If I have resolved to nail myself to the cross, let me bear ever in mind that our Lord is on the …
Self-conquest
March 13, 2025
Towards the end of the retreat a light came to me that, now that I have given Jesus all the sacrifices I …
March 11, 2025
This morning during meditation I again felt that mysterious appeal from our Blessed Lord for a life of absolute, complete sacrifice of …
March 10, 2025
What is it to be a saint? Does it mean that we must macerate this flesh of ours with cruel austerities, such …
March 5, 2025
I am convinced that generally we reach sanctity of life only through a long series of falls from which we get up. …
February 20, 2025
I have gone through a great deal of desolation, discouragement, fear and dread of my proposed vow. When I make it — …
February 15, 2025
To-day while praying in the Chapel, suddenly it seemed to me as if I were standing before a narrow path all choked …
February 6, 2025
Reading today of how Luisa de Carvajal made herself the slave of her two maids, the old desire for this kind of …
February 4, 2025
Constant urging of Jesus to do “hard things” for him, things which cost. I shrink from sacrifice, but I know well He …
February 1, 2025
Last night I rose at 1am and went down to the church, renewing before the crucifix my desire and promise absolutely to …
January 27, 2025