Courage and trust
“To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that.” St. Teresa of Avila
With Jesus at the helm and our Blessed Mother close by, there is no reason to ever be afraid!
Frequent confession uproots sin…
“If we plant a flower or a shrub and water it daily it will grow so tall that in time we shall need a spade and a hoe to uproot it. It is just so, I think, when we commit a fault, however small, each day, and do not cure ourselves of it.” St. Teresa of Avila
Regular confession uproots the shrubs of our soul before they get out of control…
Shrubs of sin
Acts of kindness
“Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.” St. Teresa of Avila
Small acts of love
Humble
“Humility is not self-contempt but the truth about ourselves coupled with a reverence for others; it is self-surrender to the highest goal.” Venerable Bishop Sheen
Humility
Self mastery
“Home life is the God-appointed training ground of human character, for from the home life of the child springs the maturity of manhood, either for good or for evil.” Venerable Bishop Sheen
