September 7th
The Models to be Imitated
They are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His Temple. (Apoc. vii. 15.)
The Models to be Imitated
They are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His Temple. (Apoc. vii. 15.)
Example is better than precept; and we shall often learn more from watching those who possess
perfectly what we are trying to acquire, than by any set of rules. Let us watch the Saints in Heaven, that we may learn from them.
Their continual occupation is the praise of God, the tranquil delight of basking in the light of God. This satisfies every longing of their heart, this fills them with perfect and unfading joy. This is the highest praise they can render to God. How can I imitate them? By a continual remembrance of God, by visiting the Blessed Sacrament, by a frequent raising of my heart to Heaven.
The Saints also find a constant joy in showing reverence to God, in falling down in prostrate homage before the Throne, in recognizing their dependence upon Him, and their indebtedness to Him for all their joy. This too I can copy by great reverence both of body and soul; reverence before the Altar, reverence in my prayers, reverence and resignation to the will of God in my thoughts.
The Saints and Angels also serve God by doing His bidding, whether by their homage in Heaven, or by carrying His graces and messages to men. Their joy is to do the will of God and finish His work. I, too, in my feeble way can serve God, I can really be of service to Him by every act of love, and especially by every act of kindness to others.
Pray that your life may prepare you for the company of the Saints in Heaven.
Their continual occupation is the praise of God, the tranquil delight of basking in the light of God. This satisfies every longing of their heart, this fills them with perfect and unfading joy. This is the highest praise they can render to God. How can I imitate them? By a continual remembrance of God, by visiting the Blessed Sacrament, by a frequent raising of my heart to Heaven.
The Saints also find a constant joy in showing reverence to God, in falling down in prostrate homage before the Throne, in recognizing their dependence upon Him, and their indebtedness to Him for all their joy. This too I can copy by great reverence both of body and soul; reverence before the Altar, reverence in my prayers, reverence and resignation to the will of God in my thoughts.
The Saints and Angels also serve God by doing His bidding, whether by their homage in Heaven, or by carrying His graces and messages to men. Their joy is to do the will of God and finish His work. I, too, in my feeble way can serve God, I can really be of service to Him by every act of love, and especially by every act of kindness to others.
Pray that your life may prepare you for the company of the Saints in Heaven.