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Archive for 'Humility'

Do not forget that the Lord alone will grant success to all you do in his name…

Nehemiah 2:20 My answer to them was this: “It is the God of heaven who will grant us success. We, his servants, shall set about the rebuilding; but for you there is to be neither share nor claim nor memorial in Jerusalem.”
“My beloved, do not forget that the Lord alone will grant success to all [...]

Love descends as a lover–pure desire, purely desiring his beloved…

1 John 4:16 We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.

“Oh my beloved, do you comprehend? Do you know and believe what angels themselves cannot fully understand? Complete love cannot be so much [...]

To those who believe in him and acknowledge that Jesus, Son of God, has come into the world, all of heaven is granted…

1 John 4:15 Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him and he in God.
“My child, do you comprehend the beauty and simplicity of this promise? Can you fathom the love and humility of your God, who stoops to the level of mere creatures on a solitary act of faith? [...]

Enter into the Breath of Love that flows between the Father and the Son…

1 John 4:13 This is how we know that we remain in him and he in us, that he has given us of his Spirit.
“My beloved, what more do you need as proof of my love and presence? Enter into the Breath of Love that flows between the Father and the Son. This never-ending [...]

Do not be afraid of your weakness, but show it to me and my love will transform it…

1 Corinthians 12: I will rather boast boast gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.
“My beloved, do not seek power in earthly things. Earthly power is fleeting, fickle, and frail. But link your struggles to mine, acknowledging your weakness, and all the power of heaven will be [...]

The enemy of souls is disseminating his lies at a rate never before seen in history…

1 John 4:5 They belong to the world; accordingly, their teaching belongs to the world, and the world listens to them.
“My child, do you see how this is being played out again in your day? And not just played out, but multiplied. The enemy of souls is disseminating his lies at a rate never before [...]

True goodness comes when one serves the will of God with no hope or expectation of reward…

Matthew 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you say good things when you are evil? For from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.
“My child, there is a great deception at work in the world. Many give the appearance of goodness while their hearts are far from me. They not only deceive others, [...]

I tell you—you are not strong enough.

Luke 13:24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.”
“My beloved, will you be strong enough?”
By your grace alone O Lord!

“You have answered rightly. Cling to me in the sacraments, learn from me in Scripture and through holy reading [...]

All you give to her comes to me glowing with her purity…

Psalm 116:6 The LORD protects the simple; I was helpless, but God saved me.
“My beloved, be simple, be small.”
How Lord?
“By imitating my Mother. Everything she did radiated sublime humility. She never pointed to herself, but always to me. Each act of love directed to her-and there were many-she redirected to me, in her [...]

Many people dictate to the Lord, remaking him in their image.

Malachi 2:17 You have wearied the LORD with your words, yet you say, “How have we wearied him?” By your saying, “Every evildoer is good in the sight of the LORD, and he is pleased with him”; or else, “Where is the just God?”
“My child, many, many people dictate to the Lord, remaking him in [...]