“As we journey into this penitential season*, let us carry in our hearts some parameters for sacrifices. Sometimes the best way to sacrifice is just to lovingly accept all the day offers. No sacrifice is worthy without love in the heart. Too much emphasis is placed on ‘giving up’ things the soul enjoys and not enough emphasis is on the positive effort of taking on charitable works such as helping those in need, praying more – even reading inspirational works. The love with which any sacrifice is offered is more important in making it worthy than the sacrifice itself.”

“Self-abnegation should not deplete physical well-being. Have respect for the body I created. Choose sacrifices more pleasing to Me such as loving your enemies and practicing forgiveness. We can make this journey together as long as Holy Love permeates your heart. That must be the firm basis of each sacrifice.”