Author: Fondazione3

My Lord and My God,
May Whatever I do be
for Your Glory!

My eyes would fill with tears when I attended those Masses having the Divine Glory as a theme and for which I had since then always a great attraction. The very mention of “Divine Glory” would suffice to touch my heart deeply. Memoirs I, 29
The heavens declare the glory of God, heaven’s vault proclaims his handy work; day discourses of it to day, night to night hands on the knowledge. Psalm 19:2-3

I also felt compelled not to entertain any thoughts for temporal things: but away from everything and everyone, to be concerned only with the Glory of God and the salvation of souls, abandoning everything to Him.
Memoirs II, 50
Listen, heavens, while I speak; earth, hear the words that I am saying. May my teaching fall like the rain, may my words drop down like dew. Deuteronomy 32:1

God allowed me to suffer a humiliation through which he would be glorified. I experienced delight and I offered myself to the Lord for any kind of humiliation provided it contributes to his glory. Memoirs VI, 50
Give thanks to the Lord, call his name aloud, proclaim his deeds to the peoples! Sing to him, play to him.
Psalm 105:1-2

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

It seemed to me that He wanted to be glorified in the various works of my vocation, through my humiliation. After some days I had to suffer a very heavy humiliation. Memoirs VI, 51
O Lord, our Lord, how great your name throughout the earth! Above the heavens your majesty is chanted. Psalm 8:2

The old desire to spread the Glory of God and to save souls were revived and I offered myself to the Lord also for the salvation of the whole world if it were possible. Memoirs VI, 56
I thank you, O Lord, with all my heart; I recite your marvels one by one, I rejoice and exult in your Name.
Psalm 9:2-3

I was told to abandon myself in the Lord. This decision left me very much consoled as it seemed to me that I was ready to undertake any suffering, even death, provided the Lord be glorified. Memoirs VII, 30
Glory for ever to the Lord! May the Lord find joy in what He creates, at whose glance the earth trembles, at whose touch the mountains smoke. Psalm 104:31– 32

I found myself not only in anguish for fear of not being saved, but also very distracted. For a long time I had lost the desire to go to any place to spread the Glory of God as in the past I was urged to do. Memoirs VII, 55
I mean to sing to the Lord all my life, to play for my God as long as I live. May these reflections of mine give Him pleasure. Psalm 104:33-34

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

My past desires to work for the Glory of God and to desire nothing but Him alone, were renewed. It was a considerable effort for me not to yearn for paradise, having had a presentiment that a long time would pass before I would reach it. Memoirs IX, 25
Every work of His is full of glory and majesty and His righteousness can never change. He allows us to commemorate His marvels. The Lord is good. Psalm 111:3-4

It seems to me that I cannot love Him more than I actually do in this life. I am conscious at times of having so much at heart all that pertains to God and His Glory which I consider and value by far, more than everything I own, life included. Memoirs XI, 41
How rich are the depths of God, how deep His wisdom and knowledge, and how impossible to penetrate His motives or understand His methods. Romans 11:33

Once again, I made a resolution to be brave and go anywhere, provided I could do something to promote the Glory of God although I knew that, as usual, I would fail. Memoirs XIII,76
The Lord is great and worthy of praise, His greatness cannot be measured; one age shall praise your doings to another. Psalm 145:3-4

I felt ready to disintegrate into many atoms if this were possible and to be multiplied many times over. I welcomed suffering for the only reason that God might be served and glorified. Memoirs XV, 29
Oh, the splendour of your Glory, your renown! I tell myself the story of your marvellous deeds and your fearful power. Psalm 145:5-6

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

Overcome with grief, I began to pray. Stripping myself of all human affection I tried to seek only God’s will and His Glory. I entrusted myself to Mary.
Memoirs XV, 31
How great and wonderful are all your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are all your ways, King of Nations. Revelation 15:3

It involves more to fulfil them by reproducing the Holy Life of Our Lord Jesus, by leading even ourselves a submitted, humble and hidden life, totally engaged in looking for the Divine Glory and the Salvation of Souls.
UR, Preface
But God raised Jesus high and gave Him the name which is above all other names; everyone should bend the
knee. Philippians 2:9

Among the virtues of which our great Model gave us a special example on the cross, the first of these was His most ardent love for His Divine Father for whose Glory He consumed the Great Sacrifice. UR, Preface
The heavenly host praised God by singing: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace to men who enjoy His favour. Luke 2:14

My dear Daughter, God always wants that we find ourselves in the midst of contradictions. Three things I desire from you and these will end up your merit together with the Glory of God and the peace and serenity of all.
Epistolario III/1,1018
Let them all praise the name of the Lord. His majesty transcends earth and heaven, raising the fortunes of His people. Psalm 148:13-14

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

We know that our Institute, having as its aim the Glory of God, when you have means and Sisters so as to spread the works of the branches contemplated, we would like to start without any agitation. Epistolario III/1, 1061
My heart exults in the Lord, my horn is exalted in my God. There is no one as holy as the Lord, nor Rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:1-2

Fearing to have caused us harm, assure the person that, regarding the Glory of God which I desire above everything and for which every sacrifice is worth making, it has not caused us the least harm.
Epistolario III/1, 1063
The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow a light has shone! Isaiah 9:1

Trust in God. Be happy with everything, be assured that with divine help you will be useful in what the Lord will illumine me regarding you so that you may be available for His service and His Glory. Epistolario III/1, 1079
The glory of Lebanon is bestowed on the desert, the splendour of Carmel and Sharon; they shall see the glory of the Lord, the splendour of our God. Isaiah 35:2

Do not worry if you fear suffering, since it is repugnant to our nature; let us not detach our will from that of God and be strong in any distress when Divine Glory is involved. Epistolario III/1, 1159
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all humanity shall see it; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 40:5

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

May the Lord do what is best for His Glory. I received your letter and I assure you I share your sorrow regarding Margherita, but we must be happy with God’s will.
Epistolario III/1, 1188
Arise, shine out Jerusalem, for your light has come, the Glory of the Lord is rising on you. Above you the Lord’s glory now appears. Isaiah 60:1.

In this holy work we recommend the Sisters that, renewing and purifying their intention, they may do to the School of Christian Doctrine as people who do not care about anyone but God and his Glory.
UR, Rule for Doctrine
Though night still covers the earth and the darkness the people, above you the Lord now rises. At this sight you will grow radiant. Isaiah 60:2

I had the impression that the Lord was asking me to leave all that concerned the houses of the Institute to Him, especially my personal worries, so as to think of nothing but His Glory. Memoirs XV, 7
Blessed be your glorious and holy Name. May you be blessed in the Temple of your sacred Glory, exalted and glorified above all else for ever. Daniel 3:52-53

It seems that I must no longer pay so much attention to temptations, anxieties, difficulties, hardships. All these things I have to forget or rather ignore altogether and only be concerned with the Glory of God and care for Him alone. Memoirs XV, 8
May you be blessed, Lord, the God of Israel, our ancestor, forever and forever! Yours is the greatness, the power and splendour. 1 Chronicles 29:11

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

We rcommend them to have a spirit of self sacrifice, for which they may be ready to deprive themselves of their freedom and desires, even holy ones, so as to engage themselves for the Divine Glory and the good of souls. UR, Country Teachers
Lord, You alone are beauty, majesty and splendour. In your hand lie strength and power. We give you glory and praise. 1 Chronicles 29:11

To help the Ladies to be kept closer for the greater service of God by our collaborating with them to spread the Divine Glory, they may be received twice a year for the Spiritual Exercises.
UR, Method for Spiritual Exercises
The Word was made flesh, He lived among us, and we saw His Glory, the Glory that is His as the Only Son of the Father. John 1:14

This Branch of the Institute has been embraced for no other aim than that of doing good to these souls and their families and above all for the Divine Glory. It must never be done to gain benefits for the Institute which is sustained by God alone. Method for Spiritual Exercises
Every knee should bend at the Name of Jesus and every tongue should proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the Glory of God, the Father. Philippians 2:10-11

Let the Sisters make known to these Ladies their duty to pay properly their servants. How great will be the Glory of God and the edification they will give by their modesty of dress and respect in Churches.
UR, Method for Spiritual Exercises
We are waiting in hope for the appearance of the Glory of our great God and Saviour Christ Jesus who sacrificed himself for us. Titus 2:13

My Lord and My God, May Whatever I Do Be for Your Glory!

We received these ladies only for the motive of the Glory and service of God; it is neither possible nor convenient that the house bear the burden of their maintenance and all that is left over always belongs to the poor.
UR, Method for Spiritual Exercises
The Son is the radiant light of God’s glory and perfect copy of His nature, sustaining the universe by His powerful command. Hebrews 1:3

Remember even in this task if they expect a reward from the Lord, it is better they practice this branch of charity but not looking for anything but the honour and pleasure of God and His Glory. UR, Method for Spiritual Exercises
Victory and glory and power to our God; He judges fairly. Praise our God, you servants of His, revere Him.
Revelation 19:1,6

Keep the poor far away from offending God and give them the opportunity of earning their bread honourably … they must reflect that they always have to put the Kingdom of God before human interests and give themselves to these girls … UR, Rule for the Schools
The holy city, the new Jerusalem, came down from God out of heaven. It had all the radiant glory of God and glittered like precious jewels. Revelation 21:10-11

In order to assist these girls well, they have to sacrifice a little more of their peace and tranquility. They can cooperate in preventing innumerabile sins by trying to make God known and loved and smooth the path to heaven for many souls. UR, Country Teachers
The city did not need the sun or the moon for light since it was lit by the radiant glory of God. Nations will live by its light. Revelation 21:23-24