“…the sweet fragrance of Christ noticed among men [is] not in a sudden burst of flame, but in the constant red-hot embers of virtues such as justice, loyalty, faithfulness, understanding, and cheerfulness.”

                                   ~St. Josemaria Escriva

For Reflection:

What is St. Josemaria communicating about an authentic witness to Christ in this quotation? Of the virtues listed above, which are “red-hot” in me? Which are growing cold and in what specific way today can I heat them up?

Divine Intimacy: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day of the Liturgical Year Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen O.C.D Leather bound 1216 pages Click Here For More Information:

                       INTRODUCTION The author of DIVINE INTIMACY, Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D., was one of the outstanding Discalced Carmelite authors and lecturers of modern times.  A devout son of St. John of the Cross, he devoted himself generously and tirelessly to the task of promoting that desired union, both in himself and in others.His book of meditations for each day of the year is an outstanding part of his effort.