In need of God’s mercy

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Women of Grace Staff

March 24

“Oh how happy I am to see myself imperfect

and to be in need of God’s mercy.”

-St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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No other ladder

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Women of Grace Staff

March 23

“Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder

by which we may get to heaven.”

-St. Rose of Lima

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Put yourself in the presence of God

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Women of Grace Staff

March 22

“You don’t know how to pray? Put yourself in the presence of God,

and as soon as you have said, ‘Lord, I don’t know how to pray!’

you can be sure you’ve already begun.”

-Saint Josemaría Escrivá

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Without a moment’s hesitation

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Women of Grace Staff

March 21

“Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves… What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between us and life, the life of the Spirit? Whatever it is, let us relentlessly tear it out, without a moment’s hesitation.”

-Catherine Doherty

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The arms of faith

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Women of Grace Staff

March 20

“Lent is like a long ‘retreat’ during which we can turn back into ourselves and listen to the voice of God, in order to defeat the temptations of the Evil One. It is a period of spiritual ‘combat’ which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready to renew the promises of our Baptism.”

-Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

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How to forgive

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Women of Grace Staff

March 19

“He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I forgive with all my heart.”

-St. Faustina