“Let us therefore take great care that, once we have set out on the Lord’s path, we never turn away from Him through our own fault or ignorance.” (St. Clare of Assisi)
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“WE ARE GOING—THE LORD IS COMING”
“Go, my son, go, I am coming!” (Inner Word)
This is a loving yet firm call to continue on our life’s journey and fulfill the mission our Father has entrusted to us. God continually encourages us to press on toward our goal, as the holy Apostle Paul says: “Make the most of the time!” (Col. 4:5; Eph. 5:16).
“IN GOD, ALL WILL BE WELL”
“I have deep trust in my dear Father in Heaven that all will be well, and therefore I await all things to come with inner peace.” (Saint Elizabeth of Dijon)
“HURRY TO THE FATHER!”
“Bring Me everything that seeks to weigh you down. I am your Father!” (Inner Word)
This word expresses in a different way what Jesus tells us in the Gospel: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28)
“A HOLY BATTLE”
“I want to triumph in you, to overcome the powers of evil in your flesh, so that many more may be saved.” (Inner Word)
“OUR EFFORT TO LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT”
“It takes your effort and attention to heed the promptings of the Spirit.” (Inner Word)
“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.)