The greatest obstacle in the apostolate of the Church is the timidity or rather the cowardice of the faithful. The preaching of the faith has lost nothing of its relevance in our times. The Church has a sacred duty to proclaim it without any whittling-down, just as Christ revealed it, and no consideration of time or circumstance can lessen the strictness of this obligation - Pope Saint Pius X
St. Pope Sixtus II, Martyr was the Bishop of Rome from 31st August 257 until his death on 6th August 258. He was martyred along with seven deacons, including St. Lawrence of Rome during the persecutions of Christianity by Emperor Valerian.
O Lord, increase my sufferings and my patience.
I am happier than you are, because I have the Hidden Jesus within my heart - Saint Francisco Marto. Oh, my Jesus! This is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, for the Holy Father, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary - Saint Jacinta Marto
