25th August

4th 11th 18th 25th Wednesday's Word

With regard to the statue of the Infant Jesus, the Mother Vicaress can keep it as long as she wishes to take care of it, for her care is more pleasing to God and better than mine. I would desire to have the virtues of this Sovereign Lord, who for love of us became an infant and has told us in his Gospel that, if we do not become like little children, we will not enter heaven. He is saying that, if we are not humble, simple, meek, and loving with these true virtues of a childlike soul, we will not enter heaven. Therefore, ask this dear Mother that she pray the Divine Infant to give me these virtues.

(St. Paul of the Cross letter 116)