Only Jesus

“You must make a sound and firm resolution to submit yourselves totally to His will and,
with a lively and steadfast faith, to receive from Him what you have
to do for love of Him.
And in this (whatever may happen) to persevere with constancy to the very end.”

St. Angela Merici


(the blooming of the blessed peony /Julie Cook / 2020)

“I worry some of you still have not really met Jesus—one to one—you and Jesus alone.
We may spend time in the chapel—but have you seen with the eyes of your soul
how He looks at you with love?
Do you really know the living Jesus—not from books but from being with Him in your heart?
Have you heard the loving words He speaks to you?
Ask for the grace; He is longing to give it.
Until you can hear Jesus in the silence of your own heart,
you will not be able to hear Him saying ‘I Thirst’ in the hearts of the poor.
Never give up this daily intimate contact with Jesus as the real living person—not just the idea.”

Saint Mother Teresa, p.129-30
An Excerpt From
Manual for Eucharistic Adoration

4 comments on “Only Jesus

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  2. oneta hayes says:

    “Until you can hear Jesus in the silence of your own heart,
    you will not be able to hear Him saying ‘I Thirst’ in the hearts of the poor.” This is powerful. A key to folks who want to “do good” but don’t know where to start. I needed this. Give a cup “in Jesus’ name” indicates one recognizes the thirst in a despondent heart. Quench the thirst by Living Water.

  3. Lynda says:

    Beautiful!! Blessings to you and your family. Hope all are well.

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