I ain’t got no satisfaction
Love must consist in the one desire of pleasing God by doing His will, without seeking personal satisfaction. Divine Intimacy #19
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Suffer with Christ in the garden
Sometimes we need to suffer. In times of trial or sorrow, instead of questioning why, submit to God’s will and accept that things ain’t so great for a reason.
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Submit to God’s Will
Lord, how I struggle some days to turn to you as my ultimate authority. Please humble me so that I can truly give you authority over my life. Grant me the grace to trust in your wisdom in all things.
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Trials and Suffering
So trials…, unbearable as they may seem, eventually become light, and the soul becomes anxious to suffer again if by so doing it can render the Lord greater service. And, however numerous may be our troubles.., if we endure them without offending the Lord, but rejoice to suffer for His sake, they all work together
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Freedom
There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just. The choice to disobey and do evil is an abuse of freedom and leads to ‘the slavery of sin’ (Rom 6:17). (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 1713)
The Beach
“We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”
It’s Not About the Senses
Only God’s grace can free us from the pattern of self-hatred and self-destruction. Then, we will no longer be degraded by the tyranny of doing what feels good.
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Be Humble in Prayer
“Our prayer is not heard because we ask badly, without trust in God or lacking humility and perseverance.” (Saint Augustine)
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