I have had great examples of how this New Year ought to be for me. Jesus gave me His Holy Name as my name—I am Juanita, of Jesus! He has shown me that in my own baptism the gates of heaven have opened for me, the Holy Spirit has been given to me and has called me His beloved daughter.
He has given the example of many Mexican saints and of a brave Chilean girl, Laura Vicuña; of St. Paul-the first hermit, St. Anthony-abbot, Sts. Fabian & Sebastian & St. Inez, martyrs. He also gave me the example of St. Francis de Sales, spiritual director & founder. And, if it that was not enough He gave me the example of the conversion of St. Paul and his follow disciples, Timothy & Titus. He also gave me St. Angela, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John Bosco as examples of great educators. Do I need more?
Yet, I continue to be weak, whiny, complaining, lacking in a solid prayer life! Oh, how patient my good Lord has to be with me! My desire, Lord, is to simply allow You to love me and make me your own. I want nothing else.
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