Lectio Divina

“The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~2 Corinthians 9:6-7

“God’s power manifests itself in His gentleness.” ~Father Michael-Joseph of St. Thérèse

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.” ~Matthew 5:44-45

“When we do authentic work, of whatever kind, we participate in God’s ongoing creation and providence.” ~Bishop Robert Barron

“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” ~Joshua 24:15

Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have gained God, but if we scandalize our brother, we have sinned against Christ. ~Abba Anthony

Every suffering, every wound, every single setback, tragedies included, is not your ruining, but in Christ’s hands, it is your becoming. ~Sister Mary Grace

The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still. ~Exodus 14:14

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” ~Luke 22:42

“If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.” ~St. Teresa of Avila