Grow in Virtue: Love

Month #6: Ardent Love

August 25-September 24

"Of all the virtues that we are called to practice, ardent love, sometimes called charity, is the greatest. Read the beautiful hymn of love by Saint Paul: 1 Corinthians 13. Our Lady practiced love to a sublime degree and in two ways, for love or charity has two dimensions. Mary at all times and in all places loved God first and foremost. However, Mary expressed concretely her love for God by ardent love for her neighbor. Think of the Annunciation. Through her unconditional “yes,” Mary showed her total and unreserved love for God. Then, moving in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, Mary manifested great love for her neighbor.  In imitation of Mary, we may say in the words of Saint Paul, 'The love of Christ controls us' (2 Corinthians 5:14). May we learn this double commandment - love of God and love of neighbor - and strive to live it out on a daily basis. Saint John of the Cross states: 'In the twilight of our existence, we will be judged on love.'" Fr. Ed Broom

Hello Friends! During this retreat, we will pray for the grace to grow in the virtue of love by reflecting on a small quote or bible verse. At the end of each reflection, we simply ask Our Lady to make us more like her by praying a Hail Mary for an increase in the virtue of Love.

The quotes/images for this retreat run parallel to the 9-month Impossible Novena; however, the Impossible Novena Retreat contains the Impossible Novena prayer, rather than the prayer for a specific virtue. This means that you may join one, some, many, or even ALL of our retreats! We are here to meet you wherever you are in your prayer life and spiritual journey in a way that is simple yet meaningful.

Growing in virtue takes not only time and training, but tons of grace. Together, let's take baby steps to grow in holiness, so that we may find the path closest to Christ by following in the footsteps of Our Blessed Mother.

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