Finding Joy in the day, Day 362 (Year 5)

Having some really nice nurses

'As you are of good will, I am sure that if you are faithful, the Sacred Heart will help you to make this sacrifice which will draw upon you many blessings. But you must not think this can be done all at once and without a struggle; there must be many a battle. To gain the victory you must persevere.'

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Finding Joy in the day, Day 359 (Year 5)

Getting a new book

'Not only do I desire that thou shouldst do what thy Superiors command, but also that thou shouldst do nothing of all that I order thee without their consent. I love obedience, and without it no one can please Me.'

The Lord, to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Finding Joy in the day, Day 360 (Year 5)

Getting some new essential oils

'On the other hand, gentleness attains its highest expression when we keep our heart calm in the face of someone who is provoking us, and actually show him our love.'

St. John Climacus

Finding Joy in the day, Day 358 (Year 5)

A friend running an errand for me

'I must work with all my strength to destroy self-love and self-interest.'

St. Bernadette Soubirous

Finding Joy in the day, Day 357 (Year 5)

A quieter day

'There is no surer or clearer proof of the love of God than adversity.'

St. Philip Neri

Finding Joy in the day, Day 356 (Year 5)

Not having to go out in the bad weather

'Often tell Jesus that you love him very much, and that you wish to die for love of him. Behold our love, Jesus; behold our life, Jesus; behold our all, Jesus. Let us accompany Jesus in all his ways. When we are alone, let it be with Jesus in the solitude of Bethlehem when we are traveling, let us think that we are with Jesus in Palestine or on the way to Calvary; when we are lashed by biting criticisms, behold us scourged with Jesus; when we are fixed to the cross, behold we are crucified with Jesus.'

St. Gaspar del Bufalo

Finding Joy in the day, Day 355 (Year 5)

People advocating on my behalf

'When the devil again tempts you to sin, telling you that God is merciful, remember that the Lord showeth mercy to them that fear Him, but not to them who despise Him.'

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

Finding Joy in the day, Day 354 (Year 5)

Encouragement from others

'He who knows God's will, and performs it according to his power, escapes more severe suffering by suffering a little.'

St. Mark the Ascetic

Finding Joy in the day, Day 352 (Year 5)

Better coffee

'In God's sight, our cross is as a precious balm which loses its aroma on exposure to the air; therefore we must make every effort to hide our cross and carry it in silence.'

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Finding Joy in the day, Day 353 (Year 5)

Seeing a friend after more than a year

'Preserve the harmony of the soul's virtues, and it will bring forth the fruit of righteousness.'

St. Thalassios the Libyan