Thursday, August 26th

Delight in the world’s good things at the very most can only tire the appetite and spoil the palate; and so, not for all of sweetness will I ever lose myself, but for I-don’t-know-what which is so gladly found. – St. John of the Cross

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Wednesday, August 25th

In spite of all her wisdom she (Mary) asked the angel: How can this be? But after he answered. The Holy Spirit will come upon you; the power of the Most High will overshadow you, she engaged in no further discussion. As one who had such great faith and wisdom,…

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Monday, August 23rd

Some of these beginners, too, make little of their faults, and at other times become over-sad when they see themselves fall into them, thinking themselves to have been saints already; and thus they become angry and impatient with themselves, which is another imperfection. – St. John of the Cross

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Saturday, August 21st

God created us in His image. What does the divine image in the human being mean? Briefly summarized, the answer may be found in the words of the Lord: ‘You shall be perfect as your Father in Heaven.’ I want to point out that the divine image is set forth…

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Wednesday, August 18th

I was given an understanding of what it is for a soul to be in mortal sin. It amounts to clouding this mirror with mist and leaving it black; and thus the Lord cannot be revealed or seen, even though He is always present giving us being. -St. Teresa of…

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