Monday, July 31st
St. Ignatius of Loyola - 1696-1707
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1. Luke 14:25-33

You were born into an imperfect world, for so the sons and daughters of the living, loving God have made it. But you are called to work towards its perfection according to the Father’s will and loving purpose in the grace and power His Love, and follow as you are led and guided by Our Holy Spirit.

Take up your cross in faith and trust as it is offered you and follow in the steps of the Son of Man to the end, and carry it through My sustaining love and the power given to all continuing faithful in the Way.

‘Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. You have given me all that I have, all that I am, and I surrender it all to your divine will. Give me only your love and your grace and with this I am rich indeed, and I have no more to ask. (Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola.)