Author’s note: Reflections in this article draw from Consumed: Nature and Movements of a Heart on Fire by Kenneth C. Alimba (2026). The devil is real. This is…
by Basil of Caesarea (330-379) O Lord and Master, I am unworthy both of heaven and of earth, because I have surrendered…
by William of Saint Thierry (1085-1148) Loving you, O God, brings its own reward here on earth, as well as the eternal…
Reign, O Lord, to grant eternal life to all of us who do good works for the sake of your name. Amen.
from The Dialogue, Truth (98 AD) O dearest daughter whom I so love, you who are my bride, rise above yourself and…
Patron of Seminarians My brothers, you must realize that for us churchmen nothing is more necessary than meditation. We must meditate before,…
First American-born Saint to be Canonized (1975) There is a Mystery, the greatest of all my stories. Not that my adored Lord…
First American Citizen to be Canonized (1946) Fortify me with the grace of your Holy Spirit and give your peace to my…
Patron Saint of Parish PriestsI love you, O my God. My only desire is to love you, until the last breath of…
You may dazzle the mind with a thousand brilliant discoveries of natural science; you may open new worlds of knowledge which were…