Holy Indifference

According to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, in order to achieve sanctity, one must practice holy indifference.

There is a good explanation on what holy indifference is by Father Broom. Basically, it "means a total openness to the will of God in one’s life."  

The exercise of holy indifference in our daily life will not only make us more patient, joyful, less stressed but ultimately, we will become a saint.  So the next time we are hot, let us be content and abstain from turning on the air conditioner or sitting next to the fan.  The next time our spouse is snippy, let us keep silent.  If we didn't do anything to provoke him or her, we have nothing to defend.  However, it may be more difficult to remember holy indifference when bad things happen such as losing our job, the death of a loved one, betrayal of a friend, but maybe, the more we practice it, the better prepared we will be when these trials and tribulations come our way.  Maybe for the love of God, we will really leave it to him and be content.

The Queenship of Mary

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O Virgin most pure, wholly unspotted,

O Mary, Mother of God,

Queen of the universe,

thou art above all the saints,

the hope of the elect and the joy of all the blessed.

It is thou who hast reconciled us with God;

thou art the only refuge of sinners

and the safe harbor of those who are shipwrecked;

thou art the consolation of the world,

the ransom of captives, 

the health of the weak, 

the joy of the afflicted, 

and the salvation of all.

We have recourse to thee, 

and we beseech thee to have pit on us.

Amen.

- St. Ephrem the Syrian

- The Prayer Book