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May 25

“Maybe, today’s man isn’t able to perceive the beauty, greatness and profound consolation of the word ‘father’ that we can use to talk to God in prayer, because today father figures are often not sufficiently present, and not sufficiently positive, in everyday life.” -Pope Benedict XVI, addressing his general audience on Wednesday, May 23” Via Adriane A Dorr (via dealsanddevos)

May 17

thedailywhat:

Kickass Kid of the Day: As 9-year-old Josef Miles and his mother walked around Kansas’ Washburn University campus last weekend, he noticed a group of Westboro Baptist Church members picketing as people headed to graduation ceremonies.

Josef asked mom if he could create his own sign, and promptly staged a one-man protest. His sign, written in pencil on a tiny sketchpad, read simply, “God Hates No One.”

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Lord, help me to be the kind of friend to others that I want to have. Give me Your compassion, so that I may respond to others through love, not judgment. Show me how to comfort those who are hurting and how to celebrate with those who are rejoicing.

May 16

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allaboutmary:

Gaudia Virginis Mariae by Marc-Antoine Charpentier

This French baroque piece consists of seven verses. Each of them opens with the word ‘gaude’ (rejoice) and celebrates one of the traditional seven joys of Mary.

An appropriate song for the month of May, dedicated to Mary!

May 13

“All around you, people will be tiptoeing through life, just to arrive at death safely. But dear children, do not tiptoe. Run, hop, skip, or dance, just don’t tiptoe.” Shane Claiborne

May 11

“The eyes of this world see no further than this life, as mine see no further than this wall when the church door is shut. The eyes of the Christian see deep into eternity.” Saint John Vianney (via fathershane)

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May 10

“Solitude consoled me and enabled me to experience the delights of the prayer with far greater sensitivity than I do when I am surrounded by people.” Olga Savin

ogami-itto:

St Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest

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tonyburgess:

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matt 6:27

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“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” 2 Corinthians 1:20

“A lie that is accepted as truth, will affect your life as if it is true, even though it’s a lie.”

Mar 28

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oldblueeyes:

Jack’s Mannequin - Hammers & Strings (A Lullaby)

I don’t think that I’ll close my eyes, ‘cause lately I’m not dreaming- so what’s the point in sleeping?

(via byebye-baggage)