Writings of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity (mirror)
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"You have always forgotten your own interests when your Elizabeth's happiness was concerned, and I am sure that if I go, you will rejoice at the thought of my first meeting with Divine Beauty. When the veil falls, how gladly shall I pass to Him, into the very c secret of His face !' There shall I spend my eternity, in the bosom of the Trinity, where I dwell already in this life. " Only think, Marguerite, what it will be to con- template the splendour of the Divine Being in His own light ; to penetrate all the depths of His mystery ; to be one with Him we love ; to sing unceasingly of His glory and His love ; to ' be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is !'* " Little sister, I shall rejoice to go to heaven to be your angel there, and I shall be zealous for the beauty of your soul that I love dearly even in this world.
" Always keep your faith in the love of God. If you have to suffer, it will be because you are more deeply loved ; so whatever happens, love and chant your thanksgiving. " Teach the little ones to live in the sight of God. I should like Elizabeth to have my devotion to the Holy Trinity. I shall be present at their first Com- munion, and will help you to prepare them for it. " You must pray for me. I have offended my Master more than you think. But, above all, thank Him, and say a Gloria every day. Forgive me for the bad example I have often set you. " Farewell ! How I love you ! Perhaps I shall soon go to the home of love. What does it matter ? Let us live in love, and to glorify Love, whether we are in heaven or on earth ! . . ."
From "The praise of glory : reminiscences of Sister Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun of Dijon, 1901-1906"
