In our ministry with the sick, we often encounter people who are struggling with accepting a particular cross in their lives. Perhaps it's a terminal illness, the limitations that come with advancing age, the worries families face as they provide care for their loved ones. Whatever the difficulty may be, it seems to place a burden on our shoulders that seems too much to bear; we find ourselves faced with our own vulnerability, and we struggle not only to accept the cross but our own weakness as well. The truth is, when we encounter these situations, we are called to take refuge in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to rest in Him, surrendering everything to His care. When we respond to this grace, we discover that we are invited to a privileged place within the Heart of Christ where we don't have to be strong or have all the answers, but rather through faith and childlike trust, we come to the assurance that He will take care of everything. Let us answer His call and draw closer to His Heart which only seeks our good.

“When you find yourself uneasy, go to the Sacred Heart and our Blessed Mother.” -Mother Soledad

- Sister Teresa