I am continuing with the quotation from the retreats of
Mother Elizabeth of the Cross.
Christ was speaking to her, remember, of accepting
suffering.
“My cross is to be found in pride, in sin; give Me a little
help in carrying that cross. The fruit of My carrying the cross for you is that
you desire nothing her below, that you be prepared to suffer always, that you
desire all that the divine will desires, that you make expiation for the sins
of men, of My priests and spouses especially, that you complain of nothing,
that you keep your soul fast to My own, that your heart be occupied solely with
love for Me.”
And another snippet from this wonderful note: “The more your
sufferings closely resemble Mine, the happier will you be…it is the proof that
you are loved more than others. Be kind of heart toward those who will bring or
have already brought the cross to you.”
Therefore, to join one’s self with the sacrifice of the
Mass, and as Garrigou-Lagrange notes, daily, even hourly, as Mass is said
throughout the world, throughout the day.
If one joins with Christ Crucified in the Mass, one’s own
death will be a “sacrifice of adoration”, a “sacrifice of supplication”, a
sacrifice of reparation” and a “sacrifice of thanksgiving”.
Much to meditate on here….
To be continued….