A. M.

St. Rita of Cascia says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“Today I come to point out to you the necessity of perseverance in everyday – moment to moment – holiness. The soul who seeks to walk the spiritual journey of Holy Love must pray for the grace – the virtue – of perseverance in the virtuous life. Without this Heavenly support, the soul will become distracted, even discouraged, along the way.”

“Perseverance is like the dyke which holds back the flood of Satan's attack upon Holy Love in the heart; or it can be likened to a ladder that encourages and assists the soul in climbing the heights of sanctity. Never take perseverance for granted. Petition the Sacred Heart daily for this special virtue which safeguards all the others, and helps the souls to live in the truth.”

“Pray this way:”

“Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus, help my heart to persevere in all that is holy. Make me strong in perseverance where I am weak. Never let me become discouraged in pursuing personal holiness. Amen.”

July 10, 2011 — P. M.

St. Rita of Cascia says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“When you make a soup, the broth becomes part of the vegetables and meat and vice versa. These flavor each other. So it is with perseverance. The virtues are flavored with perseverance, and perseverance becomes part of the virtues. Perseverance holds the virtues together just as the broth embraces the parts of the soup.”

“Or let me put it this way. The mortar that holds the bricks in place, in the house of holiness within the soul, would be perseverance.”

“Perseverance in truth must be in the center of every heart for the soul to progress through the Chambers of the United Hearts.”