Yikes. Sounds like a morbid subject, but actually it’s not. God is the author of both life and death, and all that He does is good. If any human life is ended, it is an infinitely-good God who has willed it. Considering this, we should accept death and even bless God for His infinite wisdom … More Accepting Death
When one is struck with an illness, his natural reaction is to complain. But what exactly does such an attitude accomplish? It only makes our sufferings more unpleasant, and we profit nothing. Instead, when any man is sick, let him rejoice! God is author of all sickness and all health. If He desires to permit … More Sickness
It is a very hard truth that man must make reparation for his sins. God’s infinite justice dictates that everything must be repaid–even to the last farthing. When we consider the gravity of our sins, we should be absolutely terrified. The penance necessary to repair for our crimes is incomprehensible. When a miserable man views … More Love > Penance
How many times do we hear this silly phrase. “I have God in my life,” the guilty conscience maintains, “so everything is fine.” But is it really enough to just have God in your life? It would seem that a certain fallen angel ruling in hell has God in his life too, and yet he … More “I Have God in my Life!”
A most consoling truth is the fact that man can never be tried beyond his means. Our infinitely wise God is also infinitely just, and it would be unjust for Him to permit trials that were greater than our strength to bear them. In other words, it is impossible for God to send us something … More Trials < Strength
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