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I knelt for a long

time before the
Crucifix for I thought
it was necessary
to learn from
Him what I have
to teach you.

ST. Anthony M. Zaccaria

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It is necessary for you to persevere in your work.

~ Constitutions 18 ~

May 1
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Spiritual life demands: bridling ones tongue,

guarding ones heart from evil and perverse
thoughts and those damning judgments
against others, and pleasing others rather
than oneself.

~ Sermon 1 ~

May 2
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In his Providence, God leads man, created

free, in such a way as to force and compel
him to enter His order; yet without forcing or
compelling him to do so.

~ Sermon 1 ~

May 3
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It is necessary that you always trust in Gods

help and come to know by experience that
you are never to be without it.

~ Constitutions 8 ~

May 4
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If you asked me for which things homage is due

God, I would answer: for all that is in you.

~ Sermon 3 ~

May 5
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Experience teaches you that if you are

unable to perform the easiest duties, much
less can you perform the hardest ones.

~ Sermon 2 ~

May 6
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Just as through constant school exercises,

ignorance is dispelled and iron is kept
shining through use, so it is with Christian
asceticism.

~ Letter 6 ~

May 7
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May God, the Changeless One, save you

and make you steadfast and determined in
all your undertakings and desires.

~ Letter 2 ~

May 8
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For anyone seriously concerned about

becoming proficient in the spiritual life,
mental prayer is a must.

~ Constitutions 10 ~

May 9
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What does it profit you if you settle other

peoples quarrels, but not your own?

~ Sermon 4 ~

May 10
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Strive continuously to increase what you

have begun in yourself and in others because
the heights of perfection are limitless.

~ Constitutions 18 ~

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God makes Himself lover, son, father and

mother in one, and always remains with you.

~ Sermon 2 ~

May 12
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Mans power is so great that he can gain

even from evil.

~ Sermon 6 ~

May 13
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I want to become one spirit with God.

~ Sermon 2 ~

May 14
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Be not frightened by the noise of passions

or temptations, but rather keep your virtuous
life well-balanced in tumultuous as well as in
serene and friendly situations.

~ Letter 10 ~

May 15
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By no means is God resourceless. He has

been able to make the earth so stable that it
is a miracle indeed.

~ Sermon 1 ~

May 16
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Man is god in so far as he conforms himself

to God by imitating Him in doing His very
deeds as much, of course, as it is possible to
a man.

~ Sermon 1 ~

May 17
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Do you, perhaps, think that the straight

way to heaven is to have possessions? No.
Christ said that it is difficult for the rich to be
saved and that riches are like thorns. In fact,
He set an example for us. He chose extreme
poverty.
~ Sermon 4 ~

May 18
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God has placed passions in man for his own

good. If then man wishes to use them for an
evil purpose, it is up to him, but he will pay
the sad consequences.

~ Sermon 6 ~

May 19
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Rejoice in God as best you can. Blessed are

those who rejoice in their hearts and minds!
May God grant you someday to savor this
true and interior joy. May God bring it to
fruition in you.

~ Sermon 6 ~

May 20
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True spiritual life consists in this: that man

keep his eyes on God all the time, long for
nothing but for God, keep nothing in mind
but God, begin every single action in the
Lords name, and direct it to Him.

~ Sermon 2 ~

May 21
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God is unchangeable, not like man who

often begins doing something, but does not
bring it to fulfillment.

~ Sermon 1 ~

May 22
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Through previous personal experience one

ought to know that God has never failed him
in his needs and good resolutions.

~ Constitutions 18 ~

May 23
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Confess modestly, feeling truly shameful

in your heart and before God, but totally
unconcerned with outward shame.

~ Constitutions 12 ~

May 24
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You may rest assured that God, in His

infinite goodness, has gathered us here above
all for our salvation and our souls spiritual
progress.

~ Sermon 1 ~

May 25
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The Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, will not

let you go wrong; rather, He will teach you
everything.

~ Letter 5 ~

May 26
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You ought to keep in mind that the reason

why we have to desire and seek the richest
degree of perfection is not to become greater
than others, but to put ourselves under the
feet of all.

~ Constitutions 12 ~

May 27
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Worthless is the religion of the person who

thinks he is religious, but does not control his
tongue.

~ Sermon 2 ~

May 28
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A spiritual person eliminates offensive

words, then useless ones, and finally speaks
of nothing but edifying things.

~ Letter 11~

May 29
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God is a long way from our direct

experience; God is spirit. God works in an
invisible fashion. Thus, His spiritual activity
cannot be seen except with the eyes of the
mind and of the spirit.

~ Sermon 4 ~

May 30
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The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and

take care of you, since He is pleased with you.

~ Constitutions 16 ~

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THE BARNABITE FATHERS are Clerics Regular, that is, clerics doing any priestly work but
living together under a special Rule, bound by solemn vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
SAINT PAUL is the patron saint of the Order from whom the Barnabites draw inspiration in
spreading the devotion to Christ Crucified and to the Holy Eucharist.
THE ORDER WAS FOUNDED almost 500 years ago by Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria
(1502-1539), a learned and charitable medical doctor. Believing that souls were more in need of
healing than bodies, he became a priest.
THE CLERICS REGULAR OF SAINT PAUL are commonly called Barnabites from their first
major Church in Milan, Italy, which was dedicated to Saint Barnabas.
FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE of their Holy Founder, every Barnabite adds the name Mary
to his.
THE BARNABITE ORDER consists of both priests and brothers. The Barnabites are in:
Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo, India, Italy, Mexico,
Philippines, Poland, Rwanda, Spain, and the United States.

For more information contact:

Barnabite Fathers North American Province
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Youngstown, New York 14174-0167

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