Sometimes I seek another word to express Love, but in this land of exile the word which begins and ends (St. Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else. I know of one means only by which to attain to perfection: LOVE. Even though this fire of love might seem extinct I would still throw little straws upon the embers and I am certain it would rekindle. If I find no opportunities, I at least tell Him again and again that I love Him that is not difficult and it keeps alive the fire in my heart. In times of aridity when I am incapable of praying, of practicing virtue, I seek little opportunities, mere trifles, to give pleasure to Jesus for instance a smile, a pleasant word when inclined to be silent and to show weariness. The good God does not need years to accomplish His work of love in a soul one ray from His Heart can, in an instant, make His flower bloom for eternity… John of the Cross: ‘The least act of pure love is of more value than all the other works put together.’ I love you, Jesus, and bear in mind the words of St. It is true that Love knows no such word as “impossible,” for it deems “all things possible, all things allowed.” We who run in the way of love shouldn’t be thinking of sufferings that can take place in the future: it’s a lack of confidence, it’s like meddling in the work of creation. Jesus, it seems to me you could not have overwhelmed a soul with more love than you have poured out on mine.ĭo not imagine that love can be found without suffering, for we carry with us our human nature and yet, what a source of merit it is! How sweet is the way of Love! True, one may fall, one may not be always faithful, but Love, knowing how to draw profit from all, very quickly consumes whatsoever may displease Jesus, leaving naught but humble and profound peace in the innermost soul. Love alone have I ever given to the good God with love He will repay me. I understood that love comprises all vocations, that love is everything, that it embraces all times and all places because it is eternal! I understood that the Church being a body composed of different members, the most essential, the most noble of all the organs would not be wanting to her I understood that the Church has a heart and that this heart is burning with love that it is love alone which makes the members work, that if love were to die away apostles would no longer preach the Gospel, martyrs would refuse to shed their blood. Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.Ĭharity gave me the key to my vocation. You know well enough that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, but at the love with which we do them. The Divine Heart’s Goodness and Merciful Love are little known! It is true that to enjoy these treasures we must humble ourselves, must confess our nothingness – and here is where many a soul draws back. How shall I show my love is proved by deeds? Well – the little child will strew flowers…she will embalm the Divine Throne with their fragrance, will sing with silvery voice the canticle of love. Jesus points out to me the only way which leads to Love’s furnace – that way is self-surrender – it is the confidence of the little child who sleeps without fear in its father’s arms. Special Events Toggle Submenu for Special Events.Novenas & Celebrations Toggle Submenu for Novenas & Celebrations. Address Labels Toggle Submenu for Address Labels. Religious Gifts Toggle Submenu for Religious Gifts.Mass Cards Toggle Submenu for Mass Cards.Cards & Gifts Toggle Submenu for Cards & Gifts.
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