Monday, June 4th
Aware of their own dryness and wretchedness, the thought of them being more advanced than others does not even occur in its first movements. – St. John of the Cross
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Sunday, June 3rd
To make the Eucharist part of one’s own life means to go beyond the limitations of one’s own life and to graft oneself onto the immensity of Christ’s life. He who visits the Lord in His house will not always want to bother Him about his own affairs, but will…
Saturday, June 2nd
Peace is not given to us just for ourselves alone. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Friday, June 1st
I am resolved to give complete obedience in everything without exception, not only to my superiors, but also to my equals and inferiors, so as to learn from you, my God, who made yourself obedient in far more difficult circumstances than those in which I find myself. – St. Teresa…
Thursday, May 31st
To have God in everything a soul must have nothing in everything, for how can a heart belong in any way to two people at once? -St. John of the Cross
Wednesday, May 30th
I do not remember even now that I have ever asked anything of him (St. Joseph) which he has failed to grant. I am astonished at the great favors which God has bestowed on me through this blessed saint, and at the perils from which He has freed me, both…
Tuesday, May 29th
More than ever, I understand that the smallest events of our life are conducted by God; He is the One who makes us desire and who grants our desires. -St. Therese
Monday, May 28th
The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him. – St. Teresa of Avila
Sunday, May 27th
You will ask me perhaps how we are to glorify Him. It is very simple…cling closely to the will of this adorable Master. Look upon everything, every suffering and every joy, as coming straight from Him and your life will be a continual communion since everything will be, as it…
Saturday, May 26th
If a person has more patience in suffering and more forbearance in going without satisfaction, it is a sign that he is more proficient in virtue. – St. John of the Cross