Quotes for Meditation by St. John Vianney

"Prayer is nothing else but union with God. When one has a heart that is pure and united with God, he is given a kind of serenity and sweetness that makes him ecstatic, a light that surrounds him with marvelous brightness. In this intimate union, God and the soul are fused together like two bits of wax that no one can ever pull apart. This union of God with a tiny creature is a lovely thing. It is a happiness beyond understanding."

"When our hands have touched spices, they give fragrance to all they handle. Let us make our prayers pass through the hands of the Blessed Virgin. She will make them fragrant."

- St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests

Our Pope: The Church Depends on Christ...

It is becoming a more urgent call and need to stand up for our faith, as diversity in cultures and beliefs have become more fluid, interrelated yet out of proportion, and diffused in many ways that God seems to have lost his place as its core.

God is core and should be core. How can he not be when he built the basics of our existence out of love and in love for us his children? He is there present, and each one of us has the responsibility of making it known to those who have lost the ability to understand. For though many are not aware of his presence, He is there in their midst, loving them anyway, providing for them, and waiting to be noticed and acknowledged.

The role is ours to make it happen, one step at a time.

Published on Jul 2, 2011 by vatican

"The Church is not a social organization or a charitable institute: It is the Community of God, it is the community that believes, loves and worships the Lord Jesus and opens its "sails" to the breath of the Holy Spirit."

With these words, Pope Benedict XVI today greeted the faithful of the Diocese of Altamura-Gravina-Acquaviva delle Fonti at the Vatican. The meeting gave the Pope the opportunity to reflect on the highlights and darker aspects of our time. "We are seeing complex attitudes" - he explained -- "withdrawing into oneself, narcissism, desire for possession and consumption, with feelings disconnected from responsibility." Faced with this confusion, and the denial of the transcendent dimension of man, it is essential therefore that Christian communities promote good and challenging paths of faith... pastoral action should aim to train people with mature faith who can bring the light of Christ into the society.

Music: You are my God

This song, You are my God, has this wonderful quality of pulling its listener into the presence of God.

Certainly great for meditation, enjoy its simplicity. The melody is soft, and it touches the heart with a sense of joy.

You are my God
Sang by Tony Melendez
Priest is Fr. Stan Fortuna


You are my God and the rock on which i stand.
I have found my place in your arms of grace.
Oh, oh. you are my God.


Lord of heaven, king of all the universe,
Architect and poet of eternity,
Abba father, breath of life. creation s dawn,
Ever-living, one who knows and loves me.


First forgiver, ever present "God with us",
Lamb of love, who died triumphant over sin.
Risen savior, brilliant bright and morning star,
Shining in me. light of glory lives within.

Getting Ready for Lent

Fr. Corapi discusses Lent:

How's my Speech?

How's my speech? What words comprise my daily vocabulary? Are they edifying? Do they built or take away the life of God in others? Is my speech glorifying to God?

Thanks to Msgr. Charles Pope for a thorough write-up that serves as a paradigmatic structure, a guide, that helps us assess the context of our speech to shape it in conformity with the speech expected of a Christian.

Lord, Keep Your Arm Around My Shoulder and Your Hand Over My Mouth – A Meditation on the Sins of Speech
By: Msgr. Charles Pope

Thank you, Msgr. Pope!

What Kind of a Friend are You? By Fr. Bill Casey

Fr. Bill Casey presents friendship in the light of the gospel. What kind of a friend are you? What kind of a friend Jesus would like us to be?