“Remain recollected always in God” -Letter of St. Paul of the Cross to Mother Mary Crucified on Dec 11, 1762 Through our journey in life, we go through different situations. Sometimes we are blessed with joys; while at other times, we are weighed down by sorrows. Where can we find peace? How can we remain […]
(To a wild flower) “Hush. You speak too loudly of the beauty of God!” (St. Paul of the Cross)
“I wish, however that your instruments of penance be great humility of heart…what a fine foundation this is to build a high edifice of sanctity! Above all, be mortified in your opinions, especially with your tongue and yes, keeping them well guarded. A true servant of God…goes always recollected in God in the company of […]
“O my daughter in Jesus Christ! Believe me, the affairs of your spirit have never gone so well as now. I assure you that in these interior afflictions and external insults are hidden the great treasure of Holy Love; for by these means His Divine Majesty intends to prepare your soul to receive the most […]
“Let them never neglect mental prayer. Make it every day, even if you are there like a stone. Internal and external mortifications are the wings which carry us to God in holy prayer by raising our spirit to him. Read good books, be a friend of silence, do not mind others’ business, . . . […]
“Humble yourself much when it seems you receive graces from God. At times it may seem that we are receiving, and it is because other servants of God are praying. . . . Oh, how many who seemed strong as the cedars of Lebanon and are now fallen! A grain of pride can ruin a […]
“Pray to the gentle Jesus to teach you how to pray, and hold it as certain that he will be your guide and master and your every good. . . Have a pure intention to do everything simply to please God. If you will be humble and obedient, the Holy Spirit will teach you.” (From […]
“Never cease staying in the Holy of Holies in the Heart of Jesus; love him with his own Heart. Allow yourself to be penetrated with lively sorrow for the outrages of others done him in the most adorable Sacrament and make reparation with humiliations, adoration, affections, praise, and thanksgiving. Make yourself always smaller with knowledge […]
We were blessed with six prayerful young retreatants for our most recent Vocation Discernment Retreat day on Saturday, August 10th. The day included discussions on religious life with a focus on our cloistered contemplative Passionist vocation, personal time in solitude, prayer with the community (Mass, Rosary, Divine Office, and Holy Hour), and three meals together […]
