Sister Lucia’s Self-Examination: A Path to Holiness

Sister Lucia’s Self-Examination: A Path to Holiness

Author: World Apostolate of Fatima, USA March 27, 2025 Duration: 30:51
Even those blessed with heavenly visions must work toward holiness. Sister Lucia, known for her strong will and impatience, recognized her faults and made a conscious effort to overcome them. In this episode, Barb Ernster and Katie Moran discuss Lucia’s personal self-examination, where she identified struggles with pride, self-love, lack of charity, and spiritual discipline. Her honest reflection serves as a guide for us, especially during Lent, to examine our own weaknesses and grow in virtue. Through her journey, we learn that holiness is not given but earned through daily sacrifice, humility, and surrender to God’s will.

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