PHILIPPIANS 3: 13-14
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
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PICCARRETA:
Jan. 12. “Do not think about the past, this harms you a great deal; rather, even today, begin your life with Jesus.”
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BOH VOL 9 Nov. 2, 1909
One should never look at the past, but at the present.
Continuing in my usual state, I was thinking about my things of the past, and blessed Jesus, making Himself seen for just a little, told me:
“My daughter, do not look at the past, because the past is already in Me and can be of distraction for you, and it can make you mistake that little bit of path that is left for you to cover.
In fact, your turning to the past makes you slow your pace on the present journey, and so you lose time and do not advance on your way.
On the other hand, by looking only at the present, you will have more courage, you will remain more closely united with Me, you will advance more on your path, and there will be no danger of your being mistaken.”
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PRAYER OF THE DAY:
“My Jesus, may I always content You. Teach me what I should do in order to repair for the time past. May I give You what You want which is the imitation of Your Life.
I know I lack everything and I have nothing, but I do not fear, because little by little, we will do everything. You know how weak I am but it is from You that I draw strength.”
Adapted from BOH VOL 1