“ I know of one means only by which to attain to perfection: LOVE. Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else. Sometimes I seek another word to express Love, but in this land of exile the word which begins and ends (St. Augustine) is quite incapable of rendering the vibrations of the soul; we must then adhere to this simple and only word: TO LOVE.But on whom shall our poor heart lavish its love? Who shall be found that is great enough to be the recipient of its treasures? Will a human being know how to comprehend them, and above all will he be able to repay? There exists but one Being capable of comprehending love; it is Jesus; He alone can give us back infinitely more than we shall ever give to him.” St. Therese Little Flower
One of the things that people usually ask me is “Why is it that you're so happy?” Recently, I’ve been experiencing the grace of God in a whole different way. The power of prayer doesn't necessarily change the situation, but the person who is praying(me). For example, I never thought I would see the things I do now, perhaps because of my new attitude towards things. Yes, there are sometimes that people get to me, specially when people are being rude to me or just disrespectful. At that moment, I take a step back and breathe, for I know that the “Catherine” from before, would act in a certain way. Now, I can say that, although it may be hard, I think about why the person is being that way. Why and how they were brought up. Many of us carry things on our shoulders that people don't see at all. It is not my place to judge others, not my right to tell others how to live their lives. But it is my duty to live out my faith, by not just saying ‘pretty words’ for people to fall in love with. Our job as true Catholics, is not to ‘convince’ people to ‘join our religion’ but to inform and give the light into their darkness, to not live in ignorance (St. Bernadette Soubirous)
I know myself and I know I have a few things to work on, but why do I have to stress over it? Why should I let people get to me? All I need to do is help and love others.”Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:”(Psalm 23). I will fall again, but I know that no matter what, He will lift me up again.
I have been anxious about my future spouse during this 54 Day Novena that I’m finishing up May 11th( wooohooo I did it!!), I truly found peace and know that God has perfect timing. My petition is to become friends with my future spouse. But a friendship like no other, one that I feel like I can truly trust him. I’m in no hurry, for I can't be stressing over something I have no control over. I might not even be ready at all for anything.Let it be Your will God.
“God I just pray for him wherever he may be, that his heart is open to your love and only for you, that he knows his worth as Your child, and to be a man of action, to have patience with me and to truly know how to treat all women with dignity and respect. I pray to you Blessed Mother Mary, that all these words may be perfect for I trust in your powerful intercession. May God bless him wherever you are, whenever you are. I truly can't wait to meet you one day. Amen.”
