Monday, October 22nd
It is good to serve God in darkness and trial! We have only this life to live by faith. -St. Therese
Sunday, October 21st
Oh, by how many things was I offended! I am ashamed now…I didn’t consider or pay any heed to the honor that is beneficial; that is, the honor that benefits the soul. – St. Teresa of Avila
Saturday, October 20th
I am happy and shall never cease to be so because I belong to my God. At every moment I find in him my heaven and an eternal and immutable love. I don’t desire anything but him and this love grows in my soul inasmuch I see myself introduced in…
Friday, October 19th
Hope creates an emptiness in the memory constraining it to occupy itself with something it does not yet possess. It teaches us to hope for everything from God and for nothing from ourselves or from other creatures; to hope for eternal happiness from Him and therefore to renounce every pleasure…
Thursday, October 18th
Never complain of anyone, but turn the complaints against yourself; because if you do not succeed in doing what you long to do, how can you complain if others fail? -St. Teresa Margaret Redi
Wednesday, October 17th
Prayer is a repose, a relaxation. One must come in total simplicity to the One whom one loves, holding oneself near to Him as a small child in its mother’s arms, allowing one’s heart to go out … -St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Tuesday, October 16th
I believe I see my task in a clearer and more precise way. This also means seeing my ineptitude ever more deeply, but at the same time also the possibility of being an instrument in spite of everything. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Monday, October 15th
Love is always stirring and thinking about what it will do. It cannot contain itself. -St. Teresa of Avila
Sunday, October 14th
The spiritual life must be nourished, especially when one has to give much to others. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Saturday, October 13th
Since Jesus wants to sleep why will I hinder Him? I am only too happy that He doesn’t bother with me, for He is showing me that I am not a stranger when treating me this way, for I assure you, He is going to no trouble about carrying on…