Sunday, September 8th
We are in the hands of our good God and Father of all consolation; all that He permits will turn to our greater good, although now we do not understand it. – St. Teresa Margaret Redi
Saturday, September 7th
It is enough to humble ourselves to bear patiently our imperfections. There lies true sanctity for us. – St. Therese
Friday, September 6th
Love consists not in feeling great things but in having great detachment and in suffering for the Beloved. – St. John of the Cross
Thursday, September 5th
His Majesty knows what is good for us; it is not for us to advise Him how to treat us, for He has the right to tell us that we know not what we ask. Remember, it is of the greatest importance- the sole aim of one beginning to practice…
Wednesday, September 4th
He reaches out His hand to us,the very moment He sees us fully convinced of our nothingness, and hears us cry out: My foot stumbles Lord, but Your mercy is my strength (Ps. 93: 18). Should we attempt great things, however, even under pretext of zeal, He deserts us. So…
Tuesday, September 3rd
For years I have not belonged to myself, I have surrendered myself wholly to Jesus, and He is free to do with me whatsoever He pleases. -St. Therese
Monday, September 2nd
In what peace, in what recollection Mary lent herself to everything she did! How even the most trivial things were divinized by her! For through it all the Virgin remained the adorer of the gift of God! This did not prevent her from spending herself outwardly when it was a…
Sunday, September 1st
I have abandoned my free will to You so that henceforth You alone will be the possessor of my heart and Your holy Will the rule of my actions. I desire to love You with a patient love, a love dead to self – that is, a love which completely…
Saturday, August 31st
Knowing ourselves is something so important that I wouldn’t want any relaxation ever in this regard… While we are on this earth, nothing is more important to us than humility. – St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, August 30th
We can never have too much confidence in our God who is so mighty and so merciful. As we hope in Him so shall we receive. – St. Therese