Your Weekly Reflection in Prayer

“Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven; and come, follow Me.” Matthew 19:21 October 16, 2011 Saint Teresa of Jesus, Teresa of Avila While Jesus addressed these words to the rich young man, I am sure that Teresa of Avila also heard these words whispered in her ear. Not only did she follow Jesus and His way, but she went about, Image via Wikipedia  always on the move, reforming convents of religious men and women. A contemplative and a mystic, she was also most practical and down to earth. Two secrets of her success were her sense of humor, and her deep trust in the power and presence of God. (We see this trust in the prayer, “Bookmark” which was found in her prayer book after her death in 1582). Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things pass away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God Finds he lacks nothing; God alone suffices. Rev. Peter Schineller, S.J., CMMB Board of Directors

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