“An hour of patience is worth more than several days of fasting” (St. John Vianney)
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DEALING WITH AVERSION TO PRAYER
“When the devil wants to destroy someone, he begins by instilling in that person a great aversion to prayer.” (St. John Vianney)
We must always expect resistance to our progress in the spiritual life. Although it can happen on our path of following Christ that a certain aversion to vocal prayer may arise in contemplative souls, this aversion is not directed against prayer itself but rather points to the need to seek more silent prayer and contemplation.
“WE RECEIVE EVERYTHING BY GRACE”
‘By virtue of grace, I can grant you everything that my Son possesses by virtue of His divine nature’ (Inner Word).
“FRIENDS IN HEAVEN”
“If people knew what power the dear poor souls have over God’s heart, and if they knew what graces can be obtained through their intercession, they would not be so forgotten. We must pray much for them so that they may pray much for us.” (Saint John Vianney, Curé of Ars)
“TO KNOW GOD AND SERVE HIM”
“How beautiful and great it is to know and serve God! We have nothing else to do in this world but this. Everything else we do is a waste of time.” (St. John Vianney).
GOD IS SEARCHING FOR YOU!
“God is searching for you, because from time immemorial He has been intent on bringing back the lost sheep.” (Hildegard of Bingen).
We are learning to understand ever more deeply this movement of our Father’s love.
WIN SOULS FOR GOD
“Do everything, endure everything, to win souls for the Lord.” (Don Bosco)
A BRIEF JOURNEY INTO ASCETICISM
“A man who masters his passions is master of the world. We must either master them or be mastered by them. It is better to be the hammer than the anvil.” (St. Dominic).
A JOY FOR THE SAINTS
“The saints will help and serve you” (Inner Word).
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