Do not remember against' us the iniquities of our forefathers; let thy compassion come speedily to meet us for we are brought very low. Ps79:8 read more

In the center, round the throne itself, were four living creatures, with eyes all over, front and back, The first creature was like a lion, the second like an ox, the third had a human face, and the forth was like an eagle in flight. Each Day and night unceasingly they sing: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come (Rev 4:6-8). read more

Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young a place near your altar, LORD Almighty, my King and my God. read more

Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brother and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. read more

Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy (1Cor 3:16-17). read more

Behold, I am the handmade of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (LK 1:38). read more

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, Grant me justice against my adversary. read more

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. read more

If we believe that Jesus died and rose, God will bring forth with him from the dead those also who have fallen asleep believing in him. read more

Do whatever he tells you. Mary is seldom quoted directly in Scripture, and each of her utterances is filled with lasting meaning for all Christians. Her instruction to the wine stewards provides a fundamental principle for anyone who wishes to follow Christ (CCC 148, 2674). read more

External cleansing does not make a person clean if the inside remains untouched. read more

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her. read more