Monday, January 29th

And it is clear that since God wants to lead those whom He greatly loves by the path of tribulation there is no reason to think that He despises contemplatives, for with His own mouth He praises them and considers them His friends. – St. Teresa of Avila

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Saturday, January 27th

When our hearts are free from liking and judging people merely according to their natural gifts we are not held captive by external and changing charms.  We are instead free to love people as they really are, and we can penetrate more easily to the core of their personality, their…

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Thursday, January 25th

When I see souls very earnest in trying to understand the prayer they have and very sullen when they are in it- for it seems they don’t dare let their minds move or stir lest a bit of their spiritualdelight and devotion be lost- it makes me realize how little…

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Tuesday, January 23rd

They condemn others in their heart when they see that they have not the kind of devotion which they themselves desire; and sometimes they even say this in words, herein resembling the Pharisee, who boasted of himself, praising God for his own good works and despising the publican. -St. John…

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Monday, January 22nd

When it seems to you that the little bark of your soul is about to break, throw out into the sea of tribulation the anchor of hope and have confidence in the divine help. Have no fear that the most merciful God will allow himself to be surpassed by your…

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