Vince teipsum (Conquer yourself). This is the secret of the Exercises. “I learnt no other lesson from my master Ignatius,” said St. …
Self-conquest
November 28, 2023
I felt strongly urged to rise and make the Holy Hour every night. In the past twelve months I have gone down to the …
November 22, 2023
Your desire for penance is an excellent sign…But have a fixed amount to be done each day and do not be doing …
November 18, 2023
The Fruit of the Third Week The thought that Jesus has suffered so much for me to atone for my sins and …
November 8, 2023
Today, the Feast of all the Saints of the Society, while praying in the Chapel at Donnybrook (Poor Clares), our Lord seemed …
November 5, 2023
This evening I had a dispute with Father B. Instead of giving in to his wishes and allowing him to remain in …
November 1, 2023
I am slowly learning the lesson Jesus brought me out here to teach me. The first and greatest is that I must …
October 26, 2023
My God, this morning I was in despair. After some days of relaxation owing partly to sickness, I resolved to begin my …
October 22, 2023
Feeling very unwell for the past few days, I gave way to self indulgence in food and sleep. Jesus has made it …
October 20, 2023
Today is the feast of St Paul of the Cross, the founder of the Passionist order. He lived in the 1700’s, and …
October 19, 2023