“It is regrettable, (that) some souls, laden as rich vessels with wealth, deeds, spiritual exercises, virtues, and favors from God, never advance because they lack the courage to make a complete break with some little satisfaction, attachment, or affection (which are all about the same) and thereby never reach the port of perfection.” “It makes […]
Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits Thou hast given me, for all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may I know Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly, and follow Thee more nearly. Amen.
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The precept of detachment from riches is obligatory for entrance into the Kingdom of heaven.” (CCC #2,544)
There should be zero conflict between our duties and God. In a life lived well, all our responsibilities should lead us toward God.
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“A single ‘Blessed be God’ when things go wrong, is of more value than a thousand acts of thanksgiving when things are to our liking.” – Saint John of Avila The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 1:21
It’s impossible for Him to love us any more or any less. He loves us infinitely and unconditionally. It’s impossible for Him not to respond with love to our every prayer, for He is Love . He’ll respond either as we requested or with something better. It’s impossible for our heavenly Father not to grant
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desire nothing but what God desires Evening Meditations for all days of the year from texts of Saint Alphonsus of Liguori
“There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save or to destroy. Who then are you to judge your neighbor?” James 4:12
“God does not desire that we should abound in knowledge, but that in all things we should submit ourselves to His will.” Blessed Henry Suso
