Saints, it has been said, are the wisest and the happiest people of the world. In the religious life, there is greater happiness than in any other walk of life. In the religious life there are young men and woman who have the tasted the sweetest of this earth’s joys, good family connection, the applause of society, the flattery of the press and friends. They have known them all and they have found them wanting. Sanctity is that way.

Not all of us are called to be priest or nuns but it is in the field of religious experience and practice that we can make giant strides. And, the Sacred Heart has promised to those who seek His help that He will aid them, that He will give them grace to advance them along the road of spiritual heroism.