A good vine-dresser
labors long in the vineyard.
We, too, will be good
disciples of Jesus Christ, if
we constantly mortify our
senses, if we labor to
repress our passions, if we
work to submit our
judgment and regulate our
will.
Prayer
My Lord, what were you doing during your whole life but
fighting continually against the world, the flesh and the devil?
Did you ever do your own will? Did you ever give priority to
your own judgment? Did you ever listen to sensuality? No,
never. There were in you only constant mortification and
absolute renunciation of all things.
Grant us, Lord, the strength to carry the cross of
mortification, to follow you closely and to live your life now
and in eternity. We pray in your name Lord Jesus, who live
and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.