Wednesday, July 19th

How people delude themselves as to the real meaning of union with God! There are those who think they have reached it because they enjoy sensible consolations; they make one think of children playing with ashes which the wind blows away. No. no! True union lies not in enjoyment, but…

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Tuesday, July 18th

I desire your progress, but it strikes me that enough has already been said and written for the attainment of everything you need. If anything is lacking it is not writing and speaking, but in silence and work. -St. John of the Cross

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Sunday, July 16th

There is no need for us to be advising Him about what He should give us, for He can rightly tell us that we don’t know what we’re asking for. – St. Teresa of Avila Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel!  

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Tuesday, July 11th

This is a test to discern the true lover of God.  Is he satisfied with anything less than God?  For the satisfaction of the heart is not found in possessions but in detachment from all things and poverty of spirit. -St. John of the Cross

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