Self-Conquest
Once a day, at least, recall very earnestly that
I Cor. iii. 15Ꚛ Twenty-second Day of November
Thoughts of Fater Dignam, S.J.
St. Joseph is the patron of those who study to suffer with perfect peace, to rejoice even in having no joy except the joy of knowing that God’s will is done. This is the secret of the happy deaths which those who love him die.
St. Joseph did not suffer martyrdom. What made him the greatest of saints and promoters? God’s will was enough to make him happy. He had no other desires. Poverty, monotony, labor, labor without praise, were sweet to him if it was God’s will. Hence he was meek and obedient without asking why. Zeal with little opportunity came out in prayer. A perfect Promoter was St. Joseph.
Ask yourself: how does this matter affect me personally, what lesson does it convey to me, what suggestion for a better life, how can I improve my conduct; resolve to become a saint at any cost; think upon the eternal years; pray to the Holy Ghost that He may lead you in the way of perfection; finally recite attentively and devotedly the following Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit:
Oh Holy Spirit, divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee my understanding, heart, and will, my whole being for time and for eternity. May my understanding be always submissive to Thy heavenly inspirations, and to the teaching of the Church, of which Thou art the infallible guide; may my heart be ever inflamed with love of God and of my neighbor; may my will be ever conformed to the divine will, and may my whole life be a faithful imitation of the life and virtue of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to Whom with the Father and Thee be honor and glory forever. Amen.
“Self- conquest is the greatest of victories.” ― Plato
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