Pondering Tidbits of Truth - May 22, 2025



Pondering Tidbits of Truth is my simple and inadequate way of providing nuggets of spiritual wisdom for you to chew on from time to time.




David G. Bonagura, Jr.

"It has become fashionable in certain circles for parents to put off their child's baptism until he or she is older and can make a personal decision. This is a colossal mistake. To deprive a child of Baptism is akin to depriving him of an education or health care.

Parents would never make teeth brushing handwashing or school optional for their children. Likewise, they should never make God and His grace optional. God is essential and Baptism is the means by which human beings begin to encounter God in His fullness.”

(From 100 Tough Questions for Catholics -  Common Obstacles to Faith Today.)

 

St. Alphonsus Liguori

"St. Augustine says, that to prevent the sheep from seeking assistance by her cries, the wolf seizes her by the neck, and thus securely carries her away and devours her. The Devil acts in a similar manner with the sheep of Jesus Christ. After having induced them to yield to sin, he seizes them by the throat, that they may not confess their guilt; and thus he securely brings them to Hell. For those who have sinned grievously, there is no means of salvation but the confession of their sins."

(From The Sermons of St. Alphonsus Liguori)

 

Carol Puschaver

“How very quickly I can grow impatient, annoyed; even angry and resentful, o dear Saint Michael! Even right after Church! One has only to steer a full shopping cart into the express lane ahead of me, talk during a movie or hurt someone I love. I feel so ashamed - and discouraged. How very tempted I am to shy away from others and avoid life's challenges altogether!

But that is not the way of the authentic Christ- centered life I want to lead. And so, dearest Archangel St. Michael, please help me to my feet, as many times as I may fall, please help get me back up. Pray for me that I may become more patient and tolerant as I would want others to be with me. Help me to see God in my neighbor and to be an ambassador of His love and mercy to all I meet this day.

Thank you. AMEN.

(From Lovingly Do I Call to You - Prayers to Saint Michael the Archangel. Used with permission.)