What did all the saints have in common? They feared sin more than even physical death.
Tell the devil to go to hell... that's where he belongs.
It is so beautifully ironic that St. Francis - the great lover of animals - is now a pigeon's target in countless yards.
Everything we have - every blessing, every talent - is a gift from our Father. The only thing that's all ours is our sin.
Great morning prayer is like marinating in the Holy Spirit.
Christ always calls us to life and constantly to greater joy, but rarely does He call us to comfort.