Sav's Sunday Post

[Savoia]

"Believe me when I say that God always has your best interests at heart, because He does." — Frate Giacomo


Church in Lakkoi, Greece

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakkoi

[Savoia]

"One of the paradoxes of religion is that generally speaking, the simpler the faith, the more effective the results." — Frate Sebastiano


La Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista in Posada, Sardegna

Cappella di San Giovanni

[Savoia]

"Though our lives be surrounded by innumerable uncertainties, they are mitigated once we place our trust in God."
— Frate Luca Santamaria


Vågan Church, Lofotkatedralen in Lofoten, Norway

Vågan Church

[Savoia]

"Suppose you were born into poverty and your parents told you when you were older that a distant relative had faithfully met all the costs of your upbringing; would you seek out that person to thank them? Similarly, only some seek God to thank Him for the many blessings they have received. I encourage you to be among them." — Frate Giacomo


St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Kronstadt, St. Petersburg, Russia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronstadt_Naval_Cathedral

[Savoia]

"One of the many benefits of drawing closer to God, is that we see things differently, especially each other and usually for the better." — Frate Sebastiano


Vespollen Church in Austnesfjord, Lofoten, Norway (Photo Frédéric Lefebvre)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austnesfjorden

[Savoia]

"You may have been raised within a home and a culture where Christ was largely absent, and to which I would say, it is never too late to do what is right." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Saltdal Church in Rognan, Nordland County, Norway (Photo by Adelheid Smitt)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltdal_Church

[Savoia]

"Life is full of uncertainties and even those things we consider to be sure and certain are subject to change, except for God however; for He is constantly trustworthy and dependable and He is continually loving, kind and merciful. This is His nature." — Frate Giacomo

The Church of Sofia Magdalena in Arjeplog, Norrbotten County, Sweden

https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjeplogs_kyrka

[Savoia]

"What beauty there is in this world, is a reflection of the One who made it so." — Frate Sebastiano


Chiesetta di San Giovanni, Ranui, Val di Funes, Alto Adige (Photo by Reinier Snijders)

https://www.ranuihof.com/it/residenz...esettadiranui/

[Savoia]

"Each day offers new opportunities, and the greatest opportunity of all is that which brings us closer to God." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Sauris di Sopra in Udine, Italia (Foto da Sandro Pavan)

Chiesa di San Lorenzo

[Savoia]

"Find the treasure it holds, and you will discover that Christmas is God's gift to humanity and the expression of His matchless love for mankind." — Frate Giacomo


The Church of St. Mauritius in Zermatt, Switzerland (Photo by Leander Wenger)

https://www.zermatt.ch/en/Media/Attr...ritius-Zermatt

[Savoia]

"While many things may be out of reach in this life, strangely enough, God is not one of them." — Frate Sebastiano


Chiesa di San Leonardo, Casamazzagno, Comelico Superiore. Italia (Photo by Eric Chumachenco)

https://www.valcomelicodolomiti.it/s...o-vecchio.html

[Savoia]

"The reason that God is the one person in whom we may have complete confidence, is that His love for us is unmatched by any other." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Santuario San Valentino, Passo Buole, Ala, Trentino

Chiesa San Valentino

[Savoia]

"As a light on a hill, a beacon in the darkness and hope amidst despair, so is God, and much more, to all who trust in Him."
— Frate Giacomo


The Chapel of St. Primus and Felician in Jamnik, Slovenia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamnik,_Kranj

[Savoia]

"When I look to the hills, I am reminded that all my help comes from God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the One with whom all things are possible." — Frate Sebastiano


The Chapel of St. Primus and Felician, Jamnik, Slovenia

https://www.igslovenia.si/2019/01/18...-and-felician/

[Savoia]

"Both beauty and hope exist in this world and the two are united in sharp relief when we surrender our hearts to God."
— Frate Luca Santamaria


St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Karosta, Latvia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Nic...edral,_Karosta

[Savoia]

"With God, there is not only hope on the horizon, but the confidence of His goodness and grace to see that hope realised."
— Frate Giacomo


Autumn church in North America (Photo by Melinda Moore)

[Savoia]

"More than anyone is God able to bring purpose, healing and hope from the tragedies, hurts and ruins of our past." — Frate Sebastiano


St. Dunstan-in-the-East, London, England (Photo by Andrea Pucci)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Dunstan-in-the-East

[Savoia]

"Though we may be surrounded by darkness; yet light will come and the way forward made clear, when God is welcomed into our trials." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Pietra Parcellara in Piacenza, Italia (Photo by Luca Visentini)

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietra_Parcellara

[Savoia]

"Each day contains hidden beauty which is best revealed through relationship with God." — Frate Giacomo


St. Hubert's Chapel on Lake Kinnelon, New Jersey (Photo by Susan Candelario)

https://www.jerseysbest.com/just-in-...oric-treasure/

[Savoia]

"Christians will sometimes isolate themselves in order to draw nearer to God, but the truth is we all need to do this for some moments each day." — Frate Sebastiano


Monastery in Meteora, Thessaly, Greece

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora

[Savoia]

"Through His suffering, Christ has already purchased the most beautiful outcome for your life; your part is simply to trust Him, and to do that you must come to know Him." — Frate Luca Santamaria


La Chiesa di San Vigilio, Colfosco, Italia

https://www.altabadia.org/en/info/pa...-colfosco.html

[Savoia]

"To properly mature, we must be connected to the One who called Himself the Vine, because it is in Him that we may clearly see the way ahead." — Frate Giacomo


The Chapel of St. Michael in Ligerz, Switzerland

https://www.j3l.ch/en/P73993/the-church-at-ligerz

[Savoia]

"Whatever you do across the years of your life, make sure that by the end of it you have made peace with God; for you cannot escape eternity, just as you cannot escape heaven's antipode without being found in Christ." — Frate Sebastiano


St. Eata's Church in Atcham, Shropshire, England (Photo by Martin Evans)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Eat...Church,_Atcham

[Savoia]

"To what greater inspiration or counsel can we turn, than the imperishable truth to be found in the Bible?" — Queen Elizabeth II

[Savoia]

"For many of us, our beliefs are of fundamental importance. For me, the teachings of Christ and my own personal accountability before God, provide the framework within which I try to lead my life. Like so many, I have drawn great comfort from the words and example of Jesus." — Queen Elizabeth II



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II

[Savoia]

"Wherever God is honoured, beauty abounds, and nowhere is this more so than within our hearts." — Frate Luca Santamaria


The church of Sant Cristòfol de Beget, Girona, Spain (Photo by Agustín Ruiz Morilla)

https://www.catalunya.com/church-of-...18?language=en

[Savoia]

"There are many beautiful things in this life, and among them is when we recognise the significance of being reconciled with the One who created our very being." — Frate Giacomo


Church on Thassos Island in Greece

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thasos

[Savoia]

"The failure of the church to faithfully represent Christ, does not excuse us from pursuing Him; for our very conscience knows that He exists, and this witness serves as an invitation to seek Him." — Frate Sebastiano


Nes Church in Vestland County, Norway (Photo by Frank van Dongen)

Nes Church

[Savoia]

"Before He created man, God knew that only some would choose to discover Him. I pray that you would be among those who seek to know the One who made you, because He is your true and eternal Father." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Chiesa dei Santi Vito e Modesto, Civate, Lecco (Photo by Stefano Chiarato)

Chiesa dei Santi Vito

[Savoia]

"There are many paths in this life, but only one which leads to an eternity with the God who created all things. That path is Christ, who by His death, paid the penalty for our sins." — Frate Giacomo


Church in Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany (Photo by Gregor Thelen)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berchtesgadener_Land