The Youth Rally for Life in Washington DC was an intense experience which culminated in the celebration of Mass...
The many faces from all over the country, were made visible in a sea of life and energy at the Armory (where I was privileged to attend).
It was at the climactic moment of consecration, when the multitude of people (young and young-at-heart) united with Cardinal DiNardo and the many celebrating bishops and priests, became one family in Christ, Jesus... Amen!!!
The virtue of hope can sustain us through life's greatest trials. By hoping in God's victory over sin and death, we can more peacefully endure personal tragedies. — from Real Women, Real Saints
Have you held on to the last drop of hope
and found it most delightful in the end?
Knowing that it is by God's grace alone that I am sustained...
brings me consolation and peace in my heart...
For today...
for just this singular moment...
this is enough for me.
"If faith is so important to our salvation, I will seek it where true faith first began; seek it among those who received it from God Himself." — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
We call upon the intercession of that ever-growing blessed communion in heaven, those spiritual companions who through their prayers continue "to do the good" from their celestial watch posts on high.
— from Real Women, Real Saints
I remember my mother on this day... She taught me how to lead a worthy life.
In my daily living I am necessarily occupied with ordinary and secular things. But my mother showed me how to sanctify everything I do through the intentions of the heart.
In this way, my life is pleasing to God and I am able to reach him in my daily actions.
Prayer:
Father, in heaven, grant that my life may be a sacred service to You.
May I always bring honor to You, to my family, and draw Your blessings upon us all. Amen.
The Youth Rally for Life in Washington DC was an intense experience which culminated in the celebration of Mass... 
