There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they give life to each other. - Saint Peter Chrysologus (406-450) Bishop, Doctor of the Church

Humility teaches each soul not to lose heart in the face of its own blunders. True humility leads us to ask for forgiveness. - Saint Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975) Priest

Our Lord was not speaking only to the Jews, but to us, for our instruction: I put you in the world, which is the vineyard; you are the laborers and vinedressers, among you teachers, justices, judges, governors, who should tend the vineyard. That is to chastise, admonish, and correct the worldly and the evil, and to correct and amend the defects of laws, customs, and statutes. - Blessed John Soreth (1420-1471) Carmelite monk, Prior General from 1451 to his death, Feast Day, July 28

I want to be holy, loving Jesus, suffering with Christ Crucified and seeing Christ in my brothers and sisters. - Blessed Maria of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1866-1912), Feast Day, July 27