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Intellect enlightened by faith I often ask the Lord Jesus for an intellect enlightened by faith. I express this to the Lord in these words:  "Jesus, give me an intellect, a great intellect, for this only, that I may understand You better; because the better I get to know You, the more ardently will I love You.  Jesus, I ask You for a powerful intellect, that I may understand divine and lofty matters. Jesus, give me a keen intellect with which I will get to know Your Divine Essence and Your indwelling, Triune life.  Give my intellect these capacities and aptitudes by means of Your special grace. Although I know that there is a capability through grace which the Church gives me, there is still a treasure of graces which You give us, O Lord, when we ask You for them.  But if my request is not pleasing to You, then I beg You, do not give me the inclination to pray thus."

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

"Without a doubt, obedience is more meritorious than any other penance. And what greater penance can there be than keeping one's will continually submissive and obedient?" — St. Catherine of Bologna