“…and the soul becomes anxious to suffer again if by so doing it can render the Lord greater service. And, however numerous may be our troubles and persecutions, if we endure them without offending the Lord, but rejoice to suffer for His sake, they all work together for our greater gain.” – St. Teresa of […]
He who is conformed in everything to the Divine will, enjoys perpetual peace even in this life. Morning Meditations, Wednesday – Twenty-second Week after Pentecost, Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
“It is regrettable, (that) some souls, laden as rich vessels with wealth, deeds, spiritual exercises, virtues, and favors from God, never advance because they lack the courage to make a complete break with some little satisfaction, attachment, or affection (which are all about the same) and thereby never reach the port of perfection.” “It makes
Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits Thou hast given me, for all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may I know Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly, and follow Thee more nearly. Amen.
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The precept of detachment from riches is obligatory for entrance into the Kingdom of heaven.” (CCC #2,544)
There should be zero conflict between our duties and God. In a life lived well, all our responsibilities should lead us toward God.
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“A single ‘Blessed be God’ when things go wrong, is of more value than a thousand acts of thanksgiving when things are to our liking.” – Saint John of Avila The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 1:21
