Tuesday, August 17th
Jesus does not ask great deeds from us, but only surrender and gratitude. – St. Therese
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Monday, August 16th
What does it matter to the soul that is recollected in itself, enlightened by this Word, whether it feels or does not feel, whether it be in light or in darkness, in sensible joy or not? It is, as it were, ashamed to make any distinction between such things, while…
Sunday, August 15th
You know it has ever been my desire to become a Saint, but I have always felt, in comparing myself with the Saints, that I am as far removed from them as the grain of sand, which the passerby tramples underfoot… Instead of being discouraged, I concluded that God would…
Saturday, August 14th
Virtue does not consist in apprehensions and feelings of God, however sublime they may be, or in any similar experience. On the contrary, it comprises… deep humility, contempt for themselves and all things. All heavenly visions, revelations, and feelings are not worth as much as the least act of humility.…
Friday, August 13th
The more you feel your weakness, your difficulty in being recollected, the more the Master seems to hide Himself, the more you should rejoice, for then you are giving Him something, and is it not better to give than to receive, when one loves? -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Thursday, August 12th
That day is lost when there are no struggles to overcome. – St. Teresa de los Andes
Wednesday, August 11th
Only by means of faith in divine light exceeding all understanding does God manifest Himself to the soul. The more intense a man’s faith, the closer is His union with God. – St. John of the Cross
Tuesday, August 10th
Jesus is a hidden treasure which few souls can find, for it is hidden and the world loves what sparkles. – St. Therese
Monday, August 9th
Though I still had as keen an eye for the human weaknesses of others, I no longer made it an instrument for striking them at their most vulnerable point, but, rather, for protecting them. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Sunday, August 8th
God is my heaven here below. I live with him. Even when I am walking, we speak together without being interrupted by anyone. If you would know him enough, you would love him. If you would stay with him for one hour, you would know heaven on earth. – St.…