St. Alphonsus de Liguori – Those Who Mourn

Death Does Not Have the Final Word

September 10, 2026

Earthly death is not the end of the story. Jesus promised that he was preparing a place for us in his kingdom (John 14:1-3). It is essential for those of us who grieve to remember this promise so as not to fall into despair or despondency. I believe in this promise. This promise is our hope – the hope that keeps us forging forward despite all the pain and suffering we live through since we believe that a better life awaits us. … More Death Does Not Have the Final Word

Our Confidence in Mary Should Be Even Greater Because She Is Our Mother

May 14, 2026

Rejoice, therefore, you who are Mary’s children. And know that Mary receives and accepts everyone who wants to be her child. Why should you fear to be lost when this mother defends and protects you? … More Our Confidence in Mary Should Be Even Greater Because She Is Our Mother

The Sufferings of Christ: A Proof of Love

March 12, 2026

How could Our Lord have better proved His love for us than by suffering so many pains and such contempt and by ending His life in bitter agony on the Cross? But alas, we have grown so accustomed to hear of the Incarnation and the Redemption, of a God born in a stable, a God that was scourged and crowned and crucified, that it makes but little impression on us. O holy faith, enlighten us that we may see what boundless love God has shown us in becoming man and dying on a cross. … More The Sufferings of Christ: A Proof of Love

A Method of Conversing Continually and Lovingly with God

February 12, 2026

Say not: Why disclose all my wants to God, since He already sees and knows them better than I do? Yes, He knows them; but He acts as if He did not know the needs about which you do not speak to Him and for which you do not seek His aid. … More A Method of Conversing Continually and Lovingly with God

Introduction of St. Alphonsus de Liguori’s Meditation on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 11, 2025

Mary was not only Queen of Martyrs because her martyrdom was longer than that of all others, but also because it was the greatest of all martyrdoms. Who, however, can measure its greatness? Jeremiah seems unable to find any one with whom he can compare this Mother of Sorrows, when he considers her great sufferings at the death of her Son. “To what shall I compare you or to what shall I liken you, O daughter of Jerusalem … for great as the sea is your destruction: who shall heal you?” … More Introduction of St. Alphonsus de Liguori’s Meditation on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

How to Walk in God’s Presence

July 10, 2025

Now a good means of walking in God’s presence is to picture Our Lord as present with us wherever we may happen to be. We may think of Him at times as a little babe in the crib of Bethlehem; as a poor exile on His way to Egypt; as an apprentice in the workshop of Nazareth; a man of sorrows who was condemned a criminal to suffer and die; as scourged and crowned and crucified. … More How to Walk in God’s Presence