In my hands, when He came into the world, Jesus made the first offering of Himself to the Father, and now He sends me to receive yours. I bring you a scapular as a pledge of my blessing and my love, and at the same time as a sign of the mystery that will unfold within you. My daughter, I come to complete your clothing in Jesus Christ, so that you may walk in Him, who is the royal way, the way of light; so that you may be rooted in Him, deep in the abyss with the Father and the Spirit of love; so that you may be built upon Him, your rock, your fortress; so that you may be secured in faith and believe above all in the infinite love that flows from the hearth of the Most Holy Trinity into the depths of your soul. My daughter, this almighty love will accomplish great things in you. Believe my words. They are the words of a mother who trembles with joy when she sees how tenderly you are loved… Ah, stay in the depths of your soul! Look at Him, as He comes to you with His gifts, as if clothed in the immensity of His love. He is the Bridegroom… Be still!... Be still!... Be still!
(Elizabeth of the Holy Trinity,
text on the card attached to the scapular she gave to her fellow sister on the anniversary of her religious profession)
