Thou, O sweet Jesus, possessest all wealth and bounty; we know that Thy
riches are inexhaustible, and that Thy desire to impart them in Thy
generosity is without limit and immeasurable. Thy rewards are always far
greater than our merits. For a very slight service, Thou givest so amply
that the greatness and depth of Thy rewards will be equal to their
duration. Jesus, light of my life, shine on my poor, wretched soul, and
plant in it the precious fruits of hatred of sin, deep contrition, and a
firm, lasting resolution of amendment. Make this poor heart of mine gladly
embrace and bear all the crosses that Thou mayest send me as aids to the
attainment of my only end—that of abiding safe in Thy bright home forever,
sweet Jesus, with Thee. However great the sufferings of this life may be,
we can all have recourse to God, and obtain strength and courage in the
thought that Thou, dear Lord, hast been the first of all great sufferers,
and that Thou wilt never permit our troubles to exceed our limited
strength. Oh, how sweetly and lovingly dost Thou receive the soul who,
notwithstanding temptation and trials, hast always served Thee faithfully,
and hast persevered to the end in Thy service! O my sweet Love, aid me by
Thy grace to bear all afflictions with loving patience, so that I may one
day receive my everlasting reward.
Prayer.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, which from all time wast inflamed with love for
the glory of Thy heavenly Father, and for our salvation, be Thou praised
and blessed forever! Kindle in our hearts that divine fire Thou hast
brought upon the earth, and grant that we may never, on our side, oppose
it, but that by Thy holy grace it may ever burn there. Amen.
Twenty‐first Day. The Heart of Jesus will Glorify us in Heaven.
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