Monday, September 18th
There’s no need for us to be advising Him about what He should give us, for He can rightly tell us that we don’t know what we’re asking for. – St. Teresa of Avila
Sunday, September 17th
When we have many things to do, when we are persecuted and in trouble, when we cannot have much rest, and when we have our seasons of dryness, Christ is our best Friend; for we regard Him as Man, and behold Him faint and in trouble, and He is our…
Saturday, September 16th
When the evening of life comes, I shall stand before You with empty hands, because I do not ask You, my God, to take account of my works. All our good deeds are blemished in Your eyes. I wish therefore to be robed with Your own justice, and to receive…
Thursday, September 14th
In general, the reason why many souls have no love or inclination towards virtue is that they harbor affections and desires which are neither innocent nor directed wholly towards God. -St. John of the Cross
Wednesday, September 13th
God always enriches the soul He visits. This is certain, for although the favor and consolation may pass away quickly, it is detected later on by the benefits it has left in the soul. -St. Teresa of Avila
Tuesday, September 12th
We can do this much; endeavor to conform ourselves to Christ Crucified. – St. Teresa Margaret Redi
Sunday, September 10th
The Beloved cares for nothing else but love. The soul therefore, anxious to please him perfectly, occupies itself unceasingly in pure love of God. -St. John of the Cross
Saturday, September 9th
All things count for nothing when it is a matter of acquiring true love of God. – St. Teresa Margaret Redi
Friday, September 8th
There are many Christians who are virtuous men, and who do great things, but their virtues and good works are utterly useless in the matter of eternal life, because they seek themselves in them, and not solely the honor and glory of God. -St. John of the Cross
Thursday, September 7th
To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul. It is Jesus alone who can give such value to our actions. Let us then love Him with all our heart. -St. Therese