If I had known what it was when I had the temerity to enter it [the priesthood] --- I would have preferred to till the soil than to commit myself to such a formidable state of life (V:569).
Quote of the Day – March 7
How blessed are those who give themselves to God in this way to do what Jesus Christ did and to practice, after His example, the virtues he practiced: poverty, obedience, humility, patience, zeal, and the other virtues (V:554).
Quote of the Day – March 6
The suffering of Our Lord caused His words to bear fruit, and your crosses will likewise cause the seed you sow to bear fruit in hearts (V:547).
Quote of the Day – March 5
Since you are not being helped by men, you could not do what you are doing without the hand of God, who not only strengthens you in this heavy work, but also touches the hearts of those who come to you (V:544).
Quote of the Day – March 4
I ask Our Lord to be your first and second assistant in the mother missions you are going to undertake (V:534).
Quote of the Day – March 3
What a great rest God is preparing for you in heaven, since you take so little on earth, where you are consuming your life for the love of Our Lord, who gave His own for our salvation (V:531).
Quote of the Day – March 2
You will merit just as much by patiently awaiting the Master's will as by doing it when it is made known to you, since you are ready for anything-- ready to leave, ready to remain (V:528-529).
Quote of the Day – March 1
I praise God for the zeal with which your workers are laboring and for the other graces He bestows on them and, through them, on the people. I ask His Infinite Goodness to grant them the strength of body and mind needed for such an important and arduous ministry as...
Quote of the Day – February 28
When a person is determined to give himself to God without reserve, temporal interests must accommodate themselves to this plan (V:490).
Quote of the Day – February 27
Since you are entrusting yourself entirely to God's goodness, you must allow God to continue to work through you (V:490).