Thursday, January 26th
As the tilling of soil is necessary for it’s fruitfulness- untilled soil produces only weeds-mortification of the appetites is a requisite for man’s spiritual fruitfulness. – St. John of the Cross
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Wednesday, January 25th
When one is in the midst of business matters, and in times of persecutions and trials, when one can’t maintain so much quietude, and in times of dryness, Christ is a very good friend…He is company for us. Once we have the habit, it is very easy to find Him…
Tuesday, January 24th
We must serve our Lord; sow what is good around us without worrying about its growth. For us the labors; for Jesus, success! – St. Therese
Monday, January 23rd
I know quite well all you are suffering. I know your anguish, and I share it. Oh! if I could but impart to you the peace which Jesus has put into my soul amid my most bitter tears. Be comforted – all passes away. -St. Therese
Sunday, January 22nd
“Be holy for I am holy!” It seems to me that this is the very same wish expressed om the day of creation when God said: “Let us make man in Our image and likeliness.” It is always the desire of the creator to identify and associate His creature with…
Saturday, January 21st
Where, my Lord, did I think I could find a remedy save in You? What folly; to flee from the light so as to be always stumbling! -St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, January 20th
He does not call those who are worthy but those whom He pleases. – St. Therese
Thursday, January 19th
To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that. -St. Teresa of Avila
Wednesday, January 18th
Or look upon Him bending under the weight of the Cross and not even allowed to take breath: He will look upon you with His lovely and compassionate eyes, full of tears, and in comforting your grief will forget His own because you are bearing Him company in order to…
Tuesday, January 17th
You will be immediately told that speaking with… (a friend) is unnecessary, that it is enough to have God. But a good means to having God is to speak with His friends. -St. Teresa of Avila