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This is what we see in a tender-hearted gaze: sadness, love and grief for another in need, which call from us practical help and gentle consolation.

This is what we see in a tender-hearted gaze: sadness, love and grief for another in need, which call from us practical help and gentle consolation.

A 'pile' of faults, sins, desires, ambitions or grudges can prevent Christ - Who loves us - from entering our soul with His light.

A 'pile' of faults, sins, desires, ambitions or grudges can prevent Christ - Who loves us - from entering our soul with His light.

Light and grace can pour lavishly upon my soul, from Christ, when I have been vigorously fighting temptations.

One who tries to serve 'two masters', to serve God and man without conflict, is forced, eventually, to choose His destination.

For many months, Our Lady carried Christ in Her womb; She had time to reflect on Her role in God's plan.

Our soul is like a cave hidden deep within the earth. Its walls are of solid 'rock' which is selfishness. Faith makes a way 'up'.

By faith, and the power which is given through union with God, the 'rock-wall' of our sin is pierced and a way is made to Heaven.

Just as a school-mistress gladly accepts a courteous greeting, so Christ treasures our reverent gestures.

Christ our brother and Divine Saviour paid the debt due from our sins. In acknowledging Him, we emerge from our 'pit'.

Christ our brother and Divine Saviour paid the debt due from our sins. In acknowledging Him, we emerge from our 'pit'.

In our union with God we are like children leaping across the universe, lovers playing, puppies tumbling

In our union with God we are like children leaping across the universe, lovers playing, puppies tumbling

One who chooses to ignore Christ is turning His back on the bleeding figure who suffered death for our sins.

Christ and Our Lady are like Heavenly Attendants, helping us while something wonderful is being born from spiritual turmoil and perseverance.

At the heart of our celebration is the offering of the Holy Sacrifice, through which Christ pleads and atones for us.

In real union with God, a new way of life stretches ahead, like a 'sacred way', or a sunlit valley high above the dark plain.

When the 'vessel' which is the heart wholly opens to God's will, it is purified. His divine life and love and wisdom are poured in.

Just as Christ bore suffering as punishment for others, so it is with us, who can help other souls by our patient acceptance of suffering.