“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)
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“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.)
“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)