Tuesday, October 27th
He is within us to sanctify us, so let us ask Him to be Himself our sanctity. -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
He is within us to sanctify us, so let us ask Him to be Himself our sanctity. -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Always be more disposed toward giving to others than giving to yourself, and thus you will not be envious of nor selfish toward your neighbor. This is to be understood from the viewpoint of perfection, for God is angered with those who do not give precedence to His good pleasure…
There is no wood like that of the Cross to kindle the fire of Jove in the soul, and Our Lord so wants to be loved, to find in the world … souls that are completely surrendered to Him and to His good pleasure … I tell you from Him…
Preserve a habitual remembrance of eternal life, recalling that those who hold themselves the lowest and poorest and least of all will enjoy the highest dominion and glory in God. – St. John of the Cross
The practice of humility consists not only in thinking and saying that you are full of faults, but in rejoicing because others think and say the same thing about you. – St. Therese
Lonely valleys are quiet, pleasant, cool, shady and flowing with fresh waters; in the variety of their groves and in the sweet song of the birds, they afford abundant recreation and delight…and in their solitude and silence they refresh and give rest. These valleys are what my Beloved is to…
The world’s thy ship and not thy home. – St. Therese
Let us struggle without respite. Let us go on, however much we are tired of the struggle. Where would our merit be if we fought only when we feel courageous? – St. Therese
Nothing is accomplished without effort, without struggle. In our better moments, we no longer shed tears over our own weaknesses or over those of others, but we recall what was interiorly said to St. Paul: My grace is sufficient for you; in union with me you can do all things.…
It is in the effects and deeds following afterward that one discerns the true value of prayer. -St. Teresa of Avila