‘My life begins anew every day and ends every night’ (St Edith Stein).
Do we fully understand what the Carmelite saint, Edith Stein, is conveying to us in this sentence?
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A COIN OF THE LORD
“Having been purified, the just person becomes a coin of the Lord, bearing the imprint of His King” (St. Clement of Alexandria).
LET ME NO LONGER BE MINE, BUT ENTIRELY YOURS
“My Lord and my God, take from me everything that keeps me from You. Give me everything that brings me closer to You. Let me no longer be mine, but entirely Yours.” (St. Nicholas of Flüe)
GIVE ME EVERYTHING THAT BRINGS ME CLOSER TO YOU
“My Lord and my God, take from me everything that keeps me from You. Give me everything that brings me closer to You. Let me no longer be mine, but entirely Yours.” (St. Nicholas of Flüe)
MY LORD AND MY GOD, TAKE FROM ME EVERYTHING THAT KEEPS ME FROM YOU
“My Lord and my God, take from me everything that keeps me from You. Give me everything that brings me closer to You. Let me no longer be mine, but entirely Yours.” (St. Nicholas of Flüe)
SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD
“Love for worldly things, for honors, greatness, and recognition has become second nature to man. It is like mixing water with wine; only a great miracle could separate them again” (St. Joseph of Cupertino).
FAITH AND INTERIOR LIFE
“Wield the shield of faith and lovingly embrace the beautiful and resplendent righteousness of God in your heart” (St. Hildegard of Bingen).
BE GENEROUS!
“What great benefits you receive from God when you are generous! You give a coin and receive a kingdom; you give wheat bread and receive the Bread of Life; you give something temporary and receive something eternal. Everything you give will be returned to you a hundredfold.” (St. Thomas of Villanova)
THE TRIUMPH OF GOD’S JUSTICE
‘Do not allow the sad spectacle of human injustice to disturb your soul. It too has its place in the plan of salvation. Above human injustice, you will one day see the triumph of God’s justice’ (Padre Pio of Pietrelcina).
THE MANY WAYS OF GOD
“Placidus, why do you persecute Me? Believe in Me, that I am Christ, and I have been looking for you for a long time. Since you give alms and practice mercy, I too will be merciful to you.” (Jesus’ words to St. Eustace)