Sav's Sunday Post

[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

[Savoia]

"The key to your future is that which you know, but have yet to pursue. Do not leave God out of your life until it's too late, for that is a regret you never want to encounter." — Frate Sebastiano


Church on Syros Island, Cyclades, Greece (Photo by Isaak Isaakidis)

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

[Savoia]

"We live but for a moment, and there is none better to guide us in that moment, than the One who bestowed it upon us."
— Frate Luca Santamaria


Agios Nikolaos/The Church of St. Nicholas in Lemnos, Greece

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

[Savoia]

"God provides sanctuary for those who turn to Him. That sanctuary is Christ, who by His love-driven sacrifice, secured a place for us in eternity, a gift beyond compare." — Frate Giacomo


The Church of St. Cosmas and Damian in Abramová, Turiec, Slovakia (Photo by Milan Gonda)

https://turiec.com/pamiatky/rimskoka...amova/?lang=en

[Savoia]

"There is no end to the goodness of God, even as there is no end to the greatness of His love for you; indeed He waits each and every day for you to draw near to Him." — Frate Sebastiano

Panagia Skopiani Church in Serifos, Greece

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

[Savoia]

"Darkness can cause fear, but when darkness is interspersed with light, both the darkness and the fear recede. Christ is the light in our darkness and the One who is willing to guide us through each and every trial." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Firenze (Foto di Nicolas Schär) / Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, Florence

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

[Savoia]

"There is a fulfilment unlike any other, which accompanies being in fellowship with God. Not only so, but this relationship is life-altering, ultimately leading to eternal life and for which purpose you were created." — Frate Giacomo


Bagrati Cathedral, Georgia

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

[Savoia]

"Each of us pursue a path in this life, either consciously or otherwise. The question is, whether when reaching the end of that path, we will be prepared for what follows." — Frate Sebastiano


St. Jacob's Church, Medvode, Slovenia

https://www.visitmedvode.si/en/what-to-see/sveti-jakob

[Savoia]

"If we are willing to look, the beauty of God may be seen each and every day; and with that beauty comes both grace and hope."
— Frate Luca Santamaria


Saint Spyridon Church in Elafonissos, Greece

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

[Savoia]

"The most important choice you will ever make, is whether you reject or receive the message of Christ." — Frate Giacomo


Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Cholula, Mexico

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

[Savoia]

"There is no element of chance concerning the world which surrounds us, or indeed our own lives. Everything is the result of design, and what we do with that design, determines our destiny." — Frate Sebastiano


Chapel of St. Johann, Ranul, Val di Funes Italy

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

[Savoia]

"That dark clouds overshadow certain seasons of our life, confirms we are human. What is important to remember, is that those clouds will pass, and even more importantly, that if you invite Him, God will walk with you and take you through such times."
— Frate Luca Santamaria


Agia Thekla, Famagusta, Cyprus (Photo by Frans Sellies)

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

[Savoia]

"When we seek God's guidance, we become the beneficiary of His unique perspective; and when we follow His guidance we tread the path of the wise." — Frate Giacomo


St. Nicholas Church, Myrina, Lemnos Island, Greece (Photo by Mark Baynham)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrina,_Greece