The secret of sweetening our sacrifices is to attend a little less to what costs us and a little more to what we value - St. Teresa of St. Augustine (Martyr of Compiegne)

Lord God, you called St. Teresa of St. Augustine and her companions to go on in the strength of the Holy Spirit from the heights of Carmel to receive a martyr's crown. May our love for You too be so steadfast and strong that it will bring us to the everlasting vision of your glory.