St. Teresa of Avila says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“I have come this morning to tell you that hope is the catalyst of perseverance. It is the glimmer of hope in the heart that spurs the soul on in seemingly irreversible situations.”

“It is hope that seasons prayer with faith. It is hope that founds trust in God's Eternal Will.”

“When hope is challenged, discouragement moves in. Always remember, discouragement is Satan's hallmark – confusion the enemy's signature. Therefore, it behooves the soul to keep hope alive in his heart. In so doing, he will focus on God's Plan and God's Divine Will for him.”