• how to live like saint alphonsus
  
  

  
  1. Place Jesus Christ at the Center of Your Life
  

  • St. Alphonsus had a profound love for Christ, especially in the Blessed Sacrament and the Passion.
  • Action: Spend time in Eucharistic adoration. Reflect daily on Christ’s suffering and love.

  
  2. Honor and Imitate the Blessed Virgin Mary
  

  • He had deep devotion to Mary and wrote extensively about her virtues.
  • Action: Pray the Rosary daily and imitate Mary’s humility, obedience, and trust in God.

  
  3. Practice Daily Mental Prayer
  

  • Alphonsus strongly recommended meditation and considered it essential for salvation.
  • Action: Set aside time daily for silent, reflective prayer—especially meditating on the life of Christ.

  
  4. Develop a Tender Conscience
  

  • He stressed the importance of avoiding sin and being sensitive to God’s will.
  • Action: Examine your conscience daily. Go to confession frequently, as he recommended.

  
  5. Study and Follow Sound Catholic Teaching
  

  • A Doctor of the Church, he wrote many theological works, especially on moral theology.
  • Action: Read trustworthy Catholic books and teachings, especially on moral living and Church doctrine.

  
  6. Live a Life of Simplicity and Detachment
  

  • Despite being wealthy and successful as a lawyer, he renounced worldly success to follow God’s call.
  • Action: Practice detachment from material things and seek God’s will above all.

  
  7. Serve the Poor and Abandoned
  

  • He founded the Redemptorists to preach to the poor and most spiritually neglected.
  • Action: Volunteer or support ministries that serve the spiritually and materially poor.

  
  8. Be Zealous for Souls
  

  • Alphonsus tirelessly preached, wrote, and guided souls, always urging people to turn to God.
  • Action: Share your faith through words and actions. Help others grow closer to God.

  
  9. Persevere in Suffering and Trials
  

  • He endured rejection, illness (including debilitating arthritis), and slander.
  • Action: Offer your sufferings to God and unite them with Christ’s. Stay faithful in adversity.

  
  10. Cultivate Humility
  

  • Though a brilliant scholar and lawyer, he accepted humiliation and correction, even stepping down as bishop when asked.
  • Action: Embrace correction, admit faults, and rely on God’s grace rather than your own strength.

  
  11. Practice Frequent and Fervent Communion
  

  • Alphonsus advocated for frequent Communion as a source of grace.
  • Action: Attend daily Mass if possible, and always receive the Eucharist with love and reverence.

  
  12. Write or Reflect Often on the Things of God
  

  • He was a prolific writer, creating devotional and theological works for all audiences.
  • Action: Keep a spiritual journal, write reflections, or read a short devotional each day.