(Jesus, in private revelation given to Maria Valtorta, on July 14, 1944) Man without Grace, which sin takes away, is nothing more than the tomb where the dead spirit putrefies. This is why, at the resurrection of the flesh, human beings, though all of them will have a common physical…
(from “Introduction to the Devout Life” by Saint Francis de Sales) Picture to yourself a young princess beloved of her husband, to whom some evil wretch should send a messenger to tempt her to infidelity. First, the messenger would bring forth his propositions. Secondly, the princess would either accept or…
Luisa Piccarreta speaks of the Cross at Jesus’ request (written on December 2, 1899)… The Cross, suffered by You, freed me from the slavery of the devil, and espoused me to the Divinity with an indissoluble bond. The Cross is fecund and gives birth to Grace in me. The Cross is Light,…
(from private revelation given to Maria Valtorta on June 24, 1946) Also excessive and disorderly love for religion and fatherland is sinful, because it becomes selfishness. And selfishness is always the reason and cause of sin. Yes. Selfishness is a sin, because it sows in hearts an evil will, which…
I’ve been waking up in the early morning sometimes, unable to go back to sleep. So I might pray a little bit, write down some thoughts. This Monday, I made it out of bed for 6:30 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. Though I can’t remember much (being sleep-deprived),…