We try to adapt ourselves to our friends' character and to make their likes and dislikes our own. Such adaptation leads to a union of hearts. In fact, we may say that where there is no likeness there can be no friendship.
Your heart, Blessed Virgin, is utterly humble, pure, submissive to God's will, and zealous for His interests. How can it be united in the bonds of affection to a heart that is pleasure-seeking, proud, unresigned to God's will, and without zeal for His glory?
The Apostle rightly says: "If you love me, then imitate me as I imitate Jesus" (1 Cor 4:16). If you are really my children (Mary says), then make your mother's spirit your own: the spirit of charity, peace, self-denial, and reverent love for God.
Holy Virgin, from now on I will show you my loving devotion by imitating your virtues. There is no greater homage, no greater proof of love, that I can give.
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