February 24th
Ss Montanus, Lucius, Flavian, Jullina, Victoricus, Primolus, Rhenus, and Donation (d. 259), Martyrs; Carthage

"Wherefore, brethren, let us love, cherish, and promote, with all our might, peace and concord.  Let us be here unanimous in imitation of what we shall be hereafter.  As we hope to share in the rewards promised to the just, and to avoid the punishments wherewith the wicked are threatened: as, in fine, we desire to be and reign with Christ, let us do those things which will lead us to Him and His heavenly kingdom."

St Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), Virgin, Doctor of the Church; Avila, Spain; Feast day, October 15th

"Separate your heart from creatures and seek God; you will surely find Him then."

St Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Confessor, Doctor of the Church; Haute Savoie, France; Feast day, January 29th

"With what love would we be inflamed, did we but see the flames of love that burn in the heart of Christ!  What a happiness for us did we glow with the fire that consumes our Lord and God!  What joy, to be bound with the bonds of love for God!"