Wednesday, March 20th
It matters not whether You give me the abandonment of Calvary or the joys of Nazareth. I only want to see You contented. – St. Teresa of the Andes
Tuesday, March 19th
Those who practice prayer should have a special affection for him (St. Joseph) always. I do not know how anyone can think of the Queen of the Angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Child Jesus, without giving thanks to Saint Joseph for the way he…
Monday, March 18th
Mental prayer consists of what was explained: being aware and knowing that we are speaking, with whom we are speaking, and who we ourselves are who dare to speak so much with so great a Lord. To think about this and other similar things, of how little we have served…
Sunday, March 17th
Always believe in Love. If you have to suffer, think that you are even more loved, and always sing in thanksgiving. He is so jealous for the beauty of your soul…. That is all He has in view. – St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Saturday, March 16th
Humility consists in complete recognition of one’s own nothingness in all things. A leather bag is best filled by being laid flat on the ground, and a bucket at a well does not fill with water unless it is lowered. As for me, I remain empty for want of being…
Friday, March 15th
I understood that I had a great obligation to serve our Lady and St Joseph; for often when I went off the path completely, God gave me salvation again through their prayers. – St. Teresa of Avila
Thursday, March 14th
All the goodness we possess is lent to us, and God considers it His own work. God and His work is God. – St. John of the Cross
Wednesday, March 13th
The nothingness of me is strangely loved: Sustaining ever The all of love, my need is strangely here: Departing never. – St. Therese
Tuesday, March 12th
When I am in this state of spiritual dryness, unable to pray, or to practice virtue, I look for little opportunities, for the smallest trifles, to give pleasure to Jesus; a smile or a kind word, for instance, when I would wish to be silent, or to show that I…
Monday, March 11th
Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent. – St. John of the Cross