Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy? Heed me, and you shall eat well. You shall delight in rich fare. Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have life. I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.
-Isaiah 55:2-3
June 2
Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the son of man will give you. For on Him, the Father, God has set his seal.
-John 6:27
June 3
All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all malice (and) be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
-Ephesians 4:31-32
June 4
This momentary suffering will work a weight of glory in Heaven.
-Bl. Henry Heath
June 5
Riches are not forbidden but the pride of them is.
-St. John Chrysostom
June 6
All devotion which leads to sloth is false. We must love work.
-St. Rita
June 7
It's impossible to win the crown without mastering the flesh.
-Pope St. Gregory the Great
June 8
Charity is the form, mover, and root of all the virtues.
-St. Thomas Aquinas
June 9
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
-G.K. Chesterton
June 10
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life...for the life was made visible; we have seen it and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life that was the Father and was made visible to us.
-1 John 1:1-2
June 11
Let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before Him, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken His seat at the right of the throne of God. Consider how He endured such opposition from sinners in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
-Hebrews 12:1b-3
June 12
One day we shall meet again in Paradise and shall enjoy true happiness.
-St. Theopane Venard
June 13
The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love Him; He is their mighty shield and strong support, a shelter from the noonday sun, a guard against stumbling, a help against falling.
-Sirach 34:16
June 14
The Lord, your God, journeys before you to find you a resting place-by day in the cloud, and by night in the fire, to show you the way it must go.
-Deuteronomy 1:32-33
June 15
I want to suffer for the love of our Lord, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Holy Father and for the conversion of sinners.
-Bl. Jacinta Marto
June 16
The sacrifice most pleasing to God is contrition of heart.
-St. Eulogius of Cordova
June 17
Christ is both our courage and our counsel: Without Him we can do nothing and with Him we can do all things.
-St. Braulio of Saragossa
June 18
Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His footsteps. He committed no sin and no deceit was found in His mouth. When He was insulted, He returned no insults; when He suffered, He did not threaten; instead, He handed Himself over to the one who judges justly. He Himself bore our sins in His body upon the cross so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By His wounds, you have been healed. For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
-1Peter 2:20B-25
June 19
You will become a saint by complying exactly with your daily duties.
-St. Mary Joseph Rossello
June 20
Humility is a power that will transform the world and is a necessity for anyone that wants to grow closer to God.
-John Christoph Arnold
June 21
When you lie down, you need not be afraid, when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden terror of the ruin or the wicked when it comes for, the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from snare.
-Proverbs 3:24-26
June 22
All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.
-Edward Burke
June 23
I sought Him whom my heart loves--I sought Him but I did not find Him. The watchmen came upon me as they made their rounds of the city; have you seen Him whom my heart loves? I had hardly left them when I found Him whom my heart loves. I took hold of Him and would not let Him go.
-Song of Songs 3:1, 3-4A
June 24
We ought to give thanks to God for you always, brothers, loved the Lord; because God chose you as the first fruits of salvation through sanctification by the spirit and belief in truth. To this end, He has also called you through the Gospel to possess the Glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
-2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
June 25
My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.
-2Corinthians 12:9
June 26
I fear nothing for God is with me.
-St. Joan of Arc
June 27
May I never allow myself even the smallest compromise with sin, whether in dress, speech, reading, looks, or entertainment.
-Bl. Pierina Morosini
June 28
You don't have to be worthy; you only have to be willing.
-Bl. Padre Pio
June 29
First, let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow.
Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and, trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house. I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you...I will come back and take you with me so that you may be where I am going.
