February 2, 1956
This morning, everything was covered in a fresh blanket of snow—at least four inches deep! The world looked so peaceful, like a white quilt had been spread over the fields and rooftops. As Sister Mary Claire and I walked to Mass, our boots crunched through the snow, and Mini bounced alongside us, leaving little paw prints in the powdery white. She loves the snow, but her little legs make it hard for her to get through when it’s too deep!
Inside the church, the warmth from the candles and the scent of incense made me forget the cold. Today’s Gospel was about the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple, and Father LeRoy spoke about Simeon’s prophecy to Our Lady. He said that when Simeon told Mary that a sword of sorrow would pierce her heart, it was as though she saw, for the first time, the suffering she would share with her Son. He reminded us that true love means staying with Jesus in joy and in sorrow, just as Our Lady did.
On the way home, Sister Mary Claire explained that even though suffering is hard, it is a sign that we belong to Jesus. “Kathy,” she said, “when we love someone, we don’t leave them when things get difficult. Mary stayed with Jesus all the way to the Cross. And He wants us to do the same—loving Him no matter what.” I thought about that as we walked, the snowflakes still falling gently around us.
After lunch—grilled cheese sandwiches and warm tea—I went down to the cave. I want to make a habit of coming here more often. The candlelight flickered as I read from All for Jesus, and I thought about how Our Lady must have felt when she first heard Simeon’s prophecy. The cave felt extra quiet today, like the snow outside had wrapped everything in a hush.
Now, as I write this, the wood stove crackles, filling the room with warmth. Mini is curled up at my feet, her little body rising and falling with each sleepy breath. The snow outside glows under the moonlight, and everything feels still and peaceful.
Dear Jesus, thank You for the beauty of this snowy day and for teaching me through Our Lady’s sorrow. Help me to love You even when things are hard, and to always stay by Your side. Amen.
Goodnight, dear diary.
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