“We know we have souls. But we seldom consider the precious things that can be found in this soul, or who dwells within it, or its high values. Consequently, little effort is made to preserve its beauty. All our attention is taken up with the plainness of the diamond’s setting that is, with these bodies of ours.”

                               ~St. Teresa of Avila

For Reflection:

What one thing can I specifically do today to preserve the beauty of my soul?

Experience Grace In Abundance:
Ten Strategies for Your Spiritual Life NEW! by Johnnette Benkovic
Pb 304 pages
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Make Use Of The Sacraments
Penance:The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Jesus instituted the sacrament of Penance on the evening of His glorious Resurrection from the dead.  In John 20: 19-23, Scripture tells us that even though the disciples had locked the doors of the place where they were staying for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood before them…With that, the Lord breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any they are retained.”