“The isolation of my soul, the constant and painful injuries caused by those who are hostile or indifferent, especially when they are near and dear to me, the sadness of feeling unequal to the great task to be accomplished, the sufferings of my heart, the difficulties of my life, the misery of my physical weakness – this is the rugged soil, my God, in which Thou wilt cause joy to grow.”                                                                            ~Elisabeth Leseur

For Reflection:
What is the “soil” out of which God desires to grow joy in my life?

Experience Grace in Abundance: Ten Strategies for Your Spiritual Life
NEW! by Johnnette Benkovic
Pb 304 pages
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Believe The Truth about Yourself
A Tip for Spiritual SUCCESS
OVERVIEW
The world would have us measure success by our monetary status, the title of our position, the number of degrees we hold, or the name of the club to which we belong.  But in the spiritual life, these things matter not…To be successful in the spiritual life requires one thing and one thing alone: love. It requires that we come to know the One who is love, that we receive His love, that we conform to His love, and that, in the end, we become His love. This is the stuff of saints, of sanctity, of grace in abundance.