“The state of marriage is one that requires more virtue and constancy than any other. It is a perpetual exercise in mortification.”

                           ~St. Francis de Sales

For Reflection:

While this quote may sound discouraging, it, in fact, speaks of the sanctifying effects of the married state. Why is mortification so essential to the spiritual life? How does this help me “reframe” the daily stresses of married life?

In Conversation With God Vol 2 Daily Meditations Lent and Easter  Francis Fernandez-Carvajal Pb 609 pgs Click Here For More Information. SECOND WEEK OF LENT-WEDNESDAY 15.  TO DRINK OF THE LORD'S CHALICE 15.1 Identifying all our will with that of the Lord.  Co-redeeming with Him. While Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem He spoke for the third time to His disciples about His passion and death, and of His glorious resurrection.The language of the Cross is not easy to understand. They had not placed any limits on how far they were willing to follow Our Lord; nor have we. And so, when we make petition for something, when we pray, we ought to be disposed towards accepting, above all, the Will of God; even when it does not accord or run parallel with our wishes,...He will always give us what is best.