
29th March – St. Ludolf of Ratzeburg
O great and good God, allow me, your useless servant, to belong to you for all eternity - St. Ludolf of Ratzeburg.
O great and good God, allow me, your useless servant, to belong to you for all eternity - St. Ludolf of Ratzeburg.
Almighty God and Father, You blessed St. Venturino with a rich spiritual life and made him a brilliant preacher, who attracted huge crowds throughout northern Italy, help me to faithfully proclaim and preach your Word firmly and fearlessly with all my strength and wisdom. Amen!
My son, take care never to deny the grace you have received from God, lest humility betray you into a lie. We must never lie, under any pretence of good whatever, because no untruth can be from God.
I die for the love of my Lord Jesus.
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. (Luke 1:38)
Saint Aldemar, you were a good priest, spiritual director, abbot, founder of many monasteries and miracle worker, pray for me that I may faithfully serve God in any capacity He wills me to and to bring His children closer to Him like you did. Amen!
We can utilize this second chance given us today to come back to God and bear much fruit by being compassionate to others; by being forgiving to them; and by being patient with all.
It is impossible to follow both the world and Jesus. Let us live a life of renunciation, for our bodies will soon be dust and nothing else will last any longer.
Do everything for love of God and to please Him.
We have come to teach you to believe in Christ.
We are born to love, we live to love, and we will die to love still more.
Your accumulated offenses surpass not the multitude of God’s mercies: your wounds surpass not the great Physician’s skill.
I am certain in my heart that all that I am, I have received from God.
This Lenten season pray well because prayer strengthens your faith, provides guidance and wisdom, fosters a deeper relationship with God, and helps you resist temptation and overcome challenges. Secondly, fast because fasting helps you deepen your prayer life, become more humble and develop a closer relationship with Christ. Lastly, give Alms because it pleases God, brings you more blessings, curbs your greed, and helps you show compassion and love for others.
I irrevocably resolve to love and serve Him with greater fidelity and to give myself entirely to Him.