“It takes your effort and attention to heed the promptings of the Spirit.” (Inner Word)
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“ESCAPING CHATTER”
“The Holy Spirit does not speak to a distracted, chatty soul. Through His quiet inspirations, He speaks to a focused soul — to a soul that knows how to be silent.” (Sister Faustina Kowalska)
“SEEING THROUGH GOD’S EYES”
“My son, give me your heart, and your eyes will follow my ways” (Antiphon for the Feast of the Sacred Heart).
“NO HASTENING OR RESTLESSNESS”
“Beware of haste and restlessness, for nothing hinders inner progress more than these.” (From a letter by St. Francis de Sales to St. Jane Frances de Chantal.)
“THE POWER OF TRUTH”
“THE FATHER FIGHTS FOR US”
“In order to prevail in this battle, it must be an army that strives for holiness.” (Inner Word)
This inner word goes back to St. Joan of Arc. She speaks of a “holy army,” even for our time. It likely refers to the “army of the Lamb,” that is, those who follow the Lamb wherever He leads them (Rev. 14:4).
“WATCHFUL READINESS”
“Five wise virgins took their lamps and brought jars of oil with them. But in the middle of the night, a cry rang out: ‘Behold, the bridegroom!'” (cf. Mt 25:4b, 6).
“THE GREATEST TALENT”
“’Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much.’” (Mt 25:20b–21)
“CHILDLIKE OPENNESS”
“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14).
Who is not familiar with the openness of an unspoiled child? Who can resist this charm? And it is not only parents who delight in it. Unless our hearts have become completely hardened, we humans cannot help but be moved by it. How much less so our Heavenly Father! What joy it must bring Him to see such a child. After all, it is His child whom He entrusts to humanity.
“TRUE PEACE”
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Mt 11:29).