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Pondering Tidbits of Truth - Through the Words of St. Alphonsus Liguori

August 01, 2013

(Abbey at Genesee, Piffard, NY) 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. This week I am taking a little different approach – combining my love for the Eucharist with my fondness for St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, whose feast day we celebrate today. I will be ever indebted to this great saint whose extensive spiritual writings continue to have an enormous impact on my spiritual journey and growth.

PRAYER OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA

"Eternal Father, all things are possible for You. Although You created us without our assistance, You will not save us unless we help. Therefore, I pray You re-create their wills so that they wish for what they do not wish for: I ask this of Your infinite mercy. You have created us out of nothing. Now that we exist have mercy on us. Re-make the vessel which You created in Your own image and likeness. Bring them back to Your grace through the grace and blood of You Son, the beloved Jesus Christ."