Jesus Christ built His throne upon the ruins of the world. Before the
fruits of grace can be gathered the flowers of prosperity must fall.
The present moment's grace may be that which will decide our
eternity.--_Nepveu._
The Heart of Mary is a garden of delights, in which we can gather the
most precious fruits. This most beautiful garden is closed against the
impure spirit; it is full of Divine perfumes, cultivated by a Heavenly
Hand, and adorned with the most charming flowers of virtue. Of these
there are three which particularly attract our admiration, and fill
the house of God with the sweetest fragrance--they are the violet of
humility, the lily of chastity, and the rose of charity.--_St.
Bernard._
The less you seek after praise and your own interests, the more do you
deserve to be praised and rewarded by God.