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"Great art Thou, O Lord, and greatly to be praised; great is Thy power, and Thy wisdom infinite."

Confession of St. Augustine. Book 1. Chapter 1. Reflection: how do you rely on God's power and wisdom? Prayer: Lord, help me to avoid my sins through your wisdom. Amen.
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Bow your knees, pray to the Lord, and glorify His name because He deemed you worthy.

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 1. Reflection: How often do you glorify God for His grace and mercy?
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And thus consider through all generations: that none that trust in him fail in strength.

I Maccabees 2:61. Douay-Rheims Bible. Reflection: When was the last time God answered one of your prayers?
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Grace shall be with them that fear our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be glory to ages of ages.

The Protoevangelium of James
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The God of our fathers give thee grace, and may he strengthen all the counsel of thy heart with his power.

Judith 10:8. Douay-Rheims Bible.
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"What a tremendous favor grace has done us! We have neither seen nor touched, and we have believed."

St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 430). Catena Aurea by Saint Thomas Aquinas.
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“All that Adam lost, Christ found upon the cross.”

Saint Augustine. Cf. Serm. ci De Tempore
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“Christ by His Passion not only delivered man from sin, but also merited justifying grace for him and the glory of bliss.”

St. Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologica. P3. Q46. A.3
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“There was no other more suitable way of healing our misery than by the Passion of Christ.”

St. Augustine. De Trin. xiii
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“Owing to our daily defects, we stand in daily need of the fruits of our Lord’s Passion, this sacrament is offered regularly every day in the Church.”

St. Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologica. P3. Q83. A2.
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“Give me, Lord, only Thy love and Thy grace; with these I shall be rich enough ; there is nothing more that I desire.”

St. Ignatius of Loyola. My Prayer Book. Page 41.
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"May His Majesty give me grace to take that for peace which is really peace, that for honour which is really honour, and that for delight which is really a delight."

Teresa of Avila. The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus (c.1565). Chapter 25.
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"For God will shew his brightness in thee, to every one under heaven."

Baruch 5:3. Douay-Rheims Bible.
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10 Catholic Quotes for Easter

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"They that seek shall find Him, and they that find shall praise Him."

Confession of St. Augustine. Book 1. Chapter 1. Reflection: how can you seek Christ more today? Prayer: Sweet Jesus, help me to avoid my sins by seeking you more.
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5 Catholic Quotes for Tough Times

But this every one is sure of that worshippeth thee, that his life, if it be under trial, shall be crowned: and if it be under tribulation, it shall be delivered. Tobit 3:21. Douay-Rheims Bible. God's good will is enough to make me very cheerful and if He is on my side I despise all my troubles as trifles. Theodoret of Antioch. Letter 9. To appease the might of an outraged God and to bring that health of soul so needed by those who are sorely afflicted, there is nothing better than devout and persevering prayer. Pope Leo XIII (1892). Magnae Dei Matris. Chapter 7. Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be well rewarded: because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of himself. Wisdom 3:5. Douay-Rheims Bible. I sent you forth with mourning and weeping: but the Lord will bring you back to me with joy and gladness for ever. Baruch 4:23. Douay-Rheims Bible.
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"We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace."

Saint Augustine. Ep. ad Bonif. clxxxix. Reflection: How can you win the war for your soul?  How do you honor those who died fighting for peace?
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"And hope confoundeth not: because the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost, who is given to us."

Romans 5:5 Reflection: How does the Holy Spirit bring fire into your life? Prayer: O God, come to my assistance and help me to avoid the sin of Sloth. Lord, make haste to help me keep my resolution. Amen. 
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10 Catholic Quotes on Joy

1.   The true follower of Christ has a blessing on his lips, a song in his mouth, amid sorrows and trials. Reverend Francis X. Lasance Reflection: What's your favorite hymn to sing when you're feeling stressed? If you don't have one, which one do you think would work for you? 2.  God will clothe thee with the double garment of justice, and will set a crown on thy head of everlasting honour. Baruch 5:2 Reflection: How can you get more grace from God to receive your everlasting reward. 3.  We should imitate the behavior of the saints, so that we may enter together into the joy of our Lord which is in heaven, which is not transitory, but truly abides. Saint Athanasius Reflection: How can you better imitate the behavior of the saints? 4. Only pray that we be not abandoned of God and let the enemy continue to do his worst. God's good will is enough to make me very cheerful and if He is on my side I despise all my troubles as trifles. Theodoret of Antioch Reflection: How does...
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Top 10 Catholic Quotes for Good Friday

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Who is she that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in array?

Song of Solomon 6:9. Douay-Rheims Bible.
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"The Lord himself will overthrow them before our face: but as for you, fear them not."

I Maccabees 3:22. Douay-Rheims Bible. Reflection: What person, place, or thing are you fearing? Don't forget the Lord is your protector.
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"Stand steadfast, therefore, you who work righteousness, and doubt not, that your passage may be with the holy angels."

Shepherd of Hermas. Book 1. Vision 2. Chapter 2. Reflection: How can you be more steadfast in following Jesus?
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