A vocation is the call God has for each of us to make something of our lives. God calls each one of us without exception. A pilgrimage is a great time to reflect on what the Lord calls us to. To ask what is pleasing to him. Is it to be a father, a mother, a teacher, a doctor, a lawyer? Is it to be a priest or a sister, or a deacon? Most of us want to do what we want to do. But what we should want to do is what God wants us to do.
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Archbishop Charles Chaput (Philadelphia-designate)

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What a joy to remember that [Mary] is our Mother! Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?
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St. Therese of Lisieux (via catholicanswers)

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Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Blessed be you, my God, for having created me.
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St Clare of Assisi (via wreckedsolitaryhere)
Mary was raised to the dignity of Mother of God rather for sinners than for the just, since Jesus Christ declares that he came to call not the just, but sinners.
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Saint Anselm (via wreckedsolitaryhere)