Sunday, August 21st
I’m keeping a rendezvous with you in the shadow of the Cross to learn the science of suffering. -Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Month: August 2016
Saturday, August 20th
For when the sensory delight and gratification coming from things are quenched, neither the devil, nor the world, nor sensuality has arms or power against the spirit. -St. John of the Cross
Friday, August 19th
Each morning I resolve to be humble, and in the evening I recognize that I have often been guilty of pride. The sight of these faults tempts me to discouragement; yet I know that discouragement is itself but a form of pride. I wish therefore, O my God, to build…
Thursday, August 18th
… the soul (possessing a will the more generous and free the more it is united with God) gives to God, God himself in God; and this is a true and complete gift of the soul to God. -St. John of the Cross
Wednesday, August 17th
These…do not embrace the cross but drag it along, and so it hurts and wearies them and breaks them to pieces. However, if the cross is loved, it is easy to bear, this is certain. – St. Teresa of Avila
Tuesday, August 16th
With bold surrender, it wishes to remain gazing upon the Divine Sun. Nothing will frighten it, neither wind nor rain, and if dark clouds come and hide the Star of Love, the little bird will not change its place because it knows that beyond the clouds its bright Sun still…
Monday, August 15th
Ask the Most Holy Virgin to be your guide, to be your star, the lamp that shines in the midst of the darkness of your life. – St. Teresa of the Andes
Sunday, August 14th
One must erase the word ‘discouragement’ from one’s dictionary of love; the more you sense your weakness and meet with difficulties in your recollection, the more Our Lord seems hidden — all the more you ought to rejoice for then you are giving to Him. – Bl. Elizabeth of the…
Saturday, August 13th
Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all. – St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, August 12th
The world esteems wealth, status, and other purely human qualities. True worth is in charity, in our thoughtfulness towards God, and in the love we have for our neighbor. – Ven. Marie-Eugene, OCD
Saturday, August 20th
For when the sensory delight and gratification coming from things are quenched, neither the devil, nor the world, nor sensuality has arms or power against the spirit. -St. John of the Cross
Friday, August 19th
Each morning I resolve to be humble, and in the evening I recognize that I have often been guilty of pride. The sight of these faults tempts me to discouragement; yet I know that discouragement is itself but a form of pride. I wish therefore, O my God, to build…
Thursday, August 18th
… the soul (possessing a will the more generous and free the more it is united with God) gives to God, God himself in God; and this is a true and complete gift of the soul to God. -St. John of the Cross
Wednesday, August 17th
These…do not embrace the cross but drag it along, and so it hurts and wearies them and breaks them to pieces. However, if the cross is loved, it is easy to bear, this is certain. – St. Teresa of Avila
Tuesday, August 16th
With bold surrender, it wishes to remain gazing upon the Divine Sun. Nothing will frighten it, neither wind nor rain, and if dark clouds come and hide the Star of Love, the little bird will not change its place because it knows that beyond the clouds its bright Sun still…
Monday, August 15th
Ask the Most Holy Virgin to be your guide, to be your star, the lamp that shines in the midst of the darkness of your life. – St. Teresa of the Andes
Sunday, August 14th
One must erase the word ‘discouragement’ from one’s dictionary of love; the more you sense your weakness and meet with difficulties in your recollection, the more Our Lord seems hidden — all the more you ought to rejoice for then you are giving to Him. – Bl. Elizabeth of the…
Saturday, August 13th
Always think of yourself as everyone’s servant; look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for them all. – St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, August 12th
The world esteems wealth, status, and other purely human qualities. True worth is in charity, in our thoughtfulness towards God, and in the love we have for our neighbor. – Ven. Marie-Eugene, OCD