Tuesday, August 29th
For, after all the efforts of the soul, it cannot by its unaided labors make itself fitted for union with God in love. God must take it to Himself into His own hands and purify it in the dark fire. -St. John of the Cross
Monday, August 28th
If you know how to accept the trials, worries, sufferings, and fatigue arranged by God throughout the days and hours of life, you will practice a lot of asceticism, and you will not have to look for more of it. -Bl. Pere Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, OCD
Sunday, August 27th
The things of the soul must always be considered as plentiful, spacious, and large; to do so is not an exaggeration. – St. Teresa of Avila
Saturday, August 26th
The soul, in the courage of its love, glories in what ministers to the Beloved, in that it has done anything for Him, and is lost to the things of the world. -St. John of the Cross
Friday, August 25th
We can do this much; endeavor to conform ourselves to Christ Crucified. – St. Teresa Margaret Redi
Thursday, August 24th
Whoever lives in the presence of so good a friend and excellent a leader as is Jesus Christ can endure all things. Christ helps us and strengthens us and never fails; he is a true friend…What more do we desire from such a good friend at our side, who will…
Wednesday, August 23rd
The bridal union of the soul with God is the goal for which she was created, purchased through the cross, consummated on the cross, and sealed for all eternity with the cross. – St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)
Tuesday, August 22nd
O Lord, it is no longer just a veil that hides You from me, but a thick high wall…It is hard, after having felt so near You! But I am ready to remain in this state for as long as it pleases You to leave me in it, my Beloved,…
Monday, August 21st
These persons know only their own misery and keep it so much in sight that they have no opportunity to watch anyone else’s conduct. David while in this night gives an admirable manifestation of such a state of soul: I became dumb, and was humbled, and I kept silent in…
Sunday, August 20th
For even though we already know that God is present in all we do, our nature is such that we neglect to think of this. – St. Teresa of Avila