July 18
“We crush the head of the serpent when we scorn and trample underfoot the glory of the world, the praises and vanities and all the other pomps of pride.”
-St. Marie of the Incarnation
Crushing the Glory of the World
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On the Power of God
July 17
“It shall happen as God shall choose, for assuredly we depend not on our own power but on the power of God.”
- St. Perpetua
Finding Joy in God
April 21
Feast of St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor (1033 – 1109)
“O God, let me know you and love you so that I may find my joy in you; and if I cannot do so fully in this life, let me at least make some progress every day, until at last that knowledge, love and joy come to me in all their plentitude.”
--St. Anselm
Overcoming Temptation
April 20
“Ceasing to struggle because of our defects when there is opposition to a serious mistake can lead us to that form of pride called pusillanimity, lack of courage and strength to bear misfortune or undertake large enterprises.”
--Francis Fernandez, In Conversation with God, Vol. 2
For Reflection:
Am I being tempted in this way today? Regarding what? How can I overcome this temptation?
(Quote from Graceful Living)
Seeking the Beloved
April 19
"The soul truly in love with God never fails through laziness to do all in its power to seek God's Son, the Beloved "
--St. John of the Cross, The Spiritual Canticle
Powers of the Soul
February 27
“The love of talk distracts all the powers of our soul from God and fills them with earthly objects and impressions like a vessel of water which cannot be clear and settled while you are continually stirring the earthly particles from the bottom.”
-- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Speak Much to God
February 26
“Speak little to creatures but speak much to God. He will make you truly wise.”
--St. Mary Mazzarello
Solitude
February 25
“It is good when a soul loves solitude; it’s a sign that it takes delight in God and enjoys speaking with Him.”-- St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Chief Architect
February 17
Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
“In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.”
--Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Cruciform
February 16
"One of the favorite images I like to use for describing the Christian life is of a person standing with arms outstretched. One hand, in faith and prayer, touches God; the other hand is extended in service to the neighbor. Thus a person is cruciform, touching God and touching neighbor."--Catherine de Hueck Doherty
