His Majesty knows best what is suitable for us. There's no need for us to be advising Him about what He should give us
Quote of the day, 17 October: St. Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2021: Day 9
St. Teresa concludes that when we sell out to God's will, we become his slaves, just as he became a slave through obedience for our sake; so she says that it matters not how much time we spend praying or working — obedience is key.
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2021: Day 8
True union with God, St. Teresa says, is union of our wills with His. She states that lack of obedience is an indicator of the presence of self-will and self-love. "Make your will one with God's. This is the union that I desire and would want for all of you."
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2021: Day 7
St. Teresa speaks plainly today: in order to acquire the treasure of perfect conformity to God's will "there is no better way than to dig and toil in order to excavate from this mine of obedience."
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2021: Day 6
St. Teresa proposes obedience as the solution to the "interior battle" between our self-will and God's will for us: "it means making Him Lord over the free will He has given us."
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2021: Day 5
Having stated previously that "there is no path that leads more quickly to the highest perfection than obedience," today St. Teresa intends to explain why, in her opinion, obedience "is the quickest or best means for reaching this most happy state."
St. Teresa of Avila Novena 2021: Day 4
St. Teresa drives to the heart of her teaching on prayer, obedience, and perfection: "there is no path that leads more quickly to the highest perfection than obedience."
Quote of the day: 16 October
Read the story of how St. Elizabeth of the Trinity was originally destined to enter the Carmel of Paray-le-Monial
Witness to the truth — Silvio José Báez, O.C.D.
Christ Crucified is a king who bears witness to the truth
Quote of the day: 27 March
In perfect conformity to God's will lies all our good
St. Joseph Novena 2020 — Day 1
Like St Joseph, do I seek God's will in all things?
Quote of the day: 20 February
Don't forget this, because it's very very important
Quote of the day: 4 February
She was faithful to the Love that had conquered her
St. John of the Cross Novena — Day 6
Whoever flees prayer flees all that is good
Quote of the day: 2 August
“We went to Mass, and she didn’t come back.” - Mme. Catez
Quote of the day: 14 July
Remember that your holy will
Is my rest, my only happiness
Quote of the day: 26 June
God’s will is a kiss of His love
Quote of the day: 1 June
I want to become a saint to give glory to God
Quote of the day: 30 March
Saint Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein) reflects upon the necessity of striving for perfection
St. Joseph Novena 2019 – Day 5
How deep is my faith to see the hand of God in the daily events of my life?
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