. Happy first birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JB, look up Magnascent Iodine and see how beneficial it is for thyroid problems. I use this daily.
https://magnascent.com/news/nascent-iodine/

Good! The next thing we know we will have an AI Pope.

https://www.ncregister.com/news/catholi ... -cancelled

Welcome back, JB! Twins are such a special blessing, a double one. Congratulations!

Most of what we know about Mark comes directly from the New Testament. He is usually identified with the Mark of Acts 12:12. When Saint Peter escaped from prison, he went to the home of Mark’s mother. Paul and Barnabas took him along on the first missionary journey, but for some reason Mark returned...

JB, so sorry you are going through all the stress and weight of what is going on in your life. I completely understand! First of all, I know you are praying to Our Lord and Our Lady, as well as St. Joseph for guidance and help. Please remember that God gave us special saints to ask the intercession ...