Admiring Others:

God, help me, I pray, to admire what is fine in other people and to make my admiration known. Keep me aware that human hearts are ever hungry for encouragement. I know that even people who seem so confident can be strengthened in their work. May I develop the art of searching out kindness, generosity and courage, and then, by word or letter, show my admiration. Amen.

Heaven – “Narrow Door”:

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that the door to eternal life is narrow and is not easy to enter. Such truth reminds us notto be easily discouraged, but be more vigilant in the practice of our faith. Do we face our problems with courage, faith and trust in our Lord?
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The way to Heaven is strait and narrow: They who wish to arrive at that place of bliss by walking in the paths of pleasure shall be disappointed; and therefore few reach it.

- Saint Alphonsus de Liguori