August 7
"Few souls understand what God would accomplish in them if they were to abandon themselves unreservedly to Him and if they were to allow His grace to mould them accordingly."
~St. Ignatius Loyola
For Reflection:
Abandonment to God leads to conformity to His will. What do I need to abandon to Him at this point in my life - is it a situation; a grudge; a loved one; an unalterable predicament; an illness, sadness, contradiction, or suffering? What do I think God would accomplish in me if I were to abandon my situation to Him?
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August 6
"Therefore with mind entire, faith firm, courage undaunted, love thorough, let us be ready for whatever God wills."
~Bede the Venerable
For Reflection:
Bede the Venerable lists four virtues needed to ready us for the permissive will of God. What are they? What do they mean? How can I begin to strengthen them in my soul today?
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August 5
"Let us remember these great truths: (1) There is
nothing, however small or apparently indifferent, which has not been ordained or permitted by God - even to the fall of a leaf.
(2) God is sufficiently wise, good, powerful and merciful to turn those events which are apparently the most calamitous to the good and the advantage of those who know how to adore and accept with humility all that his divine and adorable will permits."
~Jean-Pierre De Caussade, S.J.
For Reflection:
If I want to experience the good and the advantage hidden in the midst of my life's calamities and sufferings, what must I know how to do? Why do I think this is so? What practical steps can I employ to move in this direction?
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August 4
"Let us remember these great truths: (1) There is
nothing, however small or apparently indifferent, which has not been ordained or permitted by God - even to the fall of a leaf.
(2) God is sufficiently wise, good, powerful and merciful to turn those events which are apparently the most calamitous to the good and the advantage of those who know how to adore and accept with humility all that his divine and adorable will permits."
~Jean-Pierre De Caussade, S.J.
For Reflection:
Meditating on the second truth that Jean-Pierre De Caussade offers, do I truly believe that God is wise, good, powerful and merciful? Do I truly believe that God can and will turn the calamity and suffering of my life to my good and advantage? Have I witnessed this in the past?
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August 3
"Let us remember these great truths: (1) There is
nothing, however small or apparently indifferent, which has not been ordained or permitted by God - even to the fall of a leaf.
(2) God is sufficiently wise, good, powerful and merciful to turn those events which are apparently the most calamitous to the good and the advantage of those who know how to adore and accept with humility all that his divine and adorable will permits."
~Jean-Pierre De Caussade, S.J.
For Reflection:
The next three days will provide me with time to contemplate and consider the rich insight of this quote. For today, what do I think is the difference between God's "ordained" will and His "permissive" will. What instances of each have I seen in my life?
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August 2
"The will of God is the measure of all things."
~St. Ambrose of Milan
For Reflection:
Is God's will the yardstick of my decisions, choices, and behavior? Why or why not? To what extent does fear of God's will enter in? (See tomorrow's Grace Lines for some insight that may help.)
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August 1
"The accomplishment of the divine will is the sole end for which we are
in the world."
-St. John Eudes
For Reflection:
What does the phrase "God's will" mean to me? How does this definition shape my understanding of this quote by St. John Eudes? What do I think is the relationship between living in God's will and true joy?
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We’re living through dire times. The coronavirus has gone viral, we’re laid off from our jobs, forced to wear masks in public and – worst of all – we can’t go to Mass! As the weeks drag on, many have begun to ask that age-old question, “If God is unchanging, is our prayer doing any good?”
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As Holy Week begins and we celebrate Our's Lord's surrender to the will of His Father, let us ponder the depth of our own surrender to His will by reflecting on the message contained in this beautiful poem.
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“I am sure that God keeps no one waiting unless He sees that it is good for him.” – C.S. Lewis
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