Let us seek the grace of a cheerful heart, an even temper, sweetness, gentleness, and brightness of mind, as walking in His light, and by His grace. Let us pray to Him to give us the spirit of ever-abundant, ever- springing love, which empowers and sweeps away the vexations of life by His own richness and strength, and which, above all things, unites us to Him who is the fountain and center of all mercy, loving kindness, and joy.
- John Henry Newman
