May 17th
St Paschal Baylon (1540-1592), Confessor; Torre-Hermosa, Spain; Feast day May 17th

"The consolation which the Holy Ghost frequently infuses into pious souls, is greater than all the pleasures of the world together, could they be enjoyed by one man.  It makes the heart to dissolve and melt through excess of joy, under which it is unable to contain itself."

"I was born poor, and I am resolved to live and die in poverty and penance."

St Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510), Widow; Genoa, Italy; Feast day September 15th

"Jesus in your heart!  Eternity in your mind!  The will of God in all your actions!  But above all, love, God's love, entire love!"

"If you wish to know how much a person loves his God, see how much he loves his neighbor."