"We live in an age of technology and science that demands proof, and yet we desire mystery. But when God gives us mystery, we seek to destroy it by gross indifference or childish reasoning."
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Mother Angelica, born Rita Rizzo on April 20, 1923, in Canton, Ohio, became a pivotal figure in American Catholicism through her founding of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in 1981. A cloistered nun known for her wit and unwavering faith, she adeptly combined theology with a relatable, engaging presentation style. Mother Angelica's legacy endures as a champion for evangelization, inspiring millions globally with her teachings and broadcasts, which emphasized the power of prayer, perseverance, and a deep personal relationship with God.
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"When anyone arouses my anger, I will immediately pray for them and regain my peace of soul."
Mother Angelica
"Each angel that God created was in himself a masterpiece. Each one possessed his own degree of intelligence and his own beauty."
Mother Angelica"My failures may be my greatest successes. It is in failure that I have often drawn closer to God, learn to depend more on Him than myself, gained self-knowledge, and seen things in their right perspective."
Mother Angelica"The woman is a gentle, loving bond who encourages, consoles, builds, reconciles, and makes all things new and vibrant. The woman is strength in time of suffering, courageous in failure, intuitive in time of danger. A woman is ingenuous when all fails, resourceful in times of want, and a true helpmate for man."
Mother Angelica
"Our lack of forgiveness makes us hate, and our lack of compassion makes us hard-hearted. Pride in our hearts makes us resentful and keeps our memory in a constant whirlwind of passion and self-pity."
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"God knows Himself and every created thing perfectly. Not a blade of grass or the tiniest insect escapes His eye."
Mother Angelica"When I try to be patient on my own, my patience is forced and short-lived. It is obvious to everyone that I am desperately trying to be patient."
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"We live in an age that stresses personal goals, careers, happiness, work and religion. The emphasis is on the individual and how best that individual can satisfy himself."
Mother Angelica"When our neighbor's personality possesses harsh qualities, we show our love by not voluntarily provoking those qualities in any way. Past experience shows us what upsets a person, so in their presence we are careful not to do or say those things that cause anger. We are self-effacing."
Mother Angelica