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 Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) I am frightened of living, Lord. My whole life seems sinful and sterile. Any fruits I…
by Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) I am desperate for your love, Lord. My heart is aflame with fervent passion. When I…
by Saint Jean Vianney (1786-1859) My Jesus, from all eternity you were pleased to give yourself to us in love. And you…
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy…
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore you profoundly. I offer you the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and…
by Jacob Astley (1579-1652) Help me today to realize that you will be speaking to me through the events of the day,…
by Saint Catherine of Siena Merciful Lord, it does not surprise me that you forget completely the sins of those who repent.…
by Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) Eternal Father, you said, “Let us make mankind in our image and likeness.” Thus, you were…
by Bishop Fulbert of Chartres (970-1028) How brief is our span of life compared with the time since you created the universe.…