Sav's Sunday Post

[Savoia]

"The Church stands because of her foundation, which is Jesus Christ, and the same is true of all who trust in Him." — Frate Sebastiano


Abbey of the Dormition near Zion Gate in Jerusalem (Photo by Alexey Golubev)

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

[Savoia]

"Some imagine the works of God to be obvious beyond question, and there are times when that is so, but there are other times when what He does seems to blend in with the background, for He can be very subtle. Those who know Him, and those who desire to know Him, will see His subtle gestures and their lives will be the richer for it." — Frate Luca Santamaria

St. Stepanos Monastery, East Azarbaijan, Iran

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

[Savoia]

"How can you say with certainty that 'God is not real' unless you have first searched for Him?" — Frate Giacomo


All Saints Church at Stavrovouni Monastery, Larnaca, Cyprus (Photo by Malc Jackson)

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

[Savoia]

"The historic season of Passover, which for many culminates in the resurrection of Christ, reminds us that with God even the seemingly impossible is possible." — Frate Sebastiano


The Church of St. John the Baptist in Comrat, Gagauzia, Moldova

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

[Savoia]

"What a difference it would make if we understood, as in truly understood, that each and every day God is inviting us to know Him."
— Frate Luca Santamaria


Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Vigilio, Colfosco, Italia

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

[Savoia]

"In this world you will have tribulation, but be of good courage, for I have overcome the world."
— The words of Jesus Christ, as recorded by St. John the Apostle


Lutheran Church, Hogeland, Montana

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogeland,_Montana

[Savoia]

"As a painter whose canvas is transformed into a masterpiece, so is the God who created heaven and earth. Each day He leaves His signature upon His work, for all who are willing to see." — Frate Giacomo


Sunset afterglow at Lakeside Marina in Lorain, Ohio (Photo by Ross)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorain,_Ohio

[Savoia]

"Within the church may be found a great treasure, not necessarily of rubies and gold, but rather of living words; promises of God such as are able to transform despair into hope, slavery into liberty and even death into life." — Frate Sebastiano


Chapel in Afidnes, Greece (Photo by Sot Tsalki)

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

[Savoia]

"Finding God is important, if for no other reason than to encounter the truth and thereafter discern this in the world around us; and truth is but one facet of God's truly awesome nature." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta, Siena, Italia (Foto di Walter Maurer)

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cappel...na_di_Vitaleta

[Savoia]

"The love of God is the only constant in this world. Everything else is subject to change." — Frate Giacomo


La Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà, Rocca Calascio, Italia (Foto di Paolo Anchini)

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà

[Savoia]

"If you have the faith and the courage to ask God from the depths of your heart to prove to you the certainty of His existence, He will" — Frate Sebastiano


Chiesa San Giacomo Pellegrino, Funes, Italia (Foto di Udo Soehgen)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villn%C3%B6%C3%9F

[Savoia]

"As golden rays of sun, which give warmth and life, so is God to those who open their hearts to Him." — Frate Luca Santamaria


Chiesa San Giovanni, Val di Funes in Italia (Foto di Chano Sánchez)

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa...vanni_in_Ranui

[Savoia]

"This life, is in part, a test to see whether we will recognise that this world is not by chance or the result of random coincidence, but is intentional and by design. God then looks to see who will seek the origins of what we see, and His promise to those who do, is that they will find Him, the very source of life and Creator of all things." — Frate Giacomo


The Church of the Good Shepherd in New Zealand

https://www.churchofthegoodshepherd.org.nz/

[Savoia]

"We may convince ourselves that there is no God and that at the end should we be wrong and find ourselves standing before Him being required to give an account of our life, that we will simply explain that we didn't know He truly existed or that He required us to live by His clearly given instructions. The only trouble is, this world is literally full of the evidence of God's existence, so that if we reject Him, we are in fact without excuse." — Frate Sebastiano


Lutheran Church in Melville, Sweet Grass County, Montana (Photo by Trevan Hiersche)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melville,_Montana

[Savoia]

"Many invest their faith in that which they believe to be true, which is understandable; but when it comes to matters of eternity, our faith should be tested in order to determine if what we believe is in fact true." — Frate Sebastiano


St. Coloman's Church in Schwangau, Bavaria (Photo by Torsten Funke)

https://religiana.com/st-colomans-church

[Savoia]

'God is ready to provide a refuge for those contending with the wounds of this life. He Himself is that refuge, much as a bird gathers its chicks beneath its wings. Rightly therefore did the psalmist say, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble."'
— Frate Luca Santamaria


New Jerusalem Monastery, in Istra, Russia (Photo by Lena Rostunova)

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

[Savoia]

"God possesses innumerable phenomenal qualities, one of them being His tendency to deliver those who love Him from seemingly hopeless circumstances. I urge you today to give God the chance to prove Himself to you, that your heart may be filled with the joy which comes from being so cherished by Him." — Frate Giacomo


Cappella di San Maurizio, Gardena Pass, Alto Adige, Italia (Photo by Lucie Debelkova)

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

[Savoia]

"Time waits for no man, so the saying goes, but there is a God who is able to restore that which has been lost, including time. In fact, it is one of the promises He makes to those who trust in Him." — Frate Sebastiano


Lilla Isie Kyrka, in Söderslätt, Skåne, Sweden (Photo by Susanne Nilsson)

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

[Savoia]

"New beginnings are possible every day, if we are willing to face the greatest challenge of all — ourselves. And if we do this, then God if invited, will help us achieve the seemingly impossible." — Frate Luca Santamaria


The Church of St. Thomas in Gorenji Vrsnik, Slovenia (Photo by Ikar Ikarus)

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

[Savoia]

"Even a cursory reading of history reveals that this world was forever changed following the birth of Christ, indeed every year since His nativity has been numbered so. The same is true of those in whom He is born, we will never be the same, it will be a new beginning, a fresh start, the best start! Each day God invites us to welcome His Son to dwell in our hearts, so that through Him we may have fellowship with our Father and Creator." — Frate Giacomo


Duomo di Firenze / Florence Cathedral

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

[Savoia]

"True beauty comes from a life which is yielded to God, and that same life will, by the grace of God, bring life to others."
— Frate Sebastiano


The Church of St. Mary on Lake Bled in Slovenia (Photo by Manuel Thaler)

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

[Savoia]

"The God who created the oceans and all within them, sits on the edge of His throne waiting to see if you will take the first step in the journey of discovery which leads to Him. The clues to His design and creation of this world are as abundant are they are unequivocal." — Frate Giacomo


Panagia Portaitissa Church on Astypalea Island in Greece (Photo by Roman Kubacka)

https://astypalaia-island.gr/sights/...er-of-the-gate

[Savoia]

"God created us with free will. My question is, do we employ this wisely by seeking to discover the One who gave us this free will, or do we squander it on self-interest and the trivialities of life?" — Frate Luca Santamaria


Chiesa in Parco Naturale Puez-Odle, Italia
Chapel in Puez-Odle Nature Park, Italy

https://www.suedtirolerland.it/en/hi...rol/puez-odle/

[Savoia]

"When you connect yourself to God, you are connecting yourself to the One who has seen the solution to every trial in your life long before they ever emerged, for His perspective is truly unlimited." — Frate Sebastiano


Cille Choirill Church, in Glen Spean, Scotland

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

A Song for Sunday

[Savoia]

"Which is better; to sacrifice a little in this life to live as God desires, or to ignore Him, live as we please, and lose everything for eternity? You decide." — Frate Giacomo


Mountain church in Savoie

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

[Savoia]

"In times of war, it is often observed that the sins to which we cling, and which prevent us from knowing God, give way to the stark reality of our circumstances and we suddenly find ourselves knocking on heaven's gates through prayer. The good news is that even though we are undeserving, God is faithful and will answer, and this He does because of His incredible love for us." — Frate Sebastiano


Chiesa della Visitazione della Beata Maria Vergine, Trafoi, Stelvio, Italia
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trafoi, Stelvio, Italy

Cappella Visitazione

[Savoia]

"Each of us have chosen to follow a particular path when it comes to our beliefs, and each of us will one day encounter that which awaits us at the end of this path. My question is, are you aware of what awaits you at the end of yours?" — Frate Luca Santamaria


The Church of St. George in Rodern, Haut-Rhin, France

Eglise Saint-Georges

[Savoia]

"You may say, 'But I have lived my life without God, why should I turn to Him now, and what if He doesn't accept me?' and to which I would reply: Do not be a stubborn mule, but rather be humble and open your heart towards God, because the day is coming for each of us, when we will have need of Him. Regarding His acceptance of you, this was resolved some two-thousand years ago upon the cross of Calvary." — Frate Giacomo


Cross near Grossglockner mountain in Austria

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

http://www.classichistory.net/archives/summit-crosses

[Savoia]

"Many marvel at the wonders of nature, and these testify of a Creator, of which we are His signature." — Frate Sebastiano


Maria Gern Chapel, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria (Photo by Gregor Thelen)

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

[Savoia]

"The seasons of our life are ever-changing, much like the world around us, and one can fairly say that some seasons are more challenging than others. Today, the God who gave you breath, wants you know that you may invite Him to accompany you through these seasons, and I encourage you to consider this offer, because inviting God to be a part of your life, changes everything."
— Frate Giacomo


Church in Maine

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