Have a blessed and safe Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” —Our Lord (John 15:13)

Have a blessed and safe Memorial Day. “Men do not fear a powerful hostile army as much as the powers of hell fear the name and protection of Mary.” -St. Bonaventure ♥️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

“Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.” —St. John Chrysostom ❤️ On this Memorial Day pray for the souls of those who have sacrificed themselves for our country.

❤️ Let us remember the sacrifice and bravery of those who lost their lives for this country and keep their souls in your prayers this Memorial Day. “Love is proved by deeds. The more costly the sacrifice, the more precious is the gift.” —St. Gianna Beretta Molla

Veni Sancte Spiritus “Come, O Holy Spirit! Enlighten my understanding to know Your commands; strengthen my heart against the wiles of the enemy.” —St. Anthony of Padua 🔥 On Sunday, May 24th the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost

“Be at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you.” -St. Rita of Cascia ❤️ May 22nd is the Feast of St. Rita Artwork: "The Translation of St. Rita of Cascia", by French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin, 1633

“Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus, help my heart to preserve in all that is holy.” -St. Rita of Cascia ❤️ May 22nd is the Feast of St. Rita Artwork: "St. Rita Receiving the Stigmata", Anonymous, 17th-century

“Where the Church is, there is the Spirit of God; and where the Spirit of God is, there is the Church and all grace.” -St. Irenaeus of Lyons 🔥 On Sunday, May 24th the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost Artwork: "The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost", by Lambert Lombard, 1558

She is the most beautiful of all of God's creation. “From Mary blossomed the flower that fills the world with fragrance.” -St. Ephrem the Syrian ❤️ The Month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Pray thru those distractions! “A distracted rosary bravely persevered in is more pleasing to God than an easy rosary said carelessly.”

“Be calm, my son, only a moment and then Heaven.” -St. Christopher Magallanes, to his younger companion, St. Agustín Caloca Cortés, just before both were executed by firing squad. ♥️ May 21st is the feast of St. Christopher Magallanes & Companion Martyrs

“The Catholic faith is not a mere opinion, but a certainty founded upon divine truth.” -St. Bernardine of Siena It is a 100% absolute certainty. Artwork: "St. Bernardino of Siena", by Benvenuto di Giovanni, c1474

“Let Mary never be far from your lips and from your heart. Following her, you will never lose your way. Praying to her, you will never sink into despair. Contemplating her, you will never go wrong.” -St. Bernardine of Siena ❤️ The Month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

“The Catholic faith consists in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, which is the light of the soul, the gate of life, & the foundation of eternal salvation.” -St. Bernardine of Siena ♥️ May 20 is the Feast of St. Bernardine "The Virgin & Child with St. Bernardino & Other Saints", Moretto da Brescia c1540

We are busy with life, but find a way to spend quiet time with Our Lord. It will be the best spent time of the day. “Nothing is more precious than a soul devoted wholly to God in solitude.” -St. Peter Damian

“Love Our Lady and make her loved; always recite the Rosary.” -St. Padre Pio ❤️ The Month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

“I have found no peace and quiet save in solitude.” —St. Celestine V, reflecting his hermit spirituality ♥️ St. Celestine, Pray for Us! May 19th is the Feast of St. Celestine Artwork: "St. Peter Celestine, Pope" by the Spanish artist Bartolomé Román, c1625

Artwork: "Coronation of Pope Celestine V (July 1294)" by French School, c1525-42

“[St. Celestine] shone upon the earth by innocence of life, contempt for the world, and singular devotion.” -Pope Clement V, at the canonization of Pope St. Celestine V in 1313 ♥️ St. Celestine, Pray for Us! May 19th is the Feast of St. Celestine

Artwork: "The Ascension", by Gustave Doré, 1879 Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré (1832–1883) was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, caricaturist & sculptor. He is best known for his wood-engravings, especially of the Vulgate Bible & Dante's Divine Comedy.

“He ascended before the eyes of His disciples, and they turned back grieving only for themselves. For He had not left heaven when He came down to us, nor did He withdraw from us when He went up again into heaven” —St. Leo the Great ❤️ Today we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord

"You must have boundless faith in the divine goodness, for the victory is absolutely certain." -St. Padre Pio

Her messages are very relevant for these times...

"In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph." -Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady, Pray for Us! ❤️ May 13th is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Photo: "Statue of Our Lady of Fátima", located in the Shrine of The Sanctuary Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal 🇵🇹

Christ will always love you. ❤️ "It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world." -St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Thank you, Lord, for giving us your mother! “The world being unworthy to receive the Son of God directly from the hands of the Father, he gave his Son to Mary for the world to receive him from her.” -St. Augustine ❤️ The Month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Run to your Mother. She is always there waiting for you. “Go to Mary with the tenderness of a child… She will teach you what you need to know.” -St. Josemaría Escrivá ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee… through thee joy has come into all the world.” -St. Andrew of Crete (c. 650–740) ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Early Christians spoke of Mary in extraordinarily exalted terms, perfect & untouched by sin “Thou alone & thy Mother are more beautiful than any others; for there is no blemish in thee nor any stain upon thy Mother.” -St. Ephrem the Syrian (c306–373) ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to Our Lady

"All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." -J.R.R. Tolkien ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Artwork: "Our Lady of the Roses" by Simon Saint-Jean, 1850 Simon Saint-Jean (1808-1860) was a French painter who specialized in flowers.

May is the perfect time to begin a special devotion to Our Lady! “Eve was a thorn, wounding, bringing death to all; Mary was a rose, soothing everyone and giving salvation to all.” -St. Bernard of Clairvaux ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Does your Parish or School have a "May Crowning"? “In the month of May, children should offer flowers to the Madonna and strive to imitate her virtues.” -St. Philip Neri Our Lady, Pray for Us! ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

“O Mary, thou art the most beautiful flower that ever grew in the garden of God; obtain for us that we may also become worthy to appear before Him.” -St. Alphonsus Liguori Our Lady, Pray for Us! ❤️ The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Artwork: "Childhood of Christ" (also known as Joseph the Carpenter) by Gerrit van Honthorst, c 1620

“Joseph earned his living by the work of his hands, and provided for the needs of his family with faithful diligence.” -St. Bernardino of Siena ❤️May 1st is the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. St Joseph, Pray for Us!

❤️ The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all. “Have great devotion to Our Lady… especially in the month of May; honor her with acts of love, with prayers, and by imitating her virtues.” -St. John Bosco

“There are two things the devil is deadly afraid of: fervent Communions and frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament.” –St. John Bosco Nuff said. So what are you waiting for? ❤️ April is dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament

“In an ever-changing world the Holy Eucharist is a constant reminder of the great reality of God’s changeless love.” –St. Teresa of Avila ❤️ April is dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament

Thank you Lord, for giving us Free Will!

The blessed Eucharist is Christ himself, the whole spiritual good of the Church. Receive Him often. “The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. After this, there is nothing more but Heaven itself.” –St. Peter Julian Eymard ❤️ April is dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament

“I will not deny Christ, even before emperors.” “Earthly rank is nothing compared to faith in Christ.” “Better to suffer for truth than to live in falsehood.” “Stand firm—God is worth more than life.” -St. George, paraphrased / traditional sayings ♥️St. George, Pray for Us!

St. George (3rd–4th c.) 1/🧵 Likey a Roman soldier from Cappadocia, he became one of Christianity’s most famous martyrs. His life is part historical, part legendary—but shaped centuries of imagination. ♥️April 23rd is the Feast of St. George, the patron of soldiers & knights 👇

Pastoral Leaders will be held accountable before God for their flock. Pray for them “It is an easy thing to wear the mitre and a cross; but it is a most dreadful thing to have to give an account of a bishopric to the Judge of the living and the dead.” -St. Adalbert of Prague 1/2

The same Heart of Christ that loved you on the Cross is present & loving you now in the Eucharist He is waiting for you to love Him back “In the Eucharist, the Heart of Jesus beats for us with unspeakable love.” -St. Mechtilde of Hackeborn (paraphrase) ❤️ April is dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament

Receive Him often! His delight is immeasurable... “Each time you receive Communion, you delight the Heart of God more than if you had created a new heaven.” -St. Gertrude the Great ❤️ April is dedicated to The Blessed Sacrament