Friday, August 11th
The soul which has no other aim than the perfect observance of the law of God and the carrying of the cross of Christ will be a true ark, containing the true manna which is God. -St. John of the Cross
Month: August 2017
Thursday, August 10th
Unlike our friends in the world, He will never abandon us when we are troubled or distressed. Blessed is the one who truly loves Him and always keeps Him near. – St. Teresa of Avila
Wednesday, August 9th
Merit does not consist in doing or giving much. It consists in loving much. – St. Therese
Tuesday, August 8th
God enlightens the soul, making it see not only its misery and meanness, but also it’s grandeur and majesty. -St. John of the Cross
Monday, August 7th
What offends Jesus, what wounds His Sacred Heart, is lack of confidence in Him. -St. Therese
Sunday, August 6th
As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a…
Saturday, August 5th
I would like to fly as the eagle does, but I can only flutter my wings – it is beyond my feeble strength to soar. -St. Therese
Friday, August 4th
God is hidden within the soul, and the true contemplative will seek Him there in love. -St. John of the Cross
Thursday, August 3rd
With regard to the fear about whether or not I was in the state of grace, He (Jesus) told me: “Daughter, light is very different from darkness. I am faithful. Nobody will be lost unknowingly. They who find security in spiritual favors will be deceived. True security is the testimony…
Wednesday, August 2nd
Be extremely careful for the love of the Lord not to be tricked into giving up prayer. -St. Teresa of Avila
Thursday, August 10th
Unlike our friends in the world, He will never abandon us when we are troubled or distressed. Blessed is the one who truly loves Him and always keeps Him near. – St. Teresa of Avila
Wednesday, August 9th
Merit does not consist in doing or giving much. It consists in loving much. – St. Therese
Tuesday, August 8th
God enlightens the soul, making it see not only its misery and meanness, but also it’s grandeur and majesty. -St. John of the Cross
Monday, August 7th
What offends Jesus, what wounds His Sacred Heart, is lack of confidence in Him. -St. Therese
Sunday, August 6th
As to the aridity you are suffering from, it seems to me our Lord is treating you like someone He considers strong: He wants to test you and see if you love Him as much at times of aridity as when He sends you consolations. I think this is a…
Saturday, August 5th
I would like to fly as the eagle does, but I can only flutter my wings – it is beyond my feeble strength to soar. -St. Therese
Friday, August 4th
God is hidden within the soul, and the true contemplative will seek Him there in love. -St. John of the Cross
Thursday, August 3rd
With regard to the fear about whether or not I was in the state of grace, He (Jesus) told me: “Daughter, light is very different from darkness. I am faithful. Nobody will be lost unknowingly. They who find security in spiritual favors will be deceived. True security is the testimony…
Wednesday, August 2nd
Be extremely careful for the love of the Lord not to be tricked into giving up prayer. -St. Teresa of Avila