In these days when we pray especially for our dear departed, here is the advice of the Foundress of the Guard of Honor:
Purity of intention
A thing is pure when it is free of any mixture or of any foreign body in its own essence , that is to say, it is in perfect integrity. It is the same when our actions are exempted from seeking self-esteem and made in the will to please God, to do His will and to prove our love. Then they are worthy of eternal rewards.
Alas, our frailty and the impetuosity of the torrent of our lives leave us little time to think about the multiple losses that fill our days are . Yet we know we are on our way to eternity, a kingdom is waiting for us … it is important not to lose any opportunity to hoard treasure for Heaven! But often, alas, we live too attached to the earth invaded by material concerns. Our days are consumed quickly and we arrive at the threshold of our lives almost empty-handed. We must seriously consider the immortal crown awaits us up there.
For this, we must supernaturalize our smallest acts, convert them into lasting wealth by purity of intention. This purity of intention is the philosopher’s stone that changes everything into gold. Each of our actions become messages that we send to heaven. Each of them represents a value which we will take into account.
Instead of acting in a sterile routine, why not act with great purity of intention in all our actions, even the most ordinary? “Whether you eat, whatever you drink, or something else you do, do all to the glory of God. “Said St. Paul. To help us, do not hesitate to take a look to God from time to time in our days saying “My God, everything to please you all for your love! “And do not forget” everything that is not for eternity is vanity! (Sr. Mary of the Sacred Heart Bernaud – 1884)