How I wish that the members of the Mission who are together would do everything in conjunction with one another! This is how friends act, and how much more so should two brothers who live together (V:333).
Quote of the Day – February 21
We must humble ourselves in our poverty (V:329).
Quote of the Day – February 20
Let us give ourselves to God as best we can, expecting only trials and sufferings from our own men, with perfect assurance that they will not be lacking to us if we are faithful to seeing that the Rules and holy customs of our vocation are observed (V:324).
Quote of the Day – February 19
Consider before God whether the aversions some persons have toward the vows do not spring from human nature, which is always seeking freedom (V:321).
Quote of the Day – February 18
As far as poverty is concerned the Church instructs that, after using what they need for food and clothing, they should give the surplus to the poor (V:320).
Quote of the Day – February 17
It is a maxim of the saints that, when, after much prayer and consultation, action has been taken in an important matter involving the glory of God and the welfare of the Church, it must be believed that it is God's will that this be done (V:316).
Quote of the Day – February 16
Those whom Providence has called to be the first members of a nascent Company usually strive to put it in the state most pleasing to God (V:315).
Quote of the Day – February 15
God has been pleased to compose this Little Company of persons of lowly condition and average intelligence. By his mercy, however, they have good will, which, by His grace, is increasing in them daily (V:267).
Quote of the Day – February 14
It is better to look on in wonder and remain silent at the sight of so many and such incomparable acts of kindness (V:263).
Quote of the Day – February 13
Life is short; its end is soon in view and God's judgment is fearsome to those leaving this life, of whom it is said: "They have not fulfilled their obligations; that is why the Lord has placed them among those who commit iniquity” (V:257).