The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent bear it away (Matt 11:12). Neither good resolutions nor good desires suffice to make a saint. These must be translated into action; but precisely in the accomplishment of this work, great difficulties are encountered, causing many to stop in discouragement or actually to turn back from the way they have begun. These are weak souls who become frightened in the face of fatigue, effort, and struggle. They lack the virtue of fortitude.... [T]he greater the perfection to which a soul aspires, the stronger and more courageous it must be, because the difficulties it has to face will be greater. ~ Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene, Divine Intimacy
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:41:37 +0000
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