Tuesday God is continually transforming us and gifting us with the presence of the Holy Spirit. As you pray today, ask for this union of life and love in God to transform the deepest regions of your heart.

Monday When our soul is pierced by God’s love, we are freed from seeking our own desires to the “degree we give ourselves to love.” Pray today that dwelling in God’s love will be your only desire.

Sunday John knew that as the fire increases we are literally consumed by divine love. In your prayer today, focus your mind and heart on God and God’s love alone.

Saturday “Love much,” and to do those things that “best stir you to love,” if you want to ascend to that dwelling place in God that will satisfy your deepest desires.

Friday Therese was always accessible to God and responded to what God asked of her, no matter how difficult or “strange.” As you pray today, ask God for this same openness to what God asks of you, even when the reasons are not clear.

Thursday John invites all sincere souls who are seeking God to be open to the “loving flow of God” in contemplation. As you pray today, let God “fire (your) soul in the spirit of love.”

Wednesday Teresa urges us to let go of preoccupation with daily distractions and comforts and focus rather on the Lord, who brings us “much more than we deserve.” Seek the Lord, your God, with your whole heart in your prayer today.

Tuesday Therese knew that God’s grace was sufficient for her to “live by love.” Bring yourself just as you are, to your prayer today, and ask for the same gift of God’s grace.

Monday John urges patience with God’s transforming work in our soul, lest we are tempted to try to ‘save’ ourselves. Pray in peace and with receptivity today as God works wonders within you.

Sunday Teresa’s understanding of God’s ways grew as she navigated the many twists and turns of her life. Pray today for the Lord’s gift of “clearer understanding,” as you grow in greater intimacy with God.