‘We see some persons who lose themselves in prayer like a fish - TopicsExpress



          

‘We see some persons who lose themselves in prayer like a fish in the water, because they are all for God. There is not division in their heart. Oh, how I love those generous souls! St. Francis of Assisi and St. Colette saw Our Lord and spoke to Him as we talk to each other. While we, how often we come to church without knowing what we come for, or what we are going to ask! And yet, when we go to one’s house, we know very well what we are going for. Some people seem to say to God, “I am going to say two words to Thee, to get rid of Thee.” I often think that when we come to adore Our Lord, we should obtain all we wish, if we would ask it with very lively faith, and a very pure heart. But, alas! We have no faith, no hope, no desire, no love!’ St. John Vianney, a Secular Franciscan (OFS
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:13:56 +0000

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