Tuesday, October 17th
St. Ignatius
Jesus said, "I tell you most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls to the earth and die it remains only a single grain; but if it dies it yields a rich harvest
…….If a man serves Me he must follow Me"
John 12:24-26

Seek the love which desires only the well-being of the beloved and the progress of the Father's Kingdom. Seek the knowledge and the wisdom to follow the path set before you in integrity and singleness of mind and purpose. And seek the will and the power to enable you to execute and perfect all that is required of you.

Have no fear or doubt that all will be well if you follow in this way. The gifts of the Father are bestowed not to confuse and thwart His loving purpose but to fulfil and extend the knowledge and the power of His love to those who have not known it or who have seen it only through a distorted mirror.

How to know what is required of you ? Follow Me and let no moment of day or night be spent apart from Me. When you fail, return. And do not be disturbed or anxious. All will be well. Our Holy Spirit will guide you in all things if you are faithful and true to that which you are shown. The gift which has been bestowed will yield much fruit if you continue true of mind and heart, steadfastly purposed in the deep integrity of true love.

Pray constantly and in depth for your neighbour. Let his well-being be your committed and unceasing care and concern. Bear him and all that he possesses, cares and works for on the wings of your prayer . And the love which is the Father's greatest gift will continue with you and yours for ever.