Thursday, March 15th
Faith in the secret history of souls ought to fortify us when what we see externally (in ourselves and in others) takes away our courage. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Wednesday, March 14th
Through every sincere prayer something happens in the church, and it is the church itself that is praying therein, for it is the Holy Spirit living in the church that intercedes for every individual soul “with sighs too deep for words.” This is exactly what “authentic” prayer is, for “no…
Tuesday, March 13th
Faith tells us of things we have never seen, and cannot come to know by our natural senses. -St. John of the Cross
Monday, March 12th
We are miserable and fall at every step. We are children who don’t even know how to talk. Why doesn’t Jesus become angry with our falls that are caused by our ignorance and our weakness? Never allow discouragement to enter your heart. -St. Teresa de los Andes
Sunday, March 11th
When aglow with love, the soul ponders within itself God’s immensity, His faithfulness, the proofs of love He has shown us, His benefits to us … the humble soul will never put God high enough nor itself low enough. But this is the wonderful thing: its powerlessness will be turned…
Saturday, March 10th
How happy I am to see myself imperfect and be in need of God’s mercy. -St Therese
Friday, March 9th
Once an individual is drawn into God’s orbit, withdrawing into his own interior and surrendering himself to Him in loving union, he has forever resolved the problem. It suffices that he allow himself to be directed and guided by the Spirit of God- who henceforth moves him noticeably – because…
Thursday, March 8th
In my opinion we shall never completely know ourselves if we don’t strive to know God. By gazing at His grandeur, we get in touch with our own lowliness; by looking at His purity, we shall see our own filth; by pondering His humility, we shall see how far we…
Wednesday, March 7th
Under the old law, the altar of sacrifice was to be hollow within. It is the will of God that the soul should be empty of all created things, and thus become a fitting altar for the King of heaven. -St. John of the Cross
Tuesday, March 6th
While one is alive, progress doesn’t come from trying to enjoy Me more but trying to do My will. – The Lord to St. Teresa of Avila