What is it to be a saint? Does it mean that we must macerate this flesh of ours with cruel austerities, such …
Self-conquest
February 18, 2026
I have gone through a great deal of desolation, discouragement, fear and dread of my proposed vow. When I make it — …
February 15, 2026
To-day while praying in the Chapel, suddenly it seemed to me as if I were standing before a narrow path all choked …
February 5, 2026
Reading today of how Luisa de Carvajal made herself the slave of her two maids, the old desire for this kind of …
February 4, 2026
Constant urging of Jesus to do “hard things” for him, things which cost. I shrink from sacrifice, but I know well He …
February 1, 2026
Last night I rose at 1am and went down to the church, renewing before the crucifix my desire and promise absolutely to …
January 27, 2026
22 January 1911 My dear loving Jesus, what do you want from me? You never seem to leave me alone – thank …
January 22, 2026
I felt Jesus asking me to make a long visit and wishing to speak to me. His message was: To note down …
January 18, 2026
I see more and more that self-indulgence even in lawful things brings only unhappiness; and I realise I can never be truly …
January 15, 2026
I was very much annoyed because someone burnt the floor of my dug-out and also on finding my candles had been taken. …
December 23, 2025