Jan. 17, 2013 Thursday: 1st Week of Ordinary Time

Refuse nothing, ask for nothing, and like that you will never complain. To complain is easy, but to be happy to be anybody's walking stick is very difficult. What a lot we lose when we grumble; what a waste of energy. How foolish we are. We must all watch out because we are all inclined to it--let not our likes and dislikes be the measure of our actions. Remember, we have come to do the will of Him who called us. Watch yourselves, Sisters. Nobody can do this work for you--you must train yourselves to be happy by always saying "yes" to God. Try to give a hearty "yes" to God in your life and you will find yourself coming closer and closer to God.
-Mother Teresa