“Love does not calculate, does not measure, does not worry about expense, does not set up barriers but can give joyfully; it seeks only the good of the other, surmounts meanness, pettiness, resentment and the narrow-mindedness that human beings sometimes harbor in their hearts.” (Benedict XVI)
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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Feelings
“Feelings, nothing more than feelings / Trying to forget my feelings…” It is important to remember two principles about feelings. They are NOT the infallible compass of our spiritual lives. Their absence does not mean that Our Lord is abandoning us.
A Clean Heart (and house)
“Wicked designs come from the deep recesses of the heart.” Mark 7:21 Lord, please grant me the grace to clean house (both metaphorically and literally) [note: Confession is not a ‘Sacrament of Forgiveness’ it is a Sacrament of Healing. To clean you heart go to confession often and repeat the same sin over and over
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Fear of the Lord is the beginning
The things of this world won’t help us develop wisdom, strength, and virtue. The answers we seek are in Jesus Christ. Christ bears the message of love and mercy we need to know.
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St. Ansgar
“Were I worthy of such a favor from my God, I would ask that He would grant to me this one miracle, that by His grace He would make of me a good man.” St. Ansgar