“You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity.”

                                           ~St. Angela Merici

For Reflection:

Which one virtue do I most need to acquire to follow St. Angela’s advice when I am in the midst of a difficult exchange with another?

In Conversation with God Vol 5 - Ordinary Time: Wks 24-34 Francis Fernandez-Carvajal Click Here For More Information: TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK: WEDNESDAY 42. TEMPTATION AND EVIL 42.3 The means to overcome temptation. If we are to overcome temptation, we must have recourse to God's help. He can do all things: In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. God has given us the Guardian Angels to help us in times of trial and danger...We should seek the help of the Guardian Angels at all times, but especially when we are experiencing temptation. Our Guardian Angel is a very powerful ally and friend who is ready to assist us when we are in trouble...We will be best prepared against temptation when we are faithful to our personal prayer, when we avoid lukewarmness, when we keep in mind the need to practice mortification.We are strong when we flee from occasions of sin.