“It constantly happens that the Lord permits
a soul to fall so that it may grow humbler. When it is honest, and realizes what it has done, and returns, it makes ever-increasing progress in our Lord’s service.”

                                      -St. Teresa of Avila

For Reflection:

While this quote does not give me permission to sin, it does help me to see that God works all things to the good, and even my mistakes can be an occasion for spiritual growth. About what one situation, circumstance, failing, fault, or sin does this speak most to me about today? I will praise God for His love and never failing mercy.

Full of Grace:
Women and the Abundant Life
Johnnette Benkovic
Pb 238 pgs
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Chapter One   Page 18
The Special Call and Gift of Woman

The Reality of Spiritual Motherhood

Just as new life issues forth from our bodies in an awesome moment of mystery and wonder, so our every word and deed should be a conduit of grace and new life for others.  And just as we love our child from the very depths of our being, so God’s love should flow through us to the world as a soothing and healing balm.  In this way our hearts and souls become conveyors of spiritual life.