Saturday, December 29th
What a distressing thing it would be if God were telling us to go after something that matters to Him, and we would not do so, but remain there looking at Him because that is what pleases us. – St. Teresa of Avila
Friday, December 28th
By contrast with the lethargy that comes from lack of vital energy, resting in God is something completely new and unique. The former was dead silence. Now it is replaced by the feeling of being safe, of being relieved from all anxiety and responsibility and obligation to act. And as…
Thursday, December 27th
The soul in this state must remember that if it is not conscious of making progress, it is making much more than when it was walking on foot, because God Himself is bearing it in His arms. Although outwardly it is doing nothing, it is in reality doing more than…
Wednesday, December 26th
One is so happy living in intimacy with God, making one’s life a heart to heart exchange of love with the Divine Master and knowing that He will be found in the center of one’s soul. One is then never alone and one’s greatest need becomes a solitude in which…
Tuesday, December 25th
Jesus is a hidden treasure which few souls can find, for it is hidden and the world loves what sparkles. – St. Therese
Monday, December 24th
O Consuming Fire, Spirit of Love, descend into my soul and make all in me as an incarnation of the Word, that I may be to Him a super-added humanity wherein He renews His mystery; and You O Father, bestow Yourself and bend down to Your little creature, seeing in…
Sunday, December 23rd
Very often God is satisfied with our wish to labor for his glory, and how immense are my desires to do so. – St. Therese
Saturday, December 22nd
If we hope to find God, the road is sure; we must acquire humility of heart and a simple spirit, remembering that only those who fight gain the victory. Bust courage, we shall not lack grace nor help from the Heart of God who wishes us all to be saints.…
Friday, December 21st
The soul that leaves the house of its own will, and abandons the bed of its own satisfaction, will find the Divine Wisdom, the Son of God, the Bridegroom, waiting at the door without. -St. John of the Cross
Thursday, December 20th
All things come to an end; therefore take heart, for just as one thing gives way to another, so eternity will come at last. On the contrary seeing how quickly the things of this world end ought to console us, because we are drawing ever nearer to that goal to…