Monday, January 5th
I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible. – St. Teresa of Avila

I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible. – St. Teresa of Avila
Oh, humility, humility! I know not why, but I am always tempted to think that persons who complain so much of aridities must be a little wanting in this virtue. However, I am not speaking of severe interior sufferings, which are far worse than a want of devotion. -St. Teresa…
In times of aridity when I am incapable of praying, of practicing virtue, I seek little opportunities, mere trifles, to give pleasure to Jesus; for instance a smile, a pleasant word when inclined to be silent and to show weariness. If I find no opportunities, I at least tell Him…
Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him. -St. John of the Cross
My life begins anew each morning and ends each evening; beyond that I have no plans or intentions; that is, it may be part of one’s daily duties to plan ahead, but one must never worry about the next day. -St. Teresa Benedicta