
Father John Harvey — Apostle of Charity and Chastity, Man of Courage
Father Harvey is best known as the founding director of the Courage apostolate, a ministry for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and strive to live chaste lives
Father Harvey is best known as the founding director of the Courage apostolate, a ministry for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and strive to live chaste lives
We find comfort in knowing what Jesus Christ the King has promised to those who believe in him and follow him.
We must ask God for the gift of fortitude, for we know that the victory has already been won.
If there is one experience that unites us as a human family, it is suffering.
“Don’t prefer a long life over a holy one,” said the extraordinarily holy bishop, who died at age 46.
John Paul’s joy and courage never wavered because he was not their source — Christ was.
COMMENTARY: There’s no better place in the United States to be formed in courage than the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, New York.
“The same Eternal Father who cares for you today,” says St. Francis de Sales, “will take good care of you tomorrow and every day of your life.”
“Someone exists who holds in his hands the destiny of this passing world; Someone who holds the keys to death and the netherworld; Someone who is the Alpha and the Omega … And this Someone is Love. He alone can give the ultimate assurance when he says ‘Be not afraid!’” —Pope St. John Paul II
“In this world you shall have tribulation. But have confidence, for I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
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