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Lorenzo · « **Reply #40 on:** December 12, 2013, 01:42:37 PM »

December 12

The consideration of sins committed is accompanied by a certain horror and consternation which terrifies the soul, so there is need to replace it with confidence in God...It is necessary to fear, but it is likewise necessary to have hope: fear, so as not to become proud; and hope, so as not to become discouraged or despair. Fear and hope should never be separated, because if fear alone is present, then we give way to desperation; and if there is hope without fear, then we have presumption...Yes, we must always unite a confident hope to the fear that arises out of an awareness of our sins.

(Sermons 40; O. IX, pp. 443-444)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #41 on:** December 12, 2013, 01:45:49 PM »

December 13

If we have a bit little of the love of God is us, to Him alone should we give honor and glory; He has placed it in us, for without Him we can do nothing. There remains for us the obligation of gratitude. This is the way God works toward us in His goodness; He gives us His benefits and expects only our thanks in return. Since without His grace we are nothing, assuredly we should live in thanksgiving, doing nothing except for His glory.

(T.L.G. Book 4, Ch. 6; O. IV, p. 235)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #42 on:** December 14, 2013, 05:54:13 PM »

December 14

Tranquility of spirit is one of the most pleasing virtues in the spiritual life; every Christian must try his or her hardest to acquire it. How sweet and pleasant is the consideration of the life of our Savior! In it we see marvelously resplendent this perfect tranquility amid the multiplicity of events that succeeded one another.

(Sermons 40; O. IX, p. 445)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #43 on:** December 14, 2013, 05:59:23 PM »

December 15

One of the signs of the genuineness of inspirations, especially extraordinary ones, is peace and tranquility of heart in those who receive them, since the Holy Spirit is indeed powerful, but with a strength that is gentle, mild and peaceful...On the contrary, the evil spirit is turbulent, bitter and restless. Those who follow his hellish suggestions in the belief that they are heavenly inspirations can usually be recognized because they are unsettled, headstrong and haughty. Under the pretext of zeal, they silence everyone and find fault with everything...In the name of zeal for God's honor they indulge in the passion of self-love.

(T.L.G. Book 8, Ch. 12; O. V, pp. 100-101)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #44 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:53:24 AM »

January 26

We must have a good opinion of those we see practicing virtues, even though imperfectly, since we know that the saints themselves have often practiced them in this manner. As for ourselves, we must be careful to practice virtues not only faithfully but prudently. To this purpose we must strictly follow the advice of men, not to rely on our own prudence but on the judgment of those whom God has given us for direction.

(INT. Part III, Ch. 2; O. III, p. 131)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #45 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:54:27 AM »

January 27

Self-love dies only when our body dies, so we must, while we live in this land of exile, continue to counterattack its assaults on our senses and its underhanded tactics. It is enough if we firmly withstand, giving no willful or deliberate consent ... When we feel within ourselves the first movements of self-love or of other passions, let us prostrate ourselves immediately before the heart of God and tell Him, in a spirit of confidence and humility,

"Lord, have mercy on me because I am a very weak creature."

Then let us tranquilly rest in peace and put ourselves at God's disposal.

(Letters 1675; O. XIX, pp. 272-273)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #46 on:** February 03, 2014, 03:10:38 PM »

February 3

Just as little children learn to speak by listening to their mothers and lisping words after them, so also by keeping close to our Savior and meditating on and observing His words, actions and affections we learn by His grace to speak, act and will like Him. I assure you that we cannot go to God the Father except through this gate...Set aside an hour every day before dinner, or early in the morning when your mind is less distracted and fresher after the night's rest. Do no extend it for more than an hour unless your spiritual director expressly tells you to do so.

(INT. Part II, Ch. 1; O. III, p. 70)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #47 on:** February 09, 2014, 04:23:51 PM »

February 9

Death, afflictions and other disasters which make up a large part of life and which are punishments for sin become, through the gentle mercy of God, so many steps to climb up to Heaven, so many means to grow in grace, and so many merits to gain glory. Therefore, it is right to say that we should love poverty, hunger, thirst, sadness, sickness, persecution and death, because they are just punishments for our faults, punishments so tempered by divine mercy that their very bitterness becomes something to be loved.

(T.L.G. Book 3, Ch. 1; O. V, pp. 110-111)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #48 on:** February 16, 2014, 05:39:20 PM »

February 16

Let us try sincerely, humbly and devoutly to acquire those little virtues our Savior has proposed as the goal of our care and labor. These are meekness, patience, mortification, humility, obedience, poverty, chastity, tenderness towards our neighbor, bearing with others' imperfections, diligence and holy fervor. Let us gladly leave the lofty virtues to lofty souls; we do not desire so high a rank in God's service, and we should be more than happy to serve Him in His kitchen or to be His lackeys, porters or chamberlains. While blessing God for the eminence of others, let us keep to our lower but simpler way. It is less distinguished but better suited to our littleness. If we conduct ourselves with humility and good faith, God will raise us up to heights that are surely great.

(INT. Part III, Ch. 2; O. III, p. 132)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #49 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:15:38 PM »

February 25

It is a difficult thing to have an exact idea of one's goal, but it is likewise true that all of us must perfectly pinpoint the virtue we are aiming to acquire. However, if we cannot do this, we must not lose courage or get upset; we must get as close to the goal as possible, because even the saints did not succeed in doing any more than that. Only Our Lord and the virgin most holy fully succeeded. (Spiritual Conferences IV; O. VI, pp. 59-60)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #50 on:** May 22, 2014, 10:30:29 AM »

May 21

When we have to suffer some little misfortunes, we often do the opposite of what the Divine Master has taught us. We complain and feel sorry for ourselves, telling everyone our troubles in the most minute details. We think that our trouble is insupportable, small though it may be, and that the sufferings of others are nothing in comparison with ours. So we become impatient and make a nuisance of ourselves. In a word, it is pitiable to see how poorly we imitate the patience of Jesus Christ. Forgetting His own suffering, He was in no way anxious that people knew about them; it was sufficient for Him that His Heavenly Father knew.

(Sermons 29; O. IX, pp. 282-283)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #51 on:** May 22, 2014, 10:30:51 AM »

May 22

Even though we commit many faults through human weakness, we should not become upset. While detesting the fact that we have offended God, we can still experience a certain joy in humility and a kind of delight in our miseries. In the midst of all the occupations of each day, see to it that you do not become too absorbed in material things. Keep a tight grasp of Christ's hand. Whenever you find yourself with more than you can handle, do not panic, but look to Christ.

(Letters 449; O. XIV, pp. 7-8)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #52 on:** May 22, 2014, 10:32:56 AM »

...Keep a tight grasp of Christ's hand. Whenever you find yourself with more than you can handle, do not panic, but look to Christ.

(Letters 449; O. XIV, pp. 7-8)

Amen.

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