Quote/s of the Day – 8 February – The Memorial of Blessed Maria Esperanza de Jesus (1893-1983)
Speaking of: Prayer
“The means to obtain grace and glory is prayer.”
Blessed Maria Esperanza de Jesus (1893-1983)
“Half an hour’s meditation
each day is essential,
except, when you are busy.
Then a full hour is needed.”
St Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Doctor of the Church
“Do not neglect prayer,
however busy you may be.”
Blessed William Joseph Chaminade (1761-1850)
“How many things Jesus tells us in our heart,
when we stand at His feet,
if we are careful to listen to His Voice!”
Blessed Giovanni Maria Boccardo (1848-1913)
“Prayer is our strength, our sword,
our consolation and the key to paradise.”
St Joseph Freinademetz (1852-1908)
“Fu Shenfu” – Lucky Priest
“And delicately, gently,
by means of this sweet and peaceful dawn,
God taught me, too, to obey …
God who offers me a little corner
on this earth for prayer,
who gives me a little corner
in which to wait for what I hope.”
AnaStpaul 
Did I ever tell you about St Mother Teresa’s Flying Novena? She and The sisters while they were driving somewhere they would pray the Memorare 10 times back-to-back. 9 for the novena and 1 as a Thanksgiving for answering the request.
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Thank you Hughie – I know this for many many years and use it very often – so many trials and tribulations – so many needs – so many urgent requests for help!
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