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me that the Lord has really convinced me of this truth, in such
a way that I have come to know how foolish I am to have
conceived so many thoughts of pride.
In the second Point of my meditation, the Lord gave me
a particular desire to attend as I should to the last end for
which I was created, that is, to save my soul, and I have
realized how important, sublime and necessary that end is.
In the third Point I felt confused when I realized how
negligent I am in serving the Lord, how badly I neglect such a
sublime end and the poor care I take of my soul.

Resolutions: When any thought of pride assails me, to
remind myself of my origin, and let the truth about my
nothingness, fight it and overcome it.
This Meditation lasted a little more than an hour; I was
in peace; I attended to it with understanding and was also
deeply moved. I was seated almost the whole time. During this

Meditation I heard the Communion of the ‘Oratorians’ going
on. It made me so happy that I could not hold back my tears,
and Our Lord urged me to pray for all of them, that none of
them be lost. The time of this encounter with my God slipped
away almost without my noticing it. It made me very eager to
suffer gladly for my God.
This morning’s spiritual reading was on mental prayer. It
made me realize how right our Lord is never to leave me
‘quiet’ in this regard. I understood the importance and need for
it, the benefits and good derived from it, and with the Lord’s
help, I resolved to respond.

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