Thursday, November 5th
I saw that when God took away from me all that seemed to be leading me to Him, it was only to give Himself even more. -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Wednesday, November 4th
No one can make me frightened anymore, because I know what to believe about His mercy and His love; I know that, in the twinkling of an eye, all those thousands of sins would be consumed as a drop of water cast into a blazing fire. -St. Therese
Tuesday, November 3rd
The most profound expression we can give to faith is to set aside an inviolable time each day, no matter how short, when we deliberately affirm God’s absolute love for me here and now and that we stay there in blind trusting faith, receiving it. – Ruth Burrows
Monday, November 2nd
What would it matter were I to remain in purgatory until judgment day if through my prayer I could save even one soul? How much less would it matter if my prayer is to the advantage of many and for the honor of the Lord. Pay no attention to sufferings…
Sunday, November 1st
Oh how desirable is this union with God’s will! Happy is the soul that has reached it. Such a soul will live tranquilly in this life, and in the next as well. Nothing in earthly events afflicts it unless it finds itself in some danger of losing God or sees…
Saturday, October 31st
You will find that He suits Himself to whatever mood you are in. He longs so keenly for our glance that He will neglect no means to win it. -St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, October 30th
Take advantage of your solitude to recollect yourself with God. While your body is resting, think how He is rest for your soul. -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Thursday, October 29th
Our Lord kept nothing for Himself when He loved me from the wood of the Cross. And will I give myself to Him by halves? -St. Teresa of the Andes
Wednesday, October 28th
Strive to get to know Jesus who is the intimate Friend of our souls. In Him is found the tenderness of a mother to an infinite degree: comfort to those who are suffering, strength to fulfill our obligations. Gaze at Jesus annihilated in the manger, on the Cross, in the…
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