A Voice in the Wilderness

Religious Freedom Threat - Action Alert

2012-01-31T10:09:00.000-05:00

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection/index.cfm
http://www.nchla.org/actiondisplay.asp?ID=292

“ ‘Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.’ Therefore, according to the Gospel, any citizen can be a good Catholic – that is, side with Jesus Christ and the Pope, and do good to his fellow men – and at the same time side with Caesar, namely, observe the laws of the land, except when the rulers persecute religion or tyrannize the consciences and minds of citizens.”
+St. John Bosco

Religious Freedom Under Threat in the USA

2012-01-29T10:16:00.000-05:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-34199?l=english

54,559,615 Abortions Since 1973 Roe vs. Wade Decision

2012-01-29T10:10:00.001-05:00

http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/statsre.jpg

New Video Features Survivors of Abortion

2012-01-29T10:06:00.002-05:00

http://turnthetide2012.com/

Reform and Tears of the Prophets, Part 3

2011-12-16T10:02:00.000-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column.php?n=1939

Reform and Tears of the Prophets, Part 2

2011-12-16T10:01:00.000-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column.php?n=1938

Reform and the Tears of Prophets, Part 1

2011-12-02T09:39:00.002-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column.php?n=1937

Video Depicts Unborn Baby’s Full Development

2011-11-25T14:37:00.000-05:00

http://www.lifenews.com/2011/11/23/astounding-video-depicts-unborn-babys-full-development/

Veteran's Day

2011-11-11T11:51:00.000-05:00

"180" Award Winning Pro Life Documentary

2011-11-03T15:43:00.000-04:00

Public Advisory Graphic Content!
http://www.180movie.com/

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

2011-11-02T09:53:00.002-04:00

Heavenly Father, You sent Christ Jesus your Son to wash away the sins of all mankind through His perfect sacrifice, and you cleansed our departed brothers and sisters in the waters of Baptism. May His perfect sacrifice free them from the power of death and give them eternal life. In your mercy, O Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on them forever. +Amen.

Murder by Gossip

2011-09-20T10:45:00.002-04:00

http://catholicexchange.com/2011/09/20/159248/print/

URGENT ACTION ALERTS: New Threat to Conscience

2011-09-16T08:03:00.005-04:00

On August 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an "interim final rule" that will require virtually all private health plans to include coverage for all FDA-approved prescription contraceptives, sterilization procedures, and related "patient education and counseling for all women with reproductive capacity." These are listed among "preventive services for women" that all health plans will have to include without co-pays or other cost-sharing -- regardless of whether the insurer, the employer or other plan sponsor, or even the woman herself objects to such coverage.

Concerned Americans have until September 30th to send their comments to HHS: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection/

Catholic Doctors’ Group Launches Petition Against Contraception Mandate

2011-08-24T11:49:00.000-04:00

Sign the Petition here:
http://stopthebirthcontrolmandate.org/

The International Week of Prayer and Fasting

2011-08-23T17:14:00.002-04:00

http://www.iwopf.org/

Recalling Catholic Opposition to Nazi Euthanasia Program

2011-08-05T09:02:00.000-04:00

http://www.lifenews.com/2011/08/04/recalling-catholic-opposition-to-nazi-euthanasia-program/

Vatican Cardinal Burke: In today’s society ‘morality has ceased to exist’

2011-08-05T09:00:00.002-04:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/vatican-cardinal-burke-in-todays-society-morality-has-ceased-to-exist

U. S. Bishops Speak Out Against Contraception Mandate

2011-08-02T09:47:00.000-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/contraception-mandate-tramples-religious-freedom-us-bishops-say/

Holy See on the Rights of Youth

2011-07-29T07:53:00.002-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-33172?l=english

Youth Coalition Presents Family-Oriented Message at UN Summit

2011-07-29T07:50:00.002-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/youth-coalition-presents-family-oriented-message-at-un-summit/

Pro-Life Group Sees Recipe for Success

2011-07-29T07:48:00.000-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-33171?l=english

Atrocious!

2011-07-28T08:06:00.000-04:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abortionist-admits-babies-sometimes-born-alive-and-left-wiggling-around-in

This Picture 'Speaks' the Truth!

2011-07-26T22:13:00.000-04:00

Warning: Extremely Graphic!
http://www.lifesitenews.com/photo-late-term-aborted-baby-lies-in-open-casket-at-city-hall-funeral.html

Census: Share of children in US Hits Record Low

2011-07-14T13:49:00.002-04:00

http://news.yahoo.com/census-share-children-us-hits-record-low-192800740.html

Heroic Media Launches Pro-life, Pro-family News Service

2011-07-13T06:57:00.000-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-33060?l=english

Heroic News: www.heroicnews.org

Independence Day

2011-07-04T09:13:00.006-04:00

"Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and pure (and) which insures to the good eternal happiness, are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments."
~Charles Carroll, (Catholic) signer of the Declaration of Independence

Sapientiae Christianae—On Christians as Citizens, Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_10011890_sapientiae-christianae_en.html

Freedom negates and destroys itself, and becomes a factor leading to the destruction of others, when it no longer recognizes and respects its essential link with the truth. When freedom, out of a desire to emancipate itself from all forms of tradition and authority, shuts out even the most obvious evidence of an objective and universal truth, which is the foundation of personal and social life, then the person ends up by no longer taking as the sole and indisputable point of reference for his own choices the truth about good and evil, but only his subjective and changeable opinion or, indeed, his selfish interest and whim.

This view of freedom leads to a serious distortion of life in society. If the promotion of the self is understood in terms of absolute autonomy, people inevitably reach the point of rejecting one another.... In this way, any reference to common values and to a truth absolutely binding on everyone is lost, and social life ventures on to the shifting sands of complete relativism. At that point, everything is negotiable, everything is open to bargaining: even the first of the fundamental rights, the right to life.

To claim the right to abortion, infanticide and euthanasia, and to recognize that right in law, means to attribute to human freedom a perverse and evil significance: that of an absolute power over others and against others. This is the death of true freedom....
Evangelium Vitae - The Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II

Memorial Day

2011-05-30T08:27:00.001-04:00

World Youth Day Rosary Campaign Launched

2011-05-25T16:50:00.000-04:00

Several organizations are coming together to promote a campaign launched by Family Rosary International, to unite people worldwide in praying the rosary for the success of World Youth Day, each Saturday from the beginning of May until the event, August 16-21 in Madrid.
http://www.familyrosary.org/en/FirmInFaithWithMary.aspx

Catholic End of Life Care Conference

2011-05-24T08:18:00.003-04:00

The youngest daughter of St. Gianna Molla, will be a special guest speaker at the end of life conference: "Being Faithful, Even Unto Death", organized by The St. Gianna Physician’s Guild.
Conference info: www.defendingnaturaldeath.org

To Be Born Video Released

2011-05-04T09:40:00.002-04:00

To Be Born is about a young woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy that seeks to have an abortion. In the midst of the procedure, she finds herself in a regrettable situation when she hears her unborn daughter begin to describe the chilling details of what is happening to her. Approximate run time: 15 minutes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdkWqHTgdpQ&hd=1

2011-05-03T09:17:00.003-04:00

“Man and sinner are two different things. God made man; man made himself sinner. So, destroy what man made but save what God made. Thus, do not go so far as to kill the criminal, for in wishing to punish the sin, you are destroying the man. Do not take away his life; leave him the possibility of repentance. Do not kill so that he can correct himself.”
+St. Augustine

The Vatican's Official Ven. Pope John Paul II Beatification Website

2011-04-28T11:44:00.001-04:00

http://www.karol-wojtyla.org/En/Home%20Page.aspx

International Conference on Eucharistic Adoration

2011-04-16T09:47:00.001-04:00

June 20 to June 24, 2011-Rome, Italy

Organised by the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist, a new community founded by Bishop Rey in 2007, the conference brings together a wide range of international speakers, including six prominent Cardinals. “The first condition for the new evangelisation is adoration”, Bishop Rey said. “We must regain the ability to adore Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist if we are to bring the men and women of the twenty-first century to faith in Jesus Christ. This is one of the key themes of the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI”, he emphasised, “which is why we are taking this initiative.”

The conference will conclude by joining with Pope Benedict in his celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and the Eucharistic procession to the Basilica of St Mary Major that follows.

For more info: http://www.adoratio2011.com/

US Bishops Launch John Paul II Memorial Website

2011-04-15T09:16:00.001-04:00

http://www.usccb.org/popejohnpaulii/

Virtual Pilgrimage to St. Francis of Assisi's Tomb

2011-04-15T09:13:00.001-04:00

http://www.sanfrancescopatronoditalia.it/webcam_tomba_san_francesco.php
Devotees of St. Francis may also send their prayer requests to: latuapreghiera@sanfrancesco.org

Vatican Invites Catholic Bloggers to Dialogue

2011-04-08T10:56:00.000-04:00

http://cnsblog.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/vatican-invites-catholic-bloggers-to-dialogue/

US Bishops Urge Protection of Conscience Rights

2011-04-06T23:08:00.000-04:00

Warn Against Potential Misuse of Health Care Law:
http://www.zenit.org/article-32244?l=english
Conscience Protection, read more:
http://www.usccb.org/conscienceprotection/DiNardo-ltr-HR1179.pdf

Pope's Homily During Ash Wednesday Mass

2011-03-11T11:32:00.001-05:00

Pope: Lent Is Intense Time of Meaning, Not Sadness-Underlines Reflection on God's Merciful Love
"Let Us Begin This Lenten Itinerary Confident and Joyful"
~Pope Benedict XVI
http://www.zenit.org/article-31980?l=english

On the Itinerary of Lent

2011-03-10T09:50:00.002-05:00

Pope: Fasting Requires Nourishment on Word of God-Speaks of Lenten Journey, Following Christ
"We Must Encounter, Receive and Follow Christ"
~Pope Benedict XVI
http://www.zenit.org/article-31972?l=english

Holy See Statement on Sustainable Development

2011-03-10T09:48:00.004-05:00

Holy See: Humans Aren't Development Barriers-Promotes Green Economy Centered on Persons
"The Economy Needs Objective Moral Formation in Order to Function Correctly"
http://www.zenit.org/article-31967?l=english

Papal Address to Pontifical Academy for Life

2011-02-28T18:25:00.002-05:00

"It Is Necessary That the Whole of Society Defend the Right to Life"
~Pope Benedict XVI
http://www.zenit.org/article-31870?l=english

Pontiff Calls on Church to Find Parables for Today

2011-02-28T18:23:00.002-05:00

Considers What Believers Should Give to Modern Communication
http://www.zenit.org/article-31878?l=english

Witness the Power of Forgiveness

2011-02-23T10:22:00.004-05:00

http://thegracecardmovie.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvbwb87FDic&feature=player_embedded

US Bishops Oppose Repeal of Medical Conscience Protections

2011-02-22T09:08:00.003-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/us-bishops-oppose-repeal-of-medical-conscience-protections/

Anti-bullying Focus at Schools Tries to Keep Up With Growing Problem

2011-02-16T09:29:00.001-05:00

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1100584.htm

Canadian LifeSiteNews is Being Sued for $500,000 - This Could Shut Them Down!

2011-02-16T09:27:00.001-05:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/message/

Pro Life Group 'Catholic Advocate Voice' Launches 'Protect Life Act' Petition Site

2011-02-11T11:24:00.003-05:00

http://www.protectlifeact.org/

No ‘Moral Certainty’ That Brain Death is Really Death: Prominent Catholic Ethics Professor Brugger

2011-02-11T11:22:00.001-05:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-31647?l=english

Pro-life Coalition Sponsors ‘Vigil for Victims’ in Front of Every Planned Parenthood Nationwide on Feb. 14

2011-02-10T20:53:00.004-05:00

http://www.exposeplannedparenthood.com/vigil

US Bishops Support Ban on Abortion Funding

2011-02-10T20:51:00.003-05:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-31713?l=english
Full text: www.usccb.org/prolife/HR3-testimony-2011-02-08.pdf

Washington D.C. Planned Parenthood Facility the Seventh Caught Aiding Sex Traffickers

2011-02-10T20:49:00.001-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwiP4WUi9RY&feature=player_embedded

New Video: New York Planned Parenthood Helping Sex Traffickers

2011-02-08T09:46:00.001-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eObGSPZRO_Q&feature=player_embedded

Abortion Clinics With Ties to Gosnell ‘House of Horrors’ Under Scrutiny

2011-02-04T21:34:00.002-05:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/more-abortion-clinics-with-ties-to-house-of-horrors-gosnell-under-scrutiny

Three More Virginia Planned Parenthood Clinics Caught On Tape

2011-02-04T15:48:00.001-05:00

Willing to Aid and Abet Sexual Exploitation of Minors:
Richmond, Virginia Planned Parenthood Full Video
http://blip.tv/file/4716947
Falls Church, Virginia Planned Parenthood Full Video
http://blip.tv/file/4721028
Charlottesville, Virginia Planned Parenthood Full Video
http://blip.tv/file/4721137

Please Take This Poll: Should Planned Parenthood Be Stripped of Its Federal Funding?

2011-02-04T10:17:00.002-05:00

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/02/03/planned-parenthood-stripped-federal-funding/

Pope's February Prayer Intention Urges Greater Respect for Families

2011-02-03T12:55:00.001-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/popes-february-prayers-urge-greater-respect-for-families/

Planned Parenthood Sex Trafficking Expose Videos

2011-02-03T11:53:00.001-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Zj9yx2j0Y&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iMScbJJS2g&feature=player_embedded

2011-01-22T08:12:00.006-05:00

38th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision:

over 52,008,665 children dead,

countless families and relatives wounded!

Declare today a national day of mourning!

Reform the National Catholic Campaign for Human Development Coalition

2010-11-09T09:04:00.000-05:00

http://www.reformcchdnow.com/

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

2010-11-02T08:48:00.009-04:00

Today, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, pray especially for all victims of abortion and euthanasia and remember to vote for LIFE!

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son Jesus Christ, in union with the most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, said throughout the world today, for all the holy Souls in Purgatory.

(Our Lord told St. Gertrude the Great that this prayer would release 1000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said.)

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let Your perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through Your mercy O God, rest in peace. Amen.

Vigil for All Nascent Human Life

2010-10-31T21:38:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, November 27th at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate a “Vigil for All Nascent Human Life” coinciding with first vespers of the First Sunday of Advent. The Holy Father has also requested that “all Diocesan Bishops (and their equivalent) of every particular church preside in analogous celebrations involving the faithful in their respective parishes, religious communities, associations and movements.”
For info go here: http://www.usccb.org/prolife/papalvigil/
If you participate in the Vigil for All Nascent Human Life, sign the letter to thank the Holy Father here: http://www.yes-for-benedict.net/

LifeNews.com Pro-Life 2010 Congressional Election Guide

2010-10-23T11:30:00.000-04:00

http://www.lifenews.com/prolifevotersguide2010.html

Pro-Life Freedom Rides Begin in Birmingham, July 23

2010-07-19T14:54:00.000-04:00

http://www.priestsforlife.org/action/schedule-of-events.htm

Pope Benedict: Remember to Take God on Vacation

2010-07-19T14:52:00.000-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-29920?l=english

Building a Family-Friendly Society

2010-07-19T13:58:00.003-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-29917?l=english

Pope Says Greatest Danger to Church is Internal Pollution

2010-06-30T10:07:00.000-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-says-greatest-danger-to-church-is-internal-pollution/

Pope Benedict XVI Creates Council for New Evangelization

2010-06-30T10:05:00.002-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-29738?l=english

US Bishops Highlight Marriage in New Video Series

2010-06-29T06:58:00.003-04:00

Marriage: Unique for a Reason, is an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of Marriage: http://www.usccb.org/marriageuniqueforareason/index.shtml
For Your Marriage, is an initiative of the USCCB: http://foryourmarriage.org/

Pontiff: Be More Radical in Following Christ

2010-06-28T18:27:00.000-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-reflects-on-beauty-of-radical-acceptance-of-gods-call/
http://www.zenit.org/article-29723?l=english

Archbishop Chaput: Glorify God by Your Life

2010-06-25T08:28:00.000-04:00

Evangelization and the renewal of the liturgy: http://www.archden.org/index.cfm/ID/4113

Breaking: House Dems Preparing Thursday Disclose Act Vote to Muzzle Pro-life, Pro-family Groups

2010-06-24T09:07:00.003-04:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/jun/10062313.html

Upcoming Short Film: To Be Born

2010-06-17T22:42:00.000-04:00

To Be Born is about a young woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy that seeks to have an abortion. In the midst of the procedure, she finds herself in a regrettable situation when she hears her unborn daughter begin to describe the chilling details of what is happening. View the trailer here: http://www.tobeborn.com/
(Warning, not recommended for children!)

Pope to World: Close Year for Priests With Prayer

2010-06-10T08:32:00.002-04:00

http://www.zenit.org/article-29551?l=english

Abortion Has Negative Impact for Men, Relationships

2010-06-08T08:38:00.000-04:00

http://www.lifenews.com/nat6401.html

Pope's Prayer for June: 'Respect for Human Life from Conception to Natural Death'

2010-06-02T07:51:00.000-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/popes-prayer-intentions-for-may-released/

Pro-Life Coalition to Launch "The Pill Kills" Day June 5

2010-05-26T05:20:00.000-04:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/may/10052509.html

Human Life International Launches New United States Pro-life Initiative

2010-05-23T10:27:00.001-04:00

http://hliamerica.org/

Pope Implores Catholics to Join Him in Evangelizing

2010-05-19T07:40:00.001-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-implores-catholics-to-join-him-in-evangelizing/

Pope Says, Making God Visible is Highest Priority Today

2010-05-13T10:08:00.002-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/making-god-visible-is-highest-priority-today-pope-says-at-vigil/

Pope Consecrates Priests of the World to Immaculate Heart of Mary

2010-05-13T10:05:00.001-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-consecrates-priests-of-the-world-to-immaculate-heart-of-mary/

Send the Holy Father a Text Message This Week!

2010-05-10T08:12:00.004-04:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/holy-father-to-accept-text-messages-this-week/

2010-05-09T09:24:00.000-04:00

National Prayer Campaign for Life

2010-05-07T20:26:00.001-04:00

NY Archbishop, KofC, Sisters of Life, Launch National Prayer Campaign for Life:
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/may/10050710.html

"Socialism is not in conformity with biblical teaching" -Fr. John Corapi

2010-05-05T07:50:00.002-04:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/may/10050414.html

New Abortion Documentary Premieres at Sundance Film Festival

2010-02-12T10:02:00.001-05:00

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2010/feb/10021104.html

Pope Benedict Emphasizes 'Truly Incalculable' Value of Ministry to the Sick

2010-02-12T10:00:00.001-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope_benedict_emphasizes_truly_incalculable_value_of_ministry_to_the_sick/

Vatican Official Says Religious Orders are in Modern 'Crisis.'

2010-02-05T10:21:00.002-05:00

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1000489.htm

Abortion Business Marie Stopes Did 920K Abortions in 43 Countries in 2009

2010-02-04T08:35:00.002-05:00

http://www.lifenews.com/int1450.html

ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES

2010-02-02T06:52:00.001-05:00

A Three-Day, Multinational Pro-Life Prayer event for 2010: http://www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org/

Pope Asks Priests to Spread the Gospel Online

2010-01-28T18:29:00.001-05:00

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1000321.htm

Guttmacher Study Shows "Devastating Consequences" of Sex-Ed: American Life League

2010-01-28T10:46:00.001-05:00

http://www.all.org/article.php?id=12494

The Effects of Pornography on the Family

2010-01-28T10:43:00.001-05:00

http://www.newoxfordreview.org/note.jsp?did=0110-notes-family

Archbishop Chaput to Congress on Priests and Laity

2010-01-28T10:39:00.003-05:00

"The Prince of This World and the Evangelization of Culture": http://www.zenit.org/article-28172?l=english

NRLC Abortion Numbers Factsheet

2010-01-23T08:40:00.002-05:00

http://www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS03_AbortionInTheUS.pdf
52,008,665 of our brothers and sisters have been annihilated since Roe v. Wade, which is equal to 260 times the tragic estimated 200,000 loss of lives from the earthquake in Haiti.

Pray for the Protection of Our Unborn Brothers and Sisters

2010-01-22T10:46:00.005-05:00

Family Research Council to Host 'Blogs for Life' Conference

2010-01-20T06:28:00.005-05:00

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/family_research_council_to_host_blogs_for_life_conference/

Planned Parenthood Raising Funds to Push Birth Control, Contraception in Haiti

2010-01-16T05:53:00.001-05:00

http://www.lifenews.com/int1437.html

Pray for Haiti and Donate Here!

2010-01-14T05:58:00.003-05:00

+Catholic Haiti Emergency Relief+
Catholic Relief Services: http://www.crs.org/
Cross International Catholic Outreach: http://asoft156.securesites.net/secure/crosscatholic/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Haiti-Earthquake-Emergency-Relief
Haiti Mission, Inc.: http://www.haitimissioninc.com/

Obama TSA Nominee Erroll Southers Calls Pro-Life Advocates Terrorists in Video

2010-01-12T09:15:00.002-05:00

http://www.lifenews.com/nat5861.html
Really now, who are the terrorists? The ones who want to save the lives of their unborn brothers and sisters, or the ones who invade the sanctuary of a mother's womb wielding scalpels and caustics?

Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor

2009-12-07T08:03:00.008-05:00

Prayer That We May Seek God and Find Him

Lord, teach me to seek you,
and reveal yourself to me when I seek you.
For I cannot seek you unless you first teach me,
nor find you unless you first reveal yourself to me.
Let me seek you in longing and long for you in seeking.
Let me find you in love, and love you in finding.

+St. Ambrose of Milan

Selected Works and Letters of St. Ambrose: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf210.toc.html