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…Surrender to the One who is all-embracing Love.

Only God can quench the desires of the human heart.

Forgetting all cares of life, by abstinence, let us renounce our love of pleasure and concern ourselves instead with charity.

Material things may be desirable, even honorable, but they cannot replace the joy of the Spirit of God dwelling in my heart.

Help me, O Lord, to transform my passionate nature through tears, humility, and diligent labor — just as St. Moses did.

The only safe road for a follower of Jesus, says St. Gregory, is to tread in the footsteps of the experienced Divine Guide.

Through fasting, let me open my horizon; let me look heavenward.

I appreciate God’s many blessings upon my life, but I still seek more— and even more! Let me assuage my nagging inner hunger by being satisfied with His presence, His love, alone.

Let me be willing to become a true servant of Christ.

Lord, let only virtuous words come from my mouth.

Help me to be generous with my possessions, Lord, for all I claim as mine comes from You.