Dear Diary,
This morning, Sister Mary Claire read aloud from our meditation book while Mini curled up under the table with her squeaky ball. The reading was all about the Sacred Heart of Jesus—how perfect and full of love it is. I tried to listen with my whole heart, especially when Sister paused and asked me, “Kathy, do you think your heart is like His?” I blushed and said, “Not quite.”
Jesus’ Heart is gentle and obedient, full of love even when He suffered. I get so grumbly just cleaning out the chicken coop or when my braid pulls too tight. But He let Himself be led and hurt and still loved everyone. I want to be like that. I want to love like that.
Sister said humility is the key. That means not thinking too much of yourself, but not sulking either—just quietly trusting God and doing what He asks. I asked Jesus to make my heart more like His. Maybe I’ll start by not complaining about my chores, and saying little prayers during the day.
When I knelt at the grotto this afternoon, I whispered, “O Heart of Jesus, make my heart like unto Thine.” And I meant it with all I have.
I’ll end tonight with the prayer Sister gave me:
O Jesus, living in Mary! come and live in Thy servants, in the spirit of Thy holiness, in the fullness of Thy might, in the truth of Thy virtues, in the perfection of Thy ways, in the communion of Thy mysteries; subdue every hostile power, in Thy spirit for the glory of the Father. Amen.
I’ll say it again before I fall asleep.
Love,
Kathy
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