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If You But Knew the Gift of God
Jesus does not encounter someone by accident. He has been waiting for the opportune time to reveal Himself to us but also to reveal us to ourselves as well.
I Want to See God!!!
Pray as you can, not as you can’t. Each person prays according to his/her personality and gifts. God receives a unique form of praise from each person.
I Can Only Imagine
The greatest consolation when a loved one, or we ourselves, encounter or approach death is the anticipation of meeting God face to face and basking in His love forever; free from the pain and hardships of this life.
The Tiny Spark
Days of cleaning and scrubbing followed, which the Sisters did themselves. They were overjoyed with the thought of the new retreat house and the great benefit to souls who would come to spend “a few days apart with the Lord.”
Faithful to the End
Mother Luisita was a faithful wife who gently and lovingly stood by her dying husband, assisting him in his preparation to meet God. And as she came to the end of her own life, God was faithful to her.
Challenges of the golden years
Mother Luisita, who suffered many physical and spiritual trials throughout her entire adult life, always placed her trust and confidence in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and accepted the challenges as part of her own ‘walk with Jesus’.
Peace of Soul
“Peace of soul is our life; without it we cannot say we are truly living.” These words from Mother Luisita tell us that regardless of the pressures on us, we must guard our peace of soul at all costs.
The Fatima Prayers
The angel spoke: “Do not be afraid! I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me.”
Kneeling on the ground, he bowed down until his forehead reached the ground. The children did the same. Then he led them in this prayer three times…
The Miracle at Santa Teresita
When asked why this miracle occurred, Father Parrish gave a two-fold response: “First of all, because I believe God wanted it because He willed to have Blessed Claude de la Colombiere declared a saint. But, most especially, to give an impetus to the devotion to the Sacred Heart.”
Venerable Mother Luisita – Why She Matters
She provides confident reassurance for our lives: “Between Jesus and the soul there flows a current no one can see and a dialogue that no one hears. Form a rich and beautiful tabernacle for our Lord within your heart and then do not let Him go. In that way, you will always have Him within you…”