"I have loved you with an everlasting love...And I know the plans I have for you says the Lord"
Jeremiah:29-31
Christ Our King
O divine King, most amiable Jesus, my redeemer, my savior, my spouse, my master and model, I renew today the total consecration of my being to you, begging you to take absolute dominion over me. Be my sovereign, my ruler, my guide. Direct and govern me entirely, so that everything may turn to your greater glory. Be king of my memory, of my intellect, of my will, of my emotions; I wish all to be completely subject to you and I invite you to reign in me. Your kingdom is a kingdom of truth, of love, of justice, and of peace. Grant that your reign of truth may be established in my mind, destroying all error, deceit, and illusion. Enlighten me by your divine wisdom. Grant that your reign of love may be completely established in my will, to move it, draw it, and direct it always, so that I may no longer be moved by self-love or by creatures but by your Holy Spirit alone. Make this weak, mean, rebellious will of mine strong, generous, constant; make it grow stronger by the persevering exercise of virtue, and by the gifts of your Spirit. Grant that your reign of justice may be established in all my actions so that all I do, having this characteristic, may be a work of holiness, accomplished with purity of intention and with the greatest fidelity in order to give you pleasure and accomplish your holy will. Grant that your reign of peace may be established, not only in my soul but also in my sensibility, so that in harmony with the superior part of my soul it may give you glory and neither delay me nor be an obstacle to union with you. Sister Carmela of the Holy Spirit, o.c.d. Blessed Solemnity of all Saints!
Calling the saints to mind inspires a longing to enjoy their company. We long to share in the citizenship of heaven, to dwell with the spirits of the blessed, to join the assembly of patriarchs, the ranks of the prophets, the council of apostles, the great host of martyrs, the noble company of confessors and the choir of virgins. In short, we long to be united in happiness with all the saints. When we commemorate the saints we are inflamed with another yearning: that Christ our life may also appear to us as he appeared to them and that we may one day share in his glory! Amen |
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