Wednesday, September 28th
Because the light and wisdom of this contemplation is very bright and pure, and the soul in which it shines is dark and impure, a person will be deeply afflicted on receiving it. -St. John of the Cross
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Tuesday, September 27th
I have only to love Him, to let myself be loved, all of the time: to wake in Love, to move in Love, to sleep in Love,my soul in His Soul, my heart in His Heart, so that through contact with Him, He purifies me, and delivers me from my…
Monday, September 26th
Wait upon God with loving and pure attentiveness, working no violence on yourself lest you disturb the soul’s peace and tranquility. God will feed your soul with heavenly food since you put no obstacle in His way… And it is not remarkable that the soul does not see this, for…
Sunday, September 25th
The devil through very small things drills holes through which very large things enter. -St. Teresa of Avila
Saturday, September 24th
When God communicates this bright ray of his secret wisdom to the soul not yet transformed, he causes thick darkness. -St. John of the Cross
Thursday, September 22nd
You see, dear Mother, that my way is not the way of fear; I can always find means to be happy and to profit by my failings, and Our Lord Himself encourages me to do so. – St. Therese
Wednesday, September 21st
I cannot be downcast, since in everything that happens to me, I see the loving hand of Jesus. -St. Therese
Tuesday, September 20th
Lay all your cares about the future trustingly in God’s hands, and let yourself be guided by the Lord just like a little child… -St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Monday, September 19th
Those who now desire to question God or receive some vision or revelation are guilty not only of foolish behavior but of also offending Him by not fixing their eyes entirely on Christ and by living with the desire for some other novelty. – St. John of the Cross
Sunday, September 18th
The soul that has given itself to God must give itself completely, for love leaves nothing for itself. Let it be consumed entirely so that from these ashes only one person may rise: Christ. The creature is consumed in the divinity. -St. Teresa of the Andes