The living Spirit and liturgical calendar
One evening I heard some music from a distant concert, and the thought came that soon I shall be listening to the sweet melodies of heaven.
One evening I heard some music from a distant concert, and the thought came that soon I shall be listening to the sweet melodies of heaven. This thought, however, gave me only a moment’s joy, for one hope alone makes my heart beat fast – the love I shall receive and the love I shall be able to give!
I feel that my mission is soon to begin – to make others love God as I love him … to teach souls my little way. I will spend my heaven doing good on earth. This is not impossible, for the angels in heaven watch over us. No, there can be no rest for me till the end of the world, till the angel shall have said “Time is no more” (Revelation 10:6). Then I shall take my rest, then I shall be able to rejoice, because the number of the elect will be complete.
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