Friday, March 11th
It is in that soul in which less of its own appetites and pleasures dwell that He dwells more alone, more pleased, and more as though in His own house, ruling and governing it. -St. John of the Cross
It is in that soul in which less of its own appetites and pleasures dwell that He dwells more alone, more pleased, and more as though in His own house, ruling and governing it. -St. John of the Cross
Don’t be troubled when you’re busy like you are now…You can pray to God while working. It’s enough to think of Him. -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
There may come a day when my glory will sing to Him, and when my conscience will not feel compunction, where all sighs and fears will have ceased; but in the meantime, in silence and hope will be my strength. – St. Teresa of Avila
The “good Catholic” who, with self-satisfaction fulfills his duties, reads a good newspaper, votes well, etc. but for the rest does what he pleases, has a long way to go before he attains a life that is lived in and that comes from the hands of God, with the simplicity…
That is what life in Carmel means: to live in God, contemplating His goodness and beauty, and dedicated entirely to the fulfillment of His blessed Will. Then every immolation, every sacrifice becomes divine; through everything the soul sees Him whom she loves and everything leads her to Him… it is…
…Sunday must be a great door through which celestial life can enter into everyday life, and strength for the work of the entire week, and how the great feats, holidays, and seasons of lent, lived though in the spirit of the Church permit the soul to mature the more from…
One thing is certain, that we are living in our present time and place in order to accomplish our salvation and that of those entrusted to us. – St. Teresa Bendicta (Edith Stein)
Do not rejoice vainly, for you know how many sins you have committed and you do not know how you stand before God; but have fear together with confidence. – St. John of the Cross
Frequently God wants only our will; He asks all, and if we were to refuse Him the least thing, He loves us too much to give in to us; however, as soon as our will is conformed to His, as soon as He sees we seek Him alone, then He…
Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light. – St. John of the Cross