Wednesday, August 9th
There is a soft nocturnal glow in a mind that is freed…calmed and meditative. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Month: August 2023
Tuesday, August 8th
For me, prayer is a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy. – St. Therese
Monday, August 7th
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher. – St. Teresa of Avila
Sunday, August 6th
Those who practice prayer should have a special affection for him (St. Joseph) always. I do not know how anyone can think of the Queen of the Angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Child Jesus, without giving thanks to Saint Joseph for the way he…
Saturday, August 5th
If the memory is recollected (silent and empty) as to both heavenly and earthly things, there is no entry for evils, distractions, fancies, or vices-all of which enter through the wandering of the memory. -St. John of the Cross
Friday, August 4th
What more do we desire from such a good friend ( the Lord) at our side, who will not abandon us in our labors and tribulations, as friends in the world do. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and keeps him near. -St. Teresa of Avila
Thursday, August 3rd
As a result it is good, daughters, that you understand what you are asking for in the Our Father so that if the Eternal Father should offer it to you, you will not scoff at it. – St. Teresa of Avila
Tuesday, August 1st
For, after all the efforts of the soul, it cannot by its unaided labors make itself fitted for union with God in love. God must take it to Himself into His own hands and purify it in the dark fire. -St. John of the Cross
Tuesday, August 8th
For me, prayer is a burst from my heart, it is a simple glance thrown toward heaven, a cry of thanksgiving and love in times of trial as well as in times of joy. – St. Therese
Monday, August 7th
God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher. – St. Teresa of Avila
Sunday, August 6th
Those who practice prayer should have a special affection for him (St. Joseph) always. I do not know how anyone can think of the Queen of the Angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Child Jesus, without giving thanks to Saint Joseph for the way he…
Saturday, August 5th
If the memory is recollected (silent and empty) as to both heavenly and earthly things, there is no entry for evils, distractions, fancies, or vices-all of which enter through the wandering of the memory. -St. John of the Cross
Friday, August 4th
What more do we desire from such a good friend ( the Lord) at our side, who will not abandon us in our labors and tribulations, as friends in the world do. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and keeps him near. -St. Teresa of Avila
Thursday, August 3rd
As a result it is good, daughters, that you understand what you are asking for in the Our Father so that if the Eternal Father should offer it to you, you will not scoff at it. – St. Teresa of Avila
Tuesday, August 1st
For, after all the efforts of the soul, it cannot by its unaided labors make itself fitted for union with God in love. God must take it to Himself into His own hands and purify it in the dark fire. -St. John of the Cross