Saturday, November 29th
There is no more urgent need than total surrender to God, putting oneself totally in his hands….If man were deeply penetrated by this truth, he would be totally absorbed in God. -St. Titus Brandsma
Friday, November 28th
I realize that we aren’t all made alike. For me, God’s infinite mercy is the quality that stands out in my life, and when I contemplate and adore God’s other perfections, it’s against this background of mercy all the time. -St. Therese
Thursday, November 27th
I give thanks to Jesus for making me walk in darkness, and in the darkness I enjoy profound peace. Indeed, I consent to remain through all my religious life in the gloomy passage into which He has led me. I desire only that my darkness may obtain light for sinners.…
Wednesday, November 26th
Not all the faculties and senses have to be employed in things, but only those which are required; as for the others leave them unoccupied for God. -St.John of the Cross
Tuesday, November 25th
My Jesus, I am determined to be all yours, whatever the cost, and despite every repugnance. -St. Teresa Margaret Redi
Monday, November 24th
“Do you know the souls that most enjoy my Goodness?,” said our Lord (to a chosen soul). “The ones who trust in me the most. Trusting souls are the ones who steal away my graces. I am all Love, and the greatest pain one can give my Heart is to…
Saturday, November 22nd
Remember that you have but one soul and have but once to die; no more than one short life, which is yours and yours only; that there is but one glory and that is eternal. – St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, November 21st
He who falls alone remains alone in his fall, and he values his soul little since he entrusts it to himself alone. – St. John of the Cross
Thursday, November 20th
As the bee draws honey from all plants and makes use of them only for that end, so the soul most easily draws the sweetness of love from all that happens to it. It makes all things subservient to the end of loving God, whether they are sweet or bitter.…
Wednesday, November 19th
Reflect upon the providence and wisdom of God in all created things and praise Him in them all. -St. Teresa of Avila