Wednesday, August 23rd
                                                    St. 
                                                    Rose of Lima
                                                    2 Cor. 1017-11:2. Matt. 13: 
                                                    44-46  
                                                    The selfless person is 
                                                      the truly wise one: through 
                                                      loving discipline in selfgiving 
                                                      to the Father the self is 
                                                      realised in all its fullness 
                                                      . And in his life and work 
                                                      he glorifies the Father, 
                                                      serves his fellowmen, and 
                                                      finds in life abundant joy 
                                                      and satisfaction . For My 
                                                      Abiding Presence is his 
                                                      strength, his consolation 
                                                      in distress and pain, and 
                                                      his intimation of the totality 
                                                      of power and glory in the 
                                                      Godhead. Have joy and peace 
                                                      in this unshakeable reality, 
                                                      enduring faith and confidence 
                                                      in all that lies ahead, 
                                                      whatever that may be . Commit 
                                                      your total self to My Indwelling 
                                                      in the power of Our saving, 
                                                      sanctifying love. Praise, 
                                                      bless, and thank the Father 
                                                      Who is the source of all 
                                                      creation and who calls each 
                                                      one of His beloved sons 
                                                      and daughters to be a co-creator 
                                                      in the process of becoming.