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P. 5
FEBRUARY 1
A few thoughts of pride crossed my mind, but Our Lord
in his charity made them vanish at once. My prayer was rather
troubled. Today I have been calm in spirit. Our Lord helped me
much, and I had no other cross except a worse stomach ache,
and the anxiety of having several relatives sick.
2.
I was in rather low spirits without a real reason, maybe
because of my stomach ache. I prayed with much difficulty and
for a good part of the day I had to struggle against feelings of
dejection.
3.
Today I was more calm. I carried on with my work
cheerfully. I had some thoughts of self-complacency; when I
thought over some words I had said, I felt they were worthy of
praise. Our Lord has presented me with a cross, but I’m not
sure if I have availed myself fully of it.
4.
Today I was very calm and quiet. In a certain situation I
had to go against my self-love. Several times Our Lord made
me feel that he was with me, and by his charity he made my
burden much lighter.
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