The Spirit strongly opposes our pleasure-seeking desires. Thus, if we “live in accord with the Spirit,” we “will not yield to the cravings of the flesh” The Spirit strongly opposes our pleasure-seeking desires. Thus, if we “live in accord with the Spirit,” we “will not yield to the cravings of the flesh” (Gal 5:16)
Disciplined Disciple Read More »
“Always be dissatisfied with what you are, if you want to arrive at what you are not yet. – St. Augustine
Just Keep Swimming Read More »
Finally, we begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to some extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong, and then we approach true tolerance and see what real love for our fellows actually means. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 92 And our role is to bear with one another and treat
Those who love God are ever content because their whole pleasure lies in the accomplishment of the Divine Will, even in things that run counter to their own desires. Hence even afflictions bring them contentment, by the thought that in the acceptance ofafflictions they are giving pleasure to their Lord Whom they love: Whatsoever shall
Happy, Happy, Happy Read More »
“When he comes at the end of time … Christ will reveal the secret disposition of (our) hearts and will render to each man according to his works, and according to his acceptance or refusal of grace” (CCC 682)
Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for He has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” (Heb 13:5)
“O blessed penance, which has secured for me so glorious a reward.” – St. Peter of Alcantara
The Fruit of Austerity Read More »
“there is nothing which a prudent man must shun more carefully than living with a view to popularity.” St. Basil
This is crucial: as long as we pray only when and how we want to, our life of prayer is bound to be unreal. It will run in fits and starts. The slightest upset–even a toothache–will be enough to destroy the whole edifice of our prayer-life. Letters From The Desert Carlo Carretto
The Lord always answers true prayer, that is, prayer that wishes to do His will for love of Him, not from selfishness.
