I am convinced that generally we reach sanctity of life only through a long series of falls from which we get up. …
Virtues
February 20, 2023
We should call a man a fool who wasted his wealth warming himself before a fire made of banknotes. Do we act …
February 16, 2023
I have gone through a great deal of desolation, discouragement, fear and dread of my proposed vow. When I make it — …
February 15, 2023
What I intended to imply was that I thought God had special designs on your soul and very great graces in store …
February 13, 2023
The effect of fervour may be likened to that of fire on water. When cold, water is motionless and chills all that …
February 12, 2023
While praying at the shrine of St Apollonia I felt urged to ask her to help me to gain a complete mastery …
February 9, 2023
Then in addition there is the great privilege and joy of carrying our dear Lord next my heart day and night. Long …
February 7, 2023
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, 2023
I was meditating on my desire to die a martyr’s death for Jesus, and then asked myself if I was really in …
February 5, 2023
Reading today of how Luisa de Carvajal made herself the slave of her two maids, the old desire for this kind of …
February 4, 2023