“Lord, may neither our past wretchedness which has been forgiven us, nor the possibility of future wretchedness cause us any disquiet. May we abandon ourselves into your merciful hands. May we bring before you our desires for sanctity and apostolate, which are hidden like embers under the ashes of an apparent coldness. Lord, I know you are listening to us.[738]”
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
“God does not measure human actions by a standard which stops at the appearances of ‘how much’ is given. God measures according to the standard of the interior values of ‘how’ one places oneself at the disposal of one’s neighbour: He measures according to the degree of love with which one freely dedicates oneself to the service of the brethren.[722]”
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
“Let us never fail to have recourse to the Lord, especially when the going gets rough. If we take advantage of the means of spiritual direction, the Lord will be able to work miracles with us.”
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
“Caritas omnia suffert, omnia credit, omnia sperat, omnia sustinet’. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.[752]”
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
― In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: Ordinary Time Weeks 29-34
“Lord, make me know your ways. Lord, teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth, and teach me: for you are God my Saviour.[8]”
― In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent
― In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent
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