Motivation is the driving force behind our actions, sometimes expressed as feelings, at other times it is that reason that gives us that strength to push through rough times and fight for a goal.
Finding the Truth in Jesus Christ
St. Thomas Aquinas in his Summa Theologiae, citing Isaac Israeli ben Solomon, said “veritas est adaequatio rei et intellectus” which means “truth is the equation of thought and thing.” It is crucial to be able to say “the truth is outside of me, it does not depend on me; and all I’m doing is discovering it, not making it.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina: The Humble Stigmatist
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was a humble stigmatist whose trust in God, despite much suffering and opposition, allowed him to follow his own advice: “Pray, hope and do not worry”.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Is Sublime Worship
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest way of providing worship to God; and He deserves worship in the way that He established it.