Beloved Jesus ... yesterday, the kind of spirituality, we talked about holiness and how we all have a vocation to be saints ... for that the Father created us to be able to one day reach the heavenly home ... but, how hard is this path to perfection, and that far are we to do! ...
Yesterday, while Ivan told us about the wonders of Heaven, I thought how unworthy I am ... how Ivan would say: "Lord, what am lazy!" ... And while they came to my mind my many faults, I thought that a sinner like me can not aspire to holiness ... Lord, it would not be able to take even one step if it were not for Your Grace! ... and yet, You have placed this desire in my heart ... it was then that I remembered what he said Santa Teresita, that You do not put on a heart that desires the soul can not be fulfilled ...
So this day is special ... now we can look at all those who came before us ... people from "the flesh" with the same weaknesses and passions than mine ... but who knew how to persevere, striving every day ... getting up after each fall ... and the time and helped by Thy Grace, could achieve that wonderful goal of holiness ... and could see your face ... and next to the Virgin and angels, adore, bless, praise and glorify you for all eternity ...
ANTHEM
Ye the seed Patriarchs
the tree of faith in centuries remote
the divine conqueror of death
Ask him for us.Ripping inspired Prophets
the mysterious veil of the future,
who took the light from the darkness
Ask him for us.Simple souls, Holy Innocents
that aumentáis of angels choir,
he called the children to his side
Ask him for us.Apostles, whom ye in the world
the foundation of the Church powerful
that truth is depositary
Ask him for us.You won your palm Martyrs
in the arena, in blood red
which is the source of life and beauty
Ask him for us.Monks life in combat
You asked the cloister peace quiet
the iris is calm in the storm
Ask him for us.Doctors whose feathers left us
of virtue and knowledge rich treasure
that science is inexhaustible stream of
Ask him for us.Soldiers of Christ,
all saints,
Ask him to forgive our sins
one who lives and reigns with you.
Amen.Vespers, Liturgy of the Hours
Solemnity of All Saints
Thank you Jesus, I know it's you who calls me and you want them to be with you one day ... thanks!
