Since this is so important, sisters, let us strive to get to know ourselves better and better, even in the very smallest matters, and take no notice of all the fine plans that come crowding into our minds when we…
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Big Plans and Spiritual Pride
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Loving Our Neighbor
But here the Lord asks only two things of us: love for His Majesty and love for our neighbor. It is for these two virtues that we must strive, and if we attain them perfectly we are doing His will…
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The Pursuit of Perfection
What do you suppose His will is, daughters? That we should be altogether perfect, and be one with Him and with the Father, as in His Majesty’s prayer. Consider what a long way we are from attaining this. I assure…
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Mini Problems with Bad Results
A person who takes care not to offend the Lord and has entered the religious life may think he has done everything. But oh, there are always a few little worms that do not reveal themselves until, like the worm…
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Death of the Silkworm
Aligning Our Will with Christ: Part II But note very carefully, daughters, that the silkworm has of necessity to die; and it is this that will cost you most; for death comes easily when one can see oneself living a…
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