Why does St. Francis de Sales say that? By definition spiritual aridity is a want of interest of feeling; insensibility; dryness of style or feeling; spiritual drought. So why is it that a single act done with aridity of spirit worth more than many done with feelings of devotion?
It is in spiritual aridity that we feel almost broken, feel difficult to pray, feel difficult to communicate with God because of the attacks of the enemy. But if we pray and give praise to God despite spiritual aridity, then all the more precious the prayer. It is liken to a man carrying a very heavy, painful, thorn-filled cross with our Lord Jesus Christ. If someone experiences spiritual aridity, and still glorifies the Lord despite the wicked tricks of the devil to make him feel worthless and hopeless and questioning of the faith, then the Lord sympathizes. This is an example of a person of the faith who fights not only by the word, by faith. Believing in the Faith and in the Savior Jesus Christ when everything seems lost or when things don't go according to plan.
That, my friends, my family of Christian brothers and sisters, is an example of fighting and speaking and doing the Word of Jesus Christ who Is Lord.
This reminds me of the spiritual life of Blessed Mother Theresa. There were times where she could not pray, found it difficult to pray, and had a feeling of dryness. But she prayed and gave glory to God in Jesus Christ.
It is very common that those who are faithful to God may be attacked by the enemy. But pray and have faith we must...Jesus Calls us to it.
The world is fast and fading. The Eternal Kingdom in Heaven IS the glorious reward...
Pax Vobis In Nominae Dominae Iesus Christus . [Peace Be With You In The Name of the Lord Jesus Christ]
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