Lent, Day 27
Every virtue in your soul is a precious ornament which makes you dear to God and to man. But holy purity, the queen of virtues, the angelic virtue, is a jewel so precious that those who possess it become like the angels of God in Heaven, even though clothed in mortal flesh. – St. John [...]
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I’m actually a day late on my post for Sunday because of a minor family crisis. Today I wake up knowing God is so very good and he has enough mercy and grace for all of us. Nothing we do can separate us from his love and mercy. Isn’t that liberating? There is no sin [...]
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You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – and only love. Love can do all things. – St Therese of Lisieux Hosea 6: 1 – 6 1 “Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has stricken, and he will bind [...]
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Be humble in this life, that God may raise you up in the next. Be truly moderate and do not punish or condemn anyone immoderately. Be gentle so that you may never oppose justice. Be honorable so that you may never voluntarily bring disgrace upon anyone. Be chaste so that you may avoid all the [...]
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If my conscience were burdened with all the sins it is possible to commit, I would still go and throw myself into our Lord’s arms, my heart all broken up with contrition. I know what tenderness He has for any prodigal child of His that comes back to Him. – St. Therese of Lisieux 2 [...]
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Who teaches the soul if not God? – Saint John of the Cross Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 1 “And now, O Israel, give heed to the statutes and the ordinances which I teach you, and do them; that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of [...]
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We do not have to talk very much in order to pray well. We know that God is there in His holy tabernacle; let us open our hearts to Him; let us rejoice in His Presence: This is the best prayer. – St. John Vianney Daniel 3: 25, 34 – 43 25 In the fire [...]
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Never rise from the table without having given thanks to the Lord. If we act in this way we need have no fear of the wretched sin of gluttony. — St. Pio of Pietrelcina 2 Kings 5:1-5 1 Na’aman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master [...]
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The good thoughts which God gives you in prayer are relics. Gather them carefully together in order to translate them into acts, and you will gladden the heart of God. – St. Vincent de Paul Exodus 20: 1 – 17 1 And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, [...]
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It is certain that the love of God does not consist in this sweetness and tenderness which we for the most part desire; but rather in serving Him in justice, fortitude, and humility. His Majesty seeks and loves courageous souls. – St. Teresa of Avila Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 14 Shepherd thy people with thy staff, [...]
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