“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. 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. 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.” St. Therese of Lisieux
Inspirational thoughts
Judging others?
“People themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them forever.” (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
Solitude
“Solitude sometimes is best society.” (Paradise Lost by John Milton)
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” –Socrates Prayer, family time and exercise need to be on the schedule!
Lifting hearts?
“If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.”
Emily Dickinson
Kindness
“May you be for ever blessed for that moment of bliss and happiness which you gave to another lonely and grateful heart. Isn’t such a moment sufficient for the whole of one’s life?” Fyodor Dostoevsky
A pondering heart
“It is foolish to think that we will enter heaven without entering into ourselves.” St. Teresa of Avila
Grudges?
The checkered flag
“Hope, O my soul, hope. You know neither the day nor the hour. Watch carefully, for everything passes quickly, even though your impatience makes doubtful what is certain, and turns a very short time into a long one.” St. Teresa of Avila
You never know when the checkered flag will drop and suddenly, our life will be coming to an end…be prepared “now” and put your life in line with God’s plan.
Prayer
“Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us.” St. Teresa of Avila