Come Holy Spirit, living in Mary.
Keep me in her most pure and Immaculate Heart.
from "The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Icon of Virtue"
This part of Mother Teresa's consecration to Mary is the most profound. She's not just asking for Mary's heart to be in her but for her to (live) in Mary's heart! So this is a prayer to love Jesus through Mary, in Mary, and with Mary. This is something more than having Mary "lend us her heart." To understand and live it requires a loving dependence and profound union with Mary.
Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
33 Days to Morning Glory
Faith is not just believing in something we hope is true. It's knowing and believing all that is true.
from The Diary of St. Faustina (#1101)
"Overcoming Doubt" (Divine Mercy Reflection #212)
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. . . but let My promise strengthen and comfort thee under every circumstance. I am well able to reward thee, above all measure and degree. Thou shalt not long toil here, nor always be oppressed with griefs. Wait a little while, and thou shalt see a speedy end of thine evils.
Thomas a Kempis
"That All Grievous Things Are to Be Endured for the Sake of Eternal Life"
Imitation of Christ (Book 3, Chapter 47)
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