Those to whom God has given the grace to approach frequently the holy Eucharist, should devote the three days which precede it, to preparing themselves for this holy action, and the three days following it returning thanks to God for so inestimable a favor.
St. Francis Borgia
From day to day withdraw your heart from all kinds of amusement and vanity . . . from all that turns you from a blessed eternity.
St. Francis de Sales
Good can exist without evil whereas evil cannot exist without good.
St. Thomas Aquinas
And so it is in the world of souls, Our Lord’s living garden.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
O Heavenly Father, I commend my children and grandchildren to You. Be their God and Father and mercifully supply whatever is wanting in me through negligence. Strengthen them to overcome the corruptions of the world, to resist all solicitations to evil, whether from within or without; and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. Pour Your grace into their hears and confirm and multiply in the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may daily grow in grace and the knowledge of Our Lord Jesus Christ so that, faithfully serving You here, they may come to rejoice in your presence hereafter.
Amen.