Till death, be faithful, my dear, to the Spouse to whom you’ve promised yourself, and you’ll be crowned by God with the laurels of Life. Our labor here is brief, our reward eternal. Remember this. Don’t let the thrills of this world—which vanish like dew—excite you. Don’t let the fake delights of this deceptive world trick you. Close your ears to hell’s whispers. Be brave. Resist them. Smile and endure when things go wrong, and don’t let success go to your head! Instead, look to Christ, who goes before us, take up the cross, and follow Him. Never let the thought of Jesus leave your mind. Meditate constantly on the mysteries of the cross and the pain His mother felt standing there below Him. Pray. Always be alert.
–Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253)
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