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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“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.”
God does not ask much of you. But remembering Him, praising Him, asking for His grace, offering Him your troubles, or thanking Him for what He has given you will console you all the time. – Brother Lawrence
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All the teachings of Christ boil down to two cardinal concepts; the negative, the denial of self; the positive, the imitation of and union with Christ.
One of our greatest sufferings in purgatory will be the realization that we could have done so much more for the salvation of souls.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.4″ width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″] To the one who has, more will be given; from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. – Mark 4:25 The essence of the message is gratitude. To the one who has gratitude, more will be given; from the
It is a binary choice. The yoke of Christ or the Yoke of sin. “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Mt 11:29-30) “do not submit again to a
