Towards the end of the retreat a light came to me that, now that I have given Jesus all the sacrifices I …
Self-conquest
March 11, 2020
This morning during meditation I again felt that mysterious appeal from our Blessed Lord for a life of absolute, complete sacrifice of …
March 10, 2020
The mortification good for you may be measured by your peace of mind. If you find your should troubled by the penance …
March 9, 2020
What is it to be a saint? Does it mean that we must macerate this flesh of ours with cruel …
February 26, 2020
We should call a man a fool who wasted his wealth warming himself before a fire made of banknotes. Do we act …
February 16, 2020
St Claude de la Colombiere I have gone through a great deal of desolation, discouragement, fear and dread of my proposed vow. …
February 15, 2020
Almost the first thing which caught my eye at the grotto was our Lady’s words: “Penitence, penitence, penitence”. On leaving, I …
February 11, 2020
Christian abnegation is not composed merely of renunciation: it leads to something tangible and definite. We abandon what is false to cling …
February 9, 2020
To-day while praying in the Chapel, suddenly it seemed to me as if I were standing before a narrow path …
February 5, 2020
Constant urging of jesus to do “hard things” for him, things which cost. I shrink from sacrifice, but I know well He …
February 1, 2020